The aerospace industry covers a range of sectors including manufacturing and maintenance, defence-related needs, domestic and international aviation, ground crew and technical support.
The future of the maritime industry is bright, and WA provides world-class training in aquaculture, fishing and marine studies, marine operations and engineering that can set you up for a career in a range of fields including commercial fishing, marine biology, eco tourism and shipping.
The logistics sector supports the supply of goods across Australia and the world. It employs people across occupations including storepersons, warehousing, freight handling, international shipping, storage and distribution.
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industry course list: Aerospace, Maritime and Logistics
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.
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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.
Advanced Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations Skill Set
National ID : MARSS00022 | State ID : AE347
This skill set covers the skills and knowledge required by:
Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering (Class 1)
National ID : MAR60120 | State ID : BFV8
The Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering (Class 1) qualification is suitable for people who work as an Engineer Class 1 in the maritime industry on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of any propulsion power in any operating area.
Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering (Class 1) (Engineering Class 1 (Motor))
National ID : MAR60120 | State ID : AC38
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! Advance to one of the top tier roles in the maritime industry, and become a Chief Marine Engineer in international waters.
Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited)
National ID : MAR60220 | State ID : BFW9
You'll gain high level skills in a range of areas, including survival at sea and personal survival techniques in the event of vessel abandonment; transmitting and receiving information by visual signalling and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). This is a nationally recognised accredited qualification.
Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations Skill Set
National ID : MARSS00023 | State ID : AE338
This short course 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
This short course 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.
Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal)
National ID : MAR10220 | State ID : BGK6
This qualification is suitable for people working in an entry level position in the maritime industry as a General Purpose Hand under the direct supervision of the master or engineer of a commercial vessel.
Certificate II in Aeroskills
National ID : MEA20418 | State ID : BDV9
This qualification introduces you to aircraft maintenance and teaches you how to carry out basic repairs to aircraft. It's a fantastic introduction to the aviation industry, and offers job ready skills to help get your career in avionics started.
Certificate II in Aeroskills (Aeroskills Mechanical Pre-apprenticeship)
National ID : MEA20418 | State ID : AB67
If you're keen on a career as an aeroskills or aviation mechanic, this pre-apprenticeship can get you a boarding pass into an apprenticeship or entry level job. You'll have the skills and knowledge that employers look for, and be ready to kickstart your career.
Certificate II in Aquaculture
National ID : SFI20119 | State ID : BEI8
Through this nationally recognised and accredited qualification, you'll build a great range of skills and knowledge that will get you job ready for a range of jobs in aquaculture operations. This could include working in a hatchery, nurseries, or a sea cage or pond facility — even pet shops, public aquaria, zoos or other facilities with aquatic animals — in a range of environments including on and offshore culture facilities.