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
Hand-building Skill Set
State ID EAE96Start exploring hand-building, from age old techniques to contemporary styling
Get hands on experience in creating pieces, from the practical to the whimsical.
- Perth
Study Modes
- On campus
Industrial Robotics and IoT Coding Skill Set
State ID EAD49From the Internet of Things (IoT) to using a robotic arm, learn the basics of robotics control systems and
Gain the skills to configure and use a basic robotic system.
- East Perth
Study Modes
- On campus
- Balga
Study Modes
- On campus
Infection control Skill Set (Food Handling)
National ID HLTSS00066 | State ID AE115Protect yourself and others in the hospitality sector from infectious diseases
Gain an understanding of how infections are spread, ways of preventing the spread and how to protect yourself and others. This skill set is most suited for those that are working in the hospitality sector.
Study Modes
- Online
Infection control Skill Set (Retail)
National ID HLTSS00065 | State ID AE114Protect yourself and others in the retail sector from infectious diseases
Gain an understanding of how infections are spread, ways of preventing the spread and how to protect yourself and others. This skill set is most suited to the retail sector.
Study Modes
- Online
Infection control Skill Set (Transport and Logistics)
National ID HLTSS00067 | State ID AE113Protect yourself and others in the transport and logistics sector from infectious diseases
Gain an understanding of how infections are spread, ways of preventing the spread and how to protect yourself and others. This skill set is most suited to the transport and logistics sector.
Study Modes
- Online
Install and Modify Performance Data Communication Optical Fibre Cabling Skill Set
State ID AE237Meet industry requirements for installing and modifying performance data communication optical fibre cabling
Be equipped to undertake work in telecommunication cabling requiring ACMA ‘Open’ Cabling Provider Registration with Fibre Optic endorsement.
- Midland
Study Modes
- On campus
Install, Commission and Service Type B Gas Appliances Skill Set
State ID EAD65Be eligible for a Class I Permit or high level Authorisation from Energy Safety WA
Successful completion of this skill set will equip you with the skills and knowledge to service, maintain, rectify faults, recommission, install and commission Type B gas appliances.
- Midland
Study Modes
- On campus
Integrating Mental Health Practice Skill Set
State ID AE439Provide support services to people with mental health issues
Gain the skills to assist and support clients who are experiencing mental health concerns, and respond to the increasing need for mental health awareness.
- Mount Lawley
Study Modes
- Online
Intermediate Ceramics Skill Set
State ID EAE60Explore throwing techniques
Expand on your introductory skills and focus on the creation of good designs for functional ceramic ware.- Perth
Study Modes
- On campus