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
- Midland
Study Modes
- On campus
Introduction to Ceramics Skill Set
State ID EAD93Learn the art of the art of hand building and wheel throwing
Suitable for beginners through to advanced practitioners this course will give you an understanding of how clay performs and plays with different approaches to making and gain an understanding of basic glazing techniques.
- Perth
Study Modes
- On campus
Introduction to Commercial Cookery Skill Set
State ID AE766Want a career that can take you all over the world?
Turn a passion for food into a career that can take you on a lifelong journey
- Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
Study Modes
- On campus
Introduction to Cyber Security
State ID AE781Learn how to be cyber-aware
Gain the skills you need to recognise threats and how to understand the impact of breaches.
- Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
Study Modes
- Online
Introduction to Figurative Drawing and Painting Skill Set
State ID EAE85Delve into the world of classical life drawing and painting skills involving the human form.
- Perth
Study Modes
- On campus
Introduction to Hospitality Skill Set
State ID AE881Gain the skills to work in a restaurant, hotel, resort, club, winery, bar, or licensed cafe
Learn to serve and supply alcohol (RSA) and hygienic practices for food safety.
- Perth
Study Modes
- On campus
Introduction to Intaglio Printmaking Skill Set
State ID EAE46Explore new fields in visual art
From beginner to advanced practitioner this skill set will diversify your printmaking skills.
Study Modes
- On campus
Introduction to Interpreting Skill Set
National ID PSPSS00063 | State ID AE892Interpreting is essential for ensuring that individuals and organisations can communicate across linguistic and cultural boundaries.
You'll gain the skills necessary to help the flow of accurate information between languages by completing this skill set.
- Perth
Study Modes
- On campus
Introduction to iPad Drawing Skill Set
State ID EAE59Take your drawing skills to the next level3>
From amateurs to professionals, this course will teach you to how to fluently produce digital drawings, paintings and simple animations.
- Perth
Study Modes
- On campus
Introduction to Lithography Skill Set
State ID EAE82Expand your printmaking techniques by gaining knowledge in stone lithography
Develop your skills, starting with the science of etching image to stone through to printing a small edition of black and white prints.
- Perth
Study Modes
- On campus