Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Jobs of the future will require new and different skills to the current workforce.  STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) skills are critical for jobs of the future — they can help you to design and use new technologies, solve important problems, help people, make a difference to society and protect our environment. Currently, 75 per cent of jobs in the fastest growing industries require STEM skills, and 90 per cent of jobs will require people with STEM skills in the next two to five years.

The focus on STEM is vital to Western Australia’s future economy and local jobs. Having a broad range of STEM skills means greater opportunities for employment, and satisfying careers for  young people and anyone wanting a change in career or direction. 

STEM occupations range from laboratory technicians, digital media and information technology, computer systems engineering, robotics, computer software development and accounting and bookkeeping. The opportunities are endless!  

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Skills Ready: Free training and more!

Skills Ready.

We’re making training affordable and accessible so you can boost your skills and be job ready as the WA economy recovers.

How about a free training course — yes... free! Or choose from over 70 half-price qualifications that match up with where the jobs are.

To meet the specific needs of businesses for COVID-19,  we have new skill sets — fast track training to get you job ready — and to make sure anyone can get skills ready we have made a range of courses available online at TAFE colleges.

Take a look!

 

Take2STEM: Careers and jobs information

The Take 2 STEM campaign is about promoting the importance of STEM skills to ensure that all Western Australians are well-placed to take up new and emerging jobs. 

WA is already a leader in technologies such as cyber security, data analysis, remote operations, robotics and medical research, and Take2STEM will build on these strengths to ensure our workforce has the capacity to attract investment and remain globally competitive. 

The Take2STEM campaign features videos of a range of WA STEM champions, a website and a logo co-designed by WA young people. Part of the State Government's STEM Skills Strategy, Take2STEM includes a focus on increasing participation in under-represented groups, including girls and women, people from lower socio-economic backgrounds and Aboriginal students. 

 

STEM skills for exciting careers

Imagine developing software and AI systems to improve crops, repair submarines, and make new discoveries in space. That’s what WA companies are doing right now — and they are looking for people with STEM skills to help them do it. 

STEM skills enable us to make new discoveries in healthcare and medical research to improve our quality of life and to combat illness and disease. The healthcare  in Australia industry is growing, and your STEM skills will be highly valued by employers!

STEM courses

STEM offers a huge range of training options. Use the course search below to find out more (select from the options under Industry area, and/or the keyword search, to refine the results). 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. 


 

Using this course list
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

Industry categories
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.

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    Certificate IV in Information Technology

    National ID : ICT40120 | State ID : BFF9

    An exciting career in information technology awaits — FEE FREE!

    If you love new technology and are looking for a career with lots of diversity and employment opportunities then this could be for you! This qualification provides skills and knowledge in a wide range of general information and communications technology (ICT) technologies and practices, in different organisational contexts.

    Certificate IV in Information Technology (Cyber Security Incident Response)

    National ID : ICT40120 | State ID : AC13

    Get cyber security savvy for a great career! FEE FREE!

    Across Australia and globally, cyber security is becoming a key focus for business and industry. If you would like to gain specialist skills in this growing area, to become a cyber security expert, this is the course for you!

    Certificate IV in Information Technology (Games and Intelligent Systems)

    National ID : ICT40120 | State ID : AE09

    Want one of the coolest jobs in the world? Here's how to get it - FEE FREE!

    if a career in the world of information technology excites you, but you want to work with all the cool stuff, this is the course to get you there!  

    Certificate IV in Information Technology (Immersive Technology AI and 3D Automation)

    National ID : ICT40120 | State ID : AE23

    FREE training for an exciting career with an exciting future!

    With this qualification, you can unlock the power of cutting-edge digital technologies and set yourself up with an exciting career in the world of artificial intelligence and 3D automation where you can create digital content for films, games, and multimedia applications.

    Certificate IV in Information Technology (Web Development)

    National ID : ICT40120 | State ID : AC25

    Unleash your creativity with a web development career — FEE FREE!

    Website designers are in demand more than ever as businesses and organisations continually grow their online presence and digital services through modern websites.

    Certificate IV in Information Technology [Gaming Development]

    National ID : ICT40120 | State ID : AC17

    Get started in a career in gaming — FEE FREE!

    If you have a passion for technology and gaming, this could be your future career!

    Certificate IV in Information Technology [Networking]

    National ID : ICT40120 | State ID : AC10

    A career path that's all about making the right connections — FEE FREE!

    A role as an ICT networking engineer will see you build and optimise applications, systems and networks on site, in data centres and in the cloud.

    Certificate IV in Information Technology [Programming]

    National ID : ICT40120 | State ID : AC07

    Program your way to a great career in IT — FEE FREE!

    This course will give you experience in a range of programming languages including C#, Java, JavaScript, SQL, and ASP so you will have the competitive edge to advance your career and further study options for a career in information technology.

    Certificate IV in Information Technology [Systems Administration Support]

    National ID : ICT40120 | State ID : AC18

    Looking to hone your skills in IT and network support? FEE FREE!

    If you've got a knack for customer service, solving complex problems, and paying sharp attention to detail then this tech course is for you. With technology at the heart of every modern organisation, broad technical skills that keep hardware, software and networks up and running are in demand more than ever.

    Certificate IV in Integrated Technologies (Robotics Control Systems)

    National ID : 22519VIC | State ID : AB84

    It's a career of the future!

    Technicians who work in Industry 4.0 sectors are required to be  capable of operating, installing and repairing a wide variety of equipment and includes the “Industrial Internet of Things” (IoT), and this is the course to give you those skills and more!

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    State Government STEM strategy and priorities

    In May 2018 the State Government announced Western Australia’s first ever State STEM strategy. The strategy aims to build a globally competitive and innovative workforce with the skills to drive our technological future and create new job opportunities.

     

    The State Government has also identified increasing participation in STEM as a key target in the Our Priorities: Sharing Prosperity program. This will be supported by training courses and programs, and skills development initiatives.