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Engineering and Mining

Want to start or progress your career in one of Western Australia’s biggest industries?

Engineering and mining courses at Central Regional TAFE can help you get the skills and knowledge you need to excel in the workplace and access more employment possibilities. Many careers in this field offer exciting opportunities to work in different environments, collaborate with others and progress your career into more senior roles.

Plan Your Pathway

Whatever your goals are, we are here to support you along your journey to success. Whether you are just starting out working towards a career in engineering and mining or are looking to develop your skills and progress your career - we have the training to get you where you want to go. 

We offer a broad selection of nationally recognised qualifications up to Diploma across several different areas in the Engineering and Mining industry.

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Our trade workshops and classrooms feature industry-standard equipment, and our team works closely with industry to ensure that training is current and relevant. 

Reasons to study in this industry

  • This industry provides all the vital infrastructure we depend on.
  • Jobs in engineering and mining are highly valued, well paid and plentiful.
  • The industry is broad and flexible, and there are many dynamic career pathways

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Are you interested in how engines, machines and large structures are designed and built? Engineering courses at TAFE offer a path to a rewarding career as a fitter, machinist, boilermaker, sheet metal worker or air conditioning mechanic. At Central Regional TAFE you will have access to modern facilities and workshops where you will learn the practical skills to enter the workforce with confidence.

Engineering Courses

Metal fabricators (boilermakers) and welders build, maintain and repair metal products and structures. If you take a Fabrication Engineering course at TAFE, you will learn the skills and knowledge required to manufacture, assemble and maintain a wide range of equipment and machinery including: mining structures; heavy transport and earth moving equipment; building structures; oil-rigs; agricultural equipment; and storage vessels.

Fabrication Courses

Want to start a career in one of Western Australia’s biggest industries? Gain a nationally recognised qualification through one of the mining courses at TAFE, and open the door to a career working as an operator or manager on mining sites in a range of specialised fields. 

At Central Regional TAFE, our campus locations mean mining is one of our key training areas and we deliver first-class industry-relevant training for a range of different mining and engineering specialisations. We are also one of the only training providers to deliver an Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining.

Mining Courses

Courses in Resource Processing will help you gain the practical skills and knowledge needed for planning and managing plant shutdowns and systems to prevent incidents and emergencies. You will learn about safety case management, incident response plans, plant documentation and environmental impacts.

Process Plant Operations/Technology Courses

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    Certificate II in Engineering (Heavy Fabrication Pre-Apprenticeship)

    National ID MEM20105 | State ID AA50

    Your career in heavy metal starts here.

    Learn to use the latest technological developments in the fabrication and welding trade and learn to operate heavy fabrication equipment in a supportive and safe environment.
    Campuses
    • Geraldton
    • Kalgoorlie

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Certificate IV in Engineering (Instrumentation)

    National ID MEM40119 | State ID AD20

    If you are serious about your future, this is the course for you!

    This mechanical engineering qualification was specifically developed for existing tradespersons in the engineering field, or for engineering trade apprentices wishing to study at a higher level.

    Campuses
    • Kalgoorlie

    Study Modes
    • Online and on campus

    Certificate II in Engineering (Mechanical-Plant Mechanic Pre-Apprenticeship)

    National ID MEM20105 | State ID AA48

    Big toys, big career, big head start.

    Get ahead with this pre-app and learn the skills and knowledge to work safely and effectively in the heavy automotive industry with loaders, bulldozers, dump trucks, haul trucks and more.
    Campuses
    • Kalgoorlie

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/welding)

    National ID MEM31922 | State ID AE16

    Spark up your future career!

    If you are looking to get trade qualified as a boilermaker / welder, this is the course for you!

    You will learn professional level mechanical cutting, metal fabrication, and a wide range of welding processes. You will also gain proficiency using...

    Campuses
    • Geraldton
    • Kalgoorlie
    • Northam

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship
    • Workplace

    Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic (Mobile Plant Mechanic)

    National ID MEM31419 | State ID AD55

    Ready for an Apprenticeship?

    Please note, this course can only be accessed by an employed apprentice, if this course interests you, please speak to your employer or employment agency about signing up as an apprentice.

    This qualification...

    Campuses
    • Kalgoorlie

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship
    • Workplace

    Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting)

    National ID MEM30219 | State ID AD58

    Are you looking for a career making and fixing all things mechanical?

    When you complete the Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Fitter ZA) you will be looking at a trades career as a Mechanical Fitter, Hydraulic Fitter, Mobile Service Technician or a Marine Fitter in...

    Campuses
    • Geraldton
    • Kalgoorlie

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship
    • Workplace

    Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting/machining)

    National ID MEM30219 | State ID AD57

    This career could be the perfect fit!

    You can become a mechanical fitter and machinist with the Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitting/Machining Trade) qualification.

    This course is generally delivered as an engineering trade apprenticeship...

    Campuses
    • Geraldton
    • Kalgoorlie

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship
    • Workplace

    Certificate II in Engineering Pathways

    National ID MEM20422 | State ID BIV9
    This qualification will give you the knowledge and skills to improve your prospects of employment in an engineering or related occupation.
    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • VET Delivered to Secondary Students

    Mine Site Preparation Skill Set

    State ID KAC41

    Start a career in the growing mining or construction industry.

    Gain the essential tickets and training to get you ready to work in mining or construction.
    Campuses
    • Kalgoorlie

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Operate and Maintain a Four Wheel Drive Vehicle Skill Set

    State ID KAA10
    This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle in the resources and infrastructure industries.
    Campuses
    • Kalgoorlie

    Study Modes
    • On campus