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GOVERNMENT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA 2015 STUDENT PROSPECTUS

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GOVERNMENT OFWESTERN AUSTRALIA

2015

student prospectus

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WHere WILL Your sKILLs tAKe You? 03

HoW to AppLY studY optIons 04

contAct InForMAtIon 05

IMportAnt dAtes 06

Your Future. Your cHoIce. 08

pAtHWAYs to unIVersItY 09

InternAtIonAL students 10

neW MIGrAnts 11

pArents And cAreer AdVIsors 11

our serVIces And FAcILItIes 12

our QuALIFIcAtIons 14

Access, english and Languages 16

Animals and Horticulture 18

Automotive trades 20

Aviation 22

Building and construction 24

Business and Finance 32

community, children and education 34

electrical, electronics and telecommunications 37

engineering, Mining and Metals 40

Fashion and Hairdressing 44

Health and Fitness 46

Hospitality and Food trades 48

Information technology 50

refrigeration, plumbing and Gas 54

transport, Logistics and Warehousing 56

VocAtIonAL educAtIon And trAInInG for scHooLs (Vetfs) pAtHWAYs 58

onLIne, eXternAL And FLeXIBLe trAInInG 60

ApprentIcesHIps And trAIneesHIps 64

HIGHer educAtIon (deGrees) 70

Get recoGnItIon For Your sKILLs And eXperIence 74

our cAMpuses 75

cAMpus LocAtIon MAps 78

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poLYtecHnIc West Is Your tAFe.

We’re here to help you reach your potential. At polytechnic West our aim is to help you get to where you want to be in the future. that may be securing your dream job, going onto further study or upgrading your skills to advance your career; whatever it is we can provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to achieve your goals.

polytechnic West is one of Western Australia’s largest training providers. each year we train and educate over 30,000 students in more than 300 different qualifications. We have highly specialised facilities and dedicated lecturers to ensure your time with us is extremely valuable regardless of the training path you pursue.

We work closely with industry to stay in touch with the latest trends and technologies. everything we teach is current to the workplace you will be entering after you graduate. We also place a strong emphasis on workplace learning, and recognise the skills you already have.

this prospectus will give you an outline of what you can achieve with us, but there’s so much more to polytechnic West. Learn more about anything you see here at our website, www.polytechnic.wa.edu.au, or give us a call on (08) 9267 7500 and let us know where you want to be in the future.

WHere WILL Your sKILLs tAKe You?

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TALK TO OUR COURSE INFORMATION TEAM ANyTIME TO EXPLORE yOUR STUDy OPTIONS. wE hAvE COURSES yOU CAN ENROL IN NOw. PhONE 9267 7500 OR EMAIL [email protected]

onLIne AppLIcAtIons For FuLL-tIMe studY• Onceapplicationsopen,loginto www.tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au.Applicationsarefree.

• Enteryourdetails,thequalificationnumber(s)andlocation(s)youwishtoapplyfor,withtheoneyoumostwantagainstpreferencenumberone.

• Ifapplicable,includeanypreviousstudies,work experienceandemployment(eveniftheyarenotrelatedtothestudyarea).

• Submityourapplication(note,youcanlogbackinat anytimetotracktheprogressofyourapplication).

If you have trouble with your application contact Polytechnic West on 9267 7500 or email [email protected].

stAndBY AppLIcAtIonsIfyouhavemissedtheTrainingAdmissionsapplicationdates,youcansubmitaStandbyApplication.TheseareconsideredforplacesremainingaftertheTrainingAdmissionsprocesshasbeencompleted.

Standbyapplicationsarefreeandcanbelodgedatanytime.Youwill,however,onlybeconsideredforanyplacesthatremainafterTrainingAdmissionsapplicantshavebeenaccommodated.

For a standby application form contact Polytechnic West on 9267 7500 or email [email protected].

pArt-tIMe studYApplicationstostudypart-timearenotnecessary. Toenrol,simplyvisitthePolytechnicWestcampusthatthecourse/unitisofferedatduringtheenrolmentperiod.

Part-timeenrolmentsareprocessedonafirst-come, first-servedbasisonthesetenrolmentdates.

For further information on part-time enrolments contact Polytechnic West on 9267 7500 or email [email protected].

studY optIons

Ourstudyoptionsmakeiteasyforyoutoreachyourcareergoals.

FuLL-tIMe studYFull-timecoursesrequireapproximately15to25(upto37.5)hoursofclassroomstudyperweek(normallyduringtheday)aswellasfurtherpersonalstudytime.

Mostfull-timequalificationsleadtoanationallyrecognisedcertificate,diplomaoradvanceddiplomawithinsixtotwelvemonthsandtheycanthenbeusedtoprogresstofurtherstudyorenterrelevantcareers.

Youcanapplyforfull-timestudyatanyofourmajorcampuses.

Tostartafull-timecourseatthebeginningoftheyearyouwillgenerallyneedtoapplybetweenSeptemberandNovember.EnrolmentsareusuallyaroundtheendofJanuary.

Forsemestertwo,applicationsaretakeninMayandenrolmentsarearoundtheendofJuneorearlyJuly.Stand-byapplicationsarealsoacceptedateachcampusatthistime.

For 2015 enrolment dates please see page 6 or visit our website at www.polytechnic.wa.edu.au.

pArt-tIMe studYPart-timestudyistheperfectoptionforpeopleseekingtoobtainspecificskillsorunabletoundertakeafull–timestudyloadduetoothercommitments.

Part-timecoursesaregenerallyflexible,withstudentsable toselectfromavailableunitsofferedeachsemester.

Studyloadsaredeterminedbyyouanddependonhowmanyunitsyouwishtotakeoninanyonesemester.Studytimecanrangefromafewhoursonasingledayornighttothreetofourdaysaweek.

Ifyouwanttoenrolinapart–timecourse,gotothecampusyouwanttostudyat.EnrolmentdaysaregenerallyattheendofJanuaryforsemesteroneandJune/Julyforsemestertwo.Informationonpart-timecoursesisavailableonline,aroundonemonthearlier.

For 2015 enrolment dates please see page 6 or visit our website at www.polytechnic.wa.edu.au.

FLeXIBLe, onLIne & eXternAL studIesOfferingyoutheopportunitytostudyexternally,online orthroughself–paceddelivery,inyourtimeandatavenuethatsuitsyoubest.

Mostfully-onlineandflexiblequalificationscanbestartedatanytimeandruneitherforasetperiodfromwhenyoustartorhaveflexibledeliveryperiods.

To inquire about enrolling for online studies contact Polytechnic West on 9267 7500.

HoW to AppLY

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contAct InForMAtIoncourse Information 9267 7500

email [email protected]

Web www.polytechnic.wa.edu.au

postal address po Box 1336

MIdLAnd WA 6936

custoMer serVIce centres

Opening Hours Monday to thursday 8:00am to 4:30pm

Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm

InternAtIonAL students

please note that the courses contained within this prospectus are for Australian students. courses offered to international students differ from those available to Australian students and different fees apply.

For the latest information about the courses offered to international students by Polytechnic West, please visit www.polytechnic.wa.edu.au/international or www.eti.wa.edu.au.

www.facebook.com/polytechnicwest

@polytechnicwest

www.youtube.com/polytechnicwest

@polytechnicwest

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IMportAnt dAtes

FuLL-tIMe studY

Main intake (2015 - first seMester)

Applicationsopen 1 september 2014

Foliocourseapplicationsclose 3 november 2014

*Firstroundapplicationsclose(nonfolio) 5 december 2014

Applications(secondroundonly)close 2 January 2015

Firstroundoffersissued 5 January 2015

Secondroundoffersissued 15 January 2015

*NB - Late applications cannot be submitted for courses requiring an interview or submission of folio. semester two applications generally open in early May with offers made late June. For the latest information on semester two enrolment dates please visit www.polytechnic.wa.edu.au.

pArt-tIMe studY

Main intake (2015 - first seMester)

Part-timeinformationavailable early January 2015

Part-timeenrolments Late January 2015

part-time information for semester two is generally available in June with enrolments taken early July. For the latest information on part-time enrolments for semester two please visit www.polytechnic.wa.edu.au.

disclaimer: Information in this booklet is correct at the time of print, september 2014. For the latest information on courses and fees visit www.polytechnic.wa.edu.auorphone92677500.

HIGHer educAtIon (deGrees)

Main intake (2015 - first seMester)

Applicationsopen 1 september 2014

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MytimeatPolytechnicWesthasputmeon acareerpathwayIamexcitedtopursue. I’dneverconsidereddoingan

apprenticeshipuntilIwasdoingsomeworkasatradeassistantduringmyuniversityholidays.Ilovedthehands-onnatureofthejobanddecidedIwantedtochaseacareerinrefrigerationandairconditioning. IaskedmybossaboutanapprenticeshipandwasluckyenoughtosecurePolytechnicWestasmytraininginstitute.

ThelecturersatPolytechnicWestmademytime therereallyvaluable.Theyhaveallworkedintheindustryandreallyknowwhatthey’retalkingabout.IlikedthattheysuggestednewwaysofperformingcertaintasksthatImaynothavepickedupwhenworkingon-the-job.

ThededicationofthelecturerswasmatchedbythefacilitiesIworkedinwhiledoingmyoff-the-jobtraining.TherangeoftrainingutilitiesperfectlyreplicatedsituationsIwasrequiredtodealwithintheworkplace,butalsoofferedmeexperienceworkinginsituations Ididn’tencounterinmyemployment.Ilikedspendingabitoftimelearningthetheorybehindtheskills Iwouldberequiredtohaveasatradesman,andthengettingthechancetoputthoseskillsintopracticethatdayorweek.

IexcelledbothintheworkplaceandatmytrainingatPolytechnicWest.Becauseapprenticeshiptrainingiscompetency-basedImanagedtogetsignedofffrommyapprenticeshipayearbeforemyinitialcompletiondate.MyoverallexperiencestudyingatPolytechnicWestwasoverwhelminglypositive,andI’msohappy Ihadthecouragetofollowthecareerpathway Iwantedtofollow.

tHe cHAnce to put MY sKILLs Into prActIce MIcHAeL snooK

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VocAtIonAL educAtIon & trAInInG (tAFe)

VocationalEducationandTraining(VET)isagreatwaytogetaheadstartinthecareeryouwanttopursue.VETprovidesasteppingstoneintotheworkplaceorapathwaytofurtherstudy.Itcaterstoarangeofskillandknowledgebases,fromcertificateItoadvanceddiplomaqualifications.BecauseofthisVETcanhelpyoustartanewcareer,assistyouinlearningnewskillsorimproveyourskillsinyourcurrentindustry.

onLIne, FLeXIBLe & eXternAL

PolytechnicWestoffersavarietyofonlineandflexiblestudyoptions.Studycanbeconductedcompletelyonlineandoff-campus,oramixtureofoffandoncampus.Thebenefitofonlinestudyistheabilitytostudywheneverismostconvenientforyou–yourtime,yourplace,yourpace.

ApprentIcesHIps & trAIneesHIps

PolytechnicWestisthelargestproviderofapprenticeshiptraininginWesternAustralia.Wedeliverapprenticeshiptrainingacrossahugerangeofindustries.

Apprenticeshipsandtraineeshipsprovideyouwithpaidworkwhileyoulearnallaspectsofatradeorindustry.Theyinvolveplannedlearningoveraperiodagreedbyyou,youremployerandPolytechnicWest.Alargenumberofapprenticeshipsandtraineeshipsarealsoavailabletopart-timeworkers.

To find out more about an apprenticeship, contact the ApprentiCentre on 13 19 54 or call Polytechnic West’s Apprenticeship and Traineeship Support Unit on 1300 932 677

HIGHer educAtIon (deGrees)

HighereducationcoursesatPolytechnicWestprovideyouwithauniqueopportunitytobeginorcontinueyourstudytowardsqualificationsthatarevaluedbyemployersandprovideyouwithapathwaytohigherlevelsofstudy.Ourappliedcoursesaredevelopedwithinputfromindustryandprepareyoutobeemployableupongraduation.TheyprovideseamlesspathwaysfromVETprogramsyoumayhavestudiedenablingyoutoprogresswithouthavingtorepeatyourlearning.

OurassociatedegreesarticulateintoarangeofuniversityBachelordegrees,providingyouwithcredittocontinueyourstudypathway.

Associatedegreesarecurrentlyofferedinthefollowingareas:

• Aviation,withfocusonoperationsmanagementoraeronautics

• Business,withelectivestreamsinmanagement,marketing,accountingandhumanresources

• HospitalityManagement

• FashionBusiness

• NetworkTechnology

• SoftwareDevelopment(MobileApplications)

higheredu.polytechnic.wa.edu.au

Your Future. Your cHoIce.

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POLyTEChNIC wEST OFFERS A RANgE OF PAThwAyS BETWEENquAlIFIcATIONS,INCREASINg yOUR OPTIONS TO CONTINUE yOUR EDUCATION AND TRAININg.

Thismeansweoffertheidealplatformforyoutogettowhereyouwanttogo,whetherthat’sgainingemployment,becominganexpertinyourfieldorfollowingadegreepathwaytofurtherstudyatuniversity.

Whenyoucompleteavocationaldiploma,advanceddiploma,oroneofourassociatedegrees,pathwaysareavailableforyoutocontinueyourstudytogainhigherlevelknowledgeandtograduatewiththeskillscurrentlyindemandbyemployers.Over60ofourVocationalEducationandTraining(VET)andhighereducationdegreecoursescanbeusedtogainentryintouniversity,withmanyprovidingadvancedstandinginthesamearea ofstudy.

OurstrongrelationshipswithcurtinuniversityandEdithcowanuniversityprovidestudentswithaseamlesspathwaytowardshigherqualifications.currently,49PolytechnicWestcourseshaveendorsedpathwaystocurtinuniversityorEdithcowanuniversity.WealsohaveanumberofpathwayoptionswithMurdochuniversityandotheruniversitiesaroundAustralia.

Forfulldetailsaroundtheadvancedstanding/credityoucanexpectwhenlookingatavocationaltrainingtoPolytechnicWestassociatedegreepathwayoranassociatedegreetoauniversitybachelordegreepathway,visitourwebsiteorgetintouchon 9267 7500.

ThE INTRODUCTION OF hIghER EDUCATION DIPLOMAS AND ASSOCIATE DEgREES MAKES yOUR PAThwAy TO EMPLOyMENT OR UNIvERSITy EVENEASIEr,WITHSEAMlESSARTICULATION FOR MANy STUDy AREAS.

certIFIcAte I & IIcertificateI&IIqualificationsareentrylevelqualificationsthatgiveyoubasicemployabilityskills.

certIFIcAte IIIMostapprenticeshipsandtraineeshipsleadtoatradequalificationatthislevel.Inclerical,salesandservicework,acertificateIIImayleadtoemployment atjuniortointermediatelevel.

certIFIcAte IVThiscertificategenerallyprovidesbroadknowledgeinyourchosenindustry,withsubstantialdepthinsomeareas.Theyprepareyoutotakelimitedresponsibilityforothers,usuallyinasupervisoryrole.

dIpLoMA & AdVAnced dIpLoMAThesequalificationsallowyoutoworkautonomouslyandbeinvolvedinsolvingtechnicalissues.Theyareessentialforsomeprofessionaloccupations.

HIGHer educAtIon (deGrees)Highereducationdiplomasandassociatedegreesaredesignedto giveyouhigherlevelskillsandknowledgevaluedbyemployersandindustry.Allassociatedegreeshavepathwaystouniversitystudywithadvancedstanding.

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pAtHWAYs to unIVersItY

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InternAtIonAL students

POLyTEChNIC wEST DELIvERS A hUgE RANgE OF NATIONALLy AccrEDITEDquAlIFIcATIONSTOOVEr1000INTErNATIONAlSTUDENTS FROM MORE ThAN 60 COUNTRIES EACh yEAR.

AdMIssIonInternationalstudentswillneedtoapplytostudyatPolytechnicWestthroughEducationandTrainingInternational(ETI).ETIistheregisteredTrainingOrganisationandinternationalbusinessdevelopmentarmoftheWesternAustralianGovernment’sDepartmentofTrainingandWorkforceDevelopment.

OnbehalfofallofStateTrainingProviders,ETIholdsthecrIcOS(commonwealthregisterofInstitutionsandcoursesforOverseasStudents)Providercodeandrecruitsinternationalstudentsthroughitsregisterededucationagentslocatedthroughouttheworld.ForadmissionintoPolytechnicWest’scoursesofferedtointernationalstudentsin WesternAustralia,pleasevisit www.eti.wa.edu.au,whereyoucanapplyonline.

InternAtIonAL student serVIcesPolytechnicWest’sInternationalcentrehasateamofdedicatedstafftoassistinternationalstudentsfromallcampuses(withavalidstudentvisa)withthefollowing:

• courseandprogressinformation andadvice

• Healthandmedicalcover• referraltocounsellingservices• Furtherstudyoptions• coursetuitionfeepaymentviaEFTPOSandcheque

• requestsfortuitionfeerefund• Publictransportationinformation• Internationalstudentorientations (atthebeginningofeachsemester)

• Internationalstudentactivities• Internationalstudentnewsletters.PolytechnicWest’sInternationalStudentHandbookisavailableforinternationalstudents.copiescanbeobtainedfromourwebsiteorfromtheInternationalcentreatourBentleycampus.Thecentreisopenfrom8:30amto3:30pmMondaytoFriday.

Anychangestotheopeninghoursarepostedonourwebsite.

QuALIFIcAtIonsPolytechnicWestisaWesternAustraliangovernmentownedregisteredTrainingOrganisation(rTO)thatisfullycompliantwiththenationalstandards,whichassuresconsistent,high-qualitytrainingandassessmentservicesfortheclientsofAustralia’svocationaleducationandtrainingsystem.PolytechnicWestisalsoregisteredundercrIcOS00020G/01723AtoenabledeliveryofprogramstointernationalstudentsinAustralia.

