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!
Skills Ready: Free training and more!
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.
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.
Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering
National ID : 52889WA | State ID : BGR66
Want to be part of building all the big things? FEE FREE!
This qualification in civil and structural engineering will provide you with the high level skills and knowledge needed to work on complex projects — from skyscrapers and bridges to public buildings and intricate road designs — and expand your experience in the design and construction of civil works such as dams, structures and pipe networks. With so much civil construction activity happening in WA, this is a huge jobs growth area with fantastic career opportunities!
Diploma of Civil Construction Design
National ID : RII50520 | State ID : BGK7
Ready for a career where you get to design our future?
The Diploma of Civil Construction Design prepares you for working as a designer or design paraprofessional who supports professional engineers, developing site specific work designs to ensure the implementation of the client’s site requirements. Through this course, you'll learn a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination and planning skills and incorporates Australian Standards, business practices, national codes and guidelines.
Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management
National ID : AHC51120 | State ID : BGF9
You can be part of our world's future growth, health and prosperity!
If you have a passion for conservation and land management, and want a career where you can really make a difference in the world, this could be the course for you! You will learn about the various areas of the industry such as land management, natural resource management, mine site rehabilitation, forestry and national parks; and gain skills in managing projects, programs and staff as they relate to your chosen area/s of specialisation.
Diploma of Dental Technology
National ID : HLT55118 | State ID : BDQ5
A hands-on qualification that combines medicine, technology and creativity
This qualification provides you with skills for the role of a dental technician, responsible for construction and repair of dentures and other dental appliances including crowns, bridges, partial dentures, pre- and post-oral and maxillofacial surgical devices, and orthodontic appliances.
Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
National ID : UEE50520 | State ID : BFP5
It's time to engineer your electronics career pathway to success — FEE FREE!
The Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering is a technical qualification, which will give you high level specialised knowledge and skills across the electrical electronics and communications engineering field. It's the perfect choice for anyone seeking a career move as an engineering associate, technical officer, electronic systems technician or similar.
Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade
National ID : MEM50119 | State ID : BEK0
Take your engineering trade to the next level!
If you’re a qualified trades engineer and wanting to expand your skillset and open up new career opportunities, this is the course for you!
Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade (Engineering)
National ID : MEM50119 | State ID : AD65
Take your engineering trade to the next level!
If you’re a qualified trades engineer and wanting to expand your skillset and open up new career opportunities, this is the course for you! Through the Diploma of Engineering–Advanced Trade you can advance your skills in technical drawing, graphical techniques, interpreting technical specifications and manuals — plus learn all the latest computing technologies, how to write technical reports, and research and analyse engineering data.
Diploma of Engineering - Technical
National ID : MEM50222 | State ID : BIW7
Get set for a great career using exciting technologies
Looking for an advanced technical qualification recognised all over Australia? The Diploma of Engineering — Technical is the course for you!
Diploma of Engineering - Technical (Drafting)
National ID : MEM50222 | State ID : AE07
Draw up the plans for your future career! FEE FREE!
Want a career as a technical engineering drafting specialist? The skills gained through this qualification apply to a range of areas including mechanical, mechatronics, manufacturing, maintenance, heating ventilation airconditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration and airconditioning in manufacturing, engineering and related industries.
Diploma of Engineering - Technical (HVAC)
National ID : MEM50212 | State ID : WB87
This career can be both hot and cool — FREE IN '23!
Gain the advanced skills and knowledge to design and implement heating, ventilation and airconditioning (HVAC) systems, incorporating thermo dynamics principles, psychometric processes, energy management principles, and building information models.
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.
Read more about the STEM strategy at the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation website.
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.
For more information about Our Priorities: Sharing Prosperity visit the WA Government website.