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 list presented here is only for this industry category. You can select a qualification or course title to see a list of training providers in Western Australia who deliver it – then select a provider to find out more.
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Please note
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.
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 Electronics and Communications Engineering
National ID : UEE50520 | State ID : BFP5
The Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering is a technical qualification, which will give you high level specialised knowledge and skills across the electrical electronics and communications engineering field. It's the perfect choice for anyone seeking a career move as an engineering associate, technical officer, electronic systems technician or similar.
Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade
National ID : MEM50119 | State ID : BEK0
With this course, you can advance your skills in technical drawing; graphical techniques; and interpreting technical specifications and manuals — plus learn all the latest computing technologies; and how to write technical reports and research and analyse engineering data.
Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade (Engineering)
National ID : MEM50119 | State ID : AD65
Through the Diploma of Engineering–Advanced Trade you can advance your skills in technical drawing, graphical techniques, interpreting technical specifications and manuals — plus learn all the latest computing technologies, how to write technical reports, and research and analyse engineering data.
Diploma of Engineering - Technical
National ID : MEM50222 | State ID : BIW7
With this training, you'll gain advanced skills in technical engineering for careers in a range of industries including defence, mining, manufacturing, oil and gas, automotive and many more.
Diploma of Engineering - Technical (Drafting)
National ID : MEM50222 | State ID : AE07
Want a career as a technical engineering drafting specialist? The skills gained through this qualification apply to a range of areas including mechanical, mechatronics, manufacturing, maintenance, heating ventilation airconditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration and airconditioning in manufacturing, engineering and related industries.
Diploma of Process Plant Technology
National ID : PMA50116 | State ID : BAN5
This course is a technical qualification for paraprofessionals who undertake technical projects such as plant modifications either individually or as part of a project team.
Diploma of Surface Operations Management
National ID : RII50120 | State ID : BGP2
This course will give you the practical skills and knowledge to lead and supervise operations within the resources sector; such as a quarry, open cut coal or metalliferous mine.
Diploma of Surveying
National ID : CPP50121 | State ID : BGI9
Surveying involves the collection, management and presentation of information that relates to mapping and geographical information systems (GIS). This qualification will build high level knowledge in the use of digital technologies, surveying tools, mapping, and information databases.
Drillers' Offsider Job Ready Skill Set
State ID : AE616
If you like the idea of working in some of Western Australia’s most remote and beautiful regions, and don’t mind getting home dirty and tired after a big day’s work, you could be a driller’s offsider. Get job ready for a future in drilling, and start your career in the mining or resources sector right here!