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!  

Working in STEM.
Working in STEM.
Working in STEM.
Working in STEM.
Working in STEM.

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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    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 Diploma of Process Plant Technology

    National ID : PMA60116 | State ID : BAM9

    An exciting career is waiting for you!

    If you're ready to take your skills and experience to the next level and advance your career, the Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology is the course for you!

    Advanced Diploma of Surveying

    National ID : CPP60121 | State ID : BGJ0

    Take your career in surveying to the next strata — FEE FREE!

    The Advanced Diploma of Surveying is designed for people who have professional experience in the surveying industry, and want to specialise in a particular field or progress their career into more senior roles.

    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.

    Agricultural Chemical Skill Set

    National ID : AHCSS00074 | State ID : AD882

    Get specialised skills and knowledge for agriculture or farming - FEE FREE!

    If you work with chemicals in an agricultural or farming setting; and would like the skills to handle, transport, and store them safely — this is the short course for you!

    Artificial Intelligence Skill Set

    National ID : ICTSS00120 | State ID : AE698

    Build your skills to get into AI!

    The world of artificial intelligence (AI) offers many exciting job and career opportunities. This short course skill set is a perfect introduction to working in AI, whether you're new to the field or looking to build some specialist skills.

    Battery Electric Vehicle Diagnosis and Repair Skill Set

    National ID : AURSS00063 | State ID : AE778

    Skill up for the exciting world of battery powered vehicles!

    Did you know that the sale of battery electric vehicles (BEV) in Australia has increased by 200 per cent in recent years? Many people are moving away from petrol and diesel powered cars to new battery electric vehicles, and that means new skills will be required for automotive mechanical and electrical technicians!

    Battery Electric Vehicle Inspection and Servicing Skill Set

    National ID : AURSS00064 | State ID : AE779

    Skill up for new automotive technologies!

    Many people are moving away from petrol and diesel powered cars to new battery electric vehicles — did you know that the sale of battery electric vehicles (BEV) in Australia has increased by 200 per cent in recent years? That means new skills will be required for automotive mechanical and electrical technicians!

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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.