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.
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A full course list across all industry areas is available here
Certificate III in ESI - Transmission Overhead
National ID : UET30521 | State ID : BHB8
You'll gain an overview of the electrical supply industry; with the skills you need to work on the installation, maintenance, and inspection of electrical power poles, towers, and other electrical and power supply infrastructure.
Certificate III in Mining Exploration
National ID : RII30520 | State ID : BFH6
This course will give you the skills to work as a geoscience field assistant, pit technician or on an exploration team in mineral, oil and gas exploration undertaking various duties in the field and office. This is an exciting field, with fantastic job opportunities here in Australia and around the world.
Certificate III in Mobile Crane Operations
National ID : TLI30122 | State ID : BHZ4
As a mobile crane operator you'll be responsible for lifting and positioning heavy equipment around for workplaces such as a wharf, construction site, mine site or shipyard.
Certificate III in Polymer Processing
National ID : PMB30121 | State ID : BGP1
Polymer processing — working with rubbers and plastics — is an interesting area of manufacturing and production that offers a range of job roles including extrusion, moulding and fabrication. Polymer is being increasingly used in a large variety of products — in Australia, our dollar notes are created through polymer processing!
Certificate III in Process Manufacturing
National ID : MSM30116 | State ID : BAN8
Get the skills required by production workers who utilise a variety of equipment and perform support duties directly connected to product manufacturing, through this course.
Certificate III in Process Plant Operations
National ID : PMA30120 | State ID : BGB2
This course will take you through all the key aspects of process plant operations, and you'll learn how to use and operate a range of production equipment to directly produce particular materials and substances as part of a manufacturing process.
Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure
National ID : TLI37122 | State ID : BHV6
This nationally recognised qualification allows you pursue different specialisations including track maintenance and construction; turnout installation; track welding; track examination; rail testing; turnout construction; rail track surfacing; track drainage maintenance, tram or light rail.
Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
National ID : MEM31322 | State ID : BIV6
If you would like to become qualified as an airconditioning technician or refrigeration mechanic, this is the course for you! And with WA's climate, there's no shortage of work here.
Certificate III in Resource Processing
National ID : RII30420 | State ID : BGP5
If you would like to work as a Production Operator or Plant Operator in the resources industry, this course is for you! This training will give you the practical skills and knowledge to work at processing facilities across the mining and resources industry; including for iron ore and other metals, and coal.
Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations
National ID : RII30120 | State ID : BGQ3
With this training, you'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to work as a production operator; mineral processing technician; or a quarry mobile plant or surface coal operator.