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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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    Recognise and Respond Appropriately to Domestic and Family Violence Skill Set

    State ID EAC05

    Be better informed about Domestic and Family Violence and help raise awareness of the issues involved

    You'll expand your skills in recognising situations where people are experiencing violence, and develop core skills and knowledge in offering support.

    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Relief Printmaking Skill Set

    State ID EAD91

    Add print making to your portfolio

    You'll cover mark making on a MDF printing plate, photo transfer techniques, editioning of single colour prints, and using a printing using a press.

    Campuses
    • Perth

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Revegetation level 2 Skill Set

    State ID EAD14

    Begin on your pathway in a industry designed to conserve and restore natural environments.

    Learn the basics of ecological restoration by completing this skill set.

    Campuses
    • Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)

    Study Modes
    • Combined (Online and On Campus)

    REVIT essentials for architecture


    Skills in 2D & 3D modelling for architectural design and documentation

    This course will give you an introduction to Autodesk REVIT and REVIT Architecture. You will learn the concepts of 3D computer modelling.

    Campuses
    • Perth

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Sculptural Mask Making Skill Set

    State ID EAE61

    Transform your ideas into a 3D sculpture

    From amateurs to professionals, you'll diversify existing skills to explore translating an image you've designed into a 3D mask made from a variety of soft and hard materials.

    Campuses
    • Perth

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Security Installer Skill Set

    State ID EAD21

    Technical security installer training to meet licencing requirements

    This skill set will help you meet the training requirements for a Security Installer’s Licence issued by the WA Police Force.

    Campuses
    • Balga

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Service Type A Gas Appliances Skill Set

    State ID EAD42

    Looking to add the ability to service Type A gas appliances to your scope of work?

    Three weeks of full-time study will provide you with the necessary requirements to add Service Type A Gas Appliances to your scope of work.

    Campuses
    • Balga

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Sewing 1


    Learn the basics of sewing

    This is a beginner course where you will learn some basic sewing machine techniques, how to thread a sewing machine and wind thread to a bobbin, as well as how to lay and cut your fabric.

    Campuses
    • Perth

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Sewing 2


    Add to your existing sewing techniques

    Learn new skills and build confidence with techniques such as flat felled seams, French seams, darts and zip closures.

    Campuses
    • Perth

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Slip Casting

    State ID SC-PVA-V2393

    Learn the art of mould making and slip casting from Perth ceramist Melanie Sharpham

    Learn the ancient technique of making a plaster mould from a prototype to enable production of multiple matching forms.

    Campuses
    • Perth

    Study Modes
    • On campus