Projections are for Western Australia’s minerals boom to continue for about the next 20 years, growing all the while. With a good skill-base, there is scope to build a lucrative and respected career, both in Australia and overseas. Metals trades and engineering skills are also in heavy demand in related industries.
People with engineering qualifications will continue to find interesting and well paid jobs in Australia and overseas as populations grow and demand in infrastructure, agriculture, water supply and environmental remediation grows with them.
*Note: Not all modes of study will be available at all campuses. Call 9267 7500 for details.
Courses in Metals and Engineering are delivered at the College’s Balga, Carlisle, Midland and Thornlie campuses which are equipped with state-of-the-art workshops and facilities.
Metals
Prerequisites: Developed communication and mathematics skills, see http://swan.tafe.wa.edu.au/requirements
1 semester full-time
Midland and Thornlie Campus
With the minerals boom in WA, people with metal fabrication skills are in heavy demand. Give yourself your best shot at an apprenticeship with this qualification. Learn skills like how to cut, shape, join and finish metal to make, maintain and repair metal products and structures, mechanical cutting, thermal cutting, gouging, arc welding and more.
Prerequisites: Developed communication and mathematics skills, see http://swan.tafe.wa.edu.au/requirements
1 semester full-time
Midland and Thornlie Campus
Learn how to cut, shape, join and finish metal to make metal structures and products. This qualification – the ideal way to set yourself up to gain an apprenticeship – will teach you to use tools, measure and calculate, draw and interpret sketches, cut metal, join metal, and much more.
Prerequisites: Developed communication and mathematics skills, see http://swan.tafe.wa.edu.au/requirements
1.5 semesters full-time
Thornlie Campus
If Tonka Trucks inspired you as a kid, and you want to work on the real thing, this qualification gives you a very good chance of getting an apprenticeship as a plant mechanic. Learn how to check and repair dump trucks, bulldozers, loaders and drilling rigs. You’ll also cover using tools, cooling systems, dismantling, replacing and assembling mechanical equipment.
Prerequisites: Developed communication and mathematics skills, see http://swan.tafe.wa.edu.au/requirements
1 semester full-time
Midland and Thornlie Campus
Learn practical skills to make and repair machines, parts and tools, and put this knowledge to practice in a supervised work placement. Other units offered included using tools, measuring and cutting, safety in the workplace, quality control, mechanical cutting and machining, drawing and interpreting sketches.
Prerequisites: Developed communication and mathematics skills, see http://swan.tafe.wa.edu.au/requirements
1 semester full-time
Midland Campus
Get your future sparking with this qualification. Learn skills like how to manufacture, install, operate and maintain electrical and communications equipment and systems. You’ll also learn how to use tools, measure and calculate, draw and interpret sketches, how to solder electronic components, workplace safety, quality control and more.
Engineering
Certificate III in Engineering – Production Systems
W236 (MEM30105)
Prerequisites: Basic communication skills, see http://swan.tafe.wa.edu.au/requirements
6 semesters full-time
Thornlie Campus
This qualification will give you a significant leg-up to a range of careers: electroplating, foundry work, plant mechanic, ship builder and more. You’ll learn skills like using tools, making calculations, mechanical cutting, fabrication, manual production assembly, production welding, dogging and crane chasing, mechanical maintenance and much more.
Prerequisites: Well developed communication and mathematics skills, see http://swan.tafe.wa.edu.au/requirements
2 semesters full-time
Carlisle Campus
This qualification can take you to university or into industry as a mechanical engineering draftsperson or technician. You’ll learn a range of computer drafting and design skills. As well as developing your knowledge of engineering processes and principles, you’ll learn how to draw and design mechanical equipment and operate and maintain mechanical systems.
Prerequisites: Well developed communication and mathematics skills, see http://swan.tafe.wa.edu.au/requirements
2 semesters full-time
Carlisle Campus
Put your great ideas for solutions to engineering problems into practice with this respected qualification. Learn a range of computer drafting skills and develop your understanding of engineering principles and processes, workplace safety, computing and engineering graphics. This qualification can lead to an engineering degree at university.
Occupational Safety and Health
Prerequisites: developed communication skills, see http://swan.tafe.wa.edu.au/requirements
1 semester full-time
Carlisle and Midland Campus
An Occupational Health and Safety qualification will add dimension to almost any role in any industry. Learn to understand and apply relevant legislation, identify workplace hazards, assess risk, deal with emergencies and use equipment for workplace monitoring. Depending on your current role, this qualification can equip you to be an OHS supervisor or manager.
Prerequisites: developed communication skills, see http://swan.tafe.wa.edu.au/requirements
1 semester full-time
CarlisleCampus
Combine your industry experience, with the skills and knowledge of this qualification, to further your career in the vital area of occupational health and safety. Learn how to manage and improve employee health and wellness across your workplace and industry to improve legislative compliance, productivity, efficiency and morale.
Prerequisites: Diploma Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent, to be determined by TAFEWA Admissions, see http://swan.tafe.wa.edu.au/requirements
Offered as flexible or external
CarlisleCampus
Occupational Health and Safety is a growing area of expertise within every industry. This qualification will give you the knowledge and skills to develop and implement a systematic OHS plan, beginning with multi-faceted analysis of current systems, and following through to evaluation.
*Note: Not all modes of study will be available at all campuses. Call 9267 7500 for details.