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.
Certificate II in Animal Care
National ID : ACM20121 | State ID : BGQ7
Doggone it, what a great career!
If you’re just starting out on your dream of working with animals, this is a great place to start! This nationally recognised training course qualifies you for support roles at animal shelters, kennels, pet shops, and wildlife centres — the perfect way to kickstart your career in animal care, or gain the skills and experience to get you into other areas such as veterinary nursing.
Certificate II in Applied Digital Technologies
National ID : ICT20120 | State ID : BGJ3
Get those fingers moving, it's time to launch your career in digital!
If you would like to boost your skills and knowledge to get into the information technology industry, the Certificate II in Applied Digital Technologies is the course for you!
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.
Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology
National ID : AUR20220 | State ID : BGA7
Want to work with the coolest cars?
One thing's for sure - we love an air conditioned car! Whether it's the hottest of summer days, or the chilliest winter mornings, staying cool or warm in the car is a luxury most people couldn't do without. And with a Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology, you'll have the skills and experience that employers are looking for as an apprentice automotive air conditioning technician.
Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology (Panel Beating Pre-apprenticeship)
National ID : AUR20920 | State ID : AC37
Ready for a career in the automotive industry?
When you complete the Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology (Panel Beating) as a pre-apprenticeship, you'll have the job ready skills and knowledge that employers are looking for when they hire an apprentice!
Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology (Vehicle Body Painting Pre-apprenticeship)
National ID : AUR20920 | State ID : AC36
Ready for a career in the automotive industry?
When you complete the Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology (Vehicle Body Painting) as a pre-apprenticeship, you'll have the job ready skills and knowledge that employers are looking for when they hire an apprentice!
Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology
National ID : AUR20420 | State ID : BFZ8
Rev up your career in the automotive industry!
Through this pre-apprenticeship, you'll learn about the operation of vehicle electric systems and subsystems — including the use of electrical measuring equipment and diagnostics, and also:
Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology (Automotive Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship)
National ID : AUR20420 | State ID : AC29
Rev up your career in the automotive industry!
Through this pre-apprenticeship, you'll learn about the operation of vehicle electric systems and subsystems — including the use of electrical measuring equipment and diagnostics. You'll also gain skills and knowledge to:
Certificate II in Automotive Manufacturing Production - Bus, Truck and Trailer (Vehicle Body Building Pre-apprenticeship)
National ID : AUM20218 | State ID : AB70
Want to build the big machines?
If you would like to work in a production role at an vehicle manufacturing plant, the Certificate II in Automotive Manufacturing Production — Bus, Truck and Trailer is for you!
Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology
National ID : AUR20520 | State ID : BGA1
Ready for a career in the automotive industry?
If you're thinking about a future in the automotive industry, this is the perfect course for you! Automotive service technicians work on the mechanical parts of motor vehicles, including the engine, transmission and suspension systems, across a range of light vehicles.
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.