Skill sets and short courses

After completing a Coxswain External course an AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment (AMPA) will need to be completed to gain a Certificate of Competency from AMSA. To qualify to enrol in this course you must have completed the Coxswain course.

The National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D—Crew Competencies requires that a seafarer pass this final assessment prior to the issue of a certificate of competency.  The AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment (AMPA) is the practical assessment of your operational skills and knowledge, and knowledge of Australian maritime legislation. 

Refer to the following information for the AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment (AMPA). 

After completing the MEDII External course an AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment (AMPA) will need to be completed to gain a Certificate of Competency from AMSA. To qualify to enrol in this course you must have completed the MEDII course.

The National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D—Crew Competencies requires that a seafarer pass a final AMPA assessment prior to the issue of a certificate of competency. The AMPA is a practical assessment of of the appropriate operational skills and knowledge, and knowledge of Australian maritime legislation.

Refer to the following information for the AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment (AMPA)(opens in a new tab) . 

This course is delivered over one and a half days.

After completing a Master Under 24 metre course an AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment (AMPA) will need to be completed to gain a Certificate of Competency from AMSA. To qualify to enrol in this course you must have completed the Master Under 24 Metre course.

The National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D—Crew Competencies requires that a seafarer pass a final assessment prior to the issue of a certificate of competency. 

The AMPA is the practical assessment of the appropriate operational skills and knowledge, and knowledge of Australian maritime legislation. 

Refer to the following information for the AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment (AMPA)(opens in a new tab) .  

Want to build on your cosmetic tattooing skills and knowledge? 

Become an advanced cosmetic tattooist with this short course.

Become a master of design

Create large-scale floristry designs and work alongside WA's top professional floral designers. Work on large scale designs for some of Perth top events and gain real hands-on experience!  

We are the only WA floristry training provider in WA who delivers nationally recognised qualifications in floristry.

This skill set has been designed to enhance the skills of florists already qualified at AWP2 Certificate III in Floristry level or have been working in the industry.

Gain these skills:

• design and construct a range of small to large scale complex contemporary designs
• interpret job specification
• prepare production plans
• large scale event work
• prepare proposals
• implement operational plans 
• manage staging of floral displays

Next dates for delivery

• To be confirmed

Get a handle on advanced mathematics for engineering

The skill set will offer you a unique opportunity to systematically grasp advanced engineering mathematics and numerical methods techniques to innovatively solve engineering tasks.

You will develop analytical problem-solving abilities to carry out engineering design and operations or maintenance activities. It is ideal for those pursuing higher engineering qualifications and careers at para-professional level.

This course is ideal for FIFO workers - talk to us about how you can study this course flexibly.

Gain these skills:

• develop your underpinning core mathematical skills and essential knowledge in technical mathematics/advanced engineering mathematics
• gain advanced engineering abilities to become a qualified engineer
• enhance subsequent education choices to transition into a university engineering qualification and career choices
• develop your analytical problem-solving skills
• identify the key parameters and their effect on system behaviour by solving ordinary differential equations (ODEs)
• visual and interactive job-relevant learning experience of calculus and advanced algebra using MATLAB to find analytical/numerical solutions expeditiously
• develop the capability for applying MATLAB as an interactive mathematical analysis tool to support engineering and scientific applications
• apply mathematical modelling using MATLAB/SIMULINK for practical and complex engineering problems
• demonstrate practical applications of the various mathematical concepts and the associated MATLAB operations to various engineering application areas, e.g. thermodynamics; fluid mechanics; probability and statistical analysis in project management and maintenance, etc

2022 Dates

• 19 April to 21 June

This advanced training course is for Masters, Chief Engineers and Chief Mates and provides candidates with the skills and knowledge to meet the relevant AMSA requirements for:

• STCW Reg V/1-1 and Code Section A-V/1-1, paragraph 3, Table A-V/1-1-3 
• STCW Reg V/1-1 and Code Section A-V/1-1, paragraph 2 Table A-V/1-1-2.

This course is approved by AMSA for the issuance of the following certificate upon successful completion of the course:

• Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations  meeting the requirements of STCW Reg V/1-1 and Code Section A-V/1-1, paragraph 3, Table A-V/1-1-3

This course is for Masters, Chief Engineers and Chief Mates and provides candidates with the skills and knowledge to meet AMSA requirements for Table A-V/1-1-3 and STCW Reg V/1-1 and Code Section A-V/1-1, paragraph 2 Table A-V/1-1-2.

This course is approved by AMSA for the issuance of the following certificate upon successful completion of the course: 

• Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Operations meeting the requirements of STCW Reg V/1-1 and Code Section A-V/1-1, paragraph 2 Table A-V/1-1-2 

Master Autodesk’s AutoCAD drafting system

This course is aimed at those who may be interested in gaining the necessary skills needed for entry into an Engineering career, that are looking at upskilling in their current position or from post trade, prospective entrepreneurs, that are looking at gaining formal qualification or those that would just like to learn how to use the software for their own personal projects.

Gain these skills

• produce industry standard 2D and 3D engineering drawings
• gain a working knowledge of appropriate standards,
• learn how to produce fully parametric 3D models and assemblies using Autodesk’s Inventor software

This course is ideal for FIFO workers - talk to us about how you can study this course flexibly.

Get a solid foundation in physics for engineering

Learn how to use mathematics as a tool to analyse practical problems. 

This course is ideal for FIFO workers - talk to us about how you can study this course flexibly.

Gain these skills:

• identifying common engineering materials by their principal properties 
• select materials for specific applications
• verify selected material as fit for purpose
• determine stresses in simple structures and mechanical components
• verify stress levels using appropriate reference material
• solve engineering problems involving algebraic expressions with one independent variable
• use trigonometry to solve practical problems
• solve quadratic equations
• statics, dynamics, motion and rotation  

Next dates for delivery

Wednesdays, 20 April to 21 September, 5pm to 8pm

Manage thermodynamic, fluid mechanics and controllers in power and energy sectors

The skill set will develop your knowledge in carrying out mechanical design and performance analysis in fluid statics, fluid motion, heat and power exchange in steam and similar power plants, engines and refrigeration systems, to name just a few practical purposes. 

This course is ideal for FIFO workers - talk to us about how you can study this course flexibly.

Gain these skills:

• investigate and review sustainability implications, features and functions of Mechanical Engineering sector
• software assisted techniques for applications for fluid and thermodynamic principles in engineering
• discover the simulated working environment must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations.
• reviewing sustainability implications, functions and features of fluid, thermodynamic and vacuum devices, machines and systems
• identify and evaluate hydrodynamic and thermodynamic principles and techniques, analysis techniques, software and software validation techniques
• operate, develop and maintain a computer/controller system/program to fulfill project requirements 
• report and document results of scoping, principles and techniques identification, evaluation of applications, calculations, component and system layouts, and functional diagrams

Next dates for delivery

To be confirmed.

Get ready for a career in Business! 

This skill set is the perfect introduction to office administration, clerical work and reception work.

You will learn to all aspects of customer service and management, organisation of daily work tasks, how to produce professional documents using relevant business technology and how to work effectively with colleagues in an office environment.  

Gain these skills 

• Deliver a service to customers 
• Produce digital text documents 
• Organise and complete daily work activities 
• Use business technology 
• Contribute to health and safety of self and others 

Tuition and resource fees

Eligible students study this course absolutely free. If you are not eligible you can expect to pay $720.00.

Study for a career in aircraft maintenance or advance your existing aircraft maintenance career with a B1 or B2 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) license. SM TAFE offers modules to suit the B1 LAME license, focusing on maintenance of Airframes (A), Engines (C) and Electrical (E) systems; and the B2 LAME license, focusing on Electrical (E), Instrument (I) and Radio (R) systems. 