AsrequiredunderWesternAustralianlegislation,allinternationalstudentsandstudentsstudyinginAustralianstatesotherthanWesternAustraliaareenrolledwithEducationTrainingInternational(ETI).PolytechnicWestpartnerswithETItoprovidethehighestqualitytrainingandinternationalstudentswillbeissuedwithanETI-PolytechnicWestawardatthesuccessfulconclusionoftheirstudies.

contAct us todAYTo contact the International Centre call +61 8 9442 8332, email [email protected] or visit www.polytechnic.wa.edu.au/international

coursesofferedforinternationalstudentsdifferfromthose availabletoAustraliandomesticstudentsanddifferentfeesapply.

Forthelatestinformationaboutcoursesofferedtointernationalstudents visitpolytechnic.wa.edu.au/internationaloreti.wa.edu.au

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poLYtecHnIc West reALIses tHAt HeLpInG Your cHILd decIde WHIcH optIon to tAKe WHen It coMes to FurtHer educAtIon cAn Be dAuntInG.

WHere to stArt?Studentsaremorelikelytochooseacareerwhichsuitsthemiftheyunderstandtheirownlikesanddislikes.Asaparent,youcanhelpyourchilddevelopself-awarenessbydiscussingthesesimpleideaswiththem.

remember,skillstheyuseatschool, atwork,athome,inthecommunity andonthesportingfieldareallrelevant.

• Askyourchildwhattheyhaveandhavenotenjoyedlearning,andwhy

• Supportyourchildwhentheywanttotrynewthingsandexpandtheirhorizons

• Pursuenewintereststogethertoreinforcetheimportanceoflearningatallages

• Helpyourchildgettoknowwhattheyaregoodat

• Helpyourchildtoinvestigatejobsthatrelatetotheirinterests.

WHAt’s neXt?MosttertiaryeducationcourseswillrequireapassmarkinEnglishoritsequivalent.Manywillalsorequireapassinmaths.

PolytechnicWestrecommendsthatEnglishandmathbasedcoursesbecompletedbythosestudentshoping tocontinueintofurthereducation.

Encourageyourchildtokeeptheiroptionsopenwhenselectingtheirsubjectsforfurtherstudyandremindthemtotaketheirtime.

prActIcAL steps For pArentsBelowaresomestepsyoucantaketohelpyourchildsucceedinthechangingworldofeducation,workandtraining.

• Talktoschoolstaffabouttheirperformance,strengthsandabilities

• Ensurethereisabalancebetweenstudy,work,restandplay

• Providetimeandspaceforhomework• Settasksaroundthehometoencourageresponsibleworkhabits

• Encourageparticipationinvoluntary,casualorpart–timeworksoskillsandworkpracticescanbelearned

• Encourageyourchildtokeeptheiroptionsopen;thewidertherangeforconsideration,themorelikelytheyaretofindonethatworksforthem

• Interviewfriends,familyorneighboursinoccupationsofinterest

• Gotocareerexposandopendays.

prospectIVe student LIAIsonPolytechnicWest’sProspective Studentliaisonteamisavailablefor:

• campustours(Armadale,Balga,Bentley,carlisle,Midland, Jandakot,Thornlie)

• Parentinformationevenings• careerexpos• Onlineworkshops• Presentationbookings.

Theteamcanalsopresentinformationonpathways(fromhighschooltovocationalstudytouniversity),courseinformation(includingassociatedegrees),entrancerequirementsandapplications.

For further information please contact the Prospective Student Liaison team on 9267 7500.

pArents And cAreer AdVIsors

POLyTEChNIC wEST’S ADULT MIgRANT ENgLISh PROgRAM (AMEP)PrOVIDESENGlISHAND SETTLEMENT COURSES FOrElIGIBlEMIGrANTSINThEIR FIRST FIvE yEARS IN AUSTRALIA.

WeofferclassesatavarietyoflocationsthroughoutPerthandWesternAustralia,andalsohaveaHomeTutorScheme.

WerunspecialistWorkplaceOrientationcourses(SettlementlanguagePathwaystoEmploymentandTraining)whichincludeworkplacementsandvisitsandoffershortcoursessuchasEnglishforDriving(Englishtohelpyouprepareforthelearner’sPermittest).

Otherservicesweprovideinclude:

• languageassessments• careerandstudyadvicefromourPathwaysAdvisors

• Bilingualsupportinsomebeginnerclasses

• Freechildcare(forunderschoolagechildrenwhiletheirparentsareinclass)

• Freecrèchesatmostcentres• Specialclassesforyoungpeopleunder25

• referraltothenationalDistancelearningProgramandonlinee-Modules

• Helptogainrecognitionofoverseasqualifications

• lodgementofdocumentsfortheDepartmentofImmigration&BorderProtection’sfreetranslationservice

• referraltosettlement,counsellingandpersonalsupportagencies.

WhenyouhavecompletedyourAMEPentitlement,wecanofferyouapathwayintoourMigrantEnglishclasses,SEEProgram,anindustrytrainingprogram,orsuggestotheroptions.

The Adult Migrant English Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Industry.

neW MIGrAnts

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ABorIGInAL serVIces

PolytechnicWest’sAboriginalServicesunitisavailabletoassistAboriginalstudentswiththeirstudies,finding acareerpathway,andstudentsupport.

Ourspecialisedteamcanprovidesupportandadviceon:

• Trainingoptionsavailable• Aboriginaltutorstosupporttraining• centrelinkinformationand

referralsforhelpwhileyouarestudying

• Howtofillinapplicationforms• Feeadviceandreferral• choosingtherightcareer.

StudentsareencouragedtoseekadviceandsupportfromtheAboriginalServicesunit.

To find out more or to arrange an appointment with Aboriginal Services call 9267 7591.

custoMer serVIce centres & InForMAtIon oFFIcers

Informationoncoursesandtrainingprograms,entryrequirements,selectioncriteria,makingyourcourseapplicationsmorecompetitive–younameit–ourInformationandcustomerServiceOfficersareheretohelp.

OpenMondaytoThursdaybetween8:00amand4:30pmand8:00amto4:00pmFridayoneverycampus,customerServicestaffassistcurrentandprospectivestudents,includingassistancewithnon-academicenquiries,suchaspaymentoffees andparkingpermits.

dIsABILItY serVIces

DisabilityServicesstaffassiststudentswithmedicalconditionsordisability(includinglearningdisability,suchasDyslexia)toaccessfacilitiesandparticipateintraining,byofferingarangeofsupportthatmayinclude:

• Helptofindoutaboutstudyactivitiesandrequirements

• campustours• Workingwithstudentstoinform

lecturersabouttheirneeds• Adaptingcertainstudyactivitiesor

assessments• Audioandlargeprintresources• Assistiveequipmentand

technologyoptions• Auslaninterpreters• Mentoringandothersupport

options

For advice, please call 9267 7550 or email [email protected]

LIBrArIes

ThelibraryServiceexiststohelpstudentsmakethemostoftheirtimeatPolytechnicWest.Thelibraryoffers:

• Help,guidanceandtraininginusinglibraryresources

• Bothprintandelectronicbooksandmagazines

• Databasesofelectronicjournals,booksandarticles

• Internetandcomputeraccess• Wirelessnetworkaccess• Photocopyingandprinting

Library Services have their own website. Check it out at library.polytechnic.wa.edu.au.

LAnGuAGe, LIterAcY And nuMerAcY proGrAMs

language,literacyandNumeracy(llN)componentscanbeembeddedintoanytrainingprogramwithstudents’abilitiesassessedbeforeformalcommencementoftraining.

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I havealwaysknownIwantedtoworkwithanimalsandbeavet,soalotofmyteachersathighschoolweresurprisedwhenItoldthemIdidn’t

wanttopursuetheTEEpathway.IchosetofollowaVocationalEducationandTraining(VET)pathwaywhilestillatschoolbecauseIknewitwouldbemorerelevanttomyfuture.

IcompletedacertificateIIinBusinessandacertificateIIinAnimalStudiesinyear11,thenIwentontocompleteacertificateIVinVetNursinginyear12,workingtwoandahalfdaysaweekatGEOvetVeterinaryHospitalgaininginvaluableworkplaceexperience,andstudyingatschooltheothertwoandahalfdaysaweek.

IbecamethefirstpersoninWesternAustraliatocompletethecertificateIVinVetNursingwhilestillatschool,andwonthe2013BeazleyMedalfortopVocationalhighschoolstudentinthestate.Myeffortswerefurtherrecognisedwiththe2013PolytechnicWestTraineeoftheYearaward.

AfterfinishingatPolytechnicWestIwasofferedtheopportunitytogoontostudyadegreeofanimalscienceatuniversityin2014,withatransferintoveterinarysciencein2015.Ideferredthisoptionbyayeartoworkfull-timeatGEOvetin2014andgainfurtherworkplaceexperience.

MytrainingpathwaythroughPolytechnicWestwashighlyvaluableasitallowedmetogainworkplaceexperienceandstillobtainmyWesternAustraliancertificateofEducation(WAcE)forcompleting highschool.

Iwillnowgointouniversitynextyearwithovertwoyearsofindustryexperienceandavetnursingqualificationbehindme.

I cHose A pAtHWAY reLeVAnt to MY Future eMMA HAY

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Access, enGLIsH And LAnGuAGes

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Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

Migrant Courses

courseinPreliminarySpokenandWrittenEnglish

10361NAT 6481 Bystudyingthesecoursesyouwill

•DevelopyourEnglishlanguageskills

•Getjobready

•Getstudyready

certificateIinSpokenandWrittenEnglish 10362NAT 6482

certificateIIinSpokenandWrittenEnglish 10363NAT 6483

certificateIIIinSpokenandWrittenEnglish 10364NAT 6484

certificateIVinSpokenandWrittenEnglish(FurtherStudies)

10365NAT 6485

certificateIVinSpokenandWrittenEnglish(Employment)

10366NAT 6486

courseinEnglishasanAdditionallanguage(EAl)

22259vIC 3708

certificateIIinEAl(Access) 22251VIc 1671

certificateIIIinEAl(Access) 22253VIc 1673

certificateIVinEAl(FurtherStudy) 22258vIC 3710

General education

certificateIinGeneralEducationforAdults(Introductory)

22235VIc 7186 Improveyourliteracy,numeracy,technologyandemployabilityskillstomakeyourselfmorecompetitiveintheemploymentmarketcertificateIinGeneralEducationforAdults 22236VIc 7187

certificateIIinGeneralEducationforAdults 22237VIc 7188

certificateIIIinGeneralEducationforAdults 22238VIc 7189

certificateIinGainingAccesstoTraining andEmployment

52529wA 7178 Thisisabridgingorpreparatoryqualificationenablinglearnerstoextendtheirknowledgeandskillsinthegeneraleducationfieldpriortoenteringarangeofvocationaltrainingprograms,employmentorcommunityparticipation.Successfulcompletionofthisqualificationwillenhanceyourjob-readinessorgiveyoutheopportunitytoprogressintoareassuchasbusiness,informationtechnology,horticultureandlaboratoryoperations

certificateIIinAuslan 22075vIC 1632 SuccessfulcompletionofthisqualificationprovidesyouwithintroductoryAuslanskillstoenableyoutocommunicateinthecommunity

Access, enGLIsH & LAnGuAGes

Weofferarangeofcoursesdesignedtoincreasethescopeofjobsavailabletoyouandhelpyouimproveyourdaytodaylife.Ouraccesscoursescatertotwobroadgroups;thosewhospeakEnglishandwanttoboosttheirconfidenceandemployability,andthosewhocomefromnon-Englishbackgroundsandwanttolearntounderstand,speak,readandwriteEnglish.

TheabilitytocomprehendandspeakEnglishisimportantinAustralia.ThemajorityofeverydaylifeisconductedinEnglish,sowhetheryouwanttofindajob,studyinthefieldofyourchoice,orsimplybeabletoconversewithyourneighbour,PolytechnicWestcanhelpyouachieveyourgoals.WeofferEnglishasaSecondlanguagecoursesthatcatertoarangeofdifferentabilities,frombeginnertoadvanced.

Wealsohavecoursesdesignedforthosewhodidnotgainaqualificationathighschool,orneverhadtheopportunitytofinishyear12,orwhofeeltheyleftschooltoolongago.Ouraccesscourseswillbringyouuptospeedwithwhat’sexpectedintheworkplaceandwillenableyoutogoontofurtherstudyorfindemployment.

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AnIMALs And HortIcuLture

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AnIMAL cAre & eQuIne

Wehaveavarietyofcoursesthatcanleadtoacareerworkingintheveterinaryandanimalservicesindustry.

qualificationsinveterinarynursingandcompanionanimalservicesaretaughtoutofourveryownvetcliniclocatedatourBentleycampus.Theon-campustrainingfacilityensuresyoucanapplywhatyoulearnintheclassroomto real-lifeworksituations.

Wealsoofferarangeofequinequalifications.Thesequalificationsprovideyouwiththeopportunitytolearnaboutanimalbehaviourandhealth,genetics,nutritionandanatomy.

Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

certificateIIIincompanionAnimalServices AcM30410 S681 Animalservicesworker

certificateIVinVeterinaryNursing AcM40412 J481 Veterinarynurse

DiplomaofVetNursing AcM50512 J366 Seniorveterinarynurse,veterinarynursingmanager,veterinarypharmaceuticalindustryrepresentative

certificateIIIinracing(AdvancedStablehand) rGr30208 S646 Workingwithintheracingindustry,stablehand,breeding,harnessracing,farriery,track-riding

certificateIIinEquineStudies 22246VIc 6628 Workingwithintheequineindustry

HortIcuLture, conserVAtIon & LAnd MAnAGeMent

Ourhorticulturecoursesaretheidealwaytolearnaboutlandscaping,growingdifferenttypesofplantlifeandhowtousebasicgardenmachinery.

Youwillgetthechancetoputarangeofusefulskillsintopractice,suchaspropagation,tendingnurseryplants,planting,pruning,andmachineryuse.

conservationandlandManagementqualificationswillequipyouwitharangeofusefulskillsvitaltogainingemploymentintheindustry.

Someoftheimportantpracticesyouwilllearnincludebushlandassessmentandrehabilitation,seedcollecting,plantpropagation,naturalresourcemanagement,landuseplanningandbiologicalsurveys.

Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

certificateIIinHorticulture AHc20410 D454 Nurseryworker,landscaper,horticultureworker,parksandgardenworker

certificateIIIinHorticulture AHc30710 D473 Nurseryworker,landscaper,horticultureworker,parksandgardenworker

certificateIIinconservationand landManagement

AHc21010 D460 conservationworker,lands,parksandwildlifeworker,bushcareworker,environmentalworker,bushregenerationworker

certificateIIIinconservationand landManagement

AHc31410 D480 leadinghandandworkerinconservation,lands,parks,wildlifebushcareandtheenvironment,bushregenerationworker

certificateIVinconservationand landManagement

AHc40910 D508 Supervisorandworkerinconservation,lands,parksandwildlife,bushcareandtheenvironment,bushregenerationworker

Diplomaofconservationand landManagement

AHc51110 D523 Manager/coordinatorinconservation,lands,parksandwildlife,bushcare,theenvironmentandbushregeneration

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AutoMotIVe trAdes

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Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

certificateIIinAutomotiveManufacturingProduction–Bus,TruckandTrailer- pre-apprenticeship-VehicleBodyBuilding

AuM20213 J828 Apprenticeship

certificateIIinAutomotiveVehicleServicingpre-apprenticeship(VehicleServicing–Heavy)

Aur20512 WB74 certificateIIIinAutomotiveMechanicalTechnologyApprenticeship

certificateIIinAutomotive ServicingTechnology

Aur20512 J374 Apprenticeshiportraineeship

certificateIIinAutomotiveServicingTechnology(HeavyVehicle)

Aur20512 WB85 Apprenticeshiportraineeship

certificateIIinAutomotiveElectricalTechnology(pre-apprenticeship)

Aur20412 J373 Apprenticeship

certificateIIinAutomotiveMechanical VehicleServicing(pre-apprenticeship)

Aur20512 J374 Apprenticeship

certificateIIinAutomotive(pre-apprenticeship)VehicleBody-VehiclePainting

n/a WB77 Apprenticeship

certificateIIinAutomotive(pre-apprenticeship)VehicleBody-Panelrepair

Aur20912 WB78 Apprenticeship

certificateIIinAutomotive ElectricalTechnology

Aur20412 J373 Automotiveelectrician

certificateIIIinAutomotive ElectricalTechnology

Aur30312 J391 Automotiveelectrician

certificateIIinAutomotiveVehicleServicing Aur20512 J374 Vehicleservicer

certificateIIIinHeavycommercialVehicleMechanicalTechnology

Aur31112 J399 Heavyvehiclemechanic

certificateIIIinMobilePlantTechnology Aur31212 J400 Heavyvehiclemobileplantmechanic

certificateIIIinAutomotiveMechanicalTechnology(lightDutyAutomotive)

Aur30612 J394 Motormechanic,autotechnician

certificateIIIinAutomotiveMechanicalTechnology(Motorcycle)

Aur30812 J396 Motorcyclemechanic

certificateIIIinOutdoorPowerEquipment Aur30713 J782 Outdoorpowerequipmentmechanic

certificateIIinAutomotiveVehicleBody (PanelorPaint)

Aur30805 wT98 Smashrepair

certificateIIIinAutomotiveVehicleBody(VehiclePainting)

Aur30805 J412 Spraypainter

certificateIIIinAutomotiveVehicleBody(Panelrepair)

Aur32112 J409 Vehiclerepair,panelbeater,smashrepair

certificateIIIinAutomotiveManufacturingTechnicalOperations-Bus,TruckandTrailer

AuM30213 J830 Vehiclebodybuilder

certificateIIinAutomotiveAirconditioningTechnology

Aur20212 J371 Automotiveairconditioning

AutoMotIVe trAdes

Ifyouwanttoworkinthevibrantautomotiveindustry,PolytechnicWestoffersagreatrangeofautomotivecoursesthatcanpropelyoutowardsyourdreamjob.

Ourqualificationscoverahugevarietyofareaswithintheindustryincludingvehiclebodybuilding,automotivemechanicaltechnology,automotiveelectricaltechnology,heavyplantandoutdoorpowerequipment.

