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Central Perth TAFE Courses

Our Guide to TAFE courses in Perth WA will help you decide on the ideal course for you in this student-friendly city.

TAFE can provide you with all the skills and knowledge you need to excel in your career, no matter what you choose to do. With so many options available to you, as well as plenty of opportunities to advance your understanding both through work placement and theory work; you’ll be ready to hit the ground running. WA is one of the biggest providers in the country, with Institutes spread across the state as well as online courses to suit everyone’s needs. Study a course full-time, part-time or online, depending on your personal or work commitments.

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Why Study at TAFE WA?

There are many TAFE courses in Perth so you will have no problem selecting which course suits you. Perth is a fantastic student city, renowned for its facilities and world class education. With a reputable public transport system, getting to class is easy and affordable. As part of the Top 10 Economist’s List of the World’s Most Liveable Cities, Perth plays an important role in the World’s economy, meaning you’re in a great place to immerse yourself in a vibrant business environment. In addition to high-quality education, Perth offers an excellent quality of living to its residents. TAFE courses in Perth arm students with the knowledge and skills that are necessary for the city’s needs to keep in the top 10 cities.

There are two great TAFE institutions in Perth where you can study. Both part of the new TAFE WA, North Metropolitan TAFE and South Metropolitan TAFE have 24 campuses throughout Perth, making their facilities and quality education that much more accessible to students.

Popular TAFE Courses

  • Over 300 qualifications to choose from in Perth

    North Metropolitan and South Metropolitan TAFE each offer over 300 accredited qualifications to help you find the perfect course for you and achieve your full potential

  • 24 TAFE WA Campuses in and around the city

    No matter where you’re looking to study in Perth, there’s bound to be a campus near you. Every campus at North Metro and South Metro have their own campus library, support services and world-class facilities

  • Award-winning, quality providers

    South Metropolitan TAFE won the 2016 Large Training Provider of the Year Award, highlighting its commitment to education and quality learning programs for all. TAFE WA is a government-funded TAFE provider, fully regulated and committed to meeting and exceeding standards

  • Flexible study options to suit any student

    Whether you’re looking to change careers, up skill or imporve your career opportunities, TAFE WA has plenty of study options to suit. With online study, part-time and full-time workloads or if you just want to study for a few weeks, there’s something for you

TAFE Courses in Perth – What’s Available?

Many of the TAFE WA courses are available in Perth, so if you already live in Perth and you would like to study, you can choose between many different courses ranging from Bachelor Degrees to short courses.

These courses–from certificate courses to advanced diploma courses–are available on a semester basis in Perth, where you can choose your pace and determine a flexible study schedule that suits your needs.

There are short TAFE courses in Perth, which follow a semester-based programme. In some courses, you may only be allowed to do the introduction and intermediate parts of the courses in the first semester and then continue to the advanced and expert courses in the second semester.

  • Blended Learning
  • Workplace and Industry Training
  • Online Courses
  • On-the-Job Training
  • Apprenticeships and Traineeships
  • Part-time and Full-time Courses
  • Classroom Based Learning

TAFE Short Courses in Perth

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 and Online Learning at TAFE WA

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.

Changes to TAFE in WA

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:

  • North Metropolitan TAFE
  • South Metropolitan TAFE
  • Central Regional TAFE
  • South Regional TAFE
  • North Regional TAFE

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.

Available Courses in Perth, WA

Whether you choose to go to Noth Metropolitan TAFE or South Metropolitan TAFE for all your training needs, you’re bound to find something that suits your needs. Some of the popular courses that can help you begin your search include:

Advanced Diploma of Accounting

Certificate II in Animal Studies

Certificate II in Engineering

Certificate III in Hairdressing

Certificate III in Accounts Administration

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

Certificate IV in Education Support

Certificate IV in Information Technology-Networking

Diploma of Hospitality

Diploma of Management

Diploma of Marketing

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North Metropolitan TAFE

North Metropolitan TAFE is a leading TAFE provider in Australia, with plenty of campuses offering over 300 accredited courses. With 29,000 students studying through North Metro TAFE, you can count on a quality education delivered by professional staff. Courses available through this branch of TAFE WA range from foundation studies, Certificate and Diploma courses through to Associate Degrees. It also provides a great opportunity to fast track your studies and follow through to University education when you complete your course.

The North Metropolitan TAFE Institute always ensures that courses are current and kept at a high standard, due to its strong ties with industries in Perth. North Metro TAFE is a fully government-funded and regulated education provider, who continues to exceed the standards set for education in Australia.

Having over 155 years of training experience, North Metropolitan TAFE is delivering quality courses to tens of thousands every year. Allowing career changers, upskillers and school leavers the qualifications they need to achieve their full potential. Over 80% of North Metro students go on to obtaining a job after graduating from their course, with many others choosing to use their TAFE course as a pathway to University study.

North Metropolitan TAFE is comprised of the former Central Perth TAFE institutes of:

  • Central Institute of Technology (CIT)
  • Polytechnic West TAFE
  • West Coast Institute of Training

North Metropolitan TAFE

North Metropolitan TAFE is a leading TAFE provider in Australia, with plenty of campuses offering over 300 accredited courses. With 29,000 students studying through North Metro TAFE, you can count on a quality education delivered by professional staff. Courses available through this branch of TAFE WA range from foundation studies, Certificate and Diploma courses through to Associate Degrees. It also provides a great opportunity to fast track your studies and follow through to University education when you complete your course.

