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 Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Sheetmetal)
National ID : MEM30319 | State ID : AD62
Spark up your career in sheetmetal fabrication!
Want to become a qualified boilermaker or welder? Here's the qualification you need! With the Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade, you'll gain skills and knowledge for professional level mechanical cutting, metal fabrication, and a wide range of welding processes using different equipment and materials.
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Surface Finishing)
National ID : MEM31922 | State ID : AE18
Get fired up for a smooth career ahead!
If you're interested in the boilermaker or welding trade, this course will set you up with the skills and knowledge to get started on that career pathway.
Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic (Mobile Plant Mechanic)
National ID : MEM31419 | State ID : AD55
Get to work on all the big toys!
Through this apprenticeship, you can become a trade qualified mechanical engineer specialising in diesel fitting and plant mechanics.
Certificate III in Engineering - Industrial Electrician
National ID : MEM31219 | State ID : BEK1
Spark up a new career!
The Certificate III in Engineering - Industrial Electrician is the qualification completed by trade apprentices working under a qualified electrician. It covers the skills and knowledge required to carry out electrical installations and repairs at a commercial level.
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
National ID : MEM30219 | State ID : BEL1
This qualification — available as an apprenticeship — will get you trades qualified as a fitter and turner, toolmaker, metal machinist or anyone looking for an entry point into mechanical engineering occupation areas such as electrical instrumentation, or maintenance mechanic within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries.
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting and Machining)
National ID : MEM30219 | State ID : AD57
This career could be the perfect fit!
You can become a mechanical fitter and machinist with the Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitting/Machining Trade) qualification.
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting)
National ID : MEM30219 | State ID : AD58
This career could be the perfect fit!
You can become a mechanical fitter and machinist with the Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitting/Machining Trade) qualification.
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Machinist)
National ID : MEM30219 | State ID : AD56
This career could be the perfect fit!
You can become a mechanical fitter and machinist with the Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitting/Machining Trade) qualification.
Certificate III in Engineering - Technical
National ID : MEM30522 | State ID : BIV7
Engineer your way into a new career!
Through this qualification, you will learn engineering theory and participate in hands on workshop projects to develop your skills and knowledge around general engineering concepts. It's the perfect starting point for a future career in engineering!
Certificate III in Mining Exploration
National ID : RII30520 | State ID : BFH6
Ready to explore?
Start your career in mineral petroleum exploration that can take you anywhere in the world!