Engineering involves combining science, mathematics and technology to design and develop things such as engines, machinery and structures. Western Australia’s engineering industry is very closely linked to the mining, oil and gas industry, the resources industry and the construction industry. These areas offer a wide range of career opportunities including welders, fitters, machinists, boilermakers, sheetmetal workers, process plant operators and refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics.
The specialist area of surveying offers opportunities to get involved in engineering from the planning stage, whether it is for new land development or a complex spatial information survey this can be very interesting work.
The mining industry continues to provide excellent opportunities in Western Australia, and the qualifications available in this area go from entry level to help get you into a job, through to higher level and more specialised qualifications for those who want to progress to a mine supervisor or a management role in the industry.
The resources and oil and gas industry has a wide range of areas to focus skills and qualifications, from process plant operations at entry level, up to engineering at diploma level. There are vast opportunities for career growth and diversity across Western Australia in this industry area.
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The vocational education and training (VET) courses delivered in Western Australia on this course list are funded through the Department of Training and Workforce Development; these are referred to as publicly funded training. A range of qualifications and courses for priority industry areas and occupations are subsidised under Jobs and Skills WA, to reduce the cost of training in priority skill areas. To find out more about which courses are subsidised, please take a look at the information available on the main Training page.
Other non-publicly funded courses are available through TAFE colleges and private providers; however these are not included in this course list. To find these other courses, you can search a list of all VET courses in WA via the myskills.gov.au website.
Certificate III in Mobile Crane Operations
National ID : TLI30122 | State ID : BHZ4
A career that will take you to new heights!
As a mobile crane operator you'll be responsible for lifting and positioning heavy equipment around a wharf, construction site or shipyard. Excellent technical skills and good communication is key in this role, as you will be responsible for the safe operation of the crane and its load while working in a team environment.
Certificate III in Polymer Processing
National ID : PMB30121 | State ID : BGP1
Your new career could be here!
Polymer processing — working with rubbers and plastics — is an interesting area of manufacturing and production that offers a range of job roles including extrusion, moulding and fabrication.
Certificate III in Process Manufacturing
National ID : MSM30116 | State ID : BAN8
Completion of Certificate III in Process Manufacturing can give students the opportunity to undertake apprenticeship and traineeship options in the oil and gas and resources sector or go on to complete higher-level studies.
Certificate III in Process Plant Operations
National ID : PMA30120 | State ID : BGB2
Get into the exciting world of operating technical production equipment!
The Certificate II in Process Plant Operations will take you through all the key aspects of process plant operations, and you'll learn how to use and operate a range of production equipment to directly produce particular materials and substances as part of a manufacturing process.
Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
National ID : MEM31322 | State ID : BIV6
Looking for a cool career? This could be it!
If you would like to become qualified as an airconditioning technician or refrigeration mechanic, this is the job for you! And with WA's climate, you'll always be in demand for work in both residential and commercial settings as well as operations such as mine sites and government-owned facilities.
Certificate III in Resource Processing
National ID : RII30415 | State ID : AZF3
Kickstart your career in the resources industry!
If you would like to work as a Production Operator or Plant Operator in the resources industry, the Certificate III in Resource Processing is for you! This qualification will give you the practical skills and knowledge to work at processing facilities across the resources industry; including for iron ore and other metals, and coal.
Certificate III in Resource Processing
National ID : RII30420 | State ID : BGP5
Kickstart your career in the resources industry!
If you would like to work as a Production Operator or Plant Operator in the resources industry, the Certificate III in Resource Processing is for you!
Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations
National ID : RII30120 | State ID : BGQ3
Want a career you can really dig?
If you have experience working in mining, in particular open pit work, this course can take your career to the next level and open up new job opportunities! You'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to work as a production operator; mineral processing technician; or a quarry mobile plant or surface coal operator.
Certificate III in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
National ID : CPP30221 | State ID : BGI8
Ready to map out your future career? FEE FREE!
This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to work with spatial data and read, interpret and apply map and other spatial information to work in a range of industry contexts including town planning, civil construction, mining, engineering, health, agriculture and defence.
Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology
National ID : ICT30519 | State ID : BER3
New career who 'dis? Are you ready to make that call?
Telecommunications is the lifeblood of almost everything we do! By completing your Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology,, you'll have the telecommunications technician skills to keep Australians and Australian businesses connected.