Study flexibly in a CASA approved training facility at Jandakot’s Aviation campus that includes a hangar housing a variety of training aeroplanes, engines and equipment including a Boeing B737-200.  Our classrooms, computer labs and online systems will complement module training that is designed in-house by experienced lecturers in collaboration with industry. Progress your journey by attempting required CASA examinations with us. 

CASA Part 66 Module 1 delivers basic to intermediate levels of mathematics knowledge, with a focus on practical problem solving for aircraft maintenance. 

Acquire this knowledge

• Broad mathematical knowledge including multiplication, division, fractions and decimals, plus weights, conversion, ratios, percentages, area and volumes.
• Broad algebra including expressions, multiplication and division, fractions, linear equations, indices and powers, binary and logarithms
• Broad geometry including graphs, trigonometry tables and polar coordinates

Sit the exam only

If  you are someone who is already in the industry and would like to follow a “self-study” and examinations pathway, express your interest to find out available examination dates.

Study for a career in aircraft maintenance or advance your existing aircraft maintenance career with a B1 or B2 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) license. SM TAFE offers modules to suit the B1 LAME license, focusing on maintenance of Airframes (A), Engines (C) and Electrical (E) systems; and the B2 LAME license, focusing on Electrical (E), Instrument (I) and Radio (R) systems. 

Study flexibly in a CASA approved training facility at Jandakot’s Aviation campus that includes a hangar housing a variety of training aeroplanes, engines and equipment including a Boeing B737-200.  Our classrooms, computer labs and online systems will complement module training that is designed in-house by experienced lecturers in collaboration with industry. Progress your journey by attempting required CASA examinations with us. 

CASA Part 66 Module 2 delivers basic electrical knowledge with applied concepts that relate to aircraft maintenance. 

Acquire this knowledge

• Understand the difference between solid, liquid or gaseous matter and how it relates to energy concepts such as atoms, protons, neutrons, electrons and molecules
• Derive units as equations for length, mass, time, temperature and electrical current
• Mechanics of force, momentum, gravity, stress, strain, elasticity, tension, compression, shear and torsion, kinetics for linear, rotational, periodic motion, vibration and velocity
• Dynamics of fluids including viscosity, compressibility and pressure and thermodynamics including heat definitions, transfer, expansion, gas laws and combustion
• Speed of light, reflection and refraction, plus fibre optics
• Speed of sound and wave motion

Sit the exam only

If  you are someone who is already in the industry and would like to follow a “self-study” and examinations pathway, express your interest to find out available examination dates.

Study for a career in aircraft maintenance or advance your existing aircraft maintenance career with a B1 or B2 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) license. SM TAFE offers modules to suit the B1 LAME license, focusing on maintenance of Airframes (A), Engines (C) and Electrical (E) systems; and the B2 LAME license, focusing on Electrical (E), Instrument (I) and Radio (R) systems. 

Study flexibly in a CASA approved training facility at Jandakot’s Aviation campus that includes a hangar housing a variety of training aeroplanes, engines and equipment including a Boeing B737-200.  Our classrooms, computer labs and online systems will complement module training that is designed in-house by experienced lecturers in collaboration with industry. Progress your journey by attempting required CASA examinations with us. 

CASA Part 66 Module 3 delivers basic electrical knowledge with applied concepts that relate to aircraft maintenance.

Acquire this knowledge

• Electron, DC motor/generator AC motors and generators theory 
• Generation and sources of electricity and electrical terminology
• DC circuits, resistive, capacitive and inductive circuits methods and their calculations
• Transformers, filters, power and magnetism methods and their calculations 
• AC motors and generators, their construction and operation

Sit the exam only

If  you are someone who is already in the industry and would like to follow a “self-study” and examinations pathway, express your interest to find out available examination dates.

Study for a career in aircraft maintenance or advance your existing aircraft maintenance career with a B1 or B2 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) license. SM TAFE offers modules to suit the B1 LAME license, focusing on maintenance of Airframes (A), Engines (C) and Electrical (E) systems; and the B2 LAME license, focusing on Electrical (E), Instrument (I) and Radio (R) systems. 

Study flexibly in a CASA approved training facility at Jandakot’s Aviation campus that includes a hangar housing a variety of training aeroplanes, engines and equipment including a Boeing B737-200.  Our classrooms, computer labs and online systems will complement module training that is designed in-house by experienced lecturers in collaboration with industry. Progress your journey by attempting required CASA examinations with us. 

CASA Part 66 Module 4 delivers basic electronic knowledge with applied concepts that relate to aircraft maintenance. 

Acquire this knowledge

• Diodes symbols, characteristics and their materials, configuration and properties
• Transistors symbols, characteristics, properties, construction and operation of simple circuits and multistage circuits
• Integrated circuits - logic, linear and amplifier operations
• Printed circuit boards and their use
• Principles of open and closed loops, servomechanism, analogue, transducer, null, damping, feedback, deadband and construction and operation of synchro system components

Sit the exam only

If  you are someone who is already in the industry and would like to follow a “self-study” and examinations pathway, express your interest to find out available examination dates.

Study for a career in aircraft maintenance or advance your existing aircraft maintenance career with a B1 or B2 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) license. SM TAFE offers modules to suit the B1 LAME license, focusing on maintenance of Airframes (A), Engines (C) and Electrical (E) systems; and the B2 LAME license, focusing on Electrical (E), Instrument (I) and Radio (R) systems. 

Study flexibly in a CASA approved training facility at Jandakot’s Aviation campus that includes a hangar housing a variety of training aeroplanes, engines and equipment including a Boeing B737-200.  Our classrooms, computer labs and online systems will complement module training that is designed in-house by experienced lecturers in collaboration with industry. Progress your journey by attempting required CASA examinations with us. 

CASA Part 66 Module 6 delivers knowledge of materials and hardware commonly used in aircraft maintenance.

Acquire this knowledge

• Characteristics, properties and identification of ferrous, non-ferrous, composite and non-metallic materials, testing, heat treatment and identifying defects
• Chemical fundamentals, and types and causes of corrosion
• Fasteners, pipes and unions, springs, bearings types and applications
• Transmissions, control cables, electrical cables and connectors types and their applications

Sit the exam only

If  you are someone who is already in the industry and would like to follow a “self-study” and examinations pathway, express your interest to find out available examination dates.

Study for a career in aircraft maintenance or advance your existing aircraft maintenance career with a B1 or B2 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) license. SM TAFE offers modules to suit the B1 LAME license, focusing on maintenance of Airframes (A), Engines (C) and Electrical (E) systems; and the B2 LAME license, focusing on Electrical (E), Instrument (I) and Radio (R) systems. 

Study flexibly in a CASA approved training facility at Jandakot’s Aviation campus that includes a hangar housing a variety of training aeroplanes, engines and equipment including a Boeing B737-200.  Our classrooms, computer labs and online systems will complement module training that is designed in-house by experienced lecturers in collaboration with industry. Progress your journey by attempting required CASA examinations with us. 

CASA Part 66 Module 7 delivers knowledge about the aircraft maintenance workplace environment. 

Acquire this knowledge

• Safety precautions when working around chemicals or when fire or other accidents occur
• Common hand and power tool types, precision measuring tools, testing and lubrication equipment, their care, use and calibration
• Drawing and using engineering drawings, diagrams and standards
• Fits, clearances and limits for bolts, shafts, bearings and other parts
• Electrical cabling and connector application including crimp tools and co-axial cables, testing and installation
• Rivets, pipes, hoses, springs, bearings, transmissions and control cables and their inspection and testing
• Sheet metal working including welding, brazing, soldering and bonding methods and inspection
• Weighing aircraft, handling and storage, disassembly and repair techniques
• Maintenance planning, procedures and quality control

Sit the exam only

If  you are someone who is already in the industry and would like to follow a “self-study” and examinations pathway, express your interest to find out available examination dates.

Study for a career in aircraft maintenance or advance your existing aircraft maintenance career with a B1 or B2 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) license. SM TAFE offers modules to suit the B1 LAME license, focusing on maintenance of Airframes (A), Engines (C) and Electrical (E) systems; and the B2 LAME license, focusing on Electrical (E), Instrument (I) and Radio (R) systems. 

