What does a career in advanced manufacturing look like?
Big things are happening in WA. You could be part of making products and projects, right here in WA. You can get hands-on in big sectors like aerospace, defence or mining and resources, designing and creating things that solve real problems.
Exciting and well-paid jobs in this industry involve smart skills for smart industries, so you can work across engineering trades, automation and digital design. These careers are hands-on and allow you to work with the latest technology, to help shape our State.
Advanced manufacturing in WA
Skilled workers are making it here, from wind turbines to public transport. Make the move into this hands-on industry and help strengthen WA’s future.
Projects happening here
A wave of new local projects is driving growth and jobs for skilled workers in advanced manufacturing, with major projects shaping the future of WA’s transport, energy, housing, and defence.
New projects are building everything from high-tech batteries, to satellite communications for robots. Buses, trains, ferries, products to support the energy transition and defence shipbuilding and servicing, are being created right here in WA. These projects are opening doors to hands-on jobs, apprenticeships, and careers in this growing industry.
You can make it in jobs like these
Fitter
Fit and assemble metal parts for production machines and equipment.
Courses:
- MEM31419 Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic (Low Fee)
- MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Low Fee)
Metal Fabricator
Make and maintain metal for structures and equipment.
Courses:
- 52913WA Certificate II in Engineering Foundations (Fabrication Pre-apprenticeship) (Low Fee)
- MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Low Fee)
Boat Builder and Shipwright
Build boats and ships from the design to construction stage.
Courses:
- MEM30719 Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction (Low Fee)
- MEM31119 Certificate III in Engineering - Composites Trade
Engineering Production Worker
Refine and treat metals and operate plants to produce metal products.
Course:
- RII30420 Certificate III in Resource Processing (Low Fee)
Find advanced manufacturing courses
Use the course search below to explore what’s available. Filter by fee free or low fee courses, qualification level, or use the keyword search to narrow your options. When you find a course you like, click your selected TAFE college to view the course.
