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 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.
Construction Industry Preparation Skill Set
State ID : AF301
With a high demand for skilled workers in Western Australia, the construction industry offers a fantastic range of job and career opportunities. This short course skill set offers practical hands on training that can help you get into an entry level role in construction work across a wide range of areas.
Diploma of Applied Technologies
National ID : MEM50822 | State ID : BJC6
This course is a great choice for anyone who would like to gain a broad range of skills and knowledge in this field, to work with emerging technologies and processes for Industry 4.0. Get skilled up for the jobs of the future!
Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering
National ID : 52889WA | State ID : BGR66
This course will provide you with the high level skills and knowledge needed to work on complex civil construction and infrastructure projects — from skyscrapers and bridges to public buildings and intricate road designs — and expand your experience in the design and construction of civil works such as dams, structures and pipe networks.
Diploma of Civil Construction Design
National ID : RII50520 | State ID : BGK7
This course prepares you for working as a designer or design paraprofessional who supports professional engineers, developing site specific work designs to ensure the implementation of the client’s site requirements.
Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation
National ID : UEE50220 | State ID : BFL1
This qualification is designed for licensed electricians who would like to increase their professional development by broadening their knowledge in understanding how processing plant architectures are put together and how to write up plant control philosophy. It could potentially open more doors for you and allows the individual to branch out into other pathways in the future.
Diploma of Electrical Engineering
National ID : UEE50420 | State ID : BFK5
Are you a qualified electrician wanting to expand into electrical engineering? You’ll learn how to develop, commission, and maintain advanced electrical systems and equipment, plus create the supporting documents and drawings.