Want a lucrative career in one of WA’s biggest industries? Get a nationally recognised qualification through a mining course at TAFE and you’ll open the door to a number of rewarding career opportunities in a range of specialised fields.
If you want industry-relevant training that’ll help you hit the ground running, come and study with us at Central Regional TAFE. Our campuses are located within some of WA’s major mining regions allowing us to make Mining one of our key areas of specialisation. Our training programs are flexible and up-to-date as we foster strong connections with major players in the mining industry.
Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey, or are looking to gain new skills to take your career to the next level - we have the training to help you get where you want to go.
- Metalliferous Mining
The Metalliferous Mining sector involves surface and underground mining of metals such as iron ore, copper, tin, gold, silver, nickel and zinc. Train with us and open the door to career opportunities as a Metalliferous Mine Manager and further industry qualifications such as Quarry Manager Certificate and Underground Supervisor Certificate.
Central Regional TAFE is one of the only training providers in Australia to deliver an Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining. In this course, you will gain practical training and theoretical knowledge to prepare you to perform a broad range of specialised tasks as a metalliferous mine manager. You will learn how to demonstrate self-directed application of theoretical and technical knowledge and initiate solutions to technical problems. - Surface Extraction Operations
Get qualified for a range of employment opportunities in open-cut mines or quarries with a course in Surface Extraction Operations. You will gain practical skills and know-how to perform a broad range of tasks in a varied work context. Learn how to select suitable equipment, services or contingency measures and operate specialised mining equipment to a high level of proficiency. - Surface Operations Management
Take a course in Surface Operations Management and learn the practical skills and knowledge to lead and supervise operations involved in the extraction of materials in an open cut mining operation. Once you complete this course you’ll be able to demonstrate a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination and planning skills and you’ll have the skills to implement safety management plans. - Project Management
A course in project management will give you a practical understanding of projects so that you can effectively manage your own projects from start to finish. Designed for people working in projects across several industries including mining, this course will teach you why some projects work and others fail and prepare you to effectively delegate team roles and responsibilities.
Mine Site Preparation Skill Set
State ID KAC41Start 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.- Kalgoorlie
Study Modes
- On campus
Operate and Maintain a Four Wheel Drive Vehicle Skill Set
State ID KAA10- Kalgoorlie
Study Modes
- On campus
Certificate III in Resource Processing
National ID RII30420 | State ID BGP5- Geraldton
- Kalgoorlie
Study Modes
- Workplace
Certificate IV in Resource Processing
National ID RII40520 | State ID BGQ2This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as supervisors or team leaders, working in metalliferous processing facilities or coal preparation and treatment plants, who perform tasks involving a broad range of varied activities, most of which are complex and non-...
Study Modes
Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations
National ID RII30120 | State ID BGQ3Turn your mine site experience into a qualification.
Learn workplace safety, communication, planning, environmental concern, rehabilitation of mine sites and more in this varied course.- Kalgoorlie
Study Modes
- Online
- Workplace
- Online and on campus
Diploma of Surface Operations Management
National ID RII50120 | State ID BGP2ONLY OPEN TO GLENCORE EMPLOYEES - KALGOORLIE.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as mine managers, working in open cut coal or metalliferous mines or quarries. Learn to perform tasks involving a high level of autonomy and...
- Kalgoorlie
Study Modes
- On campus
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)