Bring your ideas and work on key projects shaping WA.
Get hands-on in big sectors like aerospace, defence or mining and resources, designing and creating things that solve real problems.
Exciting and well-paid jobs in this industry involve smart skills for smart industries, so you can work across engineering trades, automation and digital design. These careers are hands-on and allow you to work with the latest technology, to help shape our State.
From 3D printing and robotics to precision machining and sustainable materials, advanced manufacturing is where innovation meets impact. Whether you're prototyping new products or streamlining production systems, you'll be part of a future-focused workforce driving efficiency, sustainability and global competitiveness.
Fee free and low fee training
How about a free training course — yes... free! You can also choose from over 180 qualifications with course fees slashed by half or more, or new free skill sets — fast track training to get you job ready.
Whether you're looking for a job, thinking about a career change, or upskilling for your own development now's the time to get skills ready!
We’re making training affordable and accessible so you can boost your skills and be job ready.
Industry course list
This industry area offers a huge range of training options — Browse our course search below to find out more.
Use the filters to find fee free or low fee courses and skill sets. You can also use the keyword search, and the other filters, to refine the search results. Then select a qualification or course title from the list, to find out more about the course and where it is available.
The list presented here is only for this industry category.
A full course list across all industry areas is available here
Certificate II in Engineering Foundations (Fabrication Pre-apprenticeship)
National ID : 52913WA | State ID : AE25
This nationally recognised and accredited qualification is designed for people who are interested in getting into the fabrication industry. It will give you entry level job ready skills, which are highly valued by employers.
Certificate II in Engineering Foundations (Mechanical pre-apprenticeship)
National ID : 52913WA | State ID : AE28
Getting an apprenticeship can be very competitive, and employers value people who have already done some training and have skills and knowledge to get started. This course is the perfect way to set yourself up to get an apprenticeship in automotive or mechanical engineering!
Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
National ID : MEM20422 | State ID : BIV9
The world of engineering is very exciting, and offers fantastic job and career opportunities in a wide range of occupations. This nationally recognised and accredited qualification will give you the knowledge and skills to improve your prospects of employment in an engineering or related occupation.
Certificate II in Integrated Technologies (Pre-vocational) (Robotics Control Stream)
National ID : 22586VIC | State ID : AD16
If you’re thinking about a technical career working with robotics in the electrotechnology or information communications technology (ICT) sector, where all the exciting stuff is happening, get a head start with this qualification!
Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology
National ID : AUR32320 | State ID : BGB0
Completing the Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology will provide you with the knowledge and training to manufacture, repair and maintain trim components of a range of motor vehicles, marine craft and boats, recreational and other vehicles.
Certificate III in Civil Construction
National ID : RII30920 | State ID : BGL0
If you would like to build a career as a mobile plant operator, bridge construction worker, pipe layer, or road construction worker — this is the qualification for you! Civil construction is an area that offers fantastic job and career opportunities, working on projects such as new roads, bridges, train stations, schools and public buildings being constructed across WA, and this course will get you job ready for entry-level work.
Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
National ID : RII30820 | State ID : BGL4
If you would love to work with the big dozers, trucks and other plant that you see on WA's big infrastructure and construction projects such as new roads and bridges, and new hospitals and schools — this is the qualification you need, and there's great job opportunities out there in this specialist field.
Certificate III in Electrical Fitting
National ID : UEE33020 | State ID : BFO5
Through this nationally recognised and accredited qualification, you'll gain the skills and knowledge to manufacture, fit, assemble, erect, operate, test, fault find, alter, repair electrical equipment and includes electrical wiring work.
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
National ID : UEE30820 | State ID : BFN0
Are you looking to start an electrical apprenticeship? This trade-level qualification is the course for you.
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/Welding)
National ID : MEM31922 | State ID : AE16
This qualification is for trade apprentices working under qualified boilermakers or welders.