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 IV in Engineering
National ID : MEM40119 | State ID : BEJ8
This mechanical engineering qualification was specifically developed for existing tradespersons in the engineering field, or for engineering trade apprentices wishing to study at a higher level.
Certificate IV in Engineering (CNC Machining)
National ID : MEM40119 | State ID : AD26
Become a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programmer with this course.
Certificate IV in Engineering (CNC Machining)
National ID : MEM40119 | State ID : AD27
Become a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programmer with this course.
Certificate IV in Engineering (Fixed Plant Mechanic)
National ID : MEM40119 | State ID : AD28
Through this course, you can become a qualified engineering tradesperson for a wide range of work in the fields of refrigeration and airconditioning, casting and moulding, computer numerically controlled (CNC) programming, fluid power, heavy welding and fabrication, instrumentation, maintenance, plant mechanics, marine electronics, mechatronics, patternmaking, robotics, toolmaking and more!
Certificate IV in Engineering (Fluid Power)
National ID : MEM40119 | State ID : AD30
If you want to build high level skills and knowledge in fluid power machinery and systems, to work as a specialist hydraulics fitter or mechanic, this is the course for you. You could be working on mining equipment, large transportation vehicles, even submarines!
Certificate IV in Engineering (Instrumentation)
National ID : MEM40119 | State ID : AD20
If you need additional skills in instrument calibration and testing, this is the course for you! This qualification has been specifically designed for any qualified trades person such as unrestricted electricians, electrical fitters, engineers in the resource industry, refrigeration technicians, or apprentices in their third or fourth year of study.
Certificate IV in Engineering (Maintenance)
National ID : MEM40119 | State ID : AD33
This course is ideal for an engineering tradesperson within the metal, engineering, manufacturing, and associated industries.
Certificate IV in Engineering (Mobile Plant Mechanic)
National ID : MEM40119 | State ID : AD39
If you're looking to become a qualified mechanical engineer, this is the course for you! The Certificate IV in Engineering (Mobile Plant Mechanic) covers essential engineering skills and knowledge, with a specialised focus on mobile plant and equipment.
Certificate IV in Engineering (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning)
National ID : MEM40119 | State ID : AD18
From residential and commercial airconditioning systems, through to refrigeration plant on mine sites — and everywhere in between — the opportunities are endless with this career!
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.