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 IV in Engineering Drafting
National ID : MEM40422 | State ID : BIW9
This course can set you up to work as a draftsperson producing specialist engineering drawings.
Certificate IV in ESI - Network Systems
National ID : UET40422 | State ID : BHY3
This nationally recognised and accredited qualification will give you the skills and knowledge to work on network systems in the electricity supply industry (ESI).
Certificate IV in Integrated Technologies (Robotics Control Systems)
National ID : 22519VIC | State ID : AB84
Technicians who work in Industry 4.0 sectors are required to be capable of operating, installing and repairing a wide variety of equipment and includes the “Industrial Internet of Things” (IoT), and this is the course to give you those skills and more! If you have excellent problem solving skills, love technology, and have a sense of adventure — this could be an excellent career choice.
Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology
National ID : PMA40116 | State ID : BAN0
This course provides a technical qualification for advanced operators and operations technicians who use production equipment to directly produce product. It is especially suited to advanced operators and/or operations technicians who are wanting to further their career in a supervisory or team leader role.
Certificate IV in Resource Processing
National ID : RII40520 | State ID : BGQ2
If you have experience in mineral processing operations, and would like to progress your career into a supervisor, team leader or manager role — this is the course for you!
Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
National ID : CPP41721 | State ID : BGI7
Through this course, you can equip yourself with the practical skills to support a surveying team. It's a great choice to further develop your skills and knowledge in the surveying and spatial information industry, to take on a more senior or supervisory role.
Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services (Surveying)
National ID : CPP41721 | State ID : AE32
This course is an ideal choice to further develop your skills and knowledge in the surveying and spatial information industry, to take on a more senior or supervisory role. This is a huge growth industry, with skilled professionals in high demand.
Certificate IV in Telecommunications Engineering Technology
National ID : ICT41219 | State ID : BEQ6
If you would love to work in the engineering technology field as an advanced technician, technical officer, team leader or supervisor and gain a wide range of telecommunications skills, this is the course for you!
Certificate IV in Train Driving
National ID : TLI42622 | State ID : BHX8
Train your sights on becoming a qualified train driver with this course, and learn how to drive a range of electric passenger trains, locomotives and heavy haul freight trains.
CNC Operations Skill Set
State ID : AE374
This short course skill set will provide people who have experience in this area with specialist skills in operating, programming and setting up of CNC machinery.