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.
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting)
National ID : MEM30219 | State ID : AD58
You can become a mechanical fitter and machinist with the Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitting/Machining Trade) qualification.
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Machinist)
National ID : MEM30219 | State ID : AD56
You can become a mechanical fitter and machinist with the Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitting/Machining Trade) qualification.
Certificate III in Engineering - Technical
National ID : MEM30522 | State ID : BIV7
Through this qualification, you will learn engineering theory and participate in hands on workshop projects to develop your skills and knowledge around general engineering concepts.
Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Underground
National ID : UET30821 | State ID : BHB5
You’ll learn how to install and maintain low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) underground cables as well as how to use all the supporting services gear and electrical equipment used in the industry.
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.