This role is a Permanent position on a 9-day fortnight or 4-day week. Based at our Worsley Alumina Refinery, it’s a short drive from Collie (15 minutes), Bunbury (45 minutes) and other nearby scenic communities.  As the Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for providing leadership and technical assurance to Refinery asset management and maintenance. This role will be responsible for driving improvements in asset availability and manage asset lifecycle of HV and LV electrical power systems.
Parliamentarians represent the people of Australia and Western Australia in federal or state parliament by making decisions on their behalf and undertaking community-oriented activities in their electorate. They attend public meetings and events, make speeches in public or to organised groups,and work to develop government policies that represent the views of their electorate. Parliamentarians also attend sittings of parliament, during which time they debate and vote on new laws and changes to existing laws. They may also be placed in charge of a ministry or government department, and take responsibility for the directions that these bodies take under their leadership.
Training officers develop and conduct an organisation's training and development program. They often consult with an organisation's management and staff to identify areas where training is necessary to improve aspects such as efficiency and safety. Training officers work in industries all over Western Australia, from corporate offices in the centre of Perth through to retail chains and fast food companies with stores in towns and cities state-wide. Training usually covers areas such as occupational health and safety, operating equipment, preparing for retirement, management and leadership skills, general clerical duties and/or industrial relations. Most training officers specialise in only one or two fields, so larger organisations may employ more than one.
The training and development of your workforce is an important part of the workforce development cycle, and is integral to the success of your business. A wide range of training options are available. Some types of training, such as induction, first aid and workplace safety, are essential, depending on your workplace.
The training and development of your workforce is an important part of the workforce development cycle, and is integral to the success of your business. A wide range of training options are available. Some types of training, such as induction, first aid and workplace safety, are essential, depending on your workplace.
Jobs and Skills WA Employer Incentive
The Jobs and Skills WA Employer Incentive (the incentive) provides financial assistance to Western Australian businesses who employ an apprentice or new entrant trainee and who have lodged the training contract for registration on or after 1 July 2019.
The aim of the incentive is to increase apprenticeship and traineeship commencements by providing employers with assistance to meet the costs of employing an apprentice or trainee.
Training needs analysis
Training is an investment in your business and can lead to increased productivity, enthusiastic staff, higher morale, increased profit and a positive business reputation.
Developing your existing employees
Developing your existing employees is a possible alternative to recruiting new staff. Some advantages of doing this include:
Apprenticeships and traineeships
Employing an apprentice or trainee can help you to develop the skills of your workforce and could be the smartest decision you make.
Group training organisations (GTOs) can assist. GTOs employ apprentices and trainees and hire them to other businesses, referred to as host employers, while they undertake their training. Some specialise in a particular industry, while others may cater for an entire region and cover many industries.
As the primary employer, the GTO:
The GTO registration process comprises of an initial information session with the entity seeking to consider becoming a GTO, to discuss the business planning to be undertaken and demonstrating compliance with the National Standards for Group Training Organisations 2017.
Further details are provided in our fact sheet.
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For more information on group training, and a copy of the national standards and related evidence guide, please visit the Australian Apprenticeships website.
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There is a range of financial incentives to help businesses with the cost of taking on a new employee, apprentice or trainee. Incentives are provided by the Western Australian and Commonwealth Governments.
Multiple incentives can apply, so it is important to contact the agency providing the incentive to discuss your situation.
WA industry training councils
The Department of Training and Workforce Development provides funding for the operation of nine industry training councils (ITCs) in Western Australia to:
provide a leadership role in promoting their industry;
provide high level, strategic information and advice that informs the State Training Board on the training needs and priorities of industry in WA;
market intelligence on skills supply and demand, in particular, current or emerging skills shortages and recommends training strategies to support industry's skills development needs; and
prepare industry workforce development plans.
ITCs provide a valuable contribution towards the preparation of the State's training profile and the vocational and education and training system funding priorities, and receive a wide range of input from key stakeholder representatives including peak employer, employee, and industry organisations.
Commonwealth councils and committees
The Commonwealth Government has established Skills Councils and committees to advise, support and make decisions to progress skills and training matters.
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (Inc) (CCIWA) is a not-for-profit, member driven organisation that provides information, professional services and support for business.
Visit the CCIWA website for a full range of training and services available to support your business.
