The aerospace industry covers a range of sectors including manufacturing and maintenance, defence-related needs, domestic and international aviation, ground crew and technical support.
The future of the maritime industry is bright, and WA provides world-class training in aquaculture, fishing and marine studies, marine operations and engineering that can set you up for a career in a range of fields including commercial fishing, marine biology, eco tourism and shipping.
The logistics sector supports the supply of goods across Australia and the world. It employs people across occupations including storepersons, warehousing, freight handling, international shipping, storage and distribution.
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industry course list: Aerospace, Maritime and Logistics
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.
A full course list across all industry areas is available here
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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.
Able Seafarer - Engine Skill Set
National ID : MARSS00021 | State ID : AE342
Set yourself up for a great job on the seas!
This short course skill set offers units from a nationally recognised training package to provide essential training for seafarers who are in charge of the Integrated Rating on a ship and responsible for implementing the planned maintenance system and maintaining relevant stores.
Advanced Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations Skill Set
National ID : MARSS00022 | State ID : AE347
Move your career into specialist operations!
This skill set covers the skills and knowledge required by:
Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering (Class 1) (Engineering Class 1 (Motor))
National ID : MAR60120 | State ID : AC38
Ready to bust a big on board career move?
If you would like to step up your maritime game and work as an Engineer Class 1 on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of any propulsion power in any operating area, this is the course for you! This qualification forms some of the requirements for certification by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) as an Engineer Class 1, as described in Marine Orders 70-73 (2014) under the Navigation Act 2012.
Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited)
National ID : MAR60220 | State ID : BFW9
Set your maritime career to unlimited, you're in charge!
This qualification allows you to perform the duties or functions of Master, Chief Mate or Watchkeeper deck officer on ships of any gross tonnage in any operating area.
Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations Skill Set
National ID : MARSS00023 | State ID : AE338
Here's a career pathway that's a gas!
This Skill set covers the skills and knowledge required by Masters, Chief Mate, Deck Officers, Engineering Officers, Engineers and Ratings for advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo operations.
Advanced Oil Tanker Cargo Operations Skill Set
National ID : MARSS00024 | State ID : AE349
Time to boost your maritime career!
This skill set covers the skills and knowledge required by: Masters, Chief Mate, Deck Officers, Engineering Officers, Engineers and Ratings for advanced oil tanker cargo operations.
Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal)
National ID : MAR10220 | State ID : BGK6
Ready to launch your career on the seas?
This qualification is suitable for people working in an entry level position in the maritime industry as a General Purpose Hand under the direct supervision of the master or engineer of a commercial vessel.
Certificate II in Aeroskills
National ID : MEA20418 | State ID : BDV9
Start up a career as an aviation technician or mechanic!
This nationally recognised qualification introduces you to aircraft maintenance and teaches you how to carry out basic repairs to aircraft. By completing this course, you’ll receive credits toward future aviation studies or an apprenticeship.
Certificate II in Aeroskills (Aeroskills Mechanical Pre-apprenticeship)
National ID : MEA20418 | State ID : AB67
Your aeroskills career — Ready for take off!
If you're keen on a career as an aeroskills mechanic, this pre-apprenticeship can get you a boarding pass into an apprenticeship or entry level job. You'll have the skills and knowledge that employers look for, and be ready to kickstart your career.
Certificate II in Aquaculture
National ID : SFI20119 | State ID : BEI8
Nothing fishy going on here — it's your new career!
This qualification is your first step towards an exciting career in the aquaculture industry! You'll build a great range of skills and knowledge that will get you job ready to work as a field hand in a range of aquaculture operations.