Jobs of the future will require new and different skills to the current workforce. STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) skills are critical for jobs of the future — they can help you to design and use new technologies, solve important problems, help people, make a difference to society and protect our environment. Currently, 75 per cent of jobs in the fastest growing industries require STEM skills, and 90 per cent of jobs will require people with STEM skills in the next two to five years.
The focus on STEM is vital to Western Australia’s future economy and local jobs. Having a broad range of STEM skills means greater opportunities for employment, and satisfying careers for young people and anyone wanting a change in career or direction.
STEM occupations range from laboratory technicians, digital media and information technology, computer systems engineering, robotics, computer software development and accounting and bookkeeping. The opportunities are endless!
Skills Ready: Free training and more!
We’re making training affordable and accessible so you can boost your skills and be job ready.
How about a fee-free training course — yes... free! Or choose from a range of low fee qualifications that match up with where the jobs are.
We also have fee-free Job Ready Pathways Programs — fast track training to get you job ready. And to make sure anyone can get skills ready, we have made a range of courses available online at TAFE colleges.
Take2STEM: Careers and jobs information
The Take 2 STEM campaign is about promoting the importance of STEM skills to ensure that all Western Australians are well-placed to take up new and emerging jobs.
WA is already a leader in technologies such as cyber security, data analysis, remote operations, robotics and medical research, and Take2STEM will build on these strengths to ensure our workforce has the capacity to attract investment and remain globally competitive.
The Take2STEM campaign features videos of a range of WA STEM champions, a website and a logo co-designed by WA young people. Part of the State Government's STEM Skills Strategy, Take2STEM includes a focus on increasing participation in under-represented groups, including girls and women, people from lower socio-economic backgrounds and Aboriginal students.
STEM skills for exciting careers
Imagine developing software and AI systems to improve crops, repair submarines, and make new discoveries in space. That’s what WA companies are doing right now — and they are looking for people with STEM skills to help them do it.
STEM skills enable us to make new discoveries in healthcare and medical research to improve our quality of life and to combat illness and disease. The healthcare in Australia industry is growing, and your STEM skills will be highly valued by employers!
STEM courses
STEM offers a huge range of training options. Use the course search below to find out more (select from the options under Industry area, and/or the keyword search, to refine the results). 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.
Using this course list
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.
A full course list across all industry areas is available here
Industry categories
The list of courses displayed for a selected industry category is intended to assist individuals learn more about occupation and training pathways, and may not represent all possible pathways for an industry. For further assistance on occupation and training pathways please contact your nearest Jobs and Skills Centre on 13 64 64.
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.
Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology
National ID : AUR32120 | State ID : BFY1
Through this nationally recognised and accredited qualification, you'll gain the skills and knowledge to work effectively in the vehicle body repair industry.
Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
National ID : AUR30320 | State ID : BFZ9
If you're looking for a career in the automotive industry, this nationally recognised and accredited qualification is for you!
Certificate III in Automotive Glazing Technology
National ID : AUR32220 | State ID : BFY3
Qualified automotive glazing technicians are in high demand across Australia. Here's your opportunity to get the qualification you need, to get the job you want!
Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations - Bus, Truck and Trailer
National ID : AUM30218 | State ID : BEE4
When you complete this nationally recognised and accredited qualification as an apprenticeship, you'll have the skills and knowledge required to work in a range of jobs within the automotive manufacturing sector.
Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology
National ID : AUR32420 | State ID : BGA9
Through this nationally recognised and accredited qualification, you'll gain the skills and knowledge to work effectively in the industry including applying and restoring exterior paint; colour matching; preparing surfaces for refinishing; touch-up techniques; repairing panels with filler; using spray booths; rust prevention and sound deadening; workplace safety and health, and more!
Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot)
National ID : AVI30419 | State ID : BES9
If you'd like to work as a drone pilot or drone specialist introducing and operating new technologies, or maybe you want to build your skills for your own business such as photography, this is the course for you!
Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology
National ID : MSF30322 | State ID : BIK0
Through this nationally recognised and accredited qualification, you'll learn how to work as a cabinet maker or carpenter — either in a factory setting or on a work site — in the construction, manufacture and installation of timber and composite products. This may be in residential settings for bathrooms, kitchens and other areas; or in commercial settings such as offices, retail spaces, or hotels.
Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Kitchens and Bathrooms)
National ID : MSF30322 | State ID : AE48
The Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology will get you a tradesperson qualification, when undertaken as an apprenticeship. It provides you with all the skills and knowledge required to craft and instal timber and material products for custom cabinetry design, with a particular focus on kitchen and bathroom fitouts.
Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Wood Machining)
National ID : MSF30322 | State ID : AE49
If you love woodworking, and would like to learn how to create beautiful cabinets and other timber products, this is the course for you.
Certificate III in Civil Construction
National ID : RII30920 | State ID : BGL0
If you would like to build a career as a mobile plant operator, bridge construction worker, pipe layer, or road construction worker — this is the qualification for you! Civil construction is an area that offers fantastic job and career opportunities, working on projects such as new roads, bridges, train stations, schools and public buildings being constructed across WA, and this course will get you job ready for entry-level work.
State Government STEM strategy and priorities
In May 2018 the State Government announced Western Australia’s first ever State STEM strategy. The strategy aims to build a globally competitive and innovative workforce with the skills to drive our technological future and create new job opportunities.
Read more about the STEM strategy at the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation website.