Merredin
42 Throssell Road, Merredin WA 6415
1800 672 700 or (08) 9081 3555
info@crtafe.wa.edu.au
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Merredin is located in the Central Wheatbelt 261 km's from the state capital of Perth, the town lies roughly midway between Perth and Kalgoorlie as a historical stopover when travelling to and from the goldfields.
Central Regional TAFE - Merredin campus provides a centre for students to progress their flexible, online and open learning training in the eastern Wheatbelt region of Western Australia.
This campus caters to students living in the areas of east Quairading, as far as Narembeen up to Southern Cross and North including Wyalkatchem as far as Beacon. It also encompasses the shires of Kellerberrin, Mukinbudin, Bruce Rock, Nungarin, Bencubbin, Koorda and Westonia.
We are committed to making your training experience as positive as possible. That's why we offer customised, flexible and online options so there's always time for your family, work and lifestyle commitments.
Facilities
Our computer lab is located on campus and is fully equipped with workstations, software and internet access to encourage students to undertake their studies in a welcoming and well equipped environment.
We have a conference room which includes two way video and audio communication to many locations.
Enjoy our friendly space where students can recharge and relax during study breaks. It is equipped with a microwave, fridge, and tea/coffee making facilities.
Our trades annex is located off site in the industrial area of Merredin.
We have an on-site Lecturer who delivers apprentice block release training in the areas of:
- Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
- Auto Servicing Technology
- Agricultural Mechanical Technology
- Light Mechanical Technology
- Mobile Plant Technology
- Automotive Air Conditioning Technology
- Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology
We are also equipped to deliver forklift training from this site.
Contact the Trades Annex:
118 Barrack Street, Merredin
(08) 9041 5500 / 1800 672 700
info@crtafe.wa.edu.au
Free parking is available on campus with designated accessibility parking bays available.
Merredin
1800 672 700 or (08) 9081 3555
info@crtafe.wa.edu.au
Central regional TAFE - Merredin campus provides a centre for students to progress their flexible, online and open learning training in the eastern Wheatbelt region of Western Australia.
Address
Central Regional TAFE, Merredin Campus
42 Throssell Road
Merredin WA 6415
Australia
Courses available at Merredin Campus
Agricultural Chemical Skill Set
Safe, secure, skilled.
Chemicals are one of the most commonly used tools in agriculture - learn how to safely and securely use, handle and store them with the latest information and practical advice in this all-important skill set.Study modes:
Safely handle and store agricultural chemicals.
This course is suited for individuals responsible for applying chemicals in agricultural related industries.
Some things you'll learn:
- Transport and store chemicals
- Prepare chemicals to control pests, weeds and diseases
- Use sprayer, wipers and applications
Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology
Get moving, and stay moving.
Begin a career working with agricultural machinery with the Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology. Learn the tricks of the trade in automotive retail, service and repair to keep the farm moving.Study modes:
Specialise in agricultural vehicles and equipment with this hands-on technical course.
This apprenticeship program will enable you to gain the skills and knowledge needed to work on agricultural machinery and equipment and covers mechanical, electrical and hydraulic operations and braking systems.
Half price fees apply!
Certificate II in Agriculture
Land a career working on the land.
Learn the fundamental skills you'll need for success in this practical and theoretical course, with a focus on livestock and crops. Start here, and take your farming career anywhere.Delivered at:
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Open the gate to a career in Agriculture.
Looking for a career in agriculture? We offer a wide range of industry relevant agriculture courses that will give you the practical skills and knowledge to get where you want to go. Our award-winning lecturers will give you hands-on training on real farms where you will have the opportunity to take part in projects and form relationships with industry partners.
A Certificate II in Agriculture is an entry-level course focused on the fundamentals of modern farm work, including working with livestock and crops. This qualification is a starting point for anyone looking to work within any stream of agriculture. It will also set you up for a wide range of career and study paths across agriculture, agribusiness and rural operations.
Certificate III in Agriculture
A career that pays off every season.
Set yourself up for sustainable success with livestock, crops, machinery operations and more with this detailed and varied course. Practice real skills in various scenarios across multiple operations.Study modes:
If a life on the land appeals to you, now is the time to grab the wheel.
Learn vital skills for a sustainable industry from livestock breeding, health and transportation, to establishing pastures and crop harvesting. Become a qualified operator of machinery such as tractors, skid-steers and front-end loaders and learn best practice for building stock fences and more.
This qualification enables individuals to select a livestock production, cropping or livestock context as a job focus or, in the case of mixed farming enterprises, both cropping and livestock. Individuals with this qualification perform tasks in a variety of contexts, which involve some judgement in selecting equipment and services
Half price fees apply!
Certificate IV in Agriculture
Grow into a career with success on the horizon.
Focus specifically on your chosen field in this hands-on course. Learn from industry professionals that know the business of farming across multiple areas and refine your skills in the field of your choice.Delivered at:
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Get ahead of the field.
Become a specialist within the agriculture industry with a Certificate IV in Agriculture. This course is designed to meet the needs of supervisors or team leaders in the agriculture industry. You will be able to choose from specialisations in beef production, grain production, horse breeding, and sheep and wool production.
Diploma of Agriculture
Reap what you sow whatever the season.
Specialise further in your chosen field in this comprehensive course, while also learning budgeting, production planning, climate risk strategies, animal husbandry, long-term crop management and more.Delivered at:
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Make a great living on the land.
