Central Perth TAFE Courses

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

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 are 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 replaced 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.

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 that continues to exceed the standards set for education in Australia.

Having over 155 years of training experience, North Metropolitan TAFE delivers 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 obtain 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:

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 courses 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:

• 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 include:

• 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

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:

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

Thornlie is the largest of the South Metro TAFE campuses, located to the south-east of Perth CBD. There are 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

The Former Polytechnic 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 the 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