Study flexibly in a CASA approved training facility at Jandakot’s Aviation campus that includes a hangar housing a variety of training aeroplanes, engines and equipment including a Boeing B737-200.  Our classrooms, computer labs and online systems will complement module training that is designed in-house by experienced lecturers in collaboration with industry. Progress your journey by attempting required CASA examinations with us. 

CASA Part 66 Module 8 builds upon basic physics knowledge, extending knowledge into knowledge of atmospheric physics using the International Standard Atmosphere (ISA), application to aerodynamics.

Acquire this knowledge

• Concepts including airflow, camber, chord, drag types, pressure, angle of attack, wish in and out, wing shape and aspect ratio, thrust, lift, polar curve and stall
• Flight theory relationships between lift, weight, thrust and drag 
• Flight stability and dynamics including turning theory, performance and gliding; longitudinal, lateral and directional stability

Sit the exam only

If  you are someone who is already in the industry and would like to follow a “self-study” and examinations pathway, express your interest to find out available examination dates.

Learn how to operate CNC machinery

The CNC Operations skill set is for qualified/experienced tradespersons employed in an engineering production or manufacturing environment.

This course has been developed specifically, to suit the role of first-class machinists looking to upskill from manual machining and into Computerised Numerical Control (CNC) Machining and Operations.

You will learn how to Program, Set and Operate CNC machinery allowing you to perform machine operations faster and with high accuracy using the latest CNC equipment.

This skill set will provide existing workers with specialist skills in programming, setting, and operating of CNC machinery that covers a broad range of industries.

Gain these skills

• practical skills and knowledge to analyse, inspect components, edit CNC programs 
• apply workplace health and safety
• perform engineering measurements
• Operate and monitor CNC machines and processes.

Dates

• Groups begin monthly when there is demand

Express your interest

This course is for people who use pesticides with powered and hand-held application equipment. You will gain the skills and knowledge to apply, transport and store chemicals safely.

Gain these skills:

• determine the need for chemical use
• identify the appropriate chemical
• prepare for chemical use according to label and MSDS
• identify conditions for safely applying chemicals
• list procedures for cleaning up following chemical application
• record application details
• determine how to transport and handle chemicals
• identify how to store chemicals safely
• record storage details 
• read and interpret label and MSDS directions for safe transport, handling and storage

Competency units covered in this course:

• OAL84AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
• BAP97 AHCPMG301 Control Weeds
• BAN70 AHCCHM304 Transport and Store Chemicals

Upcoming dates

• 11, 13 and 14 October 2022
• 22, 24 and 25 November 2022

You can start anytime in the online study component of this course. Attendance on campus will be arranged with your lecturer after you enrol.

Students will simulate roles as Civil Construction supervisors to support professional engineers in the design of construction works.

Project scenarios will be used covering key principles and practices of earthworks, and construction materials including concrete, steel and timber.

Gain these skills:

• schedule and estimation of construction tasks
• calculate foundation requirements
• manage a project schedule
• develop a job plan
• adjust job plan as required to ensure required outcomes are achieved
• review of project to improve safety, efficiency and effectiveness

Next dates for delivery

To be confirmed.

Design and calculate structures using industry technology

This skill set provides a pathway to work as a Technical Officer who support Professional Engineers and use mathematics as a tool to analyse design problems.

Gain these skills:

• calculate structural elements from basic beams, columns and walls through to more real-life complex examples in addition to exploring a variety of functions such as structural connections (welding and bolting) 
• structural mechanics: loads, analysis, materials, and design of members such as columns, beams, trusses and portal frames
• calculate various load conditions to determine the strength and stiffness of structure by reporting component stress, strain and deformations

Develop the groundwork for major infrastructure

Learn how to prepare detailed designs of roads and drainage by adopting the simulated role of a technical officer and designer. 

Tackle project scenarios including greenfield and brownfield sites, creating road and drainage designs to meet job briefs and complying with Australian standards and guides.

Produce engineering designs by using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D engineering software programs to enhance and provide students with skills and knowledge for rapid creation and output of civil site design projects.

Gain these skills:

• detailed designs of both rural and urban roads, surface/pavements and subsurface drainage
• investigate location of underground services and their impact on projects
• implementation of traffic control devices to improve road safety for all road users
• intersection treatments
• pavement types, layers, materials and thicknesses.
• calculating, sizing and selecting infrastructure components
• geometric designs
• analyse, interpret and apply Australian, MRWA and Austroads standards and guides
• stormwater capture methods

Design structures and models using industry technology

Take your career in Building Information Modeling (BIM) to the next level with analytical and practical design skills based around construction industry standards and software tools.

Discover how to use tools like Revit BIM and Robot Structure analysis to construct and analyse CAD models to Australian design standards. Use your designs to develop detailed plans for workflow management and collaboration across disciplines.

Gain these skills:

• operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
• drafting, scheduling and the production of drawings and specifications for building project
• use of BIM Revit Structural (Building Information Modelling) to compile building information ready for planning and design and detailing for construction  

Want to work as a certified cosmetic tattooist?

Gain these skills:

• eye liner tattoo
• eye brow tattoo
• eye brow design
• lip line tattoo
• tattoo pigment
• skin analysis
• fitzpatrick types
• colour theory for cosmetic tattoo application
• Plus gain knowledge in infection control and topical anaesthetic application

Get ready to delight customers

Gain the skills to create good relationships with customers, provide quality service and help a business to improve customer service levels.

You will learn to identify the unique, shared and cultural needs of customers; to communicate effectively with all customers; to process complaints according to business policies, and when to escalate to achieve customer satisfaction. 

This introductory course is an ideal start to a customer service career and includes learning infection control procedures, which will assist in managing front of house and reception office spaces.

Gain these skills

• provide service to customers by using a range of verbal and non-verbal communication types and active listening
• presenting a professional image and acting according to organisational policy
• identifying customer needs and choosing the best way to handle their request
• problem solving conflict and complaint resolution
• identifying opportunities to improve customer service standards  
• show social and cultural sensitivity and adjust customer service response to assist people of different backgrounds 
• use infection control procedures to ensure the safety of customers  

Tuition and resource fees

Eligible students study this course absolutely free. If you are not eligible you can expect to pay $246.50.

Next dates:

Fremantle    

• To be confirmed

Mandurah    

• To be confirmed

This course is open to all Photovoltaic Installers who have completed and passed the Grid Connect Design and Install units. It provides an opportunity for currently competent Grid connect designers and installers to upskill to the Grid Connect with battery storage skillset.

It provides detailed knowledge and practical skills for the design, installation, fault-finding and repair of battery storage systems for grid-connected photovoltaic systems.

On successful completion of this course, the candidate is able to register with the Clean Energy Council as an approved Grid Connect battery storage system designer and installer.

Complete the full Electrical Contractors Course

The full electrical contractors course includes both nominee and business components, the Electrical Contractors Nominees / In-house Licence course and the Electrical Contractors Business Licence course.

This Electrical Licensing Board-approved course provides theoretical and practical training and is designed to enhance participants’ existing skill sets. The program will not only build upon your current electrical trade studies, it will also improve and refresh your knowledge of:

• statutory requirements (Electrical Contractors Nominees/In-house Licence) 
• legislation and process (Electrical Contractors Nominees/In-house Licence) 
• inspection and testing of electrical installation work (Electrical Contractors Nominees/In-house Licence)
• business task management and monitoring business operations (Electrical Contractors Licence)*

The Electrical Contractors Nominees / In-house Licence course consists of one mandatory unit. This unit is delivered via face to face learning with a post - delivery design assignment to be satisfactorily completed before a certificate is issued.

• S0330P Electrical Contractor Nominees WAE200 (this course page)

The Electrical Contractors Business Licence course consists of two mandatory units. These units are delivered by the colleges e-Learning Blackboard platform with the student attending the college after all online work is completed for face to face assessment.