Designedtotrainyoutousethelatesttechnologyusedbytheindustry,ourstateoftheartfacilitiesincludefullyequippedspraypaintingovens,automotiverepairanddiagnosticequipmentandarangeoffullyfunctionalheavymachinery.

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AVIAtIon

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Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

certificateIIinAeroskills (pre-apprenticeship)

MEA20411 WB67 Aircraftmaintenanceengineerapprenticeship

certificateIIinAviation(FlightOperations) AvI20208 S625 cabincrew

certificateIIIinAviation(FlightOperations) AVI30208 S627 cabincrew

certificateIVinAviation (GroundOperationsandService)

AVI40408 S636 Groundoperationstechnician,groundserviceprovider,baggagehandler,aircraftre-fuellingtechnician,customerrelationsofficer,aircraftmarshalling,aircraftservicesandoperationstechnician

certificateIVinAeronautics (commercialPilotTheory-SingleEngine)

52636WA 4561 Singleenginecommercialpilot–withflighttraining

certificateIVinAeroskills(Avionics) MEA40611 D743 Avionicsaircraftmaintenanceengineer

certificateIVinAeroskills(Mechanical) MEA40711 D744 Mechanicalaircraftmaintenanceengineer

certificateIVinAeroskills(Structures) MEA41311 D749 Structuresaircraftmaintenanceengineer

DiplomaofAeronautics-commercial 52647WA 3705 commercialpilot–withflighttraining,airlineoperationsofficer,aviationsupervisor,flightplanninganddispatchofficer,aviationsafetyandflightstandardsofficer

DiplomaofAirportManagement 52392 4650 Airportmanagementsupervisor,airlineandoperationssupervisor,aviationpublicrelationsandmarketing,groundservicesupervisor,airportplanningandsecurity,aviationaccidentandemergencyservices

AssociateDegreeofAviation (Aeronautics)

n/a H400 Airtransportindustryinrolesof:dispatchcoordination,flightplanning,crewing,airlineoperationsandaviationsafetymanagement

AssociateDegreeofAviation (OperationsManagement)

n/a H401 Airportandairlineoperationsformajorairline/airportorganisations,inboththepublicandprivatesectors,inareassuchas:airportoperations,airportplanning,airlineoperations,aviationsafetymanagement,aviationbusinessandairportservices

AVIAtIon

OurAeroSpaceTrainingcentrelocatedatJandakotairportistheperfectplaceforyoutoembarkonyourcareerinthedynamicandexcitingaviationindustry.PolytechnicWestisWesternAustralia’slargestaviationtrainingproviderandoffersarangeofqualificationstosuittheaspiringaviationprofessional.

WeprovidemultiplepathwaysintheAeroSpacefieldsofaeronautics(pilotstudies),aeroskills(aircraftmaintenanceengineering),cabincrewandaviationmanagement.

TheAeroSpaceTrainingcentreprovidesunmatchedtrainingfacilities.Ourhangarcovers1,500squaremetresandhousesavarietyofaircraft.ThecentrepieceisourveryownBoeing737.TheBoeing737isusedasauniquetrainingresourceandclassroomforstudentsinmanyofourcourses.

Ourothertrainingrecourcesincludefixedwingandrotorwingaircraft,acampuslibrary,avionicslabandcomputerbasedtrainingmaterials.

Ouraviationcoursesaretailoredtogiveyouasolidunderstandingofthepracticesandrequirementsoftheaviationindustry.WeprideourselvesonbeingabletooffercontinuouspathwaysfromourqualificationsintoourAssociateDegreesofAviation,creatingjob-readygraduates.

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BuILdInG & constructIon

BuildingandconstructionisoneofthebiggestindustriesinWesternAustraliaandemploysapproximately10percentofthestate’sworkforce.

Billionsofdollarsareinvestedininfrastructureandhousingeveryyear,resultinginanever-growingindustryfullofexcitingemploymentopportunities.

PolytechnicWestoffersavastrangeofqualificationsinthebuildingandconstructionindustry,alongwithstateoftheartfacilitiesandhighlyqualifiedlecturerscommittedtoseeingstudentsgraduatejob-readywithabrightfutureaheadofthem.

BrIcKLAYInG & otHer constructIon trAdes

Bricklayingandrelatedconstructiontradesarethefoundationofthebuildingindustry.Thesetradesinvolvelayingbricks,pre-cutstone,concreteblocksandothertypesofmasonrybuildingblocksinmortartoconstructinternalandexternalwalls,repairwallsandbuildfoundations,partitions,archesandotherstructures.

Ourpre-apprenticeshipinbricklaying/blocklayingorconstructionpathwayistheperfectwaytobeginyourjourneyintheconstructionindustry.

Apre-apprenticeshipwillprovideyouwithentrylevelskillsandknowledgetoworkinthebuildingandconstructionindustry,andgiveyouaheadstartwhenitcomestofindinganapprenticeship.

concretersplace,spread,compact,finishandcureconcreteforbuildingsandotherstructures,usinghandtoolsandautomatedmachinery.

Stonemasonryisthecraftofshapingrough,hardandsoftpiecesofrockintoaccurate,geometricalshapesandthenarrangingtheresultingstones,oftentogetherwithmortar,toformstructures.

Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

certificateIIinBuildingandconstruction (Pathway—Trades)• Paraprofessionalpathway• Bricklayingpathway• Paintingpathway• carpentrypathway

52443WA 1599 Introductorycourseintothebuildingandconstructionindustry

certificateIIinconstructionPathway (pre-apprenticeship) (Brick&Blocklaying)

cPc20211 WB44 Apprenticeship

certificateIIIinBricklaying/Blocklaying cPc30111 D390 Tradecertificateinbricklayingandblocklaying

certificateIIIinconcreting cPc30313 J784 concreteworker

certificateIIIinStonemasonry (Monumental/Installation)

cPc32313 J786 Tradecertificateinstonemasory

certificateIIIinSolidPlastering cPc31011 D399 Tradecertificateinsolidplastering

certificateIIincivilconstruction rII20713 J640 Plantoperations

certificateIIIincivilconstruction(rPlonly) rII30913 J667 Plantoperations

BuILder’s reGIstrAtIon

TheBuildingcommissionrequirespracticalandacademicexpertiseforregistrationasabuilder-thiscoursecoverstheacademicrequirements.

Thisisacomprehensivebuildingqualificationwithunitsoncoordinatingtheconstructionofresidentialbuildings,buildingandcontractlaw,quantitiesandestimating,sitesafety,timbercode,projectmanagement,costsandmore.

completionofthisqualificationwillprovideyouwiththeskillsandcompetencytomeetthestandardssetbytheBuildersregistrationBoardofWesternAustraliaforsuccessfulregistrationasabuilder.

Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

DiplomaofBuildingandconstruction(Building) [Builder’sregistration]

cPc50210 wA79 Buildingcontractor,first-linemanager,advancedtechnicalworker

certificateIVinBuildingandconstruction (Estimating)

cPc40308 w607 Estimatingandschedulingteamleader,supervisor

certificateIVinBuildingandconstruction (SiteManagement)

cPc40508 w609 Sitemanager,teamleader,supervisor

certificateIVinBuildingandconstruction(Building)

cPc40110 W740 Manager,teamleader,supervisor

DiplomaofBuildingandconstruction(Building) (Internationalonly)

cPc50210 W741 AdvancedDiplomaofBuildingandconstructionManagement,sitemanager,builderpolytechnic.wa.edu.au

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cABInet & FurnIture MAKInG

Thecabinetmakingtradeiscurrentlydividedintotwostreams–kitchenandbathrooms,andfurnituremaking.

Thoseemployedinthekitchenandbathroomstreamaregenerallyresponsibleforusingmanufacturedboardsandothermanmadematerials.

Theyarerequiredtounderstandandworkfromplanstomanufactureandinstallcabinetsandfixturesinkitchens,bathroom,laundryandotherareasincludingcommercialworkstationsandcountertops.ThisworkisusuallyconductedinaworkshopenvironmentusingarangeofhandandpowertoolsaswellasstaticandcomputerNumericallycontrolled(cNc)machines.

Furnituremakersmayspecialiseinparticularareassuchasmanufacturingone-offpiecesoffurniturefromarchitecturaldrawingsusingsolidtimberanddifferentspeciesofveneer,tomassproducingfreestandingfurnituresuchasbedroomanddiningsuitesfortheprivateandretailsectors.

cArpentrY & JoInerY

carpentersconstruct,erect,install,finishandrepairwoodenandmetalstructuresandfixturesonresidentialandcommercialbuildings.Theymayalsoworkonlargeconcrete,steelandtimberstructuressuchasbridges,damsandcivilengineeringprojects.

BycompletingyourcarpentryandjoineryapprenticeshipthroughPolytechnicWestyou’lllearnaboutlevellingandsettingout,floorandwallconstruction,trussroofing,pitchedroofconstruction,wallcladdingandpanelling,formwork,manufacturingstairs,doorsandwindows.

Weofferavarietyoflearningpathways,includinghandlingsteelframingmaterials,usingtoolsandequipmenttofixsteelstructures,constructwallframesandpitchedroofs,erectanddismantlerestrictedheightscaffoldingandcarryoutgeneraldemolitiontominorbuildingstructures.

Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

certificateIIinconstructionPathways [pre-apprenticeship(carpentry)]

cPc20211 WB43 Trainingleadingintoapprenticeshipstudies

certificateIIIincarpentryandJoinery cPc32011 D409 Joiner,carpenter(roofing,fixing,formwork,stairconstruction,windowsanddoorframer)

certificateIIIincarpentry(rPlOnly) cPc30211 D391 carpenter

certificateIIIinFormwork/Falsework (rPlOnly)

cPc31511 D404 Formwork

qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

certificateIIinFurnitureMaking (pre-apprenticeship) (cabinetmaking/FurnitureMaking)

MSF20313 J727 Apprenticeship

certificateIIIincabinetMaking MSF31113 J739 Skilledtradespersoninfurnitureconstruction,kitchenbathroomcabinetmaking

certificateIIIinTimberand compositesMachining

MSF30313 J749 Skilledtradespersoninwoodmachiningortimbermachining

certificateIIIFurnitureFinishing(Polishing) MSF30113 J729 Skilledtradespersoninfurniturefinishing

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eLectrIcAL

Electricaltradestudieswillteachyouwhatisrequiredofanelectricianwhenplanningandinstallingarangeofequipmentusedintoday’sdomesticandindustrialmarkets.

Youwillalsolearnaboutassociatedcircuitdesignandprotectionmechanisms.

Electrotechnologyqualificationswillprepareyouforthelicensedelectricaltradebyteachingyouskillsinareassuchasinstalling,testing,identifyingfaults,repairingandmaintainingelectricalsystemsandequipmentinvariousworkingenvironments.Forqualifiedelectricians,opportunitiesexisttocontinuelearningbyenrollingtocompletetheWesternAustraliaElectricalTradelicense.

AqualificationinsecuritysystemsassemblyandsetupwillprovideyouwiththeskillsandknowledgeyouneedtositfortheSecurityInstallerslicenceexaminationsconductedbythecommercialAgentsBranchofthe WAPolice.

FurtherelectricalcoursesofferedatPolytechnicWestcanbefoundundertheElectrical,ElectronicsandTelecommunicationssection.

FLoorInG tecHnoLoGY

coursesinfloorcoveringandfinishingprovideapprenticeswiththeskillsandknowledgerequiredtooperateinoneoftwodistinctfields-timberorcarpetandvinyl.

Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

certificateIIIinFlooringTechnology MSF30813 J736 commercialanddomesticcarpetortimberfloorinstallation

Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

certificateIIinElectrotechnology(careerStart)[pre-apprentice(Electrical)]

uEE22011 A114 Apprenticeship

certificateIIIinElectricalFitting uEE33011 A131 Electrician

courseinElectricalTradelicensing 52648WA 3706 licencetoEnergySafetyWA

certificateIIinDataandVoicecommunications

uEE20711 A104 Installandmaintaintelecommunicationscablingsystems.ItincludesAcMArequirementsforOpencablerregistration.Traineeship/apprenticeship

certificateIIIinDataandVoicecommunications

uEE30411 A119 Installandmaintaintelecommunicationscablingsystems.ItincludesAcMArequirementsforOpencablerregistration plusendorsements

certificateIIIinElectrotechnologyElectrician uEE30811 A123 FullElectricallicense

certificateIIinSecurityAssemblyandSetup uEE21611 A111 Securityinstaller,securityservicer

certificateIIIinSecurityEquipment uEE31411 A128 Install,commissionandsetupofwiredandwirelesssecuritysystemsinmultiple,commercialindustrialpremises

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GLAss & GLAzInG

PolytechnicWest’squalificationsinglassandglazingandglassprocessingprovideyouwiththeopportunitytodevelopskillsinmaking,repairingandinstallingaluminiumwindowsandframes.

Thesequalificationsalsoprovideyouwiththepracticalskillsandknowledgeyou’llneedtocutaselectionofglassusedintheglassindustry,repairandinstallshowerscreens,andrepairwindowsindomesticandcommercialbuildings.

Workplacesafetyisveryimportantintheglassandglazingindustry;we’llteachyouaboutoccupationalhealthandsafety,alongwithcommunications,calculationsandworkingwithothers.

WorK HeALtH & sAFetY

WorkHealthandSafety(WHS)isagrowingareaofexpertisewithineveryindustry.

Thesecourseswillallowyoutocombineyourindustryexperiencewiththeskillsandknowledgerequiredtoleadsafeworkpracticesinyourindustry.

coursesinWorkHealthandSafetyatPolytechnicWestwilldevelopyourpracticalskillsandknowledgetoapplytoawiderangeofcontexts,providingyouwiththeabilitytocontributetotheimplementationofWHSpolicies,processesandproceduresintheworkplace.

Youwillacquiretheknowledgetosuccessfullyidentifyhazardsandassessrisks,useequipmenttoconductworkplacemonitoring,andcontributetotheimplementationofemergencyprocedures.Youwillalsolearnhowtomanageandimproveemployeehealthandwellnessacrossyourworkplace.

Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

certificateIIinGlassandGlazing MSF20413 J728 Apprenticeship

certificateIIIinGlassandGlazing MSF30413 J732 Glazier–assemblingandfittingshowerscreens,fittingwindowfrontsandhighrisebuildings,glassbalustrade,glasspoolfencing,generalrepairs

Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

IntroductorySafetyandHealthrepresentativescourse

n/a n/a DevelopedtomeettherequirementsoftheWesternAustralianWorkHealthandSafetylegislation.

certificateIIIinWorkHealthandSafety (rPlOnly)

BSB30712 J340 WHSrepresentativeorforpeoplewhosemainjobisnotdedicatedtoWHS.

certificateIVinWorkHealthandSafety BSB41412 J346 WHScoordinator,advisor,facilitator

DiplomaofWorkHealthandSafety BSB51312 J347 coordinateandmaintainWHSinanorganisation

AdvancedDiplomaofWorkHealthandSafety BSB60612 J348 ApplyadvancedpracticalWHSknowledgeas aWHSpractionerorprofessional.

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pAIntInG & decorAtInG

qualifiedpaintersanddecoratorsapplypaint,varnish,wallpaperandotherfinishestoprotect,maintainanddecorateinteriorandexteriorsurfacesofdomestic,commercialandindustrialbuildingsandstructures.

PolytechnicWest’spre-apprenticeshipofferstheperfectstepuptoacareerinthepaintinganddecoratingindustry.Thisone-semestercourseteachesyoutheskillstoworkwithdifferentpainttechniques,organisecolours,preparesurfaces,readplans,takemeasurementsandusescaffolding.

Itprovidesasolidoverviewofthepaintinganddecoratingindustryand,bycompletingthepre-apprenticeshipcourseyouwillfindthetransitionintoanapprenticeshipeasier.

pLuMBInG, drAInAGe & GAs FIttInG

Plumbersandgasfittersareinvolvedinplanning,installingandservicingplumbingsystems,renovating,maintainingandrepairingexistingplumbing.Theyarealsoinvolvedinsizing,installing,testing,adjustingandservicingnaturalgasandpropaneas

wellasmaintainingandrepairinghotwatersystemsandwaterconditioners.

Thesequalificationswillteachyoutheskillsnecessarytoworkasaplumbing,drainageand/orgasfittingprofessional.Mostapprenticeshipsinthisareaaffordstudentsopportunitiestoexpandtheirexpertisetosimilartrades,forinstance,someskillsapplytobothplumbingandgasfitting.

ThecertificateII(pre-apprenticeship)qualificationsprovidestudentswiththeperfectintroductionintotheirchosenfield.Theyofferatasteofwhatit’sliketoworkintheindustry,andyourcertificateIIwillputyouaheadofothercandidateswhenapplyingforapprenticeships.

Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

certificateIIinPaintingandDecorating (pre-apprenticeship)

52532WA 1436 Apprenticeship

certificateIIIinPaintingandDecorating cPc30611 D395 Painteranddecorator

courseinPainter’sregistration 52569wA 4766 canapplyforregistrationtobealicensedpainter,tobeselfemployedorsubcontractedinthepaintinganddecoratingindustry

Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

certificateIIinDrainage cPc20712 J484 Apprenticeship,workwithaplumber

certificateIIinPlumbing (pre-apprenticeship)

52700wA 1457 Apprenticeship

certificateIIIinPlumbing cPc32412 J491 Plumber

certificateIIIinGasFitting cPc32712 J494 Gasfitter

certificateIVinPlumbingandServices cPc40912 J497 Selfemployment,consultantemployment,complianceorenvironmentalofficerwithstateandregulatoryauthorities

Alsoentitlestheholdertoaplumbingandcontractorslicensetobecomeamemberoftheprofessionalindustryassociation

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rooF pLuMBInG

roofplumbersinstallandfixmetalroofs,flashings,gutters,downpipes,rainwaterproductsandotheraccessoriesonresidential,industrialandcommercialbuildings.

PolytechnicWest’spre-apprenticeshipinroofplumbingwillgiveyouthebackgroundskillsyouneedtoseekanapprenticeshiporbecomeatradesperson.