Small Business Development Corporation
The Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) is a Western Australian State Government agency focused on the development of the small business sector. It strives to:
improve the skills and knowledge base of the small business sector;
take a leading role in influencing the policy and regulatory environment for small business;
facilitate regional small business development;
drive small business growth;
stimulate a culture of enterprise, and celebrate the success of small business; and
sustain a culture of achievement and leadership in small business development.
WA Business Assist is a not for profit organisation who can help small to medium sized businesses with their workforce training and development through a range of workshops and courses.
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These organisations all provide support and guidance to businesses.
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Benefits of induction
There are two key benefits your business can gain from good induction processes:
How long should induction take?
A thorough induction may take anywhere from several hours to several days to complete. You can spread the induction over a couple of days or weeks if there is no risk to the person in regard to occupational hazards.
School leavers
School leavers typically have limited work experience and tend to be unfamiliar with the demands and habits of a workplace. They may need more support, greater detail regarding their responsibilities and obligations and may need a greater level of supervision for the first few months.
Employees with a disability or cultural difference
Australian and State government legislation prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities, ethnic/social minorities, people with caring responsibilities, and those from a non-English speaking background.
It is important to address your duty of care in the induction process. Each person has a duty to ensure their action, or failure to take action, does not harm others. It is part of the occupational health and safety responsibilities and obligations for employers and employees. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that employees are safe in the workplace.
New employees are most at risk of being injured, primarily due to a lack of experience or familiarity with your workplace and processes. Ensure that you or experienced staff members provide proper training and supervise the new employee until you are confident that they are competent enough to be left unattended or unsupervised.
Your local Jobs and Skills Centre is a one stop shop for assistance with training and development for your workforce.
You work hard to meet your business goals, and investing time into planning and developing your workforce can be a challenge. Having the right information, tools and resources to support the process is the first step to success.
Here you will find useful information, templates, links and resources to assist you to better plan, attract, develop and retain a skilled workforce that can help you reach those business goals now and into the future.Â
Your local Jobs and Skills Centre can also provide advice and assistance with maximising the potential of your workforce.
You work hard to meet your business goals, and investing time into planning and developing your workforce can be a challenge. Having the right information, tools and resources to support the process is the first step to success.
Here you will find useful information, templates, links and resources to assist you to better plan, attract, develop and retain a skilled workforce that can help you reach those business goals now and into the future.Â
Your local Jobs and Skills Centre can also provide advice and assistance with maximising the potential of your workforce.
"The staff at the Jobs and Skills Centre really understand our requirements as an Indigenous owned business.
They have not only introduced us to other Indigenous businesses but have also matched us with suitable trainees and employees."
This quick self-check looks at the challenges and opportunities facing your industry area, your business and your workforce, to help identify key areas of focus for your planning.
Targeted strategies and processes around key areas such as recruitment, training, retention and motivation of staff, and leadership and communication are important elements of your workforce planning.
Here you can find information and resources to help keep you up to date with your employment obligations such as employment conditions, industrial relations both in WA and nationally, and health and safety.
The information presented in this section of the website was developed by the Department of Training and Workforce Development in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Western Australia (Inc), the Small Business Development Corporation, the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, and representatives from the Western Australian industry training councils.
Workforce planning is a process, and as with any other process it is helpful to look at it as a series of steps ~ each with an output that leads towards successful completion.
The five step planning cycle presented here can support and guide you through the process of developing your own Workforce action plan to help you meet your changing workforce needs.
Workforce planning is a process, and as with any other process it is helpful to look at it as a series of steps ~ each with an output that leads towards successful completion.
The five step planning cycle presented here can support and guide you through the process of developing your own Workforce action plan to help you meet your changing workforce needs.
Step 1 — Business context and environment
Workforce planning needs to be directly linked to your business goals, and so the first step is to think about your own business context. Ask yourself the following questions:
What are my business goals and vision?
Where is my business heading? Is it growing, downsizing, transitioning, shifting skills, introducing new technology or is it in a maintenance mode?
What are the economic conditions that impact on my industry sector and markets and does this impact on my business?
Who are my customers/clients?
What is going on internally in my business and how will this impact on my workforce requirements?
What are the short, medium and long term goals for my business and what workforce skills and capability will I need to achieve these business goals?
Having a good understanding of the current environment and context of the industry your business is operating in, as well as your goals for the future of your business, will help you to plan your workforce needs and develop strategies to turn your goals into business success.