• S0058P  EA102 Establishing a Contracting Business
• S0059P  EA103B General Legislative Requirements

Dates

The Nominee/In-house license units are delivered on campus across 5 full days:

• 7 to  11 February
• 14 to 18 March
• 2 to 6 May
• 25 to 29 July
• 22 to 26 August
• 10 to 14 October
• 14 to 18 November

Next dates for delivery of Business license units:

Prospective participants can enrol anytime and have one year to complete the units.

Discover how to work as part of a diverse engineering team

Learn how to design, plan, manage, and execute electrical engineering projects with the use of industry leading tools and software. Work in the execution of mechatronics-based projects using automation tools such as logic controllers, pneumatic systems, sensors, actuators, automation software, and more.

Gain these skills:

• develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects incorporating all client requirements and system design specification in accordance with Australian standards 
• understand and use automation tools such as limit switches, level switches, reflective sensors, I/O devices (e.g. logic controllers), pneumatic and electrical actuators in the execution of electrotechnology projects
• apply industry and community standards while carrying out engineering activities
• produce detailed drawings of electrical control circuitry and layout 
• analyse risk in line with Australian safety standards and develop a comprehensive risk management plan for any given electrotechnology project
• project manage the complete lifecycle of the design process from conception and initiation, to planning, execution, performance/monitoring and project close

The Electrical Trade Revision course is for 4th year apprentices. The aim of the course is to provide apprentices the opportunity to review and revise the electrical principles and essential performance criteria they have covered in the past 4 years.

The following subjects are covered:

• Technical Standards
• Installation testing and isolation procedures
• Maximum demand
• Cable selection
• Circuit protection
• Appliance testing
• Electrical theory

Solve practical electrical engineering problems

Learn the calculation techniques starting from a solid foundation and extending to advanced mathematical processes such as algebra, statistics and MATLAB Software. Further develop strategies to address environment and sustainability issues in the energy sector and your understanding of an organisation's occupational health and safety policies and procedures.

This course is ideal for FIFO workers - talk to us about how you can study this course flexibly.  

Gain these skills:

• apply the basic and advanced mathematics to solve problems
• understand and produce reports
• analyse and interpret workplace documents, tables and charts
• apply an extensive knowledge of sustainable energy systems and components, workplace safety policies and procedures  

This course covers the requirements for an Engineering revalidation Part C.

• Engine and Boiler developments
• Current technologies
• Electrical Practical requirements including HV revision 
• Review of leadership and management skills
• Review of recent incidents relevant to engineers

All revalidation courses have the option for Part A delivered two weeks prior to start of the revalidation course Part C.

If you hold an engineering certificate of competency you should apply to us to revalidate your certificate before it expires, if it has not been suspended or revoked. Whether your certificate is valid, or has expired, the revalidation requirements are the same.

Refer to the AMSA website(opens in a new tab) for further information on revalidation.

This course is part of the full Electrical Contractors Course

The full electrical contractors course includes both nominee and business components, the Electrical Contractors Nominees / In-house Licence course and the Electrical Contractors Business Licence course.

This Electrical Licensing Board-approved course provides theoretical and practical training and is designed to enhance participants’ existing skill sets. The program will not only build upon your current electrical trade studies, it will also improve and refresh your knowledge of:

• statutory requirements (Electrical Contractors Nominees/In-house Licence) 
• legislation and process (Electrical Contractors Nominees/In-house Licence) 
• inspection and testing of electrical installation work (Electrical Contractors Nominees/In-house Licence) 
• business task management and monitoring business operations (Electrical Contractors Licence)*

The Electrical Contractors Nominees / In-house Licence course consists of one mandatory unit. This unit is delivered via face to face learning with a post - delivery design assignment to be satisfactorily completed before a certificate is issued.

• S0330P Electrical Contractor Nominees WAE200

The Electrical Contractors Business Licence course consists of two mandatory units. These units are delivered by the colleges e-Learning Blackboard platform with the student attending the college after all online work is completed for face to face assessment.

• S0058P  EA102 - Establishing a Contracting Business (this course page)
• S0059P  EA103B - General Legislative Requirements

Dates

• The Establishing a Contract Business component of the course is delivered fully online, start anytime
• The online study business components of the course can be enrolled into separately, allowing you to start online while waiting to enrol into the next on-campus block of the Electrical Contractors Nominees / In-house Licence course
• Once online learning is complete, book a day to take your practical assessment  on campus, you will have a maximum of six months to complete your practical assessment after enrolment

This course has been designed to meet the beauty industry demand for lash extensions to work in the industry.

Students will learn the latest techniques and skills from qualified beauty trainers who are currently working in the beauty industry. This course requires fine hand and eye coordination and attention to detail.

Gain these skills:

• apply, refill and remove eyelash extensions for added length and thickness of natural lashes

This course delivers Classic Lash training only. Students who have completed this course or equivalent are able to enrol into the Volume Eye Lash Extensions course which includes Volume and Hybrid Lashes.

Let your love of flowers bloom!

Explore your creative side with a step into a floristry career pathway.

You will learn the skills and techniques professionals use in creating displays in this introductory course to the floristry industry.

This course is one of a series of skill sets designed to be a pathway to a rewarding floristry career.

Gain these skills:

• explore the use of colour
• construct hand tied floristry products
• develop drawing skills to communicate ideas

Next dates for delivery:

• To be confirmed

Explore your creative side with a step into a floristry career pathway

You will learn the skills and techniques use in creating floral arrangements/designs using different vases/vessels. This course is one of a series of skill sets designed to be a pathway to a rewarding floristry career.

Gain these skills:

• construct floristry products with a base medium
• receive and store floristry stock
• prepare and care for floristry stock

Course dates

• To be confirmed

Explore your creative side with a step into a floristry career pathway

You will learn skills and techniques use in creating wired wedding work, preparing quotes for clients and interpreting design briefs. This course is one of a series of skill sets designed to be a pathway to a rewarding floristry career.

Gain these skills:

• construct wired floristry products
• interpret floristry design briefs
• prepare quotations for floristry products

Next dates of delivery:

• To be confirmed

The Fluid Power skill set provides existing workers with skills and knowledge in relation to maintaining, overhauling and fault diagnostics in pneumatic and hydraulic systems along with the relevant components. The potential job outcomes from successfully completing the Fluid Power Skill Set is Fluid Power Maintenance, Hydraulic Fitter, Fixed & Mobile Plant Fitters. The Skill Set has been developed to meet the requirements of various industries which include (Defence, Mining, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas and Industrial).

You will learn how to strip down maintain hydraulic and pneumatic components, identify faults within the hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power circuits, introduced to low voltage DC circuits and basic control systems.

Dates:

• part time night classes for 30 weeks - Wednesdays 5pm-8pm
• groups begin monthly when there is demand

Express your interest 

Under the Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention, it is now mandatory for all seafarers to possess knowledge related to security awareness, before engaging on board a vessel, and to undergo security related training. This course meets the requirements of Regulation V1/6 of the STCW Convention as amended.

• maritime security terms and definitions, including elements that may relate to piracy and armed robbery
• international maritime security policy and responsibilities of governments, companies and persons
• maritime security levels and their impact on security measures and procedures aboard ship and in port facilities
• security reporting procedures and security related contingency plans
• techniques used to circumvent security measures
• recognition of potential security threats, including piracy and armed robbery
• recognition of weapons, dangerous substances and devices, and awareness of the damage they can cause
• handling of security related information and communications
• training, drill and exercise requirements under the relevant conventions, codes and IMO circulars, including those relevant to anti-piracy and anti-robbery

GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System)

This course is structured on a combination of theory and practical exercises using both ‘live to air’ equipment and simulations. It is delivered by fully qualified and accredited lecturers with deck officer or radio officer experience.

