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 list presented here is only for this industry category. You can select a qualification or course title to see a list of training providers in Western Australia who deliver it – then select a provider to find out more.
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The list of courses displayed for a selected industry category is intended to assist individuals learn more about occupation and training pathways, and may not represent all possible pathways for an industry. For further assistance on occupation and training pathways please contact your nearest Jobs and Skills Centre on 13 64 64.
Please note
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 Civil Construction (Road Construction and Maintenance)
National ID : RII30920 | State ID : AE02
Hit the road with your new career!
If you would like to be part of a road construction crew, or get started on your career in road construction and maintenance, this is the course for you!
Certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Marking)
National ID : RII30920 | State ID : AE03
Make your mark with a career on the roads!
Imagine if we had to drive on roads without lines or markings! This is a very important job, and it could be yours with the right training.
Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
National ID : RII30820 | State ID : BGL4
Want to work on some of WA's biggest machines and construction projects?
If you would love to work with the big dozers, trucks and other plant that you see on WA's big infrastructure and construction projects like new roads and bridges, and new hospitals and schools — this is the qualification you need, and there's great job opportunities out there!
Certificate III in Drilling Operations
National ID : RII31820 | State ID : BFI5
Drill your way through to an exciting career in mining!
This is the industry standard qualification requirement for drillers working in Australia. It's ideal for anyone with basic drill assistant or drilling operations knowledge, who wants to gain higher level employment.
Certificate III in Electronics and Communications
National ID : UEE30920 | State ID : BFO7
Ready for a career in an exciting industry?
If you're interested in a career in electronics and communications, this is the course for you!
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
National ID : MEM30319 | State ID : BEK8
Get qualified for a trades career in the exciting world of fabrication!
This qualification, completed as an apprenticeship, is for trades including boilermakers, blacksmiths, welders, sheetmetal workers and others working in the metal fabrication and welding fields — whether you want to pursue the creative, engineering or structural side of fabrication — this is for you!
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
National ID : MEM31922 | State ID : BIX1
Get qualified for a trades career in the exciting world of fabrication!
This qualification, completed as an apprenticeship, is for trades including boilermakers, blacksmiths, welders, sheetmetal workers and others working in the metal fabrication and welding fields — whether you want to pursue the creative, engineering or structural side of fabrication — this is for you!
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking)
National ID : MEM30319 | State ID : AD60
Spark up your future career!
If you're looking to get trade qualified as a boilermaker, this is the course for you!
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/Welding)
National ID : MEM31922 | State ID : AE16
Spark up your future career!
If you're looking to get trade qualified as a boilermaker / welder, this is the course for you!
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Sheetmetal working)
National ID : MEM31922 | State ID : AE19
Spark up your career in sheetmetal fabrication!
Want to become a qualified boilermaker or welder? Here's the qualification you need!