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 Wool Handling
National ID : AHC21416 | State ID : BDD3
Here's a career with a difference!
Australia's wool industry is strong, with our wool and fleece product considered some of the best quality in the world.
Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
National ID : HLT30113 | State ID : J581
Skill up to support your mob!
The role of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers is crucial to improving health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. They play a vital role in the primary healthcare workforce; providing practical and primary care for individuals, families and community groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers across Australia work in a variety of environments and settings.
Certificate III in Advanced Wool Handling
National ID : AHC33116 | State ID : BDA2
This career is not baa-ad!
Australia's wool industry is strong, with our wool and fleece product considered some of the best quality in the world.
Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology
National ID : AUR30420 | State ID : BGX2
Ready to work with all the big farm toys?
If you like the idea of working on tractors, harvesters and other agricultural vehicles and equipment — this is the course for you! You'll gain skills and knowledge needed for servicing and repairing mechanical parts such as engines, transmissions, suspension and cooling systems.
Certificate III in Agriculture
National ID : AHC30116 | State ID : BCW6
Get set for a career in agriculture — FEE FREE!
This certificate will teach you vital skills for a sustainable agriculture industry; from livestock breeding, health and transportation, establishing pastures, and crop harvesting to work as a farmhand or station worker
Certificate III in Animal Care Services
National ID : ACM30122 | State ID : BHV0
Get started in your animal care career!
If you would you love to work with animals, the Certificate III in Animal Care Services is the course for you!
Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Pet Grooming)
National ID : ACM30122 | State ID : AD93
Start your career in pet grooming!
If you love animals, working as a pet groomer could be for you! You could be employed at a vet clinic or pet grooming service, or one day set up your own business!
Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles
National ID : MST31022 | State ID : BIY7
See your work walking down the street or on the catwalk!
If you love creating things that you can see and feel, have a passion for production and would like to work in the clothing and footwear industry, this is the course for you!
Certificate III in Appliance Service
National ID : UEE32120 | State ID : BFL2
Appliance service with a smile :)
If you're the type who likes to pull things apart just to see how they work, then this could be the qualification for you! The Australian home appliance sector continues to grow due to changing technology, innovation, a growing population, and the growth of ecommerce. And as machines get smarter, there will be more parts that will break down and need to be fixed.
Certificate III in Aquaculture
National ID : SFI30119 | State ID : BEI5
Make a splash with your new aquaculture career!
Whether you're already working in aquaculture and want to boost your career opportunities, or if you're just starting out in this exciting area, this qualification is a great choice! This qualification can set you up for working in a leadership role, where you'll be responsible for decision making and coordinating team activities such as feeding, construction, managing live feeds and overseeing water quality monitoring. Aquaculture is a major jobs growth area, so here's your chance to get in now!
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.