This course provides candidates with the skills and knowledge to meet Australian Maritime Safety Authority requirements of Marine Order 70 (Seafarer Certification) 2014, Section25A. 

Permits person who hold a CMDSS COC, but do not satisfy AMSA's revalidation requirement of 12 months of GMDSS equipment use in the last 5 years, to revalidate their COC. If you have had 12 months use of GMDSS equipment in the last 5 years, please contact AMSA directly to discuss revalidation of your COC through them.

This course meets the requirements of STCW and is AMSA approved. This course is  approved by AMSA for the issuance of the following certificate upon successful completion of the course:

• GMDSS Radio Operators – STCW Code Table A-IV/2

This course is part of the full Electrical Contractors Course

The full electrical contractors course includes both nominee and business components, the Electrical Contractors Nominees / In-house Licence course and the Electrical Contractors Business Licence course.

This Electrical Licensing Board-approved course provides theoretical and practical training and is designed to enhance participants’ existing skill sets. The program will not only build upon your current electrical trade studies, it will also improve and refresh your knowledge of:

• statutory requirements (Electrical Contractors Nominees/In-house Licence) 
• legislation and process (Electrical Contractors Nominees/In-house Licence) 
• inspection and testing of electrical installation work (Electrical Contractors Nominees/In-house Licence) 
• business task management and monitoring business operations (Electrical Contractors Licence)*

The Electrical Contractors Nominees / In-house Licence course consists of one mandatory unit. This unit is delivered via face to face learning with a post - delivery design assignment to be satisfactorily completed before a certificate is issued.

• S0330P Electrical Contractor Nominees WAE200

The Electrical Contractors Business Licence course consists of two mandatory units. These units are delivered by the colleges e-Learning Blackboard platform with the student attending the college after all online work is completed for face to face assessment.

• S0058P  EA102 - Establishing a Contracting Business
• S0059P  EA103B - General Legislative Requirements (this course page)

Dates

• The General Legislative Requirements component of the course is delivered fully online, start anytime
• The online study business components of the course can be enrolled into separately, allowing you to start online while waiting to enrol into the next on-campus block of the Electrical Contractors Nominees / In-house Licence course
• Once online learning is complete, book a day to take your practical assessment on campus, you will have a maximum of six months to complete your practical assessment after enrolment

The course runs for 5 consecutive days and contains theoretical and practical components and assessments. Over the five days students will cover the required Australian Standards and Clean Energy Council Guidelines for accredited Installers and Designers.

Gain these skills:

• Solve basic problems in photovoltaic energy apparatus and systems
• Design grid connected photovoltaic power supply system skills
• Install, configure and commission LV grid connected photovoltaic power systems

On successful completion of units K125A and K135A a student may register as a Clean Energy Council accredited Grid Connect Designer. On successful completion of K125 and K148 a student may register as a Clean Energy Council accredited Installer. A student who completes all three units successfully may apply for accreditation as an accredited CEC Installer and Designer.

Next dates for delivery

• 17 – 21 October 2022

Get ready to pour some variety into your career

Gain the skills to prepare for an exciting, varied career in hospitality.  

This skill set will give you an introduction to serving customers in the hospitality industry. 

Gain these skills

• provide responsible service of alcohol 
• prepare and serve espresso coffee  
• serve food and beverage  
• provide service to customers  
• process financial transactions 
• use hygiene practices for food safety  
• comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures 
• workplace health and safety

Tuition and resource fees

Eligible students study this course absolutely free. If you are not eligible you can expect to pay $901.30.

Develop your skills in computer based measurement, programming and control

Explore PLC and SCADA systems in this skill set where our strong laboratory and project based approach provides students with practical experience in using these systems in an industry environment. Students will gain experience in working with a small scale system involving designing, programming, fault finding, testing and networking.

Gain these skills:

• develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers
• develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers
• develop, enter and verify programs in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems
• design and use advanced programming tools PC networks and HMI Interfacing
• develop structured programs to control external devices

Learn to control COVID-19 related infection for direct care workers

In these unprecedented times, new regulations need aged care and disability workers to manage infection control.

Skills can be applied to specific health and care industry needs such as direct client care, community care, community services, in-home care, disability care, and all work environments where you provide support and care to individuals or groups of people.

Gain these skills

• introduction to infection control
• chain of infection and disease transmission
• breaking the chain of infection
• contamination and cleaning
• hazards, risks, responsibilities and reporting

Maintain your ability to work safely and within government requirements; or, prepare your business for compliance by including your staff in training, raising their capability in ensuring the safety of staff and customers in your workplace.

Interested in retail, food handling or transport and logistics?

We have specific courses for selected industries, tailored to the infection control needs of those industries. Find out more by using the links to the other course pages below:

• Retail skill set
• Food handling skill set
• Transport and logistics skill set

Learn to control COVID-19 related infection in food handling

In these unprecedented times, new regulations need workers to manage infection control while providing food to the general public.

Skills can be applied to specific food handling industry needs such as using kitchens and packaging areas, front of house, staff rooms and offices, food stock deliveries and vehicles, equipment storage, and bathrooms and toilets. 

Gain these skills

• introduction to infection control
• chain of infection and disease transmission
• breaking the chain of infection
• contamination and cleaning
• hazards, risks, responsibilities and reporting

Maintain your ability to work safely and within government requirements; or, prepare your business for compliance by including your staff in training, raising their capability in ensuring the safety of staff and customers in your workplace.

Interested in non-food handling control skills?

We have specific courses for selected industries, tailored to the infection control needs of those industries. Find out more by using the links to the other course pages below:

• General skill set
• Retail skill set
• Transport and logistics skill set

Learn to control COVID-19 related infection in retail

In these unprecedented times, new regulations need workers in retail businesses to manage infection control.

Skills can be applied to specific retail industry needs such as stand alone stores, strip shops, shopping centres, cinemas and game arcades, petrol stations and convenience stores, supermarkets, retail areas within beauty salons, hairdressing salons, barbers and sporting facilities including gyms, markets and museums and galleries.

Gain these skills

• introduction to infection control
• chain of infection and disease transmission
• breaking the chain of infection
• contamination and cleaning
• hazards, risks, responsibilities and reporting

Maintain your ability to work safely and within government requirements; or, prepare your business for compliance by including your staff in training, raising their capability in ensuring the safety of staff and customers in your workplace.

Interested in non-retail infection control skills?

We have specific courses for selected industries, tailored to the infection control needs of those industries. Find out more by using the links to the other course pages below:

• General skill set
• Food handling skill set
• Transport and logistics skill set

Learn to control COVID-19 related infection in transport and logistics

In these unprecedented times, new regulations need workers to manage infection control while in the supply chain of essential goods and services.

Skills can be applied to transport and logistics industry needs such as offices, depots, customer sites, roadside service areas, service centres, distribution centres, client workplaces, commercial buildings, residential buildings, vehicles including public transport vehicles, and yards and storage facilities.  

Gain these skills

• introduction to infection control
• chain of infection and disease transmission
• breaking the chain of infection
• contamination and cleaning
• hazards, risks, responsibilities and reporting

Maintain your ability to work safely and within government requirements; or, prepare your business for compliance by including your staff in training, raising their capability in ensuring the safety of staff and customers in your workplace.

Interested in non-transport and logistics infection control skills?

We have specific courses for selected industries, tailored to the infection control needs of those industries. Find out more by using the links to the other course pages below:

• General skill set
• Retail skill set
• Food handling skill set

Build your future with skills in infrastructure

Gain the skills to prepare for a career in infrastructure projects, and pick up your White Card along the way!

You will learn the knowledge and skills to work safely in the civil construction industry, communicate effectively on work sites and plan work in relation to infrastructure activities.

This introduction is suitable for students who wish to enter the industry with no or limited experience.

Gain these skills

• Follow work health and safety policies and procedures
• Plan and organise work
• Carry out measurements and calculations
• Communicate effectively in the work place
• Operate small plant and equipment

Tuition and resource fees

Eligible students study this course absolutely free. If you are not eligible you can expect to pay $298.66.

