North Metropolitan TAFE
6 months (full-time) or 12 months (part-time)
Develop practical engineering skills including CAD drafting, workshop techniques, and measurement skills to create technical drawings for manufacture. Ideal for those pursuing careers in mining, manufacturing, oil and gas, or automotive industries.
You should have mathematics ability, an eye for detail and accuracy, technical and mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and communication skills. School leavers need AQF OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8, or C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths. Non-school leavers need Certificate I or Certificate II. This is a competitive course, so selection criteria apply.
Core units include: Organise and communicate information, Interact with computing technology, and Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering environment. Elective units cover: Read and interpret technical engineering drawings, Undertake manual handling, Perform engineering measurements, Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering, Use hand tools, Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements, and Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3D models.
North Metropolitan TAFE is a leading vocational education provider in Western Australia offering specialised training facilities and practical, industry-focused learning. The course combines academic theory with hands-on workshop experience, ensuring students are confident and successful in their engineering careers. TAFE provides balanced learning with real-world application.
Graduates can pursue careers as CAD Designers, Drafters, or Technicians in various engineering-related industries including mining and mineral processing, manufacturing, oil and gas, and automotive sectors. Alternatively, students may progress to the Diploma of Engineering - Technical (Drafting) for further specialisation and advancement opportunities.
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