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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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    Cyber Security Awareness for Beginners


    Gain an understanding of basic cyber security principles to use at home or in the office

    Gain a quick understanding of the broad principles and terminology required to secure your IT assets at home or in a small business.

    Campuses
    • Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)

    Study Modes
    • Online

    Data Communications - Install and Modify Performance Data Communication Structured Cabling Skill Set

    State ID AE271

    Technical training to help you become a registered open cabler

    This skill set will help you meet the training requirements to become a registered open cabler as required to work with Extra-Low Voltage by the Australian and Communication Media Authority (ACMA).

    Campuses
    • Balga
    • Midland

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Digital Inclusion for Seeking Employment Skill Set

    State ID EAE38

    Start building your digital literacy and gain job-ready skills

    This course will help you get started on building your digital literacy and digital skills, such as using a computer, the internet, email and Microsoft Office.

    Campuses
    • Leederville

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Digital Inclusion for the Workplace Skill Set

    State ID EAE37

    Gain credentialed digital skills for the workplace

    This course will build on your existing digital skills and literacy to help you use technology in the workplace or in further training.

    Campuses
    • Leederville

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Digital Recording Introduction for Singer/Songwriter


    Enhance your performance skills

    Learn the basics of digital recording for singers.

    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Drawing from scratch


    An introduction to drawing

    This course is an introduction to basic approaches and materials used in drawing. It is intended to give beginners a foundation to work from, as well as a refresher course for those who already have some skills and experience.

    Campuses
    • Perth

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Drone Photography and Video Skill Set

    State ID EAD12

    Gain the skills and confidence to take your photography to new heights

    Gain an introduction to the fundamentals of all thing drones, photography and video using some of the latest technology and facilities.

    Campuses
    • Perth

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Editing in DaVinci Resolve 17 Introduction


    Learn to edit footage using DaVinci Resolve software

    We'll tech you to import media, assemble, edit and polish basic sequences in Resolve, and export video files suitable for upload to YouTube.

    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Electronic Music Production in Logic Pro X Skill Set

    State ID EAE08

    Produce your own music

    Learn to craft and record your own music using an interface and music software, to upload to streaming platforms.

    Campuses
    • Leederville

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Electronics and Arduino Design Short Course

    State ID SC-MES-V2409

    Aimed at designing and building DIY electronic projects

    You'll gain an understanding of electronic components and circuit theory together with microprocessor programming (via the popular Arduino microcontroller).

    Campuses
    • Midland

    Study Modes
    • On campus