Next course dates

Thornlie: to be confirmed

Gain the skills to prepare for a career helping others in need. You will learn to work effectively and appropriately with a diverse range of individuals and groups suffering mental health, drug and alcohol issues.

Gain these skills:

• increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
• recognise and respond to crisis situations
• work with diverse people
• provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
• manage personal stressors in the work environment

Our Future Chef Job Ready Program will introduce you to the world of cooking and hospitality.

This course is free for eligible students* and runs for 4 weeks. 

In the Introduction to Commercial Cookery skill set you will learn how to prepare and present simple dishes, how to use a range of food preparation equipment and about food safety. Gain real hands on industry experience with work experience in a real commercial kitchen.

Gain these skills:

• Use food preparation and equipment
• Prepare and present simple dishes
• Clean kitchen premises and equipment
• Use hygienic practices for food safety
• Participate in safe work practices

Tuition and resource fees

Eligible students study this course absolutely free. If you are not eligible you can expect to pay $464.85

Future Chef Job Ready Program  (315 KB) (PDF document)

Get ready to secure your digital footprint

Learn the skills to secure your digital footprint whether it be for a small business or your own personal devices. 

This skill set will give you an introduction to the world of IT in workplaces where routine cyber security practices are required.

You will learn basic skills in network security, WHS basics and cyber security awareness.

Gain these skills:

• implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements
• contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment
• recognise the need for cyber security in an organisation
• secure a networked Personal Computer

Tuition and resource fees

Eligible students study this course absolutely free. If you are not eligible you can expect to pay $178.45

Get a career on the move and drive a forklift!  

Learn the skills to prepare for a career in warehousing, transport or logistics and get your forklift licence. 

This skill set will give you an introduction to working as store personnel, a forklift driver, or warehouse operator. 

You will learn how to operate and drive a forklift and carry out deliveries and shift materials safely. 

Gain these skills 

• Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures  
• Carry out delivery operations 
• Shift materials safely using manual handling methods 
• Operate a forklift (including the licence to operate a forklift truck)    

Tuition and resource fees

Eligible students study this course absolutely free. If you are not eligible you can expect to pay $682.75

Get ready for a start in the workforce

You will develop soft skills needed by employers to manage your own needs and work effectively with others. This introductory course also helps you begin working with technology and manage your own infection control, both skills that are sought by employers. 

This course is ideal for school leavers and those who are starting out on their career path. 

Job Ready Skill Set for Veterans  (650 KB) (PDF document)

Gain these skills

• Taking care of health and wellbeing in the workplace
• Personal development 
• Basic computer use
• Use infection control procedures to ensure the safety of customers 

Tuition and resource fees

Eligible students study this course absolutely free. If you are not eligible you can expect to pay $108.40.

Next dates:

To be confirmed. 

Get your motors running

Develop theoretical and practical skills in the analysis, operation and application of industrial electrical systems.

Gain these skills:

Learn to apply your knowledge to areas such as: 

• air-conditioning power systems
• rotating machines
• calculation of circuit network parameters
• maintenance in ore handling operations
• motor selection
• maintenance techniques
• motor protection

Next dates for delivery

To be confirmed.

This course is designed to develop your skills in leadership, innovation and continuous improvement, planning and estimating, quality assurance/compliance, systems and IT.

You can choose to focus on either the electrical or mechanical stream of this skill set.

Gain these skills:

• designing maintenance strategies, procedures and methods for asset management
• planning and scheduling planned and unplanned work
• diagnosing breakdown problems
• carrying out quality inspections on jobs
• liaising with client departments and customers
• arranging specialist procurement of fixtures, fittings or components
• controlling maintenance tools, stores and equipment
• monitoring and controlling maintenance costs
• dealing with emergency and unplanned problems and repairs
• writing maintenance strategies to help with installation and commissioning guidelines

Next dates for delivery

Wednesdays, 20 April to 21 September, 5pm to 8pm

This course enables you to work as a freelance makeup artist or in a hair or beauty salon performing makeup.

Gain these skills

• design and apply day makeup
• evening, bridal and photographic makeup
• how to analyse face shapes
• apply colour principles and design
• contouring and highlighting techniques
• eyeshadow shading techniques to create fashion, bridal and photographic designs

This course also covers current makeup trends, latest design techniques and how to consult with clients to meet their needs at a commercial level.

This course enables you to work as a freelance makeup artist or in a hair or beauty salon performing makeup. On successful completion of this course students will have achieved national recognised units of competence which are part of the SHB40115 Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy qualification.

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This module is an extension of the Basic Fire Fighting unit, and is designed to extend the knowledge and skills of the student, sufficient for the person to perform effectively as a key member of an on-board command fire fighting team.

Gain these skills

• management of shipboard fire prevention techniques
• coordination of tactical fire fighting methods
• use/maintenance of fire fighting equipment
• fire detection material

This course is  approved by AMSA for the issuance of the following certificate upon successful completion of the course:

• Advanced Fire Fighting meeting the requirements of STCW Reg VI/3 and Code Section A-VI/3, Table A-VI/3

Wish to work as pest management technician? If so, you will need to be licensed.

This skillset allows students to complete the “CPPUPM3006 Manage pests by applying pesticides” unit of competency required to apply for a “Western Australia Provisional Pest Management Technician Licence”.

This course is aimed at workers who are currently employed in the Urban Pest Management industry. 

Gain these skills:

•    applying pesticides to manage a range of non-timber pests such as ants, cockroaches, rodents and spiders
•    selecting appropriate equipment, pesticides and application methods to safely and efficiently manage pests

Note: this unit does not cover inspecting for, or managing timber pests, or non-chemical pest management where the environment is modified to manage pests 

Next dates for delivery

Semester 2 2022

• 19 September - 22 September
• 31 October - 3 November

Semester 1 2023

• 6 Feb - 9 Feb
• 13 March - 16 March
• 17 April - 20 April
• 22 May - 25 May 

This course provides the candidate with the knowledge and skills required to take charge of a medical emergency on board ship, to seek assistance from shore based medical advisers, and carry out medical procedures as directed from shore-based medical advisers. The course is conducted entirely at Edith Cowan University Joondalup. Courses offer a combination of theory and practical sessions involving direct lectures from trained medical practitioners. This course meets the requirements of STCW and is AMSA approved.

• Main body structure and functions 
• Resuscitation techniques 
• Initial patient assessment 
• Principles of managing medical emergencies and injuries 
• The measures for disease prevention and industrially related medical conditions 
• Medical diagnosis of infectious diseases and other conditions which may present at sea and port 
• Actions to take in the event of medical emergencies 
• Management of alcohol and drug abuse 

Are you required to maintain currency of your course-associated medical certificate?

Under the standards in the STCW, there is no requirement for revalidation of elementary first aid, medical first aid, and medical care certificates. However Maritime Labour Convention 2006, Regulation 4.1, Guideline B4.1 Medical care on board ship and ashore states:

• Persons referred to in paragraph 1 of this guideline and any such other seafarers as may be required by the competent authority should undergo, at approximately five-year intervals, refresher courses to enable them to maintain and increase their knowledge and skills and to keep up-to-date with new developments.

If your employer has determined it is necessary for seafarers under the Maritime Labour Convention, this course is ideal for you.

Future dates for this course are in planning. Express your interest now.

This course provides essential training for deck officers who have insufficient sea time in the last five (5) years to revalidate their Australian Certificate of Competency (COC) issued by AMSA (2nd Mates, Mates or Masters) as required by Marine Orders Part 3.

This course meets the requirements of STCW as revised by Manila Amendments 2010, and is AMSA approved.

Seafarers who satisfy the sea time requirements of AMSA for the last 5 years, may only be required to demonstrate continued competence in fire fighting and sea survival, by attending the two day refresher course. If you are in doubt about what you are required to attend, please contact AMSA for a determination to be made. Refer to the AMSA website(opens in a new tab) for further information on revalidation. 

