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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

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    Studio Production Environment Skill Set

    State ID EAC93

    Enhance your digital skills

    This skill set is aimed at graduates of the Advanced Diploma of Screen & Media (Animation/Games Art) who are wanting to specialise. It is designed to help you be more competitive in marketing yourself and finding employment.

    Campuses
    • Perth

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Supervisors - Construction Course


    Keen to take the lead in construction?

    Gain a broad range of practical skills and knowledge needed for supervision in construction.

    Campuses
    • Balga

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    TIG welding (Tungsten Inert Gas)


    Enhance your existing welding skills or learn new techniques

    Gain professional techniques to work with a variety of ferrous and non ferrous materials to manufacture projects in carbon steel, aluminium and stainless steel.

    Campuses
    • Midland

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Time and Project Management Skill Set

    State ID EAD84

    Get the skills you need to plan and prioritise your work more effectively

    You'll learn how to apply your skills across all areas of a project.

    Campuses
    • Perth

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Tour Guiding Skill Set

    State ID EAE06

    Create unforgettable experiences and lifelong memories for tourists

    This course will introduce you to tour guiding and give you the skills and knowledge to lead tour groups while providing guidance and safety.

    Campuses
    • Perth

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    TradeUP Workshop 1 - Setting Up Your Business

    State ID SC-PBM-V2416

    Now you have mastered your trade it’s time to be the master of your own business

    Do a workshop designed to help you get started as a sole trader or sub-contractor.

    Campuses
    • Perth

    Study Modes
    • Online

    TradeUP Workshop 2 - Managing Business Risk

    State ID SC-PBM-V2417

    Be in charge of your own business

    This workshop is designed to help you understand the risks you may encounter as a sole trader or sub-contractor.

    Campuses
    • Perth

    Study Modes
    • Online

    TradeUP Workshop 3 - Finance and Bookkeeping

    State ID SC-PBM-V2418

    Get to grips with the financial requirements of running your own business

    Gain an insight into managing the finances of your business.

    Campuses
    • Perth

    Study Modes
    • Online

    Transforming Teams for Operational Success Skill Set

    State ID EAE56

    Manage and build strong teams through effective relationships

    You will develop the skills to build and lead cohesive teams that will deliver operational objectives.
    Campuses
    • Perth

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Transition to Cyber Security

    State ID AE780

    Kick start your cyber security career

    You'll gain a broad range of skills and techniques in cyber security that are a springboard to further study. The course is designed to give you confidence in exploring techniques in tackling cyber attacks.

    Campuses
    • East Perth

    Study Modes
    • Combined (Online and On Campus)