For example, do you know the age, qualifications, skills, knowledge, experience, strengths, weaknesses, or any workforce issues of your staff? Perhaps your current staff have hidden potential that your business could use, or perhaps some staff may be underemployed and have the potential for training to up-skill them and transition them into new roles. Do you know what your employees’ plans are for the future, and know their expectations? Who do you expect may leave in the near or distant future?
You can gain a clear picture of your workforce’s strengths and development needs by doing a skills stocktake, analysing the patterns in your workforce data and discussing with your employees what their views are on issues, concerns or areas for improvement.
Refer to and complete the Current workforce profileand the Current workforce skills template. This simple exercise will give you a good base to work from when considering what your future workforce requirements may be and working out what might be missing.
Based upon your business goals and vision, think about where your business is likely to be in two or three years time. Think about what is likely to shift and change. Think about your future products and services, markets, partnerships, stage of your business cycle and what your workforce needs may be. Consider all the possible scenarios that may emerge in the future. Now estimate what may happen to your workforce over the next few years. During this step it is also helpful to consider the following factors:Â
the age of your employees and their retirement plans;
the increasing diversity of the population;
skill shortages;
the different workplace expectations across the generations;
personal circumstance; and
that an employee’s development needs may change as a job role changes.
Once you have an idea about where your business will be in the next two to three years, and possibly in the longer term, think about what your ideal or desired workforce should look like and what skills they will need for your business in the future. To help you with this step, refer to and complete the Future workforce skills template.
Now you can take what you know about your current workforce and what you want your future workforce to look like and compare the two. This process is referred to as a Gap analysis. This will give you a clear idea about what the gaps are between the skills, staff numbers, job roles and experience of your current workforce and the workforce you will require to achieve your future workforce goals. Once you have this information you can start to build a workforce action plan to manage these gaps and achieve your goals.
Developing your workforce action plan
When developing your Workforce action plan, think about the areas that need to be changed, managed and developed. Then prioritise these into actions, responsibilities and timeframes (short, medium and long term) across the following key focus areas, which are all explored in Developing your workforce
Attraction and recruitment
Think about different ways to attract the right people, from the widest possible sources. This may involve redefining your job structures and recruitment and selection methods. It may also mean looking at a more diverse pool of potential employees.
Employee training and development
Think about ways to get people working most productively for you. For example, do you have an induction program and training processes to develop your own talented people? Think about how you can plan for succession. Regularly review how you train and develop your staff.
Employee management, motivation and reward
Think about ways to build a positive culture and workplace where people will want to work.
Employee retention
Think about different things you could put into place to keep your talented, valued employees working for you, even during a downturn.
Leadership and communication
Think about how you can lead and communicate with your employees more effectively. Good leadership and communication skills are at the core of building a positive workplace.
Take a look at this short video from Tourism WA, which features tour operators and accommodation managers talking about their passion for tourism and hospitality and showcases some of our top attractions.
Take a look at this short video from Tourism WA, which features tour operators and accommodation managers talking about their passion for tourism and hospitality and showcases some of our top attractions.
What tourism and hospitality can offer you
A career in tourism and hospitality has so much to offer — here's just a few reasons why it's a great industry to be in.
Start your adventure today!
Western Australia’s tourism and hospitality industry is your ticket to a career where adventure is always part of the job description and the opportunities are as vast as our sun-kissed state.
Find your tourism and hospitality job at westernaustralia.jobs. Dedicated to WA’s tourism and hospitality industry, the website is free and connects you directly with employers.
Select one of the boxes below, or follow the individual links to find out more about the tourism and hospitality industry, the job and career opportunities each sector offers, and training and other options to get you started or further your career.Â
Jobs and Skills Centres are located across regional and metropolitan WA, and they can help with advice and support about all things jobs, careers and training.Â
An experienced careers specialist at your local JSC can help with all aspects of career planning and decision making, and offer information and support to help you choose the best pathway into working in tourism and hospitality.
All services are free!Â
Call your local JSC on 13 64 64, or find your nearest JSC via the link below and drop in for a chat.Â
The tourism industry incorporates businesses that provide goods or services related to leisure and business activities away from a person's usual home or business environment — generally, related to holidays and/or travel for business or pleasure. Tourism has two main areas — domestic (travel and tourism within Australia), and international (outside of Australia), and it's a multi-billion dollar global industry.