Aworkexperiencecomponentallowsyoutospendseveralweekson-the-job,workingwithaprospectiveemployer.

sIGnAGe

PolytechnicWestistheonlytradetrainingproviderofsigncraftsinWesternAustralia.

Signwritingincorporatesgraphicdesign,usingconstructiontools,vinylapplicationandtraditionalsignpaintingusingairbrushwork.

Ourpre-apprenticeshipwillgivethebackgroundknowledgeandskillsyourequiretogainanadvantageinseekinganapprenticeshipinthesignindustry.

Fromtherewewillhelpyoubecomeinvolvedinthedesign,manufactureandinstallationofawidevarietyofdisplay,building,shopfrontandgeneralsignage.

Workinthesignindustryincludesproducingvinylwrapsforvehicles,largeformatprintapplications,cNcroutercut3Dsignageandlaserengravedprojectsignage.

Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

certificateIIinMetalroofingandcladding cPc20812 J485 constructionworker,apprenticeship

certificateIIIinroofPlumbing cPc32612 J493 roofplumber,tradesperson

Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

certificateIIinSignage(pre-apprenticeship) 52600wA 1699 Apprenticeship

certificateIIIinSignage cPc32111 D410 Signwriter,fabricator,manufacturer

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Awallandceilingfixerisinvolvedinfittingsuspendedceilingsanddecorativeplasterboard/plasterglasspartitions,fireratingsystems,acoustic

tilesandcompositewallliningstodomesticandcommercialbuildings.

Youcouldalsoworkinstallingspecialceilings(metalandfibre)aswellasbridgingandbracingforvarioussuspensionsystems.

WALL & FLoor tILInG

Thesequalificationswillteachyouskillssuchasreadingplans,takingmeasurements,preparingsurfaces,concretingsurfaces,layingwalland

floortilesandtilingcornerswithceramic,clay,slate,marbleandglasstiles.

Wallandfloortilerslayavarietyoftilesinnewandexistinghomesandcommercialpropertiestoprovidebothaprotectiveanddecorativefinish.

Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

certificateIIinBuildingandconstruction (PathwayTrades)WallandFloorTiling

52443WA 1599 Introductorycourseinwalland floortiling

certificateIIinconstructionPathways (pre-apprenticeship[WallandFloorTiling])

cPc20211 WB46 Apprenticeship

certificateIIIinWallandFloorTiling cPc31311 D402 Wallandfloortiler

Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

certificateIIIinWallandceilinglining cPc31211 D401 Workasawallceilingliner

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StudyingbusinessandfinancewithPolytechnicWestcanopenupahugerangeofcareeroptions,whetheryouwanttooperateasmallbusiness,beyourownboss,goontofurtherstudyorclimbthecorporateladder.

Ourcoursesaredesignedtoteachyouthefundamentalswhilealsogivingyouthenecessaryproblemsolving,managerialandorganisationskillstothriveinanactivemarketplace.

Westructureourqualificationstoteachyoutheskillsyouwillneedtogainemployment,andalsoprovideyouwiththeopportunityforfurtherstudy.

Wealsoofferavarietyofstudyoptionssuchaspart-timeandonline,forthoseunabletocommittofull-timestudy.

Manyofourbusinessandfinancequalificationsarticulatetohighereducationstudy,suchasPolytechnicWest’sownassociatedegrees,orpotentiallyabachelordegreeatoneofouruniversitypartners.

Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

certificateIIinBusiness BSB20112 J335 Officeadministrator,clericalassistant

certificateIIIinBusiness BSB30112 J337 Officeadministrator,personalassistant

certificateIIIinBusinessAdministration BSB30412 J338 Officeadministrator,businessadministrator,personalassistant

certificateIIIinBusinessAdministration(Medical)

BSB31112 J343 Medicalreceptionist/secretary

certificateIVinBusiness BSB40212 J344 Supervisor

certificateIVinBusinessAdministration BSB40507 D148 Businessadministrator

certificateIVinFrontlineManagement BSB40812 J345 Frontlineofficer,frontlinemanager

certificateIVinHumanresources BSB41013 J518 Humanresourceofficer

certificateIVinMarketing BSB41307 D156 Marketresearcher,marketer

certificateIVinProjectManagementPractice BSB41513 J519 Projectofficer,projectadministrator

certificateIVinSmallBusinessManagement BSB40407 D147 Businessmanager

certificateIVinTrainingandAssessment TAE40110 W754 Trainer/assessorinvetsector

DiplomaofBusiness BSB50207 D164 Supervisor,manager

DiplomaofBusinessAdministration BSB50407 D166 Officeadministrator,businessmanager

DiplomaofHumanresourcesManagement BSB50613 J520 Humanresourceofficerormanager

DiplomaofManagement BSB51107 D173 Manager,businessmanager

DiplomaofqualityAuditing BSB51607 D178 qualityassurancemanager/consultant

DiplomaofProjectManagementPractice BSB51413 J521 Projectmanager

AssociateDegreeofBusiness n/a H409 Officemanager,smallbusinessmanager,executiveofficer

AssociateDegreeofFashionBusiness n/a H405 Fashionproductioncoordinator,smallbusinessowner,assistantbrandmanager

Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

certificateIIIinFinancialServices FNS30111 D702 Financialservicesaccountclerk

certificateIIIinAccountsAdministration FNS30311 D703 Accountsclerk,clericalassistant

certificateIVinBookkeeping FNS40211 D706 Bookkeeper

certificateIVinAccounting FNS40611 D707 Seniorfinancialclerk,financialofficer

DiplomaofAccounting FNS50210 S718 Accountant

AssociateDegreeofBusiness(Accounting) n/a H409 Executiveofficer,programcoordinator

BusIness

FInAnce

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coMMunItY serVIces

Havingapassionforworkingwiththoseinneedandmakingpositivechangestotheirlivesmeansacareerincommunityservicescouldbeyouridealvocation.

Ourcommunityservicequalificationsprovideyouwitharangeofskillsneededtoworkinmanyvariedsettingsthatprovidedirectservicesandinterventionwithclients.Workenvironmentsmayincludecommunitybasedorganisations,residentialservicesandoutreachservices.

Agedcareworkqualificationsprovideyouwiththeknowledgenecessarytobeabletoassesstherequirementsofolderpeoplewithcomplexneedsresultingfromillhealthordisability.

Thesecoursesteachyouhowtoplan,develop,implementandmonitorcareprogramsandservicesfortheelderlyinanursinghomeorintheirownhomes.

Youthworkinvolvesworkingwith,andprovidingsupportto,youngpeopleexperiencingdifficultsocial,emotionaland/orfinancialsituations.Wewillhelpyoudeveloptheabilitytoeffectivelycommunicateandprovideadvocacy,supportandreferralservicestoyouthatrisk,includingculturallydiverseclients.

Wealsohavecoursesthatcaterforthoseinterestedinworkinginmentalhealth,alcoholandotherdrugrelatedservicesanddomesticviolence.

ByundertakingacourseatPolytechnicWestinanyoftheseareasyouwilldevelopanunderstandingofthecommunityservicesindustry,increaseyourabilitytouseeffectiveandadvancedcommunicationtechniques,learnaboutadvocacy,communitydevelopmentprocesses,ethicalbehaviour,legalresponsibilityandmuchmore.

Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

certificateIIIinAgedcare cHc30212 J005 Agedcareworker

certificateIVinYouthWork cHc40413 J592 Youthworker,youthandfamilyworker,residentialcareworker,juvenilejusticeworker,youthAlcoholandOtherDrugsworker

certificateIIIincommunityServicesWork cHc30112 J004 communitycareworker,welfaresupportworker

certificateIVincommunityServicesWork cHc40708 D284 communityserviceworker,welfareworker,outreachofficer,familysupportworker,AlcoholandOtherDrugsworker

DiplomaofcommunityServicesWork cHc50612 J037 communityserviceworker,welfareworker,outreachofficer,familysupportworker,caseworker(non-statutory),AlcoholandOtherDrugsworker,pastoralcareworker,chaplain,servicecoordinator

certificateIVinMentalHealthWork cHc40512 J015 Mentalhealthworker

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Acareerinchildren’sservicescanbehighlyrewardingandenjoyable.Ourqualificationsareaimedatequippingyouwiththetoolsandskillsyouneedtobesuccessfulintheindustry.

WehaveextensivefacilitiesandhighlydedicatedlecturerstoensureyourtimeatPolytechnicWestisvaluable.

Weofferavarietyofcoursesthatwillsupportyoufromthebeginningofyourcareerthroughtoadvancedpractitionerqualificationsthatarehighlyregardedwithinthesector.

Eachqualificationprovidesyouwitharangeofskillsincludingfacilitatingchildren’sdevelopmentandlearning,supportingtheirhealthandwellbeing,adheringtolegalandethicalrequirementsandengagingwithfamiliesandthecommunity.

educAtIon support

Educationisavitalcomponentofanyyoungperson’slife,andeducationassistantscanbethereasonachildmakesthemostoftheirs.

Oureducationsupportqualificationsaretheperfectstartingpointforworkingwithchildrentohelpthemreachtheirfullpotential.

Youwilllearnhowtoimplementeducationalprogramsandsupportstudents’learninganddevelopmentandgaintheskillsandknowledgerequiredtoworkcollaborativelywithteachingstaffinaneducationenvironment.Asyouprogressyouwilllearnhowtomanagechallengingbehaviours,assistinclassroommanagement,andsupportstudentswithspecialneeds.

cruciallyyouwillhavetheopportunitytopracticeyourskillsinaschoolenvironmentthroughtheworkexperiencethatispartofthisqualification.

Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

certificateIIIinchildren’sServices cHc30113 J587 Educatorinlongdaycare,outofschoolhourscare,occasionalcareorfamilydaycare

Diplomaofchildren’sServices (EarlychildhoodEducationandcare)

cHc50113 J594 children’sservicessupervisor,centremanager,childcareworker,children'sadviser,groupleader,childdevelopmentworker

certificateIVinOutofSchoolHourscare cHc40113 J589 OutofSchoolHoursteamleader

Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

certificateIIIinEducationSupport cHc30213 J588 EducationAssistantinschools, AboriginalandIslanderEducationOfficer

certificateIVinEducationSupport cHc40213 J590 EducationAssistantinschools,languagedevelopmentcentresandeducationsupportsettings,AboriginalandIslanderEducationOfficer

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eLectrIcAL, eLectronIcs & teLecoMMunIcAtIons

Electricalqualificationsprepareyouforemploymentintheboomingelectricaltrade.PolytechnicWestgraduatesarehighlyregardedandsoughtafterbyemployers.

Weprovidetrainingpathwaysforyoutofollowwithinthefieldthatcanleadtoabroadrangeofcareers,fromelectriciantoelectricalengineertocomputertechnician.Thisisanexcitingfieldofstudywithexcitingcareeroptions.

Importantlywealsoofferarangeofpre-apprenticeshipsinthearea.completingapre-apprenticeshipistheperfectwaytostandouttoprospectiveemployers.Youwilllearnthebasicsofthetradeandgettheopportunitytoputsomeoftheskillsyoulearnintopractice.

Ourqualificationsarenotpurelyrestrictedtothosepursuingacareerinelectronics.Weofferarangeofcoursesinareassuchascomputersystemsandtelecommunications,designedtoopenupcareeropportunitiesinthesegrowthindustries.

PolytechnicWestofferssomeofthebestfacilitiesinthestateforthoseundertakingelectric,electronicsandtelecommunicationsqualifications.This,coupledwithourhighlyexperiencedanddedicatedlecturersensuresthatyouwillreceiveatopqualityeducationdesignedtobroadenyourhorizons,careerpossibilitiesandhaveyoujobreadyupongraduation.

Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

Electrical

courseinElectricalTradelicensing 52648WA 3706 licencetoEnergySafetyWA

certificateIIinElectrotechnology(careerStart) [pre-apprenticeship(Electrical)]

uEE22011 WB60 Traineeship/apprenticeship

certificateIIIinElectricalFitting uEE33011 A131 Electricalfitter

certificateIIIinElectrotechnologyElectrician uEE30811 A123 FullElectricallicense

certificateIVinEngineering(Instrumentation) WT46 Allowsyoutoundertakeposttradestudies

certificateIVinElectrical (renewableEnergy)

uEE41911 A147 Employmentintheengineeringindustryorrenewableenergyfield

certificateIVinElectrical (PhotovoltaicSystems)

uEE42011 A149 Employmentinelectricalsupplyindustryorfurtherstudies

Electronicsandcommunications

certificateIIinElectronics uEE21911 A113 Technician,electronicstechnician

certificateIIIinElectronicsandcommunications

uEE30911 A125 Salesandtestingofelectronicequipment

certificateIVinElectronicsandcommunications

uEE40711 A137 Electronicstechnician,servicetechnician

DiplomaofElectronicsand communicationsEngineering

uEE50511 A160 Technicalofficer,engineeringassociate

computerSystems

certificateIIincomputerAssemblyandrepair uEE20511 A103 computerrepairer,Pcsupport

certificateIIIincomputerSystemsEquipment uEE30211 A117 computerservicetechnician,businessequipmenttechnician,andsalesconsultantwithincomputerhardwareindustry

certificateIVincomputerSystems uEE40111 A132 computertechnician,ITTechnician

DiplomaofcomputerSystemsEngineering uEE50111 A155 computersystemsengineer,engineeringassociate

Security

certificateIIinSecurityAssemblyandSetup uEE21611 A111 Securityinstaller,securityservicerapprenticeship

certificateIIIinSecurityEquipment uEE31411 A128 Install,commissionandsetupofwiredandwirelesssecuritysystemsinmultiple,commercialindustrialpremises.

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Telecommunications

certificateIIinTelecommunicationscabling IcT20313 J812 licensedtelecommunicationsinstalleroroperator

certificateIIinDataand Voicecommunications

uEE20711 A104 Installandmaintaintelecommunicationscablingsystems.ItincludesAcMArequirementsforOpencablerregistration.Traineeship/apprenticeship.

certificateIIIinDataand Voicecommunications

uEE30411 A119 Installandmaintaintelecommunicationscablingsystems.ItincludesAcMArequirementsforOpencablerregistrationplusendorsements.

certificateIIIinElectronicsandcommunications(communications)

uEE30911 WB64 Salesandtestingofelectronicequipment

certificateIIIinElectronicsandcommunications(Digital)

uEE30911 WB65 Salesandtestingofelectronicequipment

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Engineeringisthebranchofscienceandtechnologyconcernedwiththedesign,building,anduseofengines,machines,andstructures.

WesternAustralia’sengineeringindustryisverystrongasaresultofbeingcloselylinkedtotheboomingminingandconstructionindustries.

Althoughonebroaddisciplineoverall,engineeringisoftenbrokendownintooneoffourmajorsub-disciplineswhichspecialiseinthedifferentareasofengineeringwork:chemical,civil,electricalandmechanical.PolytechnicWestspecialisesinelectricalandmechanicalengineeringtraining.

Electricalengineeringisabroadareathatencompassesthedesignandstudyofvariouselectricalandelectronic

systemsincludingelectricalcircuits,generators,motors,electronicdevicesandelectroniccircuits.

Mechanicalengineeringisthedesignofphysicalormechanicalsystems,suchaspowerandenergysystems,aerospaceproducts,transportationproducts,mobileplantequipmentandcompressors.

Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

certificateIIinEngineering [pre-apprenticeship(Mechanical-Plant-Mechanic)]

MEM20105 WA44 Tradesassistant,apprenticeshipinengineering(plantmechanic)

certificateIIIinEngineering (FittingandMachining)

MEM30205 WT83 Tradesperson

certificateIIIinEngineering (MechanicalFitting)

MEM30205 wT86 Plantmechanicinminingindustry, certificateIVinEngineering

certificateIIinEngineering [pre-apprenticeship(Electrical)]

MEM10105 WA18 Tradesassistant,apprenticeshipasanelectroplater,surfacefinisher,foundryworker,plantmechanicorshipbuilder,traineeshipinengineering

certificateIIIinEngineering (ProductionSystems)

MEM30105 W236 Tradesassistant,electroplater,surfacefinisher,foundryworker,plantmechanic,shipbuilder

certificateIIIinEngineering(Patternmaking) MEM30305 WT81 Tradesperson

certificateIIIinEngineering (castingandMoulding)

MEM30305 wT75 Tradesperson

certificateIVinEngineering(cAD/cAM) MEM40105 WT45 Engineer,technician,machinist

certificateIIinEngineering (ProductionTechnology-Welding)

MEM20205 W234 Apprenticeship

certificateIVinEngineering MEM40105 WT43 Engineer,technician

certificateIVinFluidPower MEM40105 WT44 Engineer,fluidpowertechnician

DiplomaofFluidPower Engineer,supervisor,specialistfluidpower

certificateIIIinEngineeringMechanicalTrade(PlantMechanic)

MEM30205 wT90 Plantmechanic

certificateIVinEngineering(Maintenance) MEM40105 WT47 Maintenanceengineer

certificateIIinEngineeringMechanicalTrade[pre-apprenticeship(refrigeration& Airconditioning)]

MEM20105 WA43 Apprenticeshipinengineering (refrigeration&airconditioning)

certificateIIIinEngineeringMechanicalTrade(refrigeration&Airconditioning)

MEM30205 WT38 Tradesperson

certificateIIIinEngineeringTechnical MEM30505 W240 Engineeringassistant/drafter

DiplomaofEngineering(TechnicalMechanical) MEM50212 J367 Engineeringtechnician/associate

AdvancedDiplomaofEngineering (TechnicalMechanical)

MEM60112 J368 Engineeringassociate

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FIttInG & MAcHInInG/MecHAnIcAL FIttInG

Ifyouhaveaninterestinhowthingswork,mechanicalfittingandmachiningcouldbeapromisingcareerpathforyou.

Fittersareresponsibleforthemaintenance,repairandmanufactureofmetalproductsandmachinery.

Machinistsuseavarietyofequipmenttocreatenewandreplacementparts.

Thereisanarrayofareasinwhichyoucanspecialiseonceyouentertheindustry.