Revalidation PART A, common to Masters, Deck and Engineer Officers

• FULL AMSA approved Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boasts course (STCW Reg V1/2)
• Full AMSA approved Advanced Fire-fighting course (STCW Reg V1/3)
• Cargo operations including carriage of hazardous and dangerous goods
• Cargo securing arrangements - equipment and documentation
• IMDG Code amendments and revision
• IMO Codes for bulk and other cargoes
• Vessel stability review including damage stability, cargo loading and ballast management simulation involving stresses
• Recent developments in international and national legislation concerning safety of life at sea and protection of the marine environment
• Medical training refresher

Note: All Masters revalidation courses have the option for GMDSS revalidation delivered the week prior to the start of Part A and Masters Revalidation Part B delivered the week following the completion of Part A.

This course provides essential training for deck officers who have insufficient sea time in the last five (5) years to revalidate their Australian Certificate of Competency (COC) issued by AMSA (2nd Mates, Mates or Masters) as required by Marine Orders Part 3.

This course meets the requirements of STCW as revised by Manila Amendments 2010, and is AMSA approved.

Seafarers who satisfy the sea time requirements of AMSA for the last 5 years, may only be required to demonstrate continued competence in fire fighting and sea survival, by attending the two day refresher course. If you are in doubt about what you are required to attend, please contact AMSA for a determination to be made. Refer to the AMSA website(opens in a new tab) for further information on revalidation. 

Revalidation PART B, common to Masters and Deck Officers

• Electronic chart systems and ECDIS
• "E Nav" - including electronic navigation systems
• Revision and updates of concepts and principles of BRM
• Revision of collision regulations and buoyage systems
• Passage Planning

Note: All Masters revalidation courses have the option for GMDSS revalidation delivered the week prior to the start of Part A and Masters Revalidation Part A delivered two weeks prior to starting the revalidation course Part B.

This skillset is aimed at trainees who are enterprise employees that are new to the industry or enterprise. It meets the industry requirements for core operator skills to work in a meat processing enterprise. 

Gain these skills

• Maintain personal equipment
• Apply hygiene and sanitation practices
• Gain an overview in the meat industry
• Follow safe work policies and procedures
• Communicate in the workplace

Take your career in engineering design to the next level

The skill set will offer you the analytical and practical design skills to understand mechanical industry standards and software.

Discover how to use tools like Solidworks simulation and CAE to construct and analyse design and evaluate its performance to Australian standards and codes. Use your designs to develop detailed schedules for workflow management and collaboration across teams or support functional groups.

Gain these skills:

• knowledge of engineering-related analysis processes and techniques to investigate, synthesise and develop proposals, evaluate feasibility against criteria such as quality, cost efficiency, safety, and innovation 
• to model/prototype to test and then reworked as necessary until an acceptable outcome is achieved in addition to exploring a variety of functions such as collision and interference detection
• simulating various load conditions (static and dynamic) to determine the strength and stiffness of members/assembly by reporting component stress, strain, deformations, shear and torsion
• drafting, scheduling and the production of detail drawings and specifications for mechanical assembly and commissioning
• project manage the complete life cycle of the design process including conception and initiation, planning, execution, performance/monitoring, and project close

Next dates for delivery

Thursdays, 3 February to 23 June, 5pm to 8pm

Develop the practical skills and knowledge to care for and enhance the appearance of nails

Learn the skills and knowledge to apply, maintain and remove acrylic and gel nails, apply advanced nail art and the use of the electric drill. You will learn how to consult with clients, select suitable products and techniques and apply nail enhancements that include overlays, refills, tips and French.  

Gain these skills

• apply gel nail enhancements
• apply acrylic nail enhancements
• apply nail art
• use electric file equipment for nail services
• apply advanced nail art
• apply safe hygiene, health and work practices

On successful completion of this course students will have achieved national recognised units of competence which are part of the SHB30315 Certificate III in Nail Technology qualification.

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Learn the safety practices and standards in responding to abandon ship and survival situations at sea. 

This course is approved by AMSA for the issuance of the following certificate upon successful completion of the course:

• Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft other than Fast Rescue Boats (AMSA approved), meeting the requirements of STCW Reg VI/2 and Code Section A-VI/2, Table A-VI/2-1

Gain these skills

• take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat during and after launch
• operate a survival craft engine
• manage survivors and survival craft after abandoning ship
• use locating devices, including communication and signaling
• apparatus and pyrotechnics
• apply first aid to survivors

Get ready to turn your dream into a flourishing business!

This introductory skill set will give you the tools to launch or improve how you operate your own small business or to gain work-ready skills for employment within a range of small businesses.  

You will learn how to apply and create relevant documents and publications to your business to organise and better manage your work load, how to use digital and online tools to manage finances, how to establish and manage a social networking presence and how to manage work, health and safety laws relevant to your small business.  

Gain these skills 

• Learn about various business documents and publications and how to apply them to your business 
• Design and produce digital business documents and publications 
• Design and produce spreadsheets for organising and tracking work 
• Plan small business finances 
• Use social media tools to promote your business 
• Apply knowledge of work, health and safety laws in the workplace    

This course is suitable for people who operate chainsaws in an urban environment (it does not cover remote operators working in state forest).

Gain these skills

• how to cross-cut fallen timber and the cutting techniques to maximise volume and quality recovery
• complying with the mandatory codes of practice and legislation to safely operate a chainsaw in the workplace
• application of skills and knowledge to cross-cut fallen timber 
• identify cutting techniques to maximise volume and quality recovery 
• comply with mandatory codes of practice and relevant legislation to safely operate chainsaws in the workplace along with duty of care to self, others and the environment 

This course has multiple start dates throughout the year, please express your interest below for information about the next intake. 

Next course dates

• 12 and 13 December

The following theory components of the course require you to complete a workbook for each. You will be required to present these completed workbooks on the commencement of each theory class.

• Drainage
• Sanitary
• Backflow
• Water Supply

Gain these skills

• Design and size sanitary drainage systems, treatment plant disposal systems, sanitary plumbing systems and heated and cold water services and systems
• Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices and hot and heated water temperature control devices

Next dates 

Semester 2 2022

• Backflow 5 to 7 September
• Drainage 3 to 14 October
• Sanitary 18 to 25 July, 24 to 31 October
• Water 8 to 19 September

This two day intensive face to face safety supervisors training is designed for supervisors and managers in the mining and construction industry who require an understanding of their obligations as part of the WHS Act and regulations in Western Australia.

In this skill set, training is made relevant to operational requirements on-site meaning safety supervisors are able to apply skills and knowledge learnt, as soon as they return to site.

Gain these skills

• responsibilities to complete workplace inspections
• incident and accident reporting
• training, leadership and supervision
• emergency preparation and procedures
• risk management
• delegation
• plant and substances
• safety and health representative obligations
• mines inspection
• compliance requirements and how to achieve compliance

Next dates for delivery:

• 21 and 22 September 2022
• 26 and 27 October 2022
• 30 November and 1 December 2022

The Certificate of Safety Training is an STCW95 AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) approved training course which qualifies holders of the certificate to work on vessels in Australian and International waters. This course meets the requirements of STCW as revised by Manila Amendments 2010, and is AMSA approved.

It is ideal for those wanting to improve safety, or to work on vessels in Australian and international waters.

Gain these skills

• contribute to fire prevention and firefighting (basic firefighting)
• follow vessel security procedures (security awareness training)
• observe personal safety and social responsibility (PSSR)
• survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment and personal survival techniques (PST)

Tuition and resource fees

WA residents who are eligible to study in Australia can study this course at the reduced rate shown below. If you are not a WA resident or not eligible to study in Australia, you can expect to pay $3,400. 

This course will train and assess students in the skills and knowledge required to competently service Type A gas appliances.

