Every industry utilises digital media and information technology – from computers to medical equipment, research and global communication the career opportunities are endless. The qualifications and courses in this area will prepare you for work in roles such as network administration and management, website design and development, hardware management and maintenance, mobile apps and virtual reality design and development, game design, 3D animation and software programming.
Perhaps you would like a career in film or television production – a screen and media qualification will give you skills such as storyboarding, video and audio editing, animation design and creation and interactive digital media design and development. Or perhaps radio is more your thing, with a course covering areas such as announcing and sound production.
For those with a passion for information of all kinds, a career in library services combines both traditional and digital media in a service oriented environment.
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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.
Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security
National ID : 22610VIC | State ID : BGT52
Be a cyber defender, working in an exciting global industry at the forefront of technology! You could be part of an integral team of security practitioners on the front line protecting the integrity of your company’s security perimeter and IT network, supporting our defence forces, working in the world of banking or finance, or in a range of other industries and occupations where cyber security is critical.
Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
National ID : ICT60220 | State ID : BGJ5
Seeking a leadership role in information technology, or need some high level skills and knowledge for a specialist project or career move?
Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
National ID : ICT60220 | State ID : AE08
This qualification will develop your critical thinking and leadership skills, as well as a range of other skills and knowledge in cyber security risk management.
Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects)
National ID : CUA60620 | State ID : AC88
Are you ready to take advantage of the huge opportunities for content creators and digital designers? If you would love to specialise in animation and visual effects, this is the perfect course to grow your career in the exciting world of animation and visual effects for film, TV, screen and media.
Artificial Intelligence Skill Set
National ID : ICTSS00120 | State ID : AE698
The world of artificial intelligence (AI) offers many exciting job and career opportunities!
Certificate II in Applied Digital Technologies
National ID : ICT20120 | State ID : BGJ3
The world of digital technology is rapidly growing and changing, and offers fantastic job opportunities. This nationally recognised and accredited qualification will get you job ready!
Certificate II in Computer Assembly and Repair
National ID : UEE20520 | State ID : BFP7
This nationally recognised and accredited qualification is the perfect choice to boost your job prospects in the field of computer assembly and repair. It's a great introduction to general ICT (information, communications and technology) work, and could set you up for a future in ICT support.
Certificate III in Information Technology
National ID : ICT30120 | State ID : BFF7
You'll need skills and knowledge to get your career started, and the Certificate III in Information Technology is the perfect choice! This course can set you up to work in IT support, or you can choose to specialise in a particular area.
Certificate III in Information Technology [Cyber Security]
National ID : ICT30120 | State ID : AC12
Cyber security is a huge growth area both here in Australia, and internationally. It can offer you an exciting career, but you'll need the right skills and knowledge — this course can get you started!
Certificate III in Information Technology [Network Administration]
National ID : ICT30120 | State ID : AC11
Learn how to configure, secure and test system software for a small home office network or small to medium business network, and be job ready to start your career in information technology.