Hospitality is the business of making people feel welcome. It's has two main areas — accommodation, and food and beverage. These are generally categorised as "front of house" — the people you see, such as the hotel concierge or the maitre'd at a restaurant, and "back of house" — the people you generally don't see, such as the hotel's housekeeping team or the restaurant's kitchen staff.Â
Tourism and hospitality happens all over the world — on land, on water, and in the air. From hot air ballooning over the Avon Valley or helicopter rides over wineries in South West WA to restaurant service on an ocean liner touring islands in the South Pacific, working the front desk at a luxury resort on the Gold Coast to guiding tours at a wildlife sanctuary in Africa, it is truly an industry that can take you anywhere and offer you experiences like no other.Â
The tourism industry offers something for everyone — a range of opportunities from entry level work through to high level management roles within Australia and across the world.  If you enjoy meeting new people and trying new things, you’ll be amazed at the career choices available to you in this dynamic and exciting industry sector.
The type of job you pursue will depend on your career goals. Here's just a few things to consider.
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Tourism also enables Aboriginal people to work on country and create unique tourism experiences through sharing its history and beauty with the world.
If you are an Aboriginal person, this could be a fantastic career path to follow.Â
So what is "eco tourism"? Eco Tourism Australia defines it as "ecologically sustainable tourism with a primary focus on experiencing natural areas that fosters environmental and cultural understanding, appreciation and conservation."Â
In this short video Kat, who recently completed her Diploma in Events Management at South Metropolitan TAFE, talks about what's involved in the job and what she learned in her training. She also shares some insights into how to get a job in events.Â
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Please note that the impact of COVID-19 is an unprecedented situation that will impact our ability to report accurate course information and employment trends at this time. Some employment trends and course availability information provided in occupation profiles may not be current.
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The hospitality industry offers a fantastic variety of jobs and careers across a range of workplaces. It truly has something for everyone — a range of opportunities from entry level work through to high level management roles within Australia and across the world.  If you have a passion for customer service, love being part of a team and enjoy a bit of excitement in your work day, this could be the industry for you!Â
The type of job you pursue will depend on your career goals. Here's just a few things to consider.
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One person who can vouch for that is Chris Malone, who decided to pursue his love of food through a chef apprenticeship where he was employed by Fraser's Restaurant in Perth and did his training at North Metropolitan TAFE.
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Working in tourism and hospitality, you will meet people from all walks of life and from all across the world. It's a high-energy and fast paced industry, where you'll often be on your feet most of the day and sometimes the hours can be long. You'll need to be OK with working under pressure, and to high standards.Â
Working in tourism and hospitality: Real stories
The Hilton chain of hotels is one of the largest in the world, and employs almost 200,000 people worldwide across over 6,000 properties, in a wide range of tourism and hospitality roles.
Take a look at the following questions, to help get things started.
What kind of work do you want to do?
With such a range of jobs available, the first step is to decide what kind of work you would like to do. For example; do you want to work front of house — directly with customers? Or are you more interested in back of house — a less 'hands on' role?Â
On the new Tourism, Hospitality and Events Careers Guide website, you can see what type of jobs match up with your personality. Â
Start your adventure today!
Western Australia’s tourism and hospitality industry is your ticket to a career where adventure is always part of the job description and the opportunities are as vast as our sun-kissed state.
Find your tourism and hospitality job at westernaustralia.jobs. Dedicated to WA’s tourism and hospitality industry, the website is free and connects you directly with employers.
We have worked closely with WA's leading tourism and hospitality industry representatives and employers to identify the types of skills needed right now and for future jobs, and developed free* skill sets (short courses).
Half price tourism and hospitality qualifications
How would you like to get a nationally recognised and accredited qualification but pay only half-price course fees? Or even less than half price! And how about a fees cap? Eligible concession students will pay no more than $400 total for course fees in any one year*!Â
Getting a job without any relevant skills or experience is not easy... right? While the tourism and hospitality industry does offer a range of entry level jobs that don't require a qualification, you will be able to access a better range of job opportunities if you have some experience, skills and knowledge. That's where these other options can offer you a great pathway to skill up and get job ready.
This course list details all of the courses and qualifications that are subsidised through Jobs and Skills WA for the tourism and hospitality industry. It includes free skill sets (short courses), and qualifications with course fees reduced through Lower Fees, Local Skills.Â
The Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical) covers high level technical and practical skills and knowledge in electrical machinery, mechanical principles and mechanical equipment. You'll learn a range of computer aided drafting (CAD) skills, how to produce drawings for design specifications and how to interpret and create drawings components for the manufacture of equipment.
