Engineering and Mining

Forge a path to a cutting-edge career with our FEE-FREE Automation course, exclusively designed for school students! Dive into Industry 4.0 trends transforming manufacturing and mining. Gain hands-on experience in autonomous technologies, explore mobile and fixed plant operations, and master Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Ideal for entry-level positions or apprenticeships, this qualification propels school students into the forefront of the evolving job landscape. Join us on this exciting journey to befriend robots and kickstart your innovative career!

Embark on a journey into the world of electronic assembly with North Regional TAFE's Certificate II program. This hands-on course equips students with essential skills in electronic components assembly, troubleshooting ELV single path circuits, and fabricating utility industry components.

Have you dreamed of becoming an Engineer, Electrician, Audiovisual Technician, or joining the mining industry? 

In Electrotechnology, students embark on a specialised journey tailored for school students. In this Qualification, they will gain essential skills in mathematics, physics, and practical electrical knowledge, preparing them for entry-level roles in this high-demand field. 

Gain an insight into the world of engineering.

The Certificate I in Engineering provides participants with an opportunity to learn in a simulated work environment and be exposed to an industrial setting in work experience. This means starting on time, setting goals, achieving work in a given timeframe, and working as part of a team.

This qualification assists participants to develop the skills and knowledge required to transition into a Certificate II in Engineering.

This course is available at other campus locations upon request.

Explore your options in the diverse engineering industry.

The Certificate II in Engineering provides participants with an opportunity to work towards a Mechanical Fitting career!

Participants will learn skills in:

• Using tools
• Measuring and calculating
• Technical drawing and drafting
• Welding

Participants will also learn about safety in the workplace, computing and maths. Participants will be able to practice the skills they have learned during on and off the job training.

Take your engineering career to the next level.

The Certificate IV in Engineering (Instrumentation) has been specifically designed for any qualified tradesperson including unrestricted electricians, electrical fitters, engineers in the resource industry, refrigeration technicians, or for apprentices in their third or fourth year of study.

Learn to install, commission, calibrate and maintain modern instrumentation and control systems, as well as loop turning of multi controller or multi element systems.

Get qualified as a boilermaker or welder.

The Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade  must be completed as part of an apprenticeship, and upon successful completion, allows participants to work as a qualified boilermaker or welder. Apprentices will learn through a combination of on-the-job learning and block training at North Regional TAFE.

Participants will learn how to perform some of the following tasks:

• Engineering measurements and computations
• Mechanical cutting
• Manual heating and thermal cutting
• Fabrication, forming, shaping and assembling of components
• Manual metal arc welding
• Gas metal arc and gas tungsten arc welding
• Technical drawing interpretation
• Use of handheld and power tools

Get qualified as an industrial electrician.

The Certificate III in Engineering - Industrial Electrician must be completed as part of aof a four year indentured apprenticeship., and upon successful completion, allows participants to work as an industrial electrician, mining electrician or manufacturing electrician. Apprentices will learn through a combination of on-the-job employment and block training at North Regional TAFE.

Participants will learn how to perform some of the following tasks:

• Terminate and test electrical wiring
• Select appropriate cabling and circuit protection devices
• Install low voltage cabling and fit-off accessories
• Inspect, test and verify electrical installations
• Fault-find and troubleshoot
• Perform engineering measurements and computations
• Apply safety practices, procedures and compliance standards
• Solve problems in d.c. and low voltage a.c. circuits

Get qualified in a mechanical trade.

The Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade must be completed as part of a of a four-year indentured apprenticeship, and upon successful completion, allows participants to work in a mechanical trade. Apprentices will learn through a combination of on-the-job employment and block training at North Regional TAFE.

Throughout this course, participants will be guided through the design, assembly, manufacture, installation, modification, testing, fault finding, commissioning, maintenance and service of all mechanical equipment, machinery, fluid power systems, stationary and mobile equipment, instruments, refrigeration, and the use of computer controlled machine tools.

Participants will learn how to perform some of the following tasks:

• Engineering measurements and computations
• Manual heating and thermal cutting
• Routine manual metal arc welding
• Routine gas metal arc welding
• Maintenance of machines and equipment
• Fault diagnosis
• Manual handling
• Handle a range of tools
• Dismantle, replace and assembly of engineering components

Get qualified in a mechanical trade.

The Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade must be completed as part of an apprenticeship, and upon successful completion, allows participants to work in a mechanical trade. Apprentices will learn through a combination of on-the-job employment and block training at North Regional TAFE.

Throughout this course, participants will be guided through the design, assembly, manufacture, installation, modification, testing, fault finding, commissioning, maintenance and service of all mechanical equipment, machinery, fluid power systems, stationary and mobile equipment, instruments, refrigeration, and the use of computer controlled machine tools.

Participants will learn how to perform some of the following tasks:

• Engineering measurements and computations
• Manual heating and thermal cutting
• Routine manual metal arc welding
• Routine gas metal arc welding
• Maintenance of machines and equipment
• Fault diagnosis
• Manual handling
• Handle a range of tools
• Dismantle, replace and assembly of engineering components

Forge a path into the diverse engineering industry.

The Certificate II in Engineering Pathways is suitable for those interested in being exposed to an engineering working environment, with a view to enter into employment in the industry. This course equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to enhance their prospects of employment in an engineering or related working environment.

Participants will learn how to:

• Apply occupational health and safety principles
• Develop a career plan for the engineering industry
• Undertake basic engineering projects
• Use hand and power tools, and workshop machines

Want an insight into the resources and infrastructure industry? 

This entry-level qualification enables you to develop basic functional skills and knowledge to prepare for work in the resources and infrastructure industries. 

You will learn how to plan and organise work in the industry, develop skills in workplace communication, gain an understanding of workplace health and safety requirements, and learn how to carry out basic on-the-job tasks. Throughout this course, you will complete a number of practical construction projects to demonstrate your skills and knowledge.

This course is available at other campus locations upon request.

The course is intended to provide participants with the underpinning knowledge and skills to work in an automated workplace.