Students completing this course can apply to Energy Safety WA to have 'Servicing' endorsed on their G Class permit.

Gain these skills

• basic electrical theory 
• characteristics of electromotive force (EMF) 
• characteristics of fuses
• circuit breakers
• residual current devices and earthing systems 
• combustion characteristics and effects 
• conduction 
• current flow 
• ignition systems 
• insulation 
• isolation procedures 
• Ohm's law 
• burners and burner adjustment 
• characteristics of conversion from one gas type to another 
• classification of appliances and identification of related components 
• electrical safety, including isolation procedures and requisite precautions 
• gas appliance regulators 
• gas appliance thermostats 
• gas safety, including:
• combustion characteristics and effects 
• isolation procedures 
• job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements (SWMS) 
• operation of flame failure systems used in Type A gas appliances

The Elements of Shipboard Safety skill set is a prerequisite for employment on board commercial vessels in domestic waters. This skill set will equip you with the knowledge and skills to operate safely on board a vessel.

The Elements of Shipboard Safety Skill Set is made up of 4 components:

• MARF027 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment
• MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel
• MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements
• MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft

Advance your employability skills and build your treatment menu with skin needling

Skin needling is also referred to as Percutaneous Collagen Induction (PCI), Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT), Dermal Rolling or Dermal Stamping. It is a growing treatment within salons and dermal; clinics due to its visible results. This course involves learning to create a microscopic pin-prick wound with a needle device creating tiny channels into the epidermis engaging the body’s natural wound healing response. Skin needling is a procedure for the reduction of wrinkles, thin skin density, hyper-pigmentation, photoageing, scars, and stretch marks. Skin needling leaves the epidermis intact without damage to the stratum corneum. It promotes wound healing while encouraging an even deposition of collagen and elastin.

This course is essential for anyone wishing to perform Skin Needling and advance their aesthetic skin treatment knowledge.

Gain these skills

• the wound healing process
• skin needling depths and different interactions
• treatment Indications and contra-indications
• consultation process
• treatment parameters and protocols

Students will receive a Certificate of Attendance on completion.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to recognise hazards associated with liquefied gas tankers (basic gas) and oil and chemical tankers (basic oil and chemical), and to apply appropriate hazard control measures to contribute to safe cargo operation.

This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of: Chief Mate Deck Officers Engineering Officers Engineers Masters Ratings.

This is a fully accredited course of study and instruction for the GMDSS General Operators Certificate (GMDSS COC), complying with National and International Standards. Our course meets the requirements of Marine Orders Part 6 (AMSA), is fully accredited by AMSA and audited annually.

The GMDSS COC is a statutory requirement for bridge watchkeepers of sea going vessels over 300 gross tonnes, and for all persons involved in the operation of live GMDSS equipment. This course is structured on a combination of theory and practical exercises using both ‘live to air’ equipment and simulations. It is delivered by fully qualified and accredited lecturers with deck officer or radio officer experience.

This course is approved by AMSA for the issuance of the following certificate upon successful completion of the course:

• GMDSS Radio Operators - STCW Code Table A-IV/2

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) has selected South Metropolitan TAFE as an approved training provider for the development and delivery of the Council Member Essentials course for elected members. 

Council Member Essentials is a five unit training program that local government council members are required to complete within 12 months of being elected. The purpose of the training is to provide practical information that will help you become familiar with the skills, knowledge and responsibilities of your role as a councillor. The course outlines information you will need to know about the way Local Government works in Western Australia under the Local Government Act 1995 and explains in simple terms important information to assist you in the performance of your duties as a councillor. 

The Understanding Local Government unit provides participants with:

• An understanding of the composition, structure and operational functions of Government in Australia, and in particular Western Australian Local Government.
• An overview of local government roles and functions in Western Australia
• Explains how local government fits into the overall structure of government in Australia.

Course code and fees*

S0184P - $250.00
*fees are all inclusive of course materials, assessment and Certificate of Completion 

This course requires online self-paced study of 3 - 4 hours in total. You will have 3 months from date of enrolment to complete this unit.

We recommend you begin at unit 1: Understanding Local Government, but if you have completed this in prior study, you can begin with Serving on Council, or other units in the pathway to suit your progression. 

Explore the full pathway and apply

The aim of this course is to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to understand the capability and limitations of ECDIS as used during a navigational watch, to operate, interpret and analyse information obtained from ECDIS, and manage ECDIS operation, system files and data. This course meets the requirements of STCW as revised by Manila Amendments 2010, and is AMSA approved. It also meets the requirements of IMO Model 1.27 (2012).

There is a written and practical assessment, and students receive an  ECDIS certificate upon course completion.

Gain these skills

• Elements of ECDIS
• Watch keeping with ECDIS
• ECDIS Route Planning and Monitoring
• ECDIS Targets, Charts and Systems
• ECDIS Responsibility

This short course will train students in how to apply, Hybrid and 3D Volume  eyelash extensions for added length and thickness of natural lashes. This course has been designed to meet the beauty industry demand for lash extensions to work in the industry.

Students will learn the latest techniques and skills from qualified beauty trainers who are currently working in the beauty industry. This course requires fine hand and eye coordination and attention to detail.

Students are required to show evidence of completion of a classic lash extension course prior to enrolling into this short course, and be current and practiced in classic lash application and removal.

Students will receive a Certificate of Participation on completion of this course.

This course has a been designed for supervisors and team leaders who work in the Western Australian mining industry.

The units delivered will work towards or will achieve the expected WorkSafe requirements for statutory supervisors under Schedule 26 of the WHS (Mines) Regulations (WA) 2022.

Gain these skills:

• WHS management systems: policies, procedures and programs
• Work with your organisation’s WHS management system
• Duty of care
• Provide information to the work team
• WHS consultation
• Monitor consultative processes
• Arrange to meet WHS training needs
• WHS training in the workplace
• Coaching and mentoring through planned tasks observations
• Identify workplace hazards
• Record and report workplace hazards
• Hierarchy of risk control measures
• Monitor and review of risk control measures
• Risk management tools
• Conduct an inspection
• Conduct incident and accident reporting

Upcoming Fremantle campus workshop dates:

• 24 and 25 August 2022
• 5 and 6 October 2022
• 16 and 17 November 2022

Get ready for a safe construction career

Learn the skills to prepare for a career in construction and pick up your White Card along the way.

This skill set will give you an introduction to working in construction, teaching you safety and accuracy in planning for, setting up and beginning a construction project.  You will learn to use tools and equipment safely and the rules and procedures for safe work on site, plus you will work on a construction project, ready to add to your portfolio. 

This course is ideal as a start to a building and construction pathway, building the basic safety skills for wet trades, plumbing, carpentry and joinery.

Gain these skills:

• Plan and prepare, set up and use levelling device and worksite clean-up
• Identify and assess risks of work tasks, identify hazardous materials and other hazards on work sites, plan and prepare for safe work practices, apply safe work practice and follow emergency procedures
• Plan and prepare tools, equipment, signage and barricades, calculate materials and ready them for use, apply environmental requirements
• Determine component requirements and assembly sequence
• Operate hand tools and use equipment safely
• Quality checking construction outcomes against plans
• Understanding work, health and safety of construction projects, worksites, PPE, communication and first aid procedures, safety symbols   

Tuition and resource fees

Eligible students study this course absolutely free. If you are not eligible you can expect to pay $394.33.

Next dates for delivery

This course runs subject to demand.

Make a difference in the community 

Gain the skills to prepare for a career helping others in your community. 

You will learn to work effectively and appropriately with individuals and groups in a diverse range of community organisations. This introductory course will also help you learn community advocacy and development. 

Gain these skills

• Organise and complete daily work activities 
• Provide first point of contact 
• Communicate and work in health or community services 
• Work with diverse people 
• Provide first aid   
• Participate in workplace health and safety 
• Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures 

Tuition and resource fees

Eligible students study this course absolutely free. If you are not eligible you can expect to pay $587.35.