The North Metropolitan TAFE Institute always ensures that courses are current and kept at a high standard, due to its strong ties with industries in Perth. North Metro TAFE is a fully government-funded and regulated education provider, who continues to exceed the standards set for education in Australia.

Having over 155 years of training experience, North Metropolitan TAFE is delivering quality courses to tens of thousands every year. Allowing career changers, upskillers and school leavers the qualifications they need to achieve their full potential. Over 80% of North Metro students go on to obtaining a job after graduating from their course, with many others choosing to use their TAFE course as a pathway to University study.

North Metropolitan TAFE is comprised of the former Central Perth TAFE institutes of:

  • Central Institute of Technology (CIT)
  • Polytechnic West TAFE
  • West Coast Institute of Training

North Metropolitan TAFE Campus Locations:

  • Balga Campus
  • Clarkson Campus
  • East Perth Campus
  • Joondalup (Kenrew Crescent) Campus
  • Joondalup (McLarty Avenue) Campus
  • Leederville Campus
  • Midland Campus
  • Mount Lawley Campus
  • Nedlands Campus (Oral Health Centre)
  • Perth (Northbridge) Campus

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

Central Perth Campus

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:

Central TAFE East Perth Campus

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.

Popular East Perth TAFE courses include:

Central TAFE Nederlands Campus (Oral Health Care)

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)

Central TAFE Leederville Campus

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:

Central TAFE Mount Lawley Campus

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:

South Metropolitan TAFE

South Metropolitan TAFE is a leading provider of Vocational Education in both WA and the country. It was the winner of the 2016 Excellence in Vocational Training in the WA Training Awards. South Metro has campuses along the southern part of Perth, especially in and around the area of Fremantle and Rockingham.

By combining the world-class resources, facilities and education from the former Central TAFE, Polytechnic West and West Coast TAFE Institutes; TAFE WA can now provide an even greater variety of courses to students and further improve the level of quality in its teaching. 

Just like the North Metropolitan TAFE, this new centre is the creation of a couple of formal TAFE centres, including:

  • Challenger Institute of Technology (CIT)
  • Polytechnic West TAFE

South Metropolitan TAFE

South Metropolitan TAFE is a leading provider of Vocational Education in both WA and the country. It was the winner of the 2016 Excellence in Vocational Training in the WA Training Awards. South Metro has campuses along the southern part of Perth, especially in and around the area of Fremantle and Rockingham.

By combining the world-class resources, facilities and education from the former Central TAFE, Polytechnic West and West Coast TAFE Institutes; TAFE WA can now provide an even greater variety of courses to students and further improve the level of quality in its teaching.

When it comes to flexible learning, TAFE WA courses online are a great study alternative for students who are unable to take part in conventional in-class study. There are a variety of central TAFE Perth courses that offer online study; perfect for those with a jam-packed schedule.

Just like the North Metropolitan TAFE, this new centre is the creation of a couple of formal TAFE centres, including:

  • Challenger Institute of Technology (CIT)
  • Polytechnic West TAFE

South Metropolitan TAFE Campus Locations:

  • Perth Aerospace Training Centre
  • Armadale Campus
  • Beaconsfield (Fremantle) Campus
  • Bentley Campus
  • Carlisle Campus
  • Fremantle (E-Tech) Campus
  • Henderson Campus
  • Kwinana Campus
  • Maritime (Fremantle) Campus
  • Munster Campus
  • Murdoch Campus
  • Peel (Mandurah) Campus
  • Rockingham Campus
  • Thornlie Campus

Former Polytechnic West and Challenger Institute TAFE Campuses

The changes to the TAFE WA system has meant that South Metropolitan TAFE has taken over the Central Perth TAFE providers. Many of the campuses, such as the Armadale campus, are still used. Different courses are offered at different campuses around Perth. For example, some of South Metropolitan TAFE campuses (previously the Perth Central TAFE campuses) offer:

TAFE WA Armadale Campus

The former Polytechnic West Armadale campus is used by South Metropolitan TAFE to serve students in the south of Perth. The Armadale campus delivers qualifications in:

  • Business
  • Information Technology
  • Community Services
  • Child Care
  • Education Support

TAFE WA Thornlie Campus

Thornlie is the largest of the South Metro TAFE campuses, located to the south-east of Perth CBD. There’s plenty of courses on offer at the campus, which used to be the Polytechnic West campus. If you’re looking at studying Thornlie TAFE short courses, or are in for more comprehensive qualifications; there’s something on offer for you.

Courses at the South Metropolitan TAFE Thornlie campus include:

  • Business
  • Carpentry and Joinery
  • Community Services
  • Electrical Technology
  • Metal Fabrication
  • Health and Fitness
  • Heavy Duty Mechanical
  • Information Technology
  • Painting and Decorating

TAFE WA Bentley Campus

The Former Polytechic West Bentley Campus is now part of South Metropolitan TAFE, continuing to provide quality education to students in the South of Perth. Bentley TAFE is a huge part of the TAFE WA system, with thousands of students taking part in the many courses it offers every year. The biggest part of this campus is the South Metropolitan TAFE Bentley Hospitality institute, the school’s hub for all hospitality training in WA.

Bentley Campus offers courses in areas of:

  • Community Services
  • Business
  • Business Administration
  • Veterinary Nursing
  • Training and Assessment
  • Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising
  • Nursing
  • Cookery
  • Event Management
  • Hospitality
  • Commercial Cookery
  • Patisserie
  • Health Sciences
  • Accounting
  • Bookkeeping
  • Leadership and Management
  • Human Resources Management
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