Charge up your career in electrical engineering — FEE FREE!
This qualification gives you the skills for the implementation of smart homes (Internet of Things), automated industrial production line mechatronics, administering or upgrading infrastructure for small to large scale businesses among many other innovative applications.
If you're seeking a leadership role in information technology, or need some high level skills and knowledge for a specialist project or career move, the Advanced Diploma of Information Technology is for you!
Skill up for an exciting career in cyber security!
This course is perfect for anyone with IT skills and experience who's ready to step up and supercharge their career as a Cyber Security Manager or specialised cyber security consultant.
Take your interior design career to the next level!
Interior design is an exciting and diverse field to work in. You could be planning and detailing interiors for residential, hospitality, retail, commercial and institutional spaces, anywhere in the world!Â
Take your career as an interpreter to the next level!
This nationally recognised qualification offers the advanced skills and knowledge required to interpret from a source language to a target language in complex dialogue and monologue settings where the setting, situation, participants or number of parties involved can be challenging to manage and require high levels of accuracy and accountability.Â
Ready to step up and supervise and/or manage laboratory operations? Skill up for a range of job roles including laboratory supervisor or manager, senior technician and similar.
The Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering (Class 1) qualification is suitable for people who work as an Engineer Class 1 in the maritime industry on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of any propulsion power in any operating area.Â
If you would like to step up your maritime game and work as an Engineer Class 1 on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of any propulsion power in any operating area, this is the course for you! This qualification forms some of the requirements for certification by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) as an Engineer Class 1, as described in Marine Orders 70-73 (2014) under the Navigation Act 2012.Â
A friendly careers specialist at your local Jobs and Skills Centre can help you get searching for a job, into study or training, and even help you with job applications and career planning.Â
No judgement, no criticism — just free, friendly advice and assistance.
If you 're not sure how to take the next step...
Reach out to a Jobs and Skills Centre today. We can help you feel more confident and well prepared for your future, and ready to take the first steps!
Free and friendly advice
A friendly careers specialist at your local Jobs and Skills Centre can help you get searching for a job, into study or training, and even help you with job applications and career planning.Â
No judgement, no criticism — just free, friendly advice and assistance.
If you 're not sure how to take the next step...
Reach out to a Jobs and Skills Centre today. We can help you feel more confident and well prepared for your future, and ready to take the first steps!
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WA Training Awards School-based Apprenticeship of the Year 2021
Commercial Cookery apprenticeship
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Trades qualified bricklayer at 21
As a first step, it's worth taking the time to work out what skills, abilities and experience you already have — you may have more than you know!Â
You bring your life experience, we'll help turn it into a career!
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Flexibility, planning and organising, time management, budget management, language/s, communication skills, negotiation skills, decision making
Leisure activities (sports, gaming etc)
Physical flexibility; creative thinking; teamwork; problem solving; communication skills; decision making; negotiation skills; conflict resolution; analytical skills; leadership; initiative
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We offer Foundation Skills and Equity courses; which focus on language, literacy and numeracy, and employability skills such as communication, teamwork, problem solving, self-management, digital literacy and using technology – all key skills requirements for success in both training and the workplace.
We also offer a range of support options available through our Participation—Equity programs, to help make it easier for you to get into training. You may be eligible to receive:
Funded through the Australian Government, the Foundation Skills for your Future program is 100% free for eligible participants. It offers flexible training in reading, writing, maths, English language, and digital skills.Â
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A few reasons why employers need you...
Fresh ideas — It's easy for a business to "get stuck" doing things the same way, but younger people look at things differently and see opportunities for change and improvement
Tech power — You've grown up with digital technology and can more easily learn and use business systems and programs, and use technology for problem solving
Customer connections — You know what younger people want, you have connections and networks that older people may not, and you can help a business engage with the youth market
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Financial independence and less money worries
Being employed means more financial independence for yourself, and less money-related stress overall. Whether you want to work part time to help with bills or spending money, or get into a full career with a nice salary, it's a great feeling to have that financial support!
Whether it's a refresher or an introduction to a new field of work, these skill sets will bridge any gaps in your knowledge without too much of a time commitment — most run for only a few weeks and are available part time, and some can be done online.Â
These courses are 100% free for 15—24 year olds!
Our Job Ready Programs are short courses that combine training at a TAFE college or private training provider, with a period of industry placement where you'll gain real hands on experience in the workplace. They're currently available in a range of industry areas where the jobs are — including aged care, disability support, bricklaying, and civil construction.
