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
Painting from Scratch
Explore the way paint can achieve different effects
This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of painting. You will learn the correct procedure for colour mixing and paint application.
- Perth
Study Modes
- On campus
Painting from Scratch - Oil Painting
State ID SC-PVA-V2411Delve into the rich world of oil painting
This short course will give you a great opportunity to learn from a professional artist, with demonstrations and opportunities for your own creative journey.
- Perth
Study Modes
- On campus
Pathology Collection Skill Set
State ID AE219Demand for workers in the Pathology industry is high - get the skills you need to start your career.
You'll undertake three units of competency to gain entry level skills to work safely in the pathology industry.
Study Modes
- On campus
Pattern Making Basics Skill Set
State ID EAE86Take your next step in fashion design and design your own patterns
This skill set will give you beginner pattern making techniques to get started on your own patterns.
- Perth
Study Modes
- On campus
Perform Pipe Welds to Code Standards Using Manual Metal Arc Welding Process Skill Set
State ID EAB60Enhance your career prospects in the metal fabrication field
If you work as a boilermaker, welder or tradesperson in the Metal Fabrication industry, this skill set will enhance your skills in Manual Metal Arc Welding (MMAW).
Study Modes
- On campus
Perform Welds to Code Standards Using Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Process Skill Set
State ID EAB61Enhance your career prospects in the metal fabrication field
If you work as a boilermaker, welder or tradesperson in the Metal Fabrication industry, this skill set will enhance your skills in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW).
Study Modes
- On campus
Personal and Professional Development Skill Set
State ID EAE54Cultivate personal and professional growth in both yourself and in others
This skill set will cover managing and leading the team's performance through various strategies including health and wellbeing and identifying and implementing meaningful professional development.
- Perth
Study Modes
- On campus
Pesticides Skill Set (Level 3)
State ID EAD38Meet the requirements for pest industry licensing
Designed to meet the Department of Health requirements to gain a Pest Management Technician Licence to treat mainly weeds and other minor pests in lawns and gardens, landscaping, bushland or minesite rehabilitation.
- Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
Study Modes
- On campus
Photography Darkroom Introduction
State ID SC-PPH-V0749Photography - the traditional way
Move away from the clinical environment of the digital lab and rediscover the magic of traditional wet darkroom with this short course.
Study Modes
- On campus
Photography Essentials Plus
State ID SC-PPH-V0746Expand your photography skills
Follows on from the Photography Essentials (previously Stage 1) course and allows photographers to take their photography to the next level.
Study Modes
- On campus