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 II in Engineering Pathways
National ID : MEM20413 | State ID : J780
Get ready for an exciting career in engineering!
The world of engineering is very exciting, and offers fantastic job and career opportunities in a wide range of occupations. This qualification will give you the knowledge and skills to improve your prospects of employment in an engineering or related occupation.
Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
National ID : MEM20422 | State ID : BIV9
Get ready for an exciting career in engineering!
The world of engineering is very exciting, and offers fantastic job and career opportunities in a wide range of occupations. This qualification will give you the knowledge and skills to improve your prospects of employment in an engineering or related occupation.
Certificate II in Integrated Technologies (Pre-vocational) (Robotics Control Stream)
National ID : 22586VIC | State ID : AD16
Get a career of the future in robotics!
If you’re thinking about a technical career working with robotics in the electrotechnology or ICT sector, where all the exciting stuff is happening, get a head start with this qualification!
Certificate II in Process Manufacturing
National ID : MSM20116 | State ID : BAN6
Get into the manufacturing sector!
The manufacturing sector offers a fantastic range of job and career opportunities, and this course can get you started in the the three process manufacturing sectors: chemical, hydrocarbons and refining plastics,; rubber and cable making; or manufactured mineral products.
Certificate II in Process Plant Operations
National ID : PMA20116 | State ID : BAN1
Ready for a career making things? FEE FREE!
This qualification will give you a great starting point to work in process plant operations, which offers a range of interesting career opportunities.
Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure
National ID : TLI27121 | State ID : BHH8
Get job ready for all WA's exciting rail projects!
With so many rail and transport infrastructure projects happening across WA, this qualification is a great way to get job ready!
Certificate II in Resource Processing
National ID : RII20520 | State ID : BGP8
Get into WA's resources industry — FEE FREE!
This qualification will introduce you to a resource processing workplace and the essential risk controls; on site-safety; communication and working in a team; and environmental protocols, giving you the skills and knowledge necessary for entry-level employment as a processing technician in a resources processing facility.
Certificate II in Split Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems
National ID : UEE20120 | State ID : BFP0
Do you want your career cool, or hot?
In-home and commercial air conditioning is pretty much becoming a must-have in most homes and workplaces these days, which is great news for people installing them... plenty of work available! The Certificate II in Split Airconditioning and Heat Pump Systems qualification will give you the job ready skills and knowledge that employers need when they're looking for a split system installer or airconditioning installer.
Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations
National ID : RII20220 | State ID : BGP7
Launch your career in the mining industry — FEE FREE!
If you'd like to kickstart your career in mining, working as an operator on sites such as an open cut coal mine, a quarry or an open cut metalliferous mines is the way to go!
Certificate III in Civil Construction
National ID : RII30920 | State ID : BGL0
Get in on the action, with a career in civil construction!
If you would like to build a career as a mobile plant operator, bridge construction worker, pipe layer, or road construction worker — this is the qualification for you! Civil Construction is an area that offers fantastic job and career opportunities, working on projects such as new roads, bridges, train stations, schools and public buildings being constructed across WA, and this course will get you job ready for entry-level work.