These programs are 100% free for 15—24 year olds!
With 210 qualifications to choose from, there's something for everyone — from automotive to aged care, tourism and hospitality to information technology, childcare to agriculture, pastry chef to viticulture, building and construction to electrical engineering, science, veterinary nursing, web design and development... too many to list here!Â
An early start to a great career
Kara had a passion for travel and tourism, and knew that was the industry she wanted to be in. To make a move towards her career goals, she completed a Certificate II in Tourism while she was still in highschool.
Doing an apprenticeship or a traineeship enables you to earn while you learn — you work and get paid, just like a regular employee, but you also complete a vocational education and training (VET) qualification.Â
Apprenticeships focus on licensed trades areas such as bricklaying, engineering, plumbing, hairdressing, mechanical, electrical etc.
Traineeships are generally for non-trade areas such as information technology, business, aged care and retail.Â
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.
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.
We’re making training affordable and accessible so you can boost your skills and be job ready as the WA economy recovers.
How about a free training course — yes... free! Or choose from over 70 half-price qualifications that match up with where the jobs are.
To meet the specific needs of businesses for COVID-19, we have new skill sets — 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.
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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!
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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.
The Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical) covers high level technical and practical skills and knowledge in electrical machinery, mechanical principles and mechanical equipment. You'll learn a range of computer aided drafting (CAD) skills, how to produce drawings for design specifications and how to interpret and create drawings components for the manufacture of equipment.
Charge up your career in electrical engineering — FEE FREE!
This qualification gives you the skills for the implementation of smart homes (Internet of Things), automated industrial production line mechatronics, administering or upgrading infrastructure for small to large scale businesses among many other innovative applications.
If you're seeking a leadership role in information technology, or need some high level skills and knowledge for a specialist project or career move, the Advanced Diploma of Information Technology is for you!
Skill up for an exciting career in cyber security!
This course is perfect for anyone with IT skills and experience who's ready to step up and supercharge their career as a Cyber Security Manager or specialised cyber security consultant.
Take your interior design career to the next level!
Interior design is an exciting and diverse field to work in. You could be planning and detailing interiors for residential, hospitality, retail, commercial and institutional spaces, anywhere in the world!Â
Take your career as an interpreter to the next level!
This nationally recognised qualification offers the advanced skills and knowledge required to interpret from a source language to a target language in complex dialogue and monologue settings where the setting, situation, participants or number of parties involved can be challenging to manage and require high levels of accuracy and accountability.Â
Ready to step up and supervise and/or manage laboratory operations? Skill up for a range of job roles including laboratory supervisor or manager, senior technician and similar.
The Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering (Class 1) qualification is suitable for people who work as an Engineer Class 1 in the maritime industry on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of any propulsion power in any operating area.Â
If you would like to step up your maritime game and work as an Engineer Class 1 on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of any propulsion power in any operating area, this is the course for you! This qualification forms some of the requirements for certification by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) as an Engineer Class 1, as described in Marine Orders 70-73 (2014) under the Navigation Act 2012.Â
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.
A friendly careers specialist at your local Jobs and Skills Centre can help you translate your life experiences and skills into job ready skills and knowledge— whether it's a new job, starting training, or career planning support — your local JSC can help. And all services are free!
If you're not sure how to get started...
A friendly careers specialist at your local Jobs and Skills Centre can help you translate your life experiences and skills into job ready skills and knowledge— whether it's a new job, starting training, or career planning support — your local JSC can help. And all services are free!
If you're not sure how to get started...
All TAFE colleges in Western Australia welcome students of all abilities, and promote an accessible and inclusive learning environment to ensure students with disability are supported at all stages of their training experience — from advice and information about training options, through to the enrolment process and all aspects of training delivery and assessment. Browse through the five slides below, to find out more.
Staff at your TAFE college will work with you to identify and address any potential barriers. This support is free, confidential and voluntary. It's available to students who identify as living with disability, a mental health condition or a medical condition whether temporary or permanent.