MetAL FABrIcAtIon

Asametalfabricator(boilermaker)youwilllearnhowtocut,shape,joinandfinishmetaltomake,maintainandrepairmetalproductsandstructures.Youwillalsolearnaboutmechanicalcutting,thermalcutting,gougingandarcweldingandyoumayproducemouldsorpatternsformetalcastings.

Asheetmetalworkeruseshandtools,powertoolsandfolding,bendingandrollingmachinestomarkout,cut,shapeandjoinavarietyofsheetmetalmaterials,whichcanincludegalvanisedsteel,mildsteel,stainlesssteel,aluminium,copperandbrass.

Somesheetmetalworkersmayproduceaircraftsheetmetalpartsrequiringadvanceddrawingandcalculatingskillsinfinetolerancework,ormaysetupandprogramcomputernumericallycontrolled(cNc)machines.

Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

certificateIIinEngineering [pre-apprenticeship (MechanicalFitter-Machinist)]

MEM20105 WA45 Apprenticeship

certificateIIIinEngineering (FittingandMachining)

MEM30205 WT83 Tradesperson

certificateIIIinEngineering (MechanicalFitting)

MEM30205 wT86 Mechanicalengineeringtradesperson

certificateIVincNc-cAD/cAM MEM40105 WB58 MechanicalengineeringtradespersoncNctechnician

certificateIVinFluidPower MEM40105 WT44 Mechanicalengineeringtradespersonfluidpowertechnician

certificateIVinEngineering(Instrumentation) MEM40105 WT46 Engineer,technician

DiplomaofEngineering MEM50105 W247 Paraprofessionalinfluidpowerapplications

Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

certificateIIinMetalsandEngineering [pre-apprenticeship(Fabrication,Heavy)]

MEM20105 WA46 Welder,fabricator,apprenticeship

certificateIIinMetalsandEngineering [pre-apprenticeship(Fabrication,light)]

MEM20105 WA47 Fabricator,sheetmetaltradesperson,apprenticeship

certificateIIIinEngineering (HeavyFabrication)

MEM30305 wT77 Welder,fabricatortradesperson

certificateIIIinEngineering(Welding) MEM30305 WT91 Welder,fabricatortradesperson

certificateIIIinEngineering (lightFabrication)

MEM30305 wT78 Fabricatortradesperson

WorK HeALtH & sAFetY

coursesinworkhealthandsafetyatPolytechnicWestwilldevelopyourpracticalskillsandknowledge.

Youwillbeabletoapplyyourskillstoawiderangeofcontexts,providingyouwiththeabilitytocontributetotheimplementationofWHSpolicies,processesandprocedures.

Youwillalsoacquiretheknowledgetosuccessfullyidentifyhazardsandassessrisks,useequipmenttoconductmonitoring,andcontributetotheimplementationofemergencyprocedures.

Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

IntroductorySafetyandHealthrepresentativescourse

n/a n/a DevelopedtomeettherequirementsoftheWesternAustralianWorkHealthandSafetylegislation.

certificateIIIinWorkHealthandSafety (rPlOnly)

BSB30712 J340 WHSrepresentativeorforpeoplewhosemainjobisnotdedicatedtoWHS.

certificateIVinWorkHealthandSafety BSB41412 J346 WHScoordinator,advisor,facilitator

DiplomaofWorkHealthandSafety BSB51312 J347 coordinateandmaintainWHSinanorganisation

AdvancedDiplomaofWorkHealthandSafety BSB60612 J348 ApplyadvancedpracticalWHSknowledgeasanWHSpractionerorprofessional.

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TheWesternAustralianresourcesindustryhasover1000operatingminesitesproducingmorethan50differentminerals.

PolytechnicWestworkscloselywiththeindustryandhasanumberofcoursesdesignedforsemi-skilledandhighlyskilledoperators,managersandsupervisors.

Thesecoursesarenotforschoolleavers,butarespecificallyforanyonealreadyworkinginindustryandovertheageof20.

Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

Section44AppointedPersonTraining-Mining n/a PwA0026 ExaminesmininglawinWesternAustralia.Appointedpersonresponsibilities,s.44appointmentadministrationandWesternAustralianprosecutioncases

legalresponsibilitiesForSupervisors OilandGas

n/a PwA0027 Forthosewhoholdpositionsofresponsibility.Educatespersonneloflegalresponsibilitiesthatexistoffshoreundercommonwealthlegislationoronshoreunderstatelegislation.

certificateIIinSurfaceExtractionOperations rII20213 J676 Operatorinanopencutmetalliferousmine

certificateIIIinSurfaceExtractionOperations rII30113 Operatorinanopencutmetalliferousminewithtwoyearsofexperience.licensing,legislative,regulatoryandcertificationrequirementsthatapplytothisqualificationcanvarybetweenstates,territories,andindustrysectors.relevantinformationmustbesourcedpriortoapplicationofthequalification

certificateIVinSurfaceExtractionOperations rII40113 J643 Supervisorinanopencutminingoperation.Youmustbeemployedasasupervisorintheminingdepartmentonsitestoenrolandcompletethisqualification

DiplomaofSurfaceOperationsManagement rII50113 J677 Supervisorinanopencutminingoperation.Youmustbeemployedasasupervisorintheminingdepartmentonsitestoenrolandcompletethisqualification.

quarryManagerExamPreparation n/a PwA0025 ArequirementtogainanunrestrictedquarryManager’scertificateofcompetencyinWesternAustralia.One-dayexpressexampreparationcourse.Two-dayexampreparationcourse.One-on-oneexampreparationtuitionwithquarryManager

WAShotfirer’sPermit n/a PWA0024 Oncompletionofthesecoursesparticipantswillreceive:WAShotfirer’scertificate(ApprovedTrainingProviderfortheShotfirer’scourseonbehalfoftheWADepartmentofMinesandPetroleum).

coachingforBlastHoleDrillers n/a n/a consultancyadviceinimprovingefficiencyandreducingthecostofblastholedrillingbyhelpingdrillersdeveloptheirknowledgeandskills.Professionalevaluationsofdrillerstogaugeskills,knowledgeanddisposition.Provideonthejobcoachingandmentoringtorefinesetupanddrillingtechnique.comprehensive,generictheorytrainingcoveringallaspectsofblastholedrilling.Writtenreportsubmittedwithobservations,actionsandrecommendations

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Doyoudreamofowningandrunningyourownfashionlabel?Orcreatingelegantdesignsthatwillbeparadedoncatwalksbyglamorousmodels?Takethefirststeptolivingyourdreamsbyenrollinginoneofourfashiondesignqualifications.

PolytechnicWesthasastronghistoryofproducinghighlytalentedfashiondesigngraduates.Ourcoursesarestructuredtoensureyouspendalotoftimeputtingtheskillsyoulearnintopracticedesigningandproducingyourowngarmentsandexpandingyourportfolio.

PolytechnicWestholdsanannualfashionshowattendedbyhighprofilefashiondesigners,photographersandbloggers.EveryyearanumberofPolytechnicWeststudentsarealsoinvolvedinexcitingeventssuchasthePerthFashionFestivalandStyleAid.

Asastudentyouwillbeguidedthroughthewholefashiondevelopmentcycle,startingwithconceptdesignwork,throughdrapingandpatternmakingtogarmentproductionandpresentation.

Alongtheway,youwillgainknowledgeandskillsinareassuchasfabrictechnology,textiles,historyofdesignandcomputergenerateddesign.

Ifyouwishtostartyourownlabelandhavedesignsyoucan’twaittocreate,continueyourfashionstudieswiththeAdvancedDiplomaofAppliedFashionDesignandTechnology.Thisqualificationwillgiveyouthepracticalskillstocutandmachinesamplegarments,gradepatterns,assemble,fitandcustom-makeclothing,assistindesigndevelopment,sourcematerials,evaluatecontractorsandsupervisesmallandlargeproductionbusinesses.

WealsooffertheAssociateDegreeofFashionBusinessthatpreparesstudentstodevelopandmanagetheirownfashionlabelorfashionenterprise.

HAIrdressInG

Allowyourcreativityandartisticflairtoblossomwithacareerinhairdressing.

Acareerinhairdressinghasmanydifferentprospectsandcanalsoopenthedoortoabusysociallife.Youneedtobegoodwithyourhandsandwillingtolearnnewskills.

Agooddegreeofcreativityisrequired,asisgoodpresentationandcustomerserviceskills.

Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

certificateIVinAppliedFashionDesign andTechnology

lMT41007 W387 Assistantpatternmaker,assistantdesigner,fashiondesigner

DiplomaofAppliedFashionDesign andTechnology

lMT50307 W391 Patternmaker/cADoperator,assistantproductionmanager,fashiondesigner

AdvancedDiplomaofAppliedFashionDesignandTechnology

lMT60307 W396 Smallbusinessproprietor,fashiondesigner,productionmanager

AssociateDegreeofFashionBusiness n/a H405 Fashionproductioncoordinator,fashionmerchandiser,smallbusinessowner,visualmerchandiser,assistantbrandmerchandiser

Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

certificateIIinHairdressingSalonAssistant SIH20111 D589 Hairdressingsalonassistantentrylevel

certificateIIIinHairdressing SIH30111 D590 Hairdressingfull-timeapprenticeship

certificateIVinHairdressing SIH40111 D591 qualifiedhairdressersthatwishtoexpandanddevelopcomplextechnicalskillsandknowledge,whilstteachingspecialistservices.

DiplomaofSalonManagement SIB50210 S782 Forsalonownersormanagerswhowishtodeveloptheirmanagementandleadershipskillsinordertorunasuccessfulsalon

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Thehealthandfitnessindustryisbecominganincreasinglyinterestingfieldtoworkinashealthyeatingandexercisetrendsgrowinpopularity.Manypeoplearepassionateabouthealthandfitnessbutdon’trecognisetheopportunitiesthatexisttoforgeacareerintheindustry.Engaginginyourpassionforhealthandfitnessdoesn’thavetobesomethingyoufitaroundyourworkandstudylife,makeityourworkandstudylife!

Designedfortheactive,exercise-lovingindividual,PolytechnicWest’sfitnesscourseswillteachyouhowtoplanandconductafitnessprogram,deviseexerciseplansandworkwithspecificclientgroups.

Taughtbycurrentlypracticinghealthandfitnessprofessionals,yourlearningwillbesupportedthrougharangeofonlineactivities,lecturesandtutorials,andplentyofhands-onpracticalsessions.

AcertificateIVinHealthScienceFoundationsisagreatpathwaytoarangeofhealthworkcareers.

Thiscoursepreparesyoutoworkacrossarangeofareas,ortospecialiseinanareaofyourchoice.

Wewillgiveyouathoroughgroundingsoyouareequippedtogoontoworkinanumberofalliedhealthfields,orpursuefurtherstudiessuchasnursing.

Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

certificateIVinHealthScienceFoundations 52401WA 7170 Alliedhealthworkers

certificateIVinPreparationforEntryintoEnrolledNursing

52689wA 3728 Furtherstudy,enrollednurse

certificateIIIinFitness SIS30313 J760 Fitnessinstructor,groupexerciseinstructor

certificateIVinFitness SIS40210 D438 Personaltrainer

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Hospitalityisanever-expandingindustrywithahugerangeofjobprospects.Weofferavarietyofqualificationsthatcanhelpyouachieveyourcareergoals,whetheryouwanttobetheheadchefatPerth’stoprestaurant,openyourownrestaurant,organiseeventsorproducefreshbakedgoods;thecareerpathsyoucanfollowareplentiful.

AtPolytechnicWestwehaveourveryowntrainingrestaurant.TheBentleyPinesrunsasafullyoperationalrestaurantandbistroeveryweeksoourstudentscanobtainpricelessworkexperienceandgetatasteofwhattheindustryislikeoutsideoftheclassroom.Inadditiontothiswealsohaveafullyfunctionalbakeryandbutcher,andhostanumberofhospitalityeventsthroughouttheyear.

Studentsaretaughtbyhighlyskilledlecturerswithyearsofindustryexperienceandknowledge,ensuringgraduatesleaveusreadytoworkintheindustry.

PolytechnicWestrecentlybecametheonlycity&GuildsaccreditedtrainingproviderinAustralia,creatingopportunitiesformanystudentstoattaintheinternationallyrecognisedqualificationalongwiththeirPolytechnicWestqualification.

Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

certificateIIinFoodProcessing [pre-apprenticeship(retailBakingcombined)]

FDF20510 WB56 Bakersassistant

certificateIIIinFoodProcessing (retailBakingBread)

FDF30610 S770 Baker(bread)

certificateIIIinFoodProcessing (retailBakingcakeandPastry)

FDF30510 S769 Pastrycook

certificateIIIinFoodProcessing (retailBakingcombined)

FDF30710 S771 Baker(breads,pastriesandcakes)

certificateIIIinMeatProcessing (Meatretailing)

MTM30811 D605 Butcher

certificateIIinHospitality(KitchenOperations) SIT20312 J429 Assistantcook,shortordercook

certificateIIIinHospitality(commercial) SIT30813 J619 chef

certificateIIIinHospitality(Asiancookery) SIT30913 J620 Asianchef

certificateIIinHospitality SIT20213 J616 Assistantwaiter,receptiondeskassistant,assistantwinewaiter,roomsattendant

certificateIIIinHospitality SIT30713 J618 Barattendant,barista,waiter,winewaiter,deskreceptionist,roomsattendant,gamingattendant

certificateIVinHospitality SIT40313 J623 Foodandbeveragesupervisor, frontofficesupervisor,concierge,butler,gamingsupervisor

certificateIIIinPatisserie SIT31113 J622 chefpatisserie

certificateIVinHospitality(Patisserie) SIT40713 J626 chefpatisserie

certificateIVinHospitality (commercialcookery)

SIT40413 J624 chef

DiplomaofHospitality SIT50313 J627 restaurantmanager,kitchenmanager,frontofficemanager,housekeeper,chef,souschef,gamingmanager,motelmanager,unitmanager,cateringoperations

DiplomaofEvents SIT50213 J451 Eventcoordinator,venuecoordinator,conferencecoordinator,exhibitioncoordinator

AdvancedDiplomaofHospitality SIT60312 J628 Foodandbeveragemanager,areamanager,operationsmanager,roomsdivisionmanager,executivehousekeeper,secretaryormanager,executivechef,cafeownerormanager,motelownerormanager

AssociateDegreeofHospitalityManagement n/a 6430 Hospitalitycoordinator,receptionsupervisor,reservationsupervisor,functionsalessupervisor

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Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

certificateIinInformation,DigitalMedia andTechnology

IcA10111 D554 Thisqualificationprovidesfoundationdigitalliteracyskillstosupportawiderangeofvaryingindustryoccupations.

certificateIIinInformation,DigitalMedia andTechnology

IcA20111 D555 Officeassistant,juniorofficesupport

certificateIIIinInformation,DigitalMedia andTechnology

IcA30111 D556 Helpdeskassistant,Pcsupport

certificateIVinInformationTechnology IcA40111 D557 customersupport,systemssupport

certificateIVincomputerSystemsTechnology IcA41011 D566 Networksupport,helpdesksupport

DiplomaofInformationTechnology IcA50111 D567 ITofficemanager,ISmanager

InForMAtIon tecHnoLoGY

OurinformationtechnologytrainingpathwaysbuildgeneralcomputingskillsinarangeofITdisciplines.WehaveoutstandinginfrastructureandtrainingequipmentacrossallofourITandcomputingqualifications.Thisensuresyouaretrainedwiththelatest,top-levelequipmenttogetyourskillsuptospeedinarapidlymovingindustry.

Ourstateoftheartfacilitiesandstronglinkswithindustryensureyougraduatejob-ready.Someofourqualificationsarticulateintofurtherstudyatuniversity.

certificatesI,IIandIIIarerecommendedforstudentswithbasicITknowledgeandskills.certificateIVqualificationsarebestsuitedtostudentswithsomeexistingknowledgeandexperience.

Ourdiplomaandhigherlevelqualificationsprovidegraduateswitharangeofskillsinprojectmanagement,networking,programmingandwebdevelopment.Thesequalificationsmayalsoprovideasoundbasisforundertakingfurtheruniversitystudiesincomputerscience,informationtechnologyandinformationsystems.

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Ournetworkingandsupportqualificationsaredesignedtoteachyoutheskillsyouneedtothriveinthisevolvingindustry.Wemaintaincloselinkswithmajoremployersinthefield,meaningourcoursesaretailoredtocurrentindustryneeds.

Wehavethelatesttechnologiesandlecturersattheforefrontofcuttingedgetrendstoensureyoureceiveaqualificationthatwillsetyouuptosucceedinarangeofexcitingcareer

pathwaysintheIcTindustry,oropenupopportunitiesforfurtherstudy.

PolytechnicWestisaleadingciscoNetworkingAcademyandMicrosoftITAcademy.Theseglobaleducationprogramsprovidestudentswithincreasedaccesstocareeropportunitiesaroundtheworld.

Networkadministrationandmanagementprovidesyouwiththepracticalskillstoinstall,configureandadministeracomputernetworkanddiagnoseandrepair/arrangerepairfornetworkproblems.Inthediploma,studentslearnaboutgateways,bridges/switches,installation/configurationofroutersandnetworks,applicationdevelopment,andbuildinganddesigningservers.

Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

certificateIIIinInformation,DigitalMediaandTechnology(NetworkAdministration)

IcA30111 cT84 ITSupport

certificateIVinInformationTechnologySupport

D558 D558 Helpdesksupport,supporttechnician

certificateIVinInformationTechnologyNetworking

D560 D560 Networksupport,networktechnician

DiplomaofInformationTechnologyNetworking IcA50411 D570 Networkadministrator,networkcoordinator

HigherEducationDiplomaofNetworking n/a H407 Juniorsystemsadministrator, networkadministrator

AssociateDegreeofNetworkTechnology n/a H404 Systemsadministrator,networkadministrator

WeB deVeLopMent pAtHWAY

Theinternetcontinuestorapidlyexpandintosomethingwenevercouldhaveimaginedadecadeormoreago.

