Not all jobs need a full qualification and maybe you don’t either. Our short courses and skill sets give you the training you need quickly.
Our skill sets give you specific workplace skills and are made up of one or more units of competency linking to an industry need or requirement, like a licence. Upon completion, you will receive a Statement of Attainment, in some cases this may give you credit towards a higher qualification.
Our short courses will help you gain skills in a specific area to help you get a promotion, change careers or to just learn for fun. Gaining some DIY trade skills, following your creative passion or learning a language are just a few of the pathways you can explore with our short courses.
Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before enrolling in any North Metropolitan TAFE short course.
- At North Metropolitan TAFE we aim to promote lifelong learning, and courses are specifically designed to cater for an adult audience. If you are under 18 years old, you will need your guardian's approval and provide their contact details in order to participate in these courses.
- If you have any medical conditions, disability or special requirements that may affect your course participation please email enquiry@nmtafe.wa.edu.au upon enrolment
- There are minimum and maximum student numbers for each course and courses will only be conducted if the minimum number of enrolments are met. If in the event a course does not meet minimum numbers you will be notified
- Fees are subject to change - please check the fees within the short course booking system at the time of payment
- Full payment must be made upon enrolment. Payments are made online via the short course booking system, Bookeo. MasterCard or VISA are accepted
- No refund or make up classes will be provided for absenteeism
- No refund will be provided for cancellations
- There are no exceptional circumstances refunds applicable to commercial short course programs
- Students will receive a full refund if the course:
- is cancelled due to insufficient numbers
- date or time is changed by North Metropolitan TAFE after your enrolment to a day or time not suitable
Age limits that apply to local areas
Residential, Construction and Trades / Art and Design
- People under the age of 15 are unable to enrol in the Commercial Short Courses for these areas
- People aged 15-16 may enrol if a parent/guardian is also enrolled in the same course
Engineering / Languages
- People under the age of 15 may enrol if a parent/guardian is also enrolled in the same course
- People aged 16-17 may enrol and attend classes with permission from their guardian
Other area-specific conditions
Ceramics
- To ensure fairness to all prospective students, each student may only enrol in the Ceramics short course once per term. If you book multiple days your booking may be rejected due to fairness and equitable reasons
Introduction to Sculpture Skill Set
State ID EAD92Bring life your sculptural designs
Learn to play with humble materials such as cardboard and investigate a series of joining techniques to create a 3D object and learn to safely use wood and metal work machinery and tools.
- Perth
Study Modes
- On campus
Introduction to Slip Casting Skill Set
State ID EAE97Set your table with your own dinner service
Create the table setting you want to see on your table.
- Perth
Study Modes
- On campus
Introduction to Solidworks
A versatile software package with a wide range of uses
SOLIDWORKS can be used in small and large applications and across many fields and industries, such as engineering, industrial design, sculpture and architecture.
- Midland
Study Modes
- On campus
Introduction Wall and Floor Tiling Handyman
Aimed at the DIY home handyman to teach you the basics of tiling
You'll learn about ceramic tiles, hand tools, different types of adhesive and how to cut and lay tiles.
- Balga
Study Modes
- On campus
Japanese Stage 1
Learn Japanese
This course is an introduction to the language, its sound and writing system and you will learn some general information on the countries in which it is spoken. There are no prerequistites.
- Perth
Study Modes
- On campus
Japanese Stage 2
Continue on your Japanese journey
This course will build on the language skills learnt in Japanese Beginners Stage 1.
- Perth
Study Modes
- On campus
Jewellery 1
Make your own silver jewellery
No experience necessary! This course will give you the skills to make simple silver and metal jewellery using a range of techniques and allow you to begin to develop your own ideas about design and style.
- Perth
Study Modes
- On campus
Jewellery 2
Develop your own jewellery projects in our facilities
Jewellery Advanced Studio is great for participants who have completed Silver Jewellery Beginner course, or experienced practitioners of silver and metal jewellery making.
- Perth
Study Modes
- On campus
Job Ready Basics Skill Set
State ID AE377A little extra support and a confidence boost to get into a job
This skill set is perfect if you feel that you need a little extra support and a confidence boost to get into a job. It focuses on health, wellbeing and personal development.
Study Modes
- On campus
Korean Stage 1
An introduction to the Korean language, its sound and writing system
Gain an introduction to the Korean language, its sound and writing system and a general introduction to the countries in which it is spoken.
Study Modes
- On campus