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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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    Fashion Graduate Extension Skill Set

    State ID EAC82

    Get ahead in your fashion career with this extension skill set

    This course is designed to extend and enhance current skills and knowledge; particularly in the areas of ready to wear garment and textile design.

    Campuses
    • Perth

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Fashion Graduate Skill Set 2

    State ID EAD10

    Bridge the gap between education and the fashion industry

    This skill set provides support and mentoring to fashion graduates. You will have the opportunity to undertake a specialised, self directed creative project with the guidance of an experienced fashion and textile design lecturer.

    Campuses
    • Perth

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Fire Assaying Skill Set

    State ID EAE07

    Fire assaying is part of a high job growth sector related specifically to the mining industry

    This skill set covers the skills and knowledge needed to follow standard procedures for extracting a range of precious metals from their host matrices in readiness for analysis.

    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Food Safety Supervision Skill Set

    State ID AE851

    Gain the necessary skills to meet the new legislation for food handling

    This skill set is suited to anyone working in a food handling business who needs to meet the new legislation for food handling regulations.

    Campuses
    • Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Foundry basic - Metal casting


    Produce sculptures, ornaments and other metal cast creations

    Learn how to safely cast and mould metals using sand and chemical equipment.

    Campuses
    • Midland

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    French Stage 1


    French – La Langue Française

    Gain an understanding of how the French language works and an insight into French culture.

    Campuses
    • Perth

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    French Stage 2


    Continue your journey into the French language

    This course is a continuation of French Beginners Stage 1 where you will consolidate and enhance your existing language skills.

    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Furniture Polishing Introduction Short Course


    Fix up or rejuvenate old or second hand furniture

    This course will give you the skills to effectively and safely use lacquers, putty and shellac to carry out antique restoration of old and used furniture.

    Campuses
    • Balga

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Gas authorisation (category 2)


    Learn to service and maintain Type B gas appliances

    This course will give you the skills you need to gain Gas Authorisation (Category 2) from Energy Safety WA.

    Campuses
    • Midland

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Gasfitter supervised


    Get qualified to carry out gas fitting under supervision

    On successful completion of this two day course you will be able to carry out gas fitting work under the supervision of a Supervising Gasfitter.

    Campuses
    • Midland

    Study Modes
    • On campus