Webdesignistheindustryattheheartofthistechexplosion;webdevelopershavehighlyspecialisedskillsetsandturnendlessstreamsofsymbolsintohighlyfunctionalworksofartonthevarietyofscreensyouinteractwithonadailybasis.

Ourwebdesignqualificationsteachyouaboutwebsitedevelopmentmethodologies,websitetechnicalrequirements,dynamicwebpagescripting,websiteaccessibilityandtheuseofwebdesigntools.

Youwillgraduatehavinglearnedavarietyofskillssuchasplanning,documenting,developingandtestingwebsites.TopicsincludeeXtensibleHypertextMarkuplanguage(XHTMl),HTMl5,cascadingStyleSheets(cSS),JavaScriptandServer-SideApplicationProgrammingusinglanguagessuchasPHPanddatabaseintegrationofMySqltoproducefullcommercialsiteswithshoppingcarts.

Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

certificateIVinWeb-BasedTechnologies IcA40311 D559 Webdeveloper,websitecoordinator

DiplomaofWebsiteDevelopment IcA50611 D572 Webdevelopmentmanager,websitemanager

HigherEducationDiplomaofProgramming(Applications)

n/a H408 Systemsprogrammerorapplicationdeveloper

AssociateDegreeofSoftwareDevelopment(MobileApplications)

n/a H406 Systemsprogrammer,applicationdeveloper,mobileappdeveloper,systemsanalyst

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learnaboutthefoundationsofcomputerprogrammingwithoursoftwareandapplicationsdevelopmentqualifications.

InthesecoursesyouwilllearnhowtoprogramcomputersanddevelopsoftwareusingprogrammingandscriptinglanguageslikeJavaScript,Java,c#andObjectivec.AppsdevelopmentisafeatureofthecourseswithbothAndroidandAppleiOSenvironmentscovered.

dIGItAL MedIA & GAMes

Videogamesarebigbusiness;theindustrygeneratesmorerevenueeachyearthanHollywood.Ithascomealongwaysincecartridgesandtetris–digitalgamesarenowoneofthedominantculturalinfluenceswefaceonadailybasis.Weliveinaworldwhereamobilephonegamecangeneraterevenuesupwardsof$200milliona

year.Whetheryouarepaying$1.49forthelatesttopratingreleaseorsplashingoutseveralhundreddollarsonthelatestconsole,digitalmediaandgameshavebecomeanunavoidablepresenceinourlives.

Ourdigitalmediaandgamesqualificationsaredesignedtoteachyoutheskillstogetyoustartedinthisburgeoningindustry.learnhowtodevelopandusebriefsand

presentations,aboutphotography,imagemanipulation,videoeditingandcameratechniques.Othercourseswillprovideskillssuchasstoryboardingandstorydevelopment,programmingandscripting,andmediadesignandanimation.

Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

certificateIVinProgramming IcA40511 D561 Assistantapplicationsprogrammer,assistantsoftwaredeveloper

DiplomaofSoftwareDevelopment IcA50711 D573 Analystprogrammersupport,assistantprogrammingdeveloper

certificateIIIinInformation,DigitalMedia andTechnology (ApplicationsandWebTechnologies)

IcA30111 CT86 Technicalsupportinapplications

HigherEducationDiplomaofProgramming(Applications)

n/a H408 Systemsprogrammerorapplicationdeveloper

AssociateDegreeofSoftwareDevelopment(MobileApplications)

n/a H406 Systemsprogrammer,applicationdevelopment,mobileappdeveloper,systemsanalystdeveloper

Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

certificateIIincreativeIndustries(Media) cuF20107 D191 Mediaassistant,dataentry

certificateIIIinMedia(Digital) cuF30107 cT40 Digitalmediaassistant

certificateIIIinMedia cuF30107 D192 Interactivemediaauthorassistant

certificateIVinInteractiveDigitalMedia cuF40207 D196 Animator,digitalartist,interactivemediaauthor

DiplomaofInteractiveDigitalMedia CUF50207 D202 Animation/visualeffectsdesigner,instructionaldesigner,interactivemediadeveloper

certificateIIIinInformation,DigitalMedia andTechnology(Multimedia)

IcA30111 CT85 Technicalsupportinmedia

certificateIVinDigitalMediaTechnologies IcA40811 D564 Assistantdigitalmediaauthor,assistantdigitalmediadesigner

certificateIVinDigitalandInteractiveGames IcA40911 D565 Digitalartist,animator,interactivemediaauthor

DiplomaofDigitalandInteractiveGames IcA50211 D568 Gamesdeveloper,gamesprogrammer

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Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

certificateIIinEngineering [pre-apprenticeship(MechanicalrefrigerationandAirconditioning)]

MEM20105 WA43 refrigerationandairconditioningtradeapprenticeship

certificateIIinSplitAirconditioningand HeatPumpSystems

uEE20111 D632 SplitsystemA/cinstaller

certificateIIIinEngineering [Apprenticeship(Mechanicalrefrigeration andAirconditioning)]

MEM30205 WT38 refrigerationandairconditioningtechnician

certificateIVinEngineering (HVAccommissioning)

MEM40105 wT56 HVAccommissioningtechnician

DiplomaofEngineeringAdvancedTrade MEM50105 W247 HVAcseniortechniciansupervisor

DiplomaofEngineering(Technical)HVAc MEM50212 WB87 HVAcengineeringassistant,drafter

AdvancedDiplomaofEngineering(HVAc) MEM60112 WB89 HVAcengineeringassociate

pLuMBInG, drAInAGe & GAs FIttInG

Plumbersandgasfittersareinvolvedinplanning,installingandservicingplumbingsystems,renovating,maintainingandrepairingexistingplumbing.Theyarealsoinvolvedinsizing,installing,testing,adjustingandservicingnaturalgasandpropaneas

wellasmaintainingandrepairinghotwatersystemsandwaterconditioners.

Thesequalificationswillteachyoutheskillsnecessarytoworkasaplumbing,drainageand/orgasfittingprofessional.Mostapprenticeshipsinthisareaaffordstudentsopportunitiestoexpandtheirexpertisetosimilartrades,forinstance,someskillsapplytobothplumbingandgasfitting.

ThecertificateII(pre-apprenticeship)qualificationsprovidestudentswiththeperfectintroductionintotheirchosenfield.Theyofferatasteofwhatit’sliketoworkintheindustry,andyourcertificateIIwillputyouaheadofothercandidateswhenapplyingforapprenticeships.

reFrIGerAtIon & AIr condItIonInG

BecomearefrigerationandairconditioningmechanicandhelpkeepWesternAustralianscooloverourlong,hotsummers.

Ourstudentslearntheirtradeatourcarlislecampus,enjoyingaccesstosomeofthebestfacilitiesinAustralia,alongsideindustryrespectedlecturers.

Weofferachoiceofpre-apprenticeshipstogiveprospectiveapprenticesatasteofwhatitisliketoworkintheindustry,aswellasfurtherstudyoptionsforthosethatwishtocontinuetoupgradetheirskills.

Qualification nat. Code Code Career Options

certificateIVinPlumbingandServices cPc40912 J497 Selfemployment,consultantemployment,complianceorenvironmentalofficerwithstateandregulatoryauthorities.

Alsoentitlestheholderaplumbingandcontractor’slicensetobecomeamemberoftheprofessionalindustryassociation.

certificateIIinPlumbing (pre-apprenticeship)

52700wA 1457 Apprenticeship

certificateIIIinPlumbing cPc32412 J491 Plumber

certificateIIinDrainage cPc20712 J484 Apprenticeship,workwithaplumber

certificateIIIinGasFitting cPc32712 D414 Gasfitter

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certificateIIinWarehousingOperations TlI21610 W917 Storeperson

certificateIIinlogistics TlI21810 W919 logisticsclerk

certificateIIIinWarehousingOperations TlI31610 w925 Generalwarehouseoperator

certificateIIIinlogistics TlI32410 W931 logisticsadministrationofficer

certificateIVinWarehousingOperations TlI41810 W938 Warehousesupervisor

certificateIVinlogistics TlI42010 W940 logisticssupervisor

trAnsport, LoGIstIcs & WAreHousInG

TransportandlogisticsisanindustryofimmenseimportanceinastateaslargeasWesternAustralia.Transportandlogisticsinfluenceslargepartsofourdailylife,fromhowwegetourpetroltohowmuchourfoodcosts.

Ourtransportandlogisticscoursesaredesignedtoequipyouwiththeskillsandknowledgerequiredtokeepourstateconnected.

Youwilllearnskillslikehowtoreachoutwithnewcustomersandconnecttonewmarkets,andhowtomakesurethegoodsweconsumeonadailybasisarewheretheyneedtobe,whentheyneedtobe.

PolytechnicWest’squalificationsopenuparangeofcareeroptionsincludinglogisticsmanager,supplychainmanager,procurementmanagerandwarehousemanager.

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VocAtIonAL educAtIon And trAInInG For scHooLs pAtHWAYs

VocAtIonAL educAtIon And trAInInG For scHooLs (Vetfs) Is A perFect IntroductIon Into tHe WorLd oF WorK For YeAr 11 And 12 students.

ThePolytechnicWestVETfSPathwaysProgramprovidestheopportunityforstudentstolearnpracticalskillsandgainaninsightintotheworkplace,creatingpathwaystoemploymentorfurtherstudy.

PolytechnicWestVETfSprogramsareconductedinworkshopsandclassroomswhichofferindustrystandardfacilitiesandequipment.Studentsaregivenhands-ontrainingoncampus,insimulatedworkplacesoron-siteinrealworkplaces,givingyoubothpracticalskillsandtheoreticalknowledge.

VETfSstudentsattendhighschoolthreetofourdaysperweekandPolytechnicWestfortheremainder.

BenefitsofparticipatinginVETfS:

• Developsyourwork,employabilityandlifeskills,andbroadensyourcareeroptions

• Assistsyouwithcareerplanning• Givesyouarealisticunderstandingofindustryexpectations

• Helpsincreaseyourselfesteem,confidenceandcommunicationskills

• Improvesyouremploymentprospects

• Improvesyourchancesofselectionforothertrainingcourses

• canofferyoupathwaysintohighereducation

• Givesyouaheadstartinothernationallyrecognisedqualifications

• MakesschoolmorerelevanttowhatyoumightdowhenyoufinishwhileallowingyoutogetyourWesternAustraliancertificateofEducation(WAcE).

pre-ApprentIcesHIp In scHooLs (pAis)ThePAiSprogramisperfectforthoseinterestedinanapprenticeshipafterfinishingyear11or12.PAiSprovidesanintroductionintoapprenticeshipopportunitieswithinvarioustrades.EmployersprovidetrainingintheworkplacetodevelopskillswhichcomplementthetrainingconductedatPolytechnicWest.

cAreer dIrectIonsTheseprogramsprovideaheadstartforstudentsintheirchosencareer. YouwillundertakeacertificateIIorcertificateIIIqualificationwhich,uponsuccessfulcompletion,canleadtoemploymentorfurtherstudyincertificates,diplomas,associatedegreesoruniversityqualifications.

You 2 cAn Go to unITheYou2canGotouniprogramallowsstudentstocommencecertificateIIIandabovequalificationswhilestillatschool.Atthecompletionofyear12,successfulstudentsgraduatewiththeirWAcEandavocationalqualificationtoassistinentrytohighereducationatPolytechnicWestoruniversity.

prIorItY pLAceMentStudentswhosuccessfullycompletequalificationsaspartofPolytechnicWest’scareerDirectionsorYou2canGotouniVETfSprogramsmaybeeligibleforapriorityplaceinfurtherstudies.

HoW do I AppLY?TalktoyourschoolVETcoordinator/careerscounsellor.Theywillbeabletoprovideyouwiththeapplicationformandhelpyousubmitthebestapplicationpossible.

AllVETfSPathwaysProgramsareextremelycompetitive.Itishighlyrecommendedtoincludeasmuchinformationinyourapplicationasyoucan,includingwritingabouttheindustryandyourgoalsinthestudentstatement.

YourschoolVETcoordinator/careerscounsellorwillsubmittheapplication onyourbehalf.Applicationsclosein lateAugust.

studY AreAsEducationServicesatPolytechnicWestprovidesupporttosecondaryschooladministratorsandstudents. In2015,programsareonofferto year11and12studentsinthe followingstudyareas:

• Animalcare• AutomotiveTrades• Aviation• Building&construction• Business&Finance• children’sServices• Electrical• Engineering&Metals• Fashion• Hospitality&FoodTrades• InformationTechnology

For FurtHer InForMAtIon www.polytechnic.wa.edu.au oremail [email protected]

VETfS PATHWAYS PROGRAMS ARE DIVIDED INTO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES

POLYTECHNIC WESTVETfS Pathways Program

School to work → Pre-Apprenticeship in Schools (PAiS)School to further education → Career Directions (CD)School to higher education → You 2 Can Go To Uni (You2)

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BusinessandFinance

certificateIIinBusiness BSB20112 J335 O E F Officeadministrator,clericalassistant,

certificateIIIinBusiness BSB30112 J337 O E F Officeadministrator,personalassistant

certificateIIIinBusinessAdministration BSB30412 J338 O E F Personalassistant,businessadministrator

certificateIIIinBusinessAdministration(Medical)

BSB31112 J343 O E F Medical

certificateIVinBusiness BSB40212 J334 O E F Supervisor,administrationofficer

certificateIVinSmallBusinessManagement BSB40407 D147 O E F Smallbusinessmanager

certificateIVinBusinessAdministration BSB40507 D148 O E F Businessadministrator

certificateIVinFrontlineManagement BSB40812 J345 O E F Frontlineofficer,frontlinemanager

certificateIVinHumanresources BSB41013 J518 O E F Humanresourceofficer

certificateIVinMarketing BSB41307 D156 O E F Marketresearcher,marketingofficer

certificateIVinProjectManagementPractice BSB41513 J519 O E F Projectofficer

DiplomaofBusiness BSB50207 D164 O E F Supervisor,manager

DiplomaofManagement BSB51107 D173 O E F Manager,businessmanager

DiplomaofBusinessAdministration BSB50407 D166 O E F Officeadministrator,officemanager,businessmanager

DiplomaofHumanresourceManagement BSB50613 J520 O E F Humanresourceofficer,humanresourcesmanager

DiplomaofProjectManagement BSB51413 D176 O E F Projectmanager

DiplomaofqualityAuditing BSB51607 D178 O E qualityassuranceofficer,auditor

certificateIVinTrainingandAssessment TAE40110 W754 O E Vettrainer,vetassessor

certificateIIIinFinancialServices FNS30111 D702 O E F Financialassistant,accountsclerk

certificateIIIinAccountsAdministration FNS30311 D703 O E F Accountsclerk,clericalassistant

certificateIVinBookkeeping FNS40211 D706 O E F Bookkeeper

certificateIVinAccounting FNS40611 D707 O E F Seniorfinancialclerk,financialofficer

DiplomaofAccounting FNS50210 S718 O E F Accountingofficer,accountant

LeArn In Your tIMe. Your pAce. Your pLAce.

Notimeforclass?Noworries.PolytechnicWest’sonlineandexternalqualificationsallowyoutobalanceyourwork-lifecommitmentswithself–pacedstudy.

Fullyonline,externalandflexiblequalificationscanbestartedatanytimeandhaveflexibledeliveryperiods.

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community,children&Education

certificateIIIGeneralEducationforAdults 22238VIc 7189 E Aimstoimproveyouracademicskillstoundertakefurthertrainingandenhanceyouremploymentopportunities

certificateIIIinEarlychildhoodEducation andcare

cHc30113 J587 E Entrytothechildren’sServicessectorincludinglongDaycareandFamilyDaycare.

