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Skill sets and short courses

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

Favourites

    Laser shaft alignment


    For technicians and installers who need the skills to align industrial equipment

    If you have to align shafts, couplings, gear boxes and pumps and use laser alignment equipment.

    Campuses
    • Midland

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Lead Team Performance Skill Set

    State ID EAD86

    Develop the skills you need to help implement your organisation's operational plan

    You'll gain skills to facilitate your team in its role implementing the operational plan.

    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Leadership Fundamentals Skill Set

    State ID EAD83

    Gain the practical skills and knowledge needed for effective organisational leadership

    You will develop skills to lead, guide and organise work teams.

    Campuses
    • Perth

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Leading Inclusion and Diversity to Drive Excellence Skill Set

    State ID EAE57

    Effective leaders are highly sought after

    This skill set is designed to enable you to create an inclusive and diverse workplace. You'll be equipped with the skills to communicate effectively, drive performance and innovation and achieve organisational goals.

    Campuses
    • Perth

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Learn to Fly Drones

    State ID SC-PPH-V2392

    Explore the world of drones

    Whether you're a new drone owner or just considering purchasing one, we'll teach you everything you need to know about drones and how to fly safely and confidently.

    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Letterpress - Freedom of The Press

    State ID SC-PGD-V1442

    Unique opportunity to enter an analogue typographic world.

    This workshop is designed for the first-time printer, emerging or veteran graphic designers or hobbyist who may have a keen interest in the world of letterpress, 'misprinted' type, or handset experiments.

    Campuses
    • Perth

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Library Digital Technologies Skills


    Gain the skills required to work in WA libraries

    This skill set covers digital skills required to work in a range of library settings.

    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • Online

    Library Essential Skills


    An introduction to the essentials of working in a library

    You'll gain skills in communication and customer service, searching databases, as well as basic IT troubleshooting and staging public activities and events.

    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • Online

    Live Music Sound Systems Skill Set

    State ID EAE11

    Learn how to assemble and operate a live music PA System

    You'll also gain an understanding of the use of microphones, mixings desks, cabling, speakers and fx.

    Campuses
    • Leederville

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Machine Knitting Garment Construction Skill Set

    State ID EAE17

    Get knitting!

    Learn how to construct a 3D garment on a knitting machine and update your knowledge on this skill used in the international fashion industry.

    Campuses
    • Perth

    Study Modes
    • On campus