With the Diploma of Agriculture from CRTAFE you will gain highly sought after specialised skills and knowledge. Learn comprehensively about different farming practices, why pasture and soil health is vital for livestock production, and develop the skills to improve farming efficiency.
Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology
Feeling cold about your auto career? This is one hot opportunity.
Work in the automotive industry servicing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. You'll learn practical skills in retrofitting, modifying, diagnosing, repairing faults and more.Study modes:
Take your career in the automotive industry to the next level.
Advance your career in the automotive industry. When you complete the Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology you will have the skills and knowledge to work effectively in the automotive industry servicing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, retrofitting and modifying, diagnosing and repairing faults, whilst learning to work safely in the workplace.
This qualification offers a credit transfer or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for the vehicle servicing component within the Certificate II in Automotive Technology.
Please note: Central Regional TAFE offers this as a standalone course, but if you are an apprentice completing AUR30616 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Technology or AUR30316 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology, you have the opportunity to complete a Certificate II in Automotive Air-Conditioning Technology as well.
Certificate I in General Education for Adults
Better you, better career.
Upskill yourself with this basic course that will improve the essentials you'll need to land the career you want. You'll not only improve your general academic and social skills, you'll improve your confidence too.Study modes:
Take control of your future today - there's no better time than now.
When you finish the Certificate I in General Education for Adults you will have better reading, writing, maths, and computer skills.
You will learn
- how to make a plan
- simple reading and writing
- how to make simple documents
- basic computer skills
- simple maths, working with money
You will be enrolled in the right level based on your ability.
Certificate II in General Education for Adults
Take control of your future.
The training in this general education course provides initial skill development in a variety of areas to meet personal needs and to help you participate in the community, workplace and further education.Study modes:
Don't put it off any longer - build a solid base for your future today.
When you finish the Certificate II in General Education for Adults you will have a fresh start at education.
You will learn
- planning goals and carrying out projects
- advanced reading and writing
- how to make different documents
- computer skills
- maths and problem solving
You will be enrolled in the right level based on your ability.
The Certificate II in General Education for Adults is approximately equivalent to Year 10 for the purposes of applying for a TAFE course and will meet the entry requirements for most Certificate II, III or IV level TAFE courses.
Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory)
The first step towards a new and improved You.
Clarify project goals, carry out and evaluate projects, develop plans, read and interpret info, use maths in everyday situations - these are all the skills you'll learn and more in this introductory course.Study modes:
Do you want to take control of your future?
When you finish the Certificate I in General Education for Adults you will have better reading, writing, maths, and computer skills.
You will learn:
- how to make a plan
- simple reading and writing
- how to make simple documents
- basic computer skills
- simple maths, working with money.
Course in Initial General Education for Adults
Get ahead and get the career you want today.
Improve your literacy, basic math and general education skills to access further study, employment or to participate in the community.Study modes:
Further your education and training today.
This course aims to provide a general education. That is, initial skill development in reading, writing and numeracy and skill development in a variety of areas to meet personal needs and to facilitate participation in the community, or other workplace and further education and training.
On successful completion of this course a participant will be able to:
- develop a learning plan and portfolio with support
- read and interpret a limited range of short, simple and personally relevant texts
- create short simple, personally relevant texts
- recognise simple mathematical information in familiar and everyday situations.
Certificate III in Pork Production
And this little piggy went straight into a dynamic career.
Learn the ins and outs of working at a pig farm and get ahead of the workforce competition with skills in livestock care, transport, health and safety and more.Delivered at:
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Bring home the bacon with a Certificate III in Pork Production.
This entry level qualification is suited for those who wish to pursue a career in the pork industry as a piggery attendant or stock person.
Some things you'll learn:
- How to care for livestock
- How to establish and maintain breeding programs
- How to transport livestock
- How to comply with industry animal welfare requirements
- How to contribute to work health and safety processes
Certificate III in Visual Arts
Sculpt your skills and your career path.
Your career in Visual Arts in only limited by your imagination. Build on your current skills and knowledge in this course and expand your expertise across a wider range of visual art disciplines.Study modes:
Creativity starts here.
In this qualification you'll learn how to create two and three dimensional forms in a variety of visual arts areas.
Our training will help you visualise, develop and present ideas and images and give you the skills to design and produce paintings, sculptures, ceramics, textiles, printmaking and electronic art and experiment with materials and techniques. You will also develop knowledge of art history and theory and gain an understanding of current art issues and trends.
Certificate IV in Visual Arts
Study modes:
Let your creativity flow.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working at a pre-professional level who are beginning to develop their own artistic voice and command of techniques in a range of art forms. Practice at this level is underpinned by application of broad and integrated technical and theoretical knowledge and the ability to analyse and use information from a range of sources.
Diploma of Visual Arts
Your career in visual arts is in your hands.
This qualification will enhance your skills and knowledge in selected areas of visual art and craft, with options to focus on painting, print media, ceramics, sculpture and digital art.Study modes:
Turn your passion into a career.
Take on complicated art projects with a developed skill set and knowledge of various materials and mediums. You'll have the opportunity to focus on areas such as painting, print media, ceramics, sculpture and digital media and refine these skills in studio classes designed to bring your ideas to reality.
Visual artists may work in their own practice, or in a wide range of contexts across the arts, government, community or commercial organisations.