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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.

Did you know?

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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Hear from our lecturers!

Like figuring out how things work? Engineering might be your calling. Our courses equip you with the skills to build, design and maintain machines, engines and structures. Whether you're into air conditioning, fitting, machining or sheet metal – we've got the tools to kickstart your career.

Engineering Courses

Shape metal into masterpieces! Our Fabrication courses teach you welding, assembly and maintenance across a wide range of machinery and structures. Whether you’re building for agriculture, mining or transport – this trade gives you solid skills with heavy-duty rewards.

Fabrication Courses

Want to dig into one of WA’s biggest industries? Our Mining courses are your ticket to a dynamic career in operations, safety and leadership on-site. With practical training and access to real-world equipment, you’ll be job-ready in no time – and there’s always room to grow.

Mining Courses

Favourites

    Certificate III in Resource Processing

    National ID RII30420 | State ID BGP5
    Prepare for a career with prospects - get the skills you need to work in processing facilities in the mining and resource industry.
    Campuses
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • Workplace

    Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations

    National ID RII30120 | State ID BGQ3

    Turn your mine site experience into a qualification.

    Learn workplace safety, communication, planning, environmental concern, rehabilitation of mine sites and more in this varied course.
    Campuses
    • Kalgoorlie

    Study Modes
    • Online
    • Workplace

    Diploma of Surface Operations Management

    National ID RII50120 | State ID BGP2

    ONLY 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 requiring the...

    Campuses
    • Kalgoorlie

    Study Modes
    • On campus
    • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)