Central Perth TAFE Courses

Short courses are separated into professional or industry categories which are determined by their actual use. For instance, there are short courses available that can be used for personal knowledge and to improve your skills, or in order to advance your professional capabilities. The two can also overlap because some TAFE courses which are creative can be used in a professional context as well. Short TAFE courses vary in length from a few hours to a few months or more.

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Correspondence or distance-learning courses are becoming more popular. For this reason, TAFE courses in Perth have been increasing steadily. Internet technology has meant that online classrooms or ‘virtual’ classrooms are becoming a more significant part of education.

There’s plenty of institutes available across WA, however, the system has undergone recent changes. Some of the well-known TAFE centres in WA such as the Central Institute of Technology (CIT), Polytechnic West and the West Coast Institute of Training have merged to become part of what’s now known as the North Metropolitan TAFE, part of TAFE WA.

There are five centres under the new TAFE system, which include:

These new centres have replaces many of the older ones, however, their facilities, campuses and equipment are still used, just their names have changed. North Metropolitan and South Metropolitan TAFE serve the Perth region of WA, with 24 campuses between them. This gives you the flexibility of choice, so you can find the perfect course, delivery method and study type to suit your needs.

Different courses are offered at different campuses around Perth. For example, some of North Metropolitan TAFE campuses (previously the Perth Central TAFE campuses) offer:

Perth Central TAFE campuses have plenty of courses and subject areas you can study. The main Perth city campus, Perth (Northbridge) is within close distance of the CBD. This North Metropolitan TAFE campus specialises in courses in the areas of:

• Engineering
• Creative industries
• Travel and Tourism
• English Language and Other Languages

Some of the most popular courses you can study through TAFE WA include:

• Diploma of Travel & Tourism
• Advanced Diploma of Photography
• Diploma of Interior Design & Decoration
• Certificate IV in Finance
• Certificate IV in Project Management Practice

The East Perth campus has a great city atmosphere, with plenty of bars, cafes and restaurants surrounding it. Free buses and a bustling social life await all students who study here.

East Perth TAFE has course that are of great importance to the region, including:

• Sustainability
• Building and construction
• Mining
• Surveying
• Science and Technology

It also has a huge variety of courses in areas such as digital media, games design, environment and engineering.

• Advanced Diploma of Electronics & Communications Engineering
• Diploma of Software Development
• Certificate IV in Occupational Health & Safety
• Advanced Diploma of Building Design

The Nedlands campus is focused primarily on Oral Healthcare. This campus is run through the Oral Health Care Centre of Western Australia (OHCWA) which works in conjunction with North Metropolitan TAFE, the University of Western Australia and Curtin University. The training facilities, equipment and teaching are world class, helping to create the next generation of experts in the dental hygiene and oral health sector.

Some of the most popular courses available at the TAFE Central Perth Nedlands campus include:

• Diploma in Dental Technology
• Certificate III in Dental Assisting
• Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiology)

The North Metropolitan Leederville campus is in the vibrant, social inner-city town of Leederville, just outside the Perth CBD. The Leederville campus is home to North Metro’s Community Learning Centre, with courses in areas including:

• Community Services
• Children’s Services
• Aged Care
• Disability Services
• Youth Work
• Mental Health

Some of the popular courses available at the TAFE Leederville campus includes:

• Certificate III in Business
• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
• Certificate IV in Mental Health
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care)
• Diploma in Retail Management

The TAFE Mount Lawley Campus is close to shops and public transport. With a focus on health services, Mount Lawley students also have access to a world-class simulated hospital environment, which is vital for developing the hands-on experience needed in the health workforce.

Popular courses at the North Metropolitan Mount Lawley campus include:

• Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
• Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled-Division 2 Nursing)
• Certificate IV in Health Administration
• Certificate IV in Mental Health