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 (Welding)
National ID : MEM40119 | State ID : AD49
Looking for an engineering trade qualification and specialist welding skills? This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to carry out engineering measurements, computations, and technical drawings, plus gain proficiency in a range of advanced welding techniques.
Certificate IV in Engineering (Welding)
National ID : MEM40119 | State ID : AD50
Looking for an engineering trade qualification and specialist welding skills? This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to carry out engineering measurements, computations, and technical drawings, plus gain proficiency in a range of advanced welding techniques.
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)
National ID : 22697VIC | State ID : AE98
This course will provide you with a range of knowledge and skills in the use and applications of integrated technologies — in particular, the blending of these technologies into new and innovative applications — and to service and maintain these applications.
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 Rail Signalling (Electrical Fitting)
National ID : UEE41223 | State ID : AE86
This nationally recognised and accredited qualification could boost your career opportunities by becoming a rail signalling technician in the rapidly expanding rail industry. This work offers fantastic job and career opportunities all across Western Australia.
Certificate IV in Rail Signalling (Electrotechnology Electrician)
National ID : UEE41223 | State ID : AE85
This nationally recognised and accredited qualification could boost your career opportunities by becoming a rail signalling technician in the rapidly expanding rail industry. This work offers fantastic job and career opportunities all across Western Australia.
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.