Engineering involves combining science, mathematics and technology to design and develop things such as engines, machinery and structures. Western Australia’s engineering industry is very closely linked to the mining, oil and gas industry, the resources industry and the construction industry. These areas offer a wide range of career opportunities including welders, fitters, machinists, boilermakers, sheetmetal workers, process plant operators and refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics.
The specialist area of surveying offers opportunities to get involved in engineering from the planning stage, whether it is for new land development or a complex spatial information survey this can be very interesting work.
The mining industry continues to provide excellent opportunities in Western Australia, and the qualifications available in this area go from entry level to help get you into a job, through to higher level and more specialised qualifications for those who want to progress to a mine supervisor or a management role in the industry.
The resources and oil and gas industry has a wide range of areas to focus skills and qualifications, from process plant operations at entry level, up to engineering at diploma level. There are vast opportunities for career growth and diversity across Western Australia in this industry area.
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Industry course list: Engineering and mining
This industry area offers a huge range of training options. Use the course search below to find out more.
Use the 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 Surface Extraction Operations
National ID : RII20220 | State ID : BGP7
If you'd like to kickstart your career in mining, working as an operator on sites such as an open cut coal mine, a quarry or an open cut metalliferous mines — this nationally recognised and accredited qualification is the way to go!
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 (Road Construction and Maintenance)
National ID : RII30920 | State ID : AE02
If you would like to be part of a road construction crew, or get started on your career in road construction and maintenance, this is the course for you!
Certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Marking)
National ID : RII30920 | State ID : AE03
Imagine if we had to drive on roads without lines or markings! This is a very important job, and it could be yours with the right training.
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 Data and Voice Communications
National ID : UEE30420 | State ID : BFM9
The Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications is a nationally recognised and accredited qualification that's perfect for anyone wanting to start their career in the telecommunications industry, or for experienced technicians who want to upskill to take advantage of new and emerging technologies in telecommunications or the electronic security sector.
Certificate III in Drilling Operations
National ID : RII31820 | State ID : BFI5
This nationally recognised and accredited qualification is ideal for anyone starting in mining or with basic drill assistant or drilling operations knowledge, who wants to gain higher level employment.
Certificate III in Electronics and Communications
National ID : UEE30920 | State ID : BFO7
With so much of the world's business and social operations reliant on electronics and communications, this is a field offering a great variety of job roles and excellent career opportunities.
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
National ID : MEM31922 | State ID : BIX1
Fabricators are highly valued in a range of industries, with fantastic job and career opportunities.
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking)
National ID : MEM31922 | State ID : AE44
You'll learn professional level mechanical cutting, metal fabrication, and a wide range of welding processes. You'll also gain proficiency using hand tools, industrial machinery, taking measurements and performing calculations so that you're ready to become a licensed tradesperson.