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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The vocational education and training (VET) courses delivered in Western Australia on this course list are funded through the Department of Training and Workforce Development; these are referred to as publicly funded training. A range of qualifications and courses for priority industry areas and occupations are subsidised under Jobs and Skills WA, to reduce the cost of training in priority skill areas. To find out more about which courses are subsidised, please take a look at the information available on the main Training page.
Other non-publicly funded courses are available through TAFE colleges and private providers; however these are not included in this course list. To find these other courses, you can search a list of all VET courses in WA via the myskills.gov.au website.
Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering
National ID : 52873WA | State ID : BGQ97
This qualification in civil and structural engineering will provide you with the skills and knowledge to work on projects ranging from skyscrapers to intricate road designs; and expand your study of the design and construction of civil works such as dams, structures and pipe networks.
Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design
National ID : RII60520 | State ID : BGK5
All of the world's most exciting infrastructure facilities such as roads, railways, buildings, train stations, airports, bridges and tunnels all started with a design. With this nationally recognised accredited qualification, you could be the designer behind our future new facilities. With so many exciting major projects happening across Western Australia and nationally, the future for civil construction design is bright when you've got the skills!
Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)
National ID : MEM60122 | State ID : AE00
Whether you want to build on the skills and knowledge you already have, to enable career progression or specialisation, or you would like to redefine your engineering career, this qualification is a great choice.
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical
National ID : UEE62122 | State ID : BHZ3
This qualification gives you the skills for the implementation of smart homes (Internet of Things), automated industrial production line mechatronics, and administering or upgrading infrastructure for small to large scale businesses among many other innovative applications.
Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology
National ID : PMA60116 | State ID : BAM9
This training is designed for people seeking a professional career as a supervisor or manager in the industry on key oil and gas projects. You'll gain high level skills to work on complex and technical projects such as plant modifications, energy and mass balances, risk management and safety cases.
Advanced Diploma of Surveying
National ID : CPP60121 | State ID : BGJ0
The Advanced Diploma of Surveying is designed for people who have professional experience in the surveying industry, and want to specialise in a particular field or progress their career into more senior roles.
Basic Open Cabler Registration Skill Set
National ID : ICTSS00084 | State ID : AD976
With this short course skill set, you'll gain entry level skills and knowledge to install, maintain and modify telecommunications customer cabling in domestic and commercial premises, in accordance with Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) requirements.
Certificate I in Engineering
National ID : MEM10119 | State ID : BEK6
If you're interested in a career in engineering, the Certificate I in Engineering is for you! With this course, you'll have an opportunity to learn in a simulated work environment and be exposed to an industrial setting through work experience.
Certificate I in Resources and Infrastructure Operations
National ID : RII10115 | State ID : AZC0
If you fancy a future in Australia's exciting resources industry, the Certificate I in Resources and Infrastructure Operations is the perfect course to get you job ready!
Certificate II in Autonomous Workplace Operations
National ID : 52845WA | State ID : BGO44
With this nationally recognised and accredited qualification, you can be ahead of the curve and start your path to a job of the future! Automation is just one of the Industry 4.0 trends being used to improve the efficiency of organisations and utilising new and emerging technologies to automate processes in industries such as manufacturing and mining.