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
Basic Nursery Skill Set
State ID EAD17Learn aspects of working in a nursery and plant propagation
This skill set leads to entry level employment in the horticulture industry and covers basic nursery preparation skills for plant propagation and care for nursery plants.
- Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
Study Modes
- On campus
Biosecurity & Green Card Compliance Skill Set
State ID EAD95Enhance your expertise and biosecurity knowledge
Biosecurity helps to protect plants, crops, and native species from pests and diseases, and on successful completion this skill set you will improve your employability for this sector of Conservation and Ecosystem Management.
- Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
Study Modes
- On campus
Blacksmithing Introduction
State ID SC-MHF-V2381Forge new skills in blacksmithing
Learn the art of blacksmithing with this one day introduction course where you will gain an insight into safe working conditions while forging small projects.
- Midland
Study Modes
- On campus
Blacksmithing/Metal Sculpture Welding
Turn scrap metal into works of art
Work with metal in new and different ways. Transform pieces of scrap metal into garden features, abstract pieces and sculptures.
- Midland
Study Modes
- On campus
Bricklaying Handyman
Learn the basics of bricklaying
This short course will teach you the basics of bricklaying and give you the skills to complete home projects.
.- Balga
Study Modes
- On campus
Business Ready Skill Set
State ID AE378Almost every business has an office — and there's no shortage of job opportunities here
This skill set will give you the skills and knowledge required to deliver all aspects of customer service including how to create a relationship with customers, identify their needs, deliver...
- Perth
Study Modes
- On campus
Casting and Moulding Skill Set
State ID EAD44Gain industry skills to create props and prosthetics for alll areas of theatre and screen.
This course will give you skills and knowledge to work in a range of roles across a variety of environments and settings.
Study Modes
- On campus
Ceramics
Begin or continue your clay exploration at one of the top ceramics facilities in Australia
This hands-on class has an emphasis on the throwing techniques on the potter’s wheel, turning and joining clay forms. It is aimed at the total beginner as well as those returning to clay.
- Perth
Study Modes
- On campus
Ceramics - Glazing Skill Set
State ID EAC91Cover glazing techniques
Ceramacist, potter, teacher, technician, this glazing skill set will enhance your techniques.
- Perth
Study Modes
- On campus
Ceramics - Kiln Skill Set
State ID EAC90Learn the art of turning clay into ceramic.
Extend your ceramics knowledge and skills with our three specialist ceramics skill sets.
- Perth
Study Modes
- On campus