North and South Metropolitan TAFE Jobs and Skills Centres, together with BIZLINK, offer free on-site employment support through the TAFE Specialist Employment Partnership (TSEP), which is designed specifically to support people with disability to be job ready and able to take advantage of job opportunities.Â
This support is free, confidential and voluntary. It's available to students who identify as living with disability, a mental health condition or a medical condition whether temporary or permanent. Find out more via the links below.Â
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Learning Support Plans (LSPs) are developed by the TAFE's Accessibility and Learning Support Coordinator, who will work with you to determine the level of support you need. Your LSP may also include guidelines such as attendance requirements for classes, and timelines for assignments and class work.Â
Your LSP is private and confidential, and applies only to you — it will not be disclosed to your trainers without your consent. It helps to ensure that your support needs are clearly documented and understood.
You can request a review of your LSP if, at any time, you feel further (or different) support is required; you are finding the guidelines a challenge; or an issue arises.Â
Reasonable adjustments
Under Australia's Disability Standards for Education, training providers are encouraged to implement measures — referred to as "reasonable adjustments" — to assist you to apply, enrol and participate in a course or training program; on the same basis as a student without disability.Â
The types of reasonable adjustments available will be based on your LSP, and take into account your individual needs and abilities.
Some examples could include providing assistive technology; additional time to complete assignments and course work; a choice of assessment methods eg presentation, portfolio or project; and provision of recorded lectures.
Assistance and service animals
Your assistance/service animal is welcome on campus at all WA TAFE colleges.
If you wish to bring an assistance/service animal with you to TAFE, please speak to the student support services team to register your animal and complete some required documentation.
You will be responsible for the behaviour of your assistance/service animal at all times.Â
You may need to help other students understand etiquette around your assistance/service animal; such as not touching it, or offering it food.Â
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As a first step, it's worth taking the time to work out what skills, abilities and experience you already have — you may have more than you know!Â
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We offer Foundation Skills and Equity courses which focus on language, literacy and numeracy; and employability skills such as teamwork, problem solving, self-management, digital literacy and using technology – all key skills requirements for success in both training and the workplace.
We also offer a range of learning support options available through our Participation—Equity programs, where you may be eligible to receive:
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We have hundreds of occupation profiles you can browse through and find out about job responsibilities, working conditions, and training you may need for each role.
Every person brings skills and abilities to the workplace, based on their work and life experiences. As a person with disability, you have unique skills and abilities to offer and will be highly valued as part of an inclusive and diverse workforce.
It's your time now
This is time for you to focus on "me" — what you want to do, and what your goals are. There may be new things to consider if you'll be balancing other responsibilities, but many employers offer flexible working hours and conditions that make this easier.
Change can be very stimulating, like recharging your brain! Be confident in your skills and abilities — nobody likes to feel like they're in a rut, so getting back into work may be just the change you need.Â
Jobs and Skills Centres work closely with employers, business owners and industry across WA to find employment opportunities, including apprenticeships and traineeships, and post them to the jobs board. You can use the filters to search for specific jobs, and in different locations.Â
When you see a vacancy on the board that interests you, select the title to read more about the job and how to apply.
The new Disability Jobs Connect is a free online platform for people with disability to help overcome the challenges of gaining employment and connect with potential employers who recognise the unique skills and attributes they possess. Â
You can create a profile showcasing your skills, attributes, values, previous experience and more. Employers can then search on this information, view candidate profiles and connect with those best aligned to their business and available role.Â
Whether you're looking for a skills refresher or an introduction to a new field of work, these skill sets will bridge any gaps in your knowledge without too much of a time commitment — most run for only a few weeks and are available part time, and some can be done online. All the skill sets contain units from nationally accredited and recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualifications.Â
There's never been a better time to get on a pathway to employment, and we want to help you take advantage of all these opportunities! Our Job Ready Programs are short courses that combine training at a TAFE college or private training provider, with a period of industry placement where you'll gain real hands on experience in the workplace.
With 210 qualifications to choose from, there's something for everyone — from automotive to aged care, tourism and hospitality to information technology, childcare to agriculture, pastry chef to viticulture, building and construction to electrical engineering, science, veterinary nursing, web design and development... too many to list here!Â
Doing an apprenticeship or a traineeship enables you to earn while you learn — you work and get paid, just like a regular employee, but you also complete a vocational education and training (VET) qualification.Â
Apprenticeships focus on licensed trades areas such as bricklaying, engineering, plumbing, hairdressing, mechanical, electrical etc.
Traineeships are generally for non-trade areas such as information technology, business, aged care and retail.Â
Funded through the Australian Government, the Foundation Skills for your Future program is 100% free for eligible participants. It offers flexible training in reading, writing, maths, English language, and digital skills. 