DiplomaofEarlychildhoodEducationandcare cHc50113 J594 E longDaycareandFamilyDaycareworkers.

certificateIIIincommunityServicesWork cHc30112 J004 O E communitycareworker,welfaresupportworker

certificateIVincommunityServicesWork cHc40708 D284 E communityserviceworker,welfareworker,outreachofficer,familysupportworker,AlcoholandOtherDrugsworker

DiplomaofcommunityServicesWork cHc50612 J037 E communityserviceworker,welfareworker,outreachofficer,familysupportworker,caseworker(non-statutory),AlcoholandOtherDrugsworker,pastoralcareworker,chaplain,servicecoordinator

certificateIIIinAgedcare cHc30212 J005 E Agedcareworker

certificateIVinMentalHealth cHc40512 J015 E Mentalhealthworker

certificateIVinYouthWork cHc40413 J592 E Youthworker,youthandfamilyworker,residentialcareworker,juvenilejusticeworker,youthAlcoholandOtherDrugsworker

certificateIVinMentalHealth cHc40512 J015 E Mentalhealthworker

certificateIVinYouthWork cHc40413 J592 E Youthworker,youthandfamilyworker,residentialcareworker,juvenilejusticeworker,youthAlcoholandOtherDrugsworker

certificateIVinEducationSupport cHc40213 J590 E Educationassistantinschools,languagedevelopmentcentresandeducationsupportsettings,AboriginalandIslanderEducationOfficer

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InformationTechnology

certificateIinInformation,DigitalMedia andTechnology

IcA10111 D554 O F Thisqualificationprovidesfoundationdigitalliteracyskillstosupportawiderangeofvaryingindustryoccupations.

certificateIIinInformation,DigitalMedia andTechnology

IcA20111 D555 O F Officeassistant,juniorofficesupport

certificateIIIinInformation,DigitalMedia andTechnology

IcA30111 D556 O F Helpdeskassistant,Pcsupport

certificateIIincreativeIndustries(Media) cuF20107 D191 O F Dataentryoperator

certificateIVinDigitalMediaTechnologies IcA40811 D564 O F Assistantdigitalmediaauthor,assistantdigitalmediadesigner

certificateIVinDigitalandInteractiveGames IcA40911 D565 O F Digitalartist,animator,interactivemediaauthor

DiplomaofDigitalandInteractiveGames IcA50211 D568 O F Gamesdeveloper,gamesprogrammer

certificateIVinInformationTechnology IcA40111 D557 O F customersupport,systemssupport

DiplomaofInformationTechnology IcA50111 D567 O F ITofficemanager,ISmanager

certificateIVinInformationTechnologyNetworking IcA40411 D560 O F Networkadministrator,networkmanager,networkoperationsengineer,networkoperationstechnicianornetworktechnician

DiplomaofWebDevelopment IcA50611 D572 O F E-commercedeveloper/analyst,WAPdesigner/developer,webarchitect,webdevelopmentmanagerorwebmaster.

certificateIVinProgramming IcA40511 D561 O F Assistantprogrammerinateamofsoftwaredevelopersorasasupportprogrammertomoreseniorprogrammersorsystemsanalysts

DiplomaofSoftwareDevelopment IcA50711 D573 O F Programmer,analyst/programmer,softwaredeveloper,mobileappsdeveloper

WorkHealth&Safety

certificateIIIinWorkHealthandSafety (rPlOnly)

BSB30712 J340 O E F WHSrepresentativeorforpeoplewhosemainjobisnotdedicatedtoWHS.

certificateIVinWorkHealth&Safety BSB41412 J346 O Workhealthandsafetyofficer

DiplomaofWorkHealth&Safety BSB51312 J347 O coordinateandmaintainWHSinanorganisation

AdvancedDiplomaofWorkHealth&Safety BSB60612 J348 O ApplyadvancedpracticalWHSknowledgeasaWHSpractionerorprofessional

Electrical,ElectronicsandTelecommunications

certificateIVinEngineering(Instrumentation) MEM40105 WT46 O E F Allowsyoutoundertakepost-tradestudies

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automotive trades

certificateIIIinAutomotiveElectricalTechnology Aur303012 J391 Automotiveelectrician

certificateIIIinHeavycommercialVehicleMechanicalTechnology

Aur31112 J399 Heavyon-roadvehiclemechanics

certificateIIIinlightVehicleMechanicalTechnology Aur30612 J394 Automotivetechnician (lightvehicle)

certificateIIIinMotorcycleMechanicalTechnology Aur30812 J396 Automotivetechnician (motorcycle)

certificateIIIinOutdoorPowerEquipment Aur30713 D782 Automotivetechnician (outdoorpowerequipment)

certificateIIIinAutomotiverefinishingTechnology Aur32412 J412 Vehiclepainter

certificateIIIinAutomotiveBodyrepairTechnology Aur32112 J409 Panelbeater

certificateIIIinAutomotiveManufacturingTechnicalOperations(Bus,TruckandTrailer)

AuM30213 J830 Vehiclebodybuilder

certificateIIIinMobilePlantTechnology Aur31212 J400 Heavyvehiclemobileplantmechanics

aviation

certificateIVinAeroskills(Avionics) MEA40611 D743 Avionicsaircraftmaintenanceengineer

certificateIVinAeroskills(Mechanical) MEA40711 D744 Mechanicalaircraftmaintenanceengineer

certificateIVinAeroskills(Structures) MEA41311 D749 Structuresaircraftmaintenanceengineer

Building & Construction

certificateIIIinBricklaying/Blocklaying cPc30111 D390 Bricklayer

certificateIIIincabinetMaking MSF31113 J739 cabinetmaker

certificateIIIincarpentryandJoinery cPc32011 D409 carpenterandjoinery

certificateIIIinconcreting cPc30313 J784 concreter

certificateIIIinGlass&Glazing MSF30413 J732 Glazierandglassprocessor

certificateIIIinTimberandcompositesMachining MSF30313 J749 Woodmachinist

certificateIIIinPaintingandDecorating cPc30611 D395 Painteranddecorator

certificateIIIinPlumbing cPc32412 J491 Plumber

certificateIIIinroofPlumbing cPc32612 J493 roofplumber

certificateIIIinSignage cPc32111 D410 Signwriter

certificateIIIinSolidPlastering cPc31011 D399 Solidplasterer

certificateIIIinStonemasonry (Monumental/Installation)

cPc32313 J786 Stonemason

certificateIIIinWallandceilinglining cPc31211 D401 Wallandceilingliner

certificateIIIinWallandFloorTiling cPc31311 D402 Tiler

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Asanapprenticeortrainee,youenterintoaformaltrainingcontractwithanemployerwhichleadstoanationallyrecognisedqualification.

Youspendmostofyourtimeinpaidemployment,learningpracticalskills on-the-jobandputtingthemintopractice.

Apprenticeshipsandtraineeshipsarecompetencybased.Thismeansyoucancompleteyourtrainingearlierthaninitiallyexpectedifyoucanshowyouhavereachedtheskilllevelsrequiredforyourindustryqualification.

Mostcanbestudiedfull-timeorpart-timeandmanycanbestartedatschool.

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electrical, electronics & telecommunications

certificateIIIincomputerSystemsEquipment uEE30211 A117 computersystemstechnician

certificateIIIinElectrotechnologyElectrician uEE30811 A123 Electricalmechanics(electrician)

certificateIIIinElectricicalfitting uEE33011 A131 Electricalfitter

certificateIIIinElectronicsandcommunications uEE30911 A125 Electronicservicing (communicationsordigitalortelevision)

certificateIIIinSecurityEquipment uEE31411 A128 Securityequipmentinstallation tradesperson

engineering, Metals & Mining

certificateIIIinEngineering(lightFabrication) MEM30305 wT78 Engineeringtradesperson(light)

certificateIIIinEngineering(HeavyFabrication) MEM30305 wT77 Engineeringtradesperson fabrication(heavy/welding)

certificateIIIinEngineering(Welding) MEM30305 WT91 Engineeringtradesperson fabrication(welding)

certificateIIIinEngineering(casting&Moulding) MEM30305 wT75 Engineeringtradesperson fabrication(castingandmoulding)

certificateIIIinEngineering(MechanicalTrade) MEM30205 wT92 Engineeringtradesperson mechanical(enginereconditioning)

certificateIIIinEngineering(Fitting&Machining) MEM30205 WT83 Engineeringtradesperson mechanical(fitterandmachinist)

certificateIIIinEngineering(MechanicalFitting) MEM30205 wT86 Engineeringtradesperson mechanical(mechanicalfitter)

certificateIIIinEngineering(MechanicalTrade) MEM30205 wT90 Engineeringtradesperson mechanical(plantmechanic)

fashion & Hairdressing

certificateIIIinHairdressing SIH30111 D590 Hairdresser

Hospitality & food trades

certificateIIIinFoodProcessing (retailBakingcombined)

FDF30710 S771 Baker

certificateIIIinFoodProcessing(retailBakingBread) FDF30610 S770 Baker–breadmaker

certificateIIIinFoodProcessing (retailBakingcakeandPastry)

FDF30510 S769 Pastrychef

certificateIIIinPatisserie SIT31113 J622 Patisseriechef

certificateIIIinHospitality(commercialcookery) SIT30813 J619 chef

certificateIIIinMeatProcessing(Meatretailing) MTM30813 J542 Generalbutcher

refrigeration & air Conditioning

certificateIIIinEngineering [Apprenticeship(Mechanicalrefrigerationand Airconditioning)]

MEM30205 WT38 refrigerationandairconditioning technician

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electrical, electronics & telecommunications

certificateIIIincomputerSystemsEquipment uEE30211 A117 computersystemstechnician

certificateIIIinElectrotechnologyElectrician uEE30811 A123 Electricalmechanics(electrician)

certificateIIIinElectricicalfitting uEE33011 A131 Electricalfitter

certificateIIIinElectronicsandcommunications uEE30911 A125 Electronicservicing (communicationsordigitalortelevision)

certificateIIIinSecurityEquipment uEE31411 A128 Securityequipmentinstallation tradesperson

engineering, Metals & Mining

certificateIIIinEngineering(lightFabrication) MEM30305 wT78 Engineeringtradesperson(light)

certificateIIIinEngineering(HeavyFabrication) MEM30305 wT77 Engineeringtradesperson fabrication(heavy/welding)

certificateIIIinEngineering(Welding) MEM30305 WT91 Engineeringtradesperson fabrication(welding)

certificateIIIinEngineering(casting&Moulding) MEM30305 wT75 Engineeringtradesperson fabrication(castingandmoulding)

certificateIIIinEngineering(MechanicalTrade) MEM30205 wT92 Engineeringtradesperson mechanical(enginereconditioning)

certificateIIIinEngineering(Fitting&Machining) MEM30205 WT83 Engineeringtradesperson mechanical(fitterandmachinist)

certificateIIIinEngineering(MechanicalFitting) MEM30205 wT86 Engineeringtradesperson mechanical(mechanicalfitter)

certificateIIIinEngineering(MechanicalTrade) MEM30205 wT90 Engineeringtradesperson mechanical(plantmechanic)

fashion & Hairdressing

certificateIIIinHairdressing SIH30111 D590 Hairdresser

Hospitality & food trades

certificateIIIinFoodProcessing (retailBakingcombined)

FDF30710 S771 Baker

certificateIIIinFoodProcessing(retailBakingBread) FDF30610 S770 Baker–breadmaker

certificateIIIinFoodProcessing (retailBakingcakeandPastry)

FDF30510 S769 Pastrychef

certificateIIIinPatisserie SIT31113 J622 Patisseriechef

certificateIIIinHospitality(commercialcookery) SIT30813 J619 chef

certificateIIIinMeatProcessing(Meatretailing) MTM30813 J542 Generalbutcher

refrigeration & air Conditioning

certificateIIIinEngineering [Apprenticeship(Mechanicalrefrigerationand Airconditioning)]

MEM30205 WT38 refrigerationandairconditioning technician

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animal studies & Horticulture

certificateIIincompanionAnimalServices AcM20110 S677 Operatorinacompanionanimalserviceorganisation(petshops,kennels,catteriesandwelfareagencies)

certificateIVinVeterinaryNursing AcM40412 J481 Veterinarynurse

certificateIIinracing(Stablehand) rGr20108 S643 Furtherstudyinequineindustry

certificateIIIinracing(AdvancedStablehand) rGr30208 S646 Studhandorstablehand

certificateIIIinracing(Trackrider) rGr30108 S645 Studhandorstablehand

certificateIVinracing(Jockey) rGr40208 S651 Jockey

certificateIVinracing(HarnessDriver) rGr40308 S652 Harnessdriver

certificateIIIinHorticulture AHc30710 D473 Horticulturist

certificateIIIinconservationandlandManagement AHc30410 D480 Entrylevelassistantpositionswithenvironmentalagencies

automotive trades

certificateIIinAutomotiveServicingTechnology Aur20512 J374 Automotivetechnicianassistant

certificateIIinAutomotiveAirconditioningTechnology

Aur20212 J371 Automotiveairconditioning

certificateIIinAutomotiveElectricalTechnology Aur20412 J373 Automotiveelectrician

certificateIIinAutomotiveVehicleBody (PanelorPaint)

Aur20912 J378 certificateIIIinVehicleBody

certificateIIIinSurfacePreparationandcoatingApplication

MSA30309 S668 Industrialspraypainterforconstruction,shipbuilding,andminingindustry

Building & Construction

certificateIIincivilconstruction rII20713 J640 civilconstruction(level2)

certificateIIinDrainage cPc20712 J484 Workwithaplumber.

certificateIIinBuildingandconstruction (PathwayTrades)

52443WA 1599 Pathwaysincludeparaprofessional,bricklaying,tiling,painting&carpentry

Business & finance

certificateIIinBusiness BSB20112 J335 certificateIIIinBusiness,administration

certificateIIIinBusiness BSB30112 J337 certificateIVinBusinessAdministration,customerserviceoperator,dataentryoperator,generalclerk,payrollofficer,typist/wordprocessoroperator

certificateIVinBusiness BSB40212 J344 Administratororprojectofficer

certificateIIIinBusinessAdministration BSB30412 J338 certificateIVinBusinessAdministration,accountsreceivableclerk,dataentryoperator,officeadministrationassistant,receptionistandjuniorpersonalassistant.

certificateIVinBusinessAdministration BSB40507 D148 DiplomaofBusinessAdministration,accountssupervisor,executivepersonalassistant,officeadministrator

certificateIIIincustomercontact BSB30211 D691 Seniorcustomerservicerepresentative,teamleaderoranorganisationalanalyst

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Business & finance (cont.)

certificateIVinAccounting FNS40611 D707 Accountsclerk,bookkeeper,officeadministrator,financialresponsibilities

certificateIIIinAccountsAdministration FNS30311 D703 certificateIVinBookkeeping,accountsclerk,payroll

certificateIIIinFinancialServices FNS30111 D702 certificateIVinFinancialServices,bookkeeper,collectionsorlendingofficer,payroll,costandaccountsclerk

certificateIVinBookkeeping FNS40211 D706 Taxagent,publicaccountantorprivatebookkeepingconsultant

certificateIVinHumanresources BSB41013 J518 Humanresourceassistant,humanresourceofficerorapayrollofficer

DiplomaofManagement BSB51107 D173 Manager

certificateIVinMarketing BSB41307 D156 Directmarketingofficer,marketresearchassistant,marketingcoordinator/officerorpublicrelationsofficer

Community, Children & education

certificateIIIinEducationSupport (forAboriginalstudentsonly)

cHc30213 J588 AboriginalIslanderEducationOffice(AIEO)educationsupportworker

certificateIVinEducationSupport (forAboriginalstudentsonly)

cHc40213 J590 AboriginalIslanderEducationOffice(AIEO)educationsupportworker

certificateIIIinEarlychildhoodEducation andcare

cHc30113 J587 Assistantinchildcare,runownfamilydaycare,assistantinoutsideschoolhourscare

certificateIVinOutofSchoolHourscare cHc40113 J589 childcare/outofschoolcareassistant,nanny,familydaycareroroutofschoolcareassistantorteamleader

Diplomaofchildren’sServices (EarlychildhoodEducationandcare)

cHc50113 J594 children’sservicessupervisor,centremanager,childcareworker,children'sadviser,groupleader,childdevelopmentworker

electrical, electronics & telecommunications

certificateIIincomputerAssembly&repair uEE20511 A103 ITsupport

certificateIIinElectronics uEE21911 A113 Technician

certificateIVincomputerSystems uEE40111 A132 Pcsupport

certificateIVinElectronicsandcommunications uEE40711 A137 Electronicstechnician

certificateIIinSecurityAssemblyandSetup uEE21611 A111 Securityinstaller,securityservicer,apprenticeship/trainee

certificateIIinDataandVoicecommunications uEE20711 A104 Entrylevelpositionsinsalesandtestingofelectroniccommunicationsequipment,orgainanapprenticeship/traineeship

engineering, Metals & Mining

certificateIIinEngineering MEM20105 W233 Engineeringproduction,plantmechanic

DiplomaofEngineering(Technical) MEM50212 J367 Draftsperson

AdvancedDiplomaofEngineering MEM60112 J368 EngineeringAssistant

Hairdressing

certificateIIinHairdressingSalonAssistant SIH20111 D589 Salonassistant

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Hospitality & food trades

certificateIIinFoodProcessing FDF20110 D678 Foodprocessororproductionworker

certificateIIIinFoodProcessing FDF30111 D682 Foodprocessorworker/supervisor,abakerorconfectioner

certificateIIinMeatProcessing(FoodServices) MTM20411 D598 Butchershopcustomerserviceworker,meatwholesalepreparationworkerormeatpacker

certificateIIIinMeatProcessing(FoodServices) MTM30211 D600 Butcherattendantorpacker

certificateIIIinMeatProcessing(Smallgoods) MTM31011 D607 Foodprocessorworker/supervisor

certificateIIinHospitality SIT20213 J616 certificateIIIinHospitality

certificateIIIinHospitality SIT30713 J618 Beverageattendant,bar/bottleshopattendant,barista,housekeeper,gamingattendant,winewaiter

certificateIVinHospitality SIT40313 J623 Foodandbeveragesupervisor,frontofficesupervisor,concierge,butlerorgamingsupervisor

certificateIIinHospitality(KitchenOperations) SIT20312 J429 Kitchenwork

information technology

certificateIIinInformation,DigitalMedia andTechnology

IcA20111 D555 Officeassistant,recordsassistant,juniorofficesupport

certificateIIincreativeIndustries(Media) cuF20107 D191 Furtherstudy(certificateIII),entrylevelmediaroles

certificateIIIinInformation,DigitalMedia andTechnology

IcA30111 D556 clientsupportofficer,helpdesktechnician,IcToperationssupport,ITtechnician,Pcsupport

certificateIIIinMedia cuF30107 D192 Assistantmediadeveloper

certificateIVinDigitalMediaTechnologies IcA40811 D564 Designer,digitalmediaspecialist,graphic/mediadesigner,multimediadeveloperorwebdesigner

certificateIVinInformationTechnologyNetworking IcA40411 D560 Networksupport,networkoperationssupport,networkoperationstechnician,networktechnicianoranetworksupporttechnician

certificateIVinInformationTechnologySupport IcA40211 D558 customersupporttechnician,helpdeskspecialist,networksupporttechnicianandatechnicalsupport-sustainability

certificateIVinWeb-BasedTechnologies IcA40311 D559 Webmasterassistant,websiteorwebsupportadministrator,websitecoordinatorandwebdesign

certificateIVinInteractiveDigitalMedia cuF40207 D196 Digitalartist,interactivemediaauthor,mediaassetproducer

Occupational/Work Health & safety

certificateIVinWorkHealthandSafety BSB41412 J346 WHScoordinator,advisor,facilitator

Warehousing and Logistics

certificateIIinWarehousingOperations TlI21610 W917 Storeperson

certificateIIinlogistics TlI21810 W919 logisticsclerk

certificateIIIinWarehousingOperations TlI31610 w925 Generalwarehouseoperator

certificateIIIinlogistics TlI32410 W931 logisticsadministrationofficer

certificateIVinWarehousingOperations TlI41810 W938 Warehousesupervisor

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ASSOCIATE DEgREES AND DIPLOMAS AT POLyTEChNIC wEST PROvIDE yOU wITh AuNIquEOPPOrTuNITYTOBEGINOrcONTINuEyOUR STUDy TOwARDS quAlIFIcATIONSTHATArEVAluEDBYEMPlOYErSANDPROvIDE yOU wITh A PAThwAy TO hIghER LEvELS OF STUDy.

Ourappliedcoursesaredevelopedwithinputfromindustryandprepareyoutobeemployableupongraduation.Theyprovideseamlesspathwaysfromvocationalprogramsyoumayhavestudiedenablingyoutoprogresswithouthavingtorepeatyourlearning.

Weofferassociatedegreesinarangeofdisciplinesincludingaviation,business,fashionbusiness,hospitalitymanagement,networkingtechnologyandsoftwaredevelopment.PolytechnicWestprovidesapositivelearningexperiencewhichmakesthemostofboththeoreticalandpracticallearningstylestoensureyougraduatewiththeskillsrequiredtoentertheworkforce.Oursmallclasssizesmeanyouhavemoreone-on-onetimewithourindustry-experiencedlecturers.

Ourhighereducationcoursescanalsoleadintofurtherstudyatuniversity.WehavearticulationagreementswithuniversitiesinAustraliaandeducationprovidersoverseas,meaningyourassociatedegreecouldgiveyoudirectentryintoabachelordegreeprogram,withcredit.

AVIAtIonTheaimofourAssociateDegreeofAviation(Aeronautics)istoprovideanon-licensedqualificationthatequipsstudentswiththeunderpinningtechnicalandtheoreticalknowledgeforacareerintheairlineindustry.Graduateswillhaveasoundknowledgeofaircraftoperationsformodernairlinetransportaircraft.Additionalbusinessunitsexpandtherangeofemploymentopportunitiesinthefieldofaviationmanagement.

GraduateswillapplyunderpinningtechnicalandtheoreticalknowledgeinthefieldofaviationtothelevelofAirTransportPilot.Theywillacquirespecialistknowledgeinaeronauticsthatwillenablethemtoundertakeparaprofessionalworkintheindustry,apossiblepathwayforadditionallearningaboutacareerasaprofessionalpilot,orfurtherstudiesatuniversity.

OurAssociateDegreeofAviation(OperationsManagement)aimstoprepareyouforparaprofessionalcareersintheaviationindustry,inwhichadditionalbusinessunitsaimtoexpandtherangeofemploymentopportunitiesintheaviationoperationsmanagementfield.

Graduateswillapplyunderpinningtechnicalandtheoreticalknowledgeinthefieldofaviationwithspecialistknowledgeinaviationmanagementtoundertakeparaprofessionalworkintheairlineandairportoperationsindustryorasapathwayforfurtherlearning.

BusInessTheAssociateDegreeofBusinesshasbeendesignedtoprovidesocialandpersonaldevelopment,strategiesandprinciplesinthedisciplinesofaccounting,management,humanresourcesmanagementandmarketingwiththeabilitytoapplytheseconceptsinavarietyofworkplaceenvironments.

OurAssociateDegreeofBusinessprovidesapara-professionalbusinessqualificationthatequipsgraduateswiththeunderpinningpracticalandtheoreticalknowledgeforacareerinarangeofbusinessandcommercialenvironmentsandprovideseligiblegraduatesseamlessarticulationintofurtherstudiesatuniversity.

FAsHIon BusInessTheAssociateDegreeofFashionBusinesshasbeendesignedtoprovideanunderstandingandapplicationofmodernbusinessandlegalpracticespertainingtothefashionindustryandanapplicationofentrepreneurialpracticesandinnovationusingresearchandlocalindustriestoencourageevaluationandcriticalthinking.

TheaimofourAssociateDegreeofFashionBusinessistoprovideapara-professionalfashionbusinessqualificationthatequipsgraduateswiththeunderpinningpracticalandtheoreticalknowledgeforacareerinarangeoffashionbusinessandcommercialenvironments.Thecoursemayprovideeligiblegraduatesseamlessarticulationintofurtherstudiesatuniversity.

HospItALItY MAnAGeMentTheAssociateDegreeofHospitalityManagementwasdevelopedasaqualificationthatequipsyouwiththeunderpinningtechnicalandtheoreticalknowledgeforacareerinthehospitalityindustry.Graduateswillgainasoundknowledgeofhospitalityoperations.Thestudyofadditionalbusinessunitswillexpandtherangeofemploymentopportunitiesinthefieldofhospitalitymanagement.

Theunderpinningtechnicalandtheoreticalknowledgecanalsocreatepathwaysforcareersinthehotelandrestaurantindustryorfurtherstudiesatuniversity.

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netWorK tecHnoLoGYTheDiplomaofNetworkTechnologyandtheAssociateDegreeofNetworkTechnologybothhaveabalanceoftheoryandpracticalskills.

Graduatesareimmediatelyemployableastheyaretrainedtousethelatesttechnologiesinwellequippedlaboratories.StudiesalignwithciscoandMicrosoftvendorcertificationswhicharewellrecognisedbyindustryandemployers.

researchandproblem-solvingskillsallowgraduatestofurtherdevelopandlearnonceemployed.

ThediplomacoursecomprisestheeightunitsthatmakeupthefirstyearoftheAssociateDegreeofNetworkTechnology.

soFtWAre deVeLopMent (MoBILe AppLIcAtIons)Mobileandhandhelddeviceusageisgrowingrapidly.Thiscoursedevelopssoftwaredevelopment(mobileapplications)conceptsandprincipleswhicharethenappliedtoappsdevelopmentinthetwopopularframeworksofiOSandAndroid.userinterfacedesigniscrucialtosuccessfulappdevelopment.Embeddeddatabasetechnologiesandmobilewebsupportbothbusinessandpersonaluse.

GraduateswillapplyunderpinningtechnicalandtheoreticalknowledgeinthefieldofInformationTechnologywithspecialistknowledgeinsoftwaredevelopmenttoundertakeprofessionalworkintheITindustryorasapathwayforfurtherlearning.

OurDiplomaofProgramming(Applications)comprisesthefirsteightunitsthatmakeupthefirstyearoftheAssociateDegreeofSoftwareDevelopment(MobileApplications).

FurtHer studYAftergraduatingwithaPolytechnicWestassociatedegreeyoumaybeeligibleforentrywithcreditintoabachelordegreeatoneofourarticulatingpartneruniversities.

checkourwebsiteforup-to-dateinformation.Alternativelyyoumayapplyforentryintootheruniversitiesandnegotiatecreditbasedonyouracademicachievement.

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Qualifications Code Career Options

Associate degree of Aviation (Aeronautics) H400 dispatch coordination, flight planning, crewing, airline operations and aviation safety management

Associate degree of Aviation (operations Management)

H401 Airport operations, airport planning, airline operations, aviation safety management, aviation business and airport services

Associate degree of Business H409 In fields such as management, marketing, accounting and human resources with job roles such as office manager, small business manger or executive officer

Associate degree of Fashion Business H405 Fashion production coordinator, assistant brand merchandiser or small business owner

Associate degree of Hospitality Management 6430 reception supervisor, function sales supervisor, hospitality coordinator

Associate degree of network technology H404 In the It Industry as an assistant network or It manager, systems administrator, network security analyst, intranet administrator or manager

diploma of network technology H406 In the It Industry as a network administrator, junior system administrator

Associate degree of software development (Mobile Applications)

H407 In the It Industry as a systems programmer, application development, mobile app developer, and systems analyst

diploma of programming (Applications) H408 In the It Industry as a systems programmer or in application development

GrAduAte cAreer opportunItIesArangeofcareeropportunitiesareavailableforgraduateswithaPolytechnicWestassociatedegreewithjustsomeofthecareeroptionslistedinthefollowingtable.

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recoGnItIon oF prIor LeArnInG (rpL)

Youmaygetcredittowardsaqualificationifyoualreadyhaveexistingknowledgeandskillsrelevanttoyourareaofstudy,regardlessofwhereorhowtheywereacquired.

Yourlifeskillsorpriorworkexperiencemayalsoenableyoutogainrecognitionforpartsofthecourse.PolytechnicWestrecognisessuccessfulresultsfromothertrainingoreducationalinstitutionswithinAustraliasoyoudon’thavetostudythesamethingtwice.

AM I eLIGIBLe?

YoumaybeeligibleforrPlifyouhaveanyofthefollowing:

• Workskillsandknowledgeof yourindustry

• Paidorunpaidworkexperience• lifeexperience• communityworkexperience.

HoW cAn rpL HeLp Me?

rpL may help you with:

• Improvingyourjobsecurity• re-enteringtheworkforce• Jobpromotion• changingyourcareer• reducingyourstudyload• Improvingyourcareer development

• Entrytofurthertraining.

HoW do I proVe MY sKILLs?

Youcanprovidemanydifferenttypesofevidence,including:

• Samplesofyourwork• reportsorreferencesfromsupervisors

• certificatesfromprevioustraining• Practicaldemonstrations

For further information please call 9267 7500 or email [email protected].

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40 And 45 coMMerce AVenue 145 JuLL streetOurArmadalecampusesofferawidevarietyofcourses,fromcertificateItodiplomalevel,tomeettheneedsofthepeoplewhoworkandliveinthedistrict.

qualificationsofferedatcommerceAvenueincludecommunityservices,mentalhealth,childcareandeducationsupport.JullStreetofferstheAdultMigrantEnglishProgram(AMEP), foreligiblemigrantsand humanitarianentrants.

ThereisnocafeteriaateitherArmadalecampushowever,botharesituatedjustafive-minutewalkfromArmadaleShoppingcityandArmadalecentralShoppingcentre,withaccesstoavarietyoffoodoutletsandspecialtystoressuchasTarget,Kmart,BestandlessandIGA.

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LoXWood roAdOurBalgacampusofferscoursesinareasincludingbuildingandconstruction,communityservices,finance,Englishlanguageandhairdressing.

Thecampusisknownasamajorcentreforbuildingandconstruction,specialisinginbricklaying,plumbing,stonemasonryandwallandfloortiling,tonamejustafew.Advancedequipmentprovidesstudentswithacompetitiveedgeandensurestheycontinuetoreceiveindustry-relevanttraining.

TheBalgacafeteriaisopenMondaytoFriday(hourspostedatthedoor);thecampusisalsosituatedincloseproximitytoMirrabookaSquareShoppingcentrewhichhasafood courtandstoresincludingBigW, Kmart,colesandWoolworths.

HAIrdressInG sALonTheBalgacampusishometooneofPolytechnicWest’shairdressingfacilitiesforapprentices(theotheris atourMidlandcampus).

Thesalonismanagedandsupervisedbylecturingstaffandservicesareavailabletoallstudentsandexternalclientsatareducedcost(asthisisatrainingfacility,pleaseallowplentyoftimeforyourappointment).

ForappointmentsatBalgapleasecall92074449between8.00amand3.30pmMondaytoThursday.

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HAYMAn roAdPolytechnicWest’sBentleycampusisrightacrosstheroadfromcurtinuniversityandadjacenttoTechnologyPark.Just10minutesfromthePerthcBD,itispartofoneofthelargesteducationalandtechnologyprecincts inWesternAustralia.

renownedforitspleasantgardensandrelaxed,friendlyambience,Bentleyprovidestraininginareassuchashospitality,commercialcookery,baking,meatprocessing,animalcareandveterinarynursing,andfashion andtextiles.

PolytechnicWestisahighlyregardedproviderofhospitalitytraining.Ourlecturersarehighlyknowledgeableandsupportive.Theyhaveindustryexperiencefromemploymentintopclasshotelstoalfrescoandcafédining.Ourhospitalitystudentsgraduatework-readyandareactivelysoughtbyindustry,particularlyhotels,becauseoftheirhighlevelofpracticalknowledge.

PolytechnicWest’sWesternAustralianInstituteofFashionandTextiles(WAIFT)wasestablishedin1980;WAIFTiswellregardedbytheclothingindustryandconsistentlyrecognisedasaproviderofqualitytrainingfortheirmembers.

Overtheyears,WAIFThasformedahighlyvalued,closerelationshipwithindustrywhichbenefitsgraduatesbyprovidingasmoothtransitionfrom studylifetotheworkenvironmentwith arealisticexpectationofthejobopportunitiesavailabletothem upongraduation.

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TheBentleycafeteriaisopenMondaytoFriday(hourspostedatthedoor)andtheon-campusbistroofferscoffee,cakeandlunchforthoseonthego.ThecampusisalsoashortdrivefromWaterfordShoppingcentreandtheEastVictoriaParkcaféstrip.

PolytechnicWest’sBentleycampusisrenownedforinvitingmembersofthepublictovisitthevariousshopsandservicesrunbythestudentsduringtermtime.undertheguidanceofPolytechnicWest’squalifiedstaff,theseservicesaredesignedtoreflectarealisticworkingenvironmentforstudentsduringtheirtraining.Theyinclude:

BentLeY pInes restAurAnt & BIstro PolytechnicWest’sGoldPlateAwardedBentleyPinestrainingrestaurantoffersfive-stardiningforlunchanddinneratgreatlyreducedprices.Alternatively,thecasualdiningbistroisperfectforthoselookingformorningteaoraquicklunch.Tomakeabookingcall92677219.

BentLeY BAKeHouseBentley’son-campusbakeryisopenMondaytoFridaybetween12noonand3pm,duringschoolterms.Stockislimiteddependantonthestudents’trainingschedule.

VeterInArY cLInIcTheVeterinaryclinicprovidesveterinaryservicesforcompanionanimalsbelongingtostudents,staffandthegeneralpublic.Youcanbringyourpettothehospitaltobecaredforbyaqualifiedvetwithassistancefromourvetnursingstudents.consultationfeesarediscountedtoencourageclientstousetheserviceandsupportthetrainingofveterinarynurses. Tofindoutmorecall92677125.

desIGn LInes FABrIc sHoplocatedonthefourthfloorofBentley’sBBlock,DesignlinesisopenMondaytoFridayandstocksfabrics,haberdasheryandotherclothingsuppliestosupportWAIFTstudents andthegeneralpublic.Suppliesincludedesignerfabricsatbargainprices,pattern-makingneeds,andawiderangeofinterfacing,carelabels,basicpatternblocksandmore. Tofindoutmorecall92677200.

eLIcos centreThefriendlyandwellqualifiedEnglishteachersinourEnglishlanguageIntensivecoursesforOverseasStudents(ElIcOS)centreprovidenationallyaccreditedcoursestohelpinternationalstudentsimprovetheirspeaking,listening,readingandwritingskillsfortravelorfurtherstudy.

AllElIcOSstudentsaresupported bytheprofessionalstaffinour Internationalcentre.

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corner oAts & BAnK streetsEstablishedinthe1960s,locatedontheoutskirtsofthePerthcBDanddirectlyoppositetheOatsStreettrainstation,carlisle’smodestbuildingshousesomeofthemostsophisticatedtrainingequipmentinAustralia.

Atcarlisleyou’llfindWesternAustralia’spremiercentreforautomotivetraining.Automotiveapprenticesandpre-apprenticesenjoyaccesstospecialisedequipmentincludingvehicles,automotiverepairanddiagnosticequipment,fullyequippedspraypaintingovens,specialisedworkroomsandworkshopsfortheirtraining.

TherefrigerationandairconditioningunitisWesternAustralia’spremiercentreforrefrigeration,airconditioningandassociatedstudies.Thepurposebuiltfacilityisamongstthebestofitskindinthesouthernhemisphere.

carlisle’smechanicalengineeringdepartmentisattachedtoatopclasstechnologycentrewheretechniciansoftomorrowcanundertakeanadvanceddiplomaprogramoftrainingbasedon‘uptotheminute’mechanicalengineeringtechnology.

carlisleisalsoamajorcentrefortheAdultMigrantEnglishProgram(AMEP)andcoursesinWorkHealthandSafety.

ThecarlislecafeteriaisopenMondaytoFriday(hourspostedatthedoor)and,carlisleisjustashortdrivefromEastVictoriaPark’scaféstrip.

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AerospAce trAInInG centre HAnGAr 14 coMpAss roAdPolytechnicWest’sAeroSpaceTrainingcentrebuildsonover60yearsofexperienceandachievementinthefieldofaerospacetraining–fromflighttrainingandtheory,cabincreworflightattendantoperationsandaircraftmaintenanceengineeringtoallaspectsofairportgroundoperations,includingairlinemanagement.

OurcampushastwodistinctfacilitieslocateddirectlyontheairfieldatPerth/JandakotAirport(YPJT)–the1,500squaremetrehanger,whichhousesPolytechnicWest’sBoeing737aircraftaswellasarangeofothertrainingequipmentandclassroomsand,thelearningannexe(locatednexttotheJandakotAirportcontroltower)whichprovidesadditionalclassroomfacilities.

OurBoeing737ismaintainedandusedasauniquetrainingresourceforstudentsinmanyofthetrainingcourses.Otherfacilitiesandtrainingdevicesavailableforstudentsincludeadditionalfixedwingandrotorwingstatictrainers,campuslibraryresourcesonsiteandonlineandcomputerandwirelessinternetresources.

Althoughthereisnocafeteriaonsite,PolytechnicWisonlyashortwalktoanumberoflocaleateries.

TheAeroSpaceTrainingcentrecanbeaccessedbypublictransportviatheMurdochTrainStation,andthenconnectingbusservicetoJandakotAirport.PleasecheckdetailsontheTransperthwebsiteforthemostcurrenttrainandbusschedules.

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corner LLoYd street & eddIe BArron drIVeSurroundedbytheBlackadderandWoodbridgecreeksintheheartofPerth’sSwanValleyregionyou’llfindPolytechnicWest’sMidlandcampus,deliveringthewidestrangeofPolytechnicWestcourses.

PolytechnicWest’sspecialistmetalsandengineeringcentrehasbeenbuilttoensureafocusonnewtechnologiesandtheintegrationofthesetechnologiesacrosstraditionaltradeandindustrysectors.Studentslearnhighspeed,highprecisionoperationsinasafeenvironmentonarangeofvariousprogrammableautomatedequipment.They’reexposedtoup-to-datecomputercontrolledmachiningtechnologyandthey’llgainskillsinindustrialroboticsandcomponentdesignusingcurrentindustrystandardcