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 Skills Ready 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 III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
National ID : MEM31322 | State ID : BIV6
If you would like to become qualified as an airconditioning technician or refrigeration mechanic, this is the course for you! And with WA's climate, there's no shortage of work here.
Certificate III in Resource Processing
National ID : RII30420 | State ID : BGP5
If you would like to work as a Production Operator or Plant Operator in the resources industry, this course is for you! This training will give you the practical skills and knowledge to work at processing facilities across the mining and resources industry; including for iron ore and other metals, and coal.
Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations
National ID : RII30120 | State ID : BGQ3
With this training, you'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to work as a production operator; mineral processing technician; or a quarry mobile plant or surface coal operator.
Certificate III in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
National ID : CPP30221 | State ID : BGI8
This training will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to work with spatial data and information. This is an interesting field that's growing globally, offering fantastic job and career opportunities.
Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology
National ID : ICT30519 | State ID : BER3
Telecommunications is the lifeblood of almost everything we do! By completing this training, you'll have the telecommunications technician skills to keep Australians and Australian businesses connected.
Certificate IV in Autonomous Control and Remote Operations
National ID : RII41522 | State ID : BHY5
Many industries are now using autonomous technology such as robotics across different aspects of their business — that includes areas such as mining, manufacturing, automotive production, transport and logistics, healthcare and many more.
Certificate IV in Civil Construction
National ID : RII40720 | State ID : BGK1
If you're ready to take your career in civil construction to the next level to work on larger or more complex projects, or become a supervisor or project leader, this is the course you need.
Certificate IV in Computer Systems
National ID : UEE40120 | State ID : BFL8
When you complete this course, you'll be set up for an exciting IT career! This is perfect for people who have experience in computer systems and want to progress their career, or for anyone who is serious about their technology career and wants a qualification that matches.
Certificate IV in Drilling Operations
National ID : RII40920 | State ID : BFI3
This course provides you with the standard qualification requirement for site supervisors in Australia. It's ideal for anyone with drilling operations experience, who now wants to move into a team leader or site supervisor role.
Certificate IV in Electrical – Instrumentation
National ID : UEE40420 | State ID : BFK8
This qualification provides competencies to select, install, commission, fault find and maintain electrical and instrumentation equipment in buildings and premises; and instrumentation systems and core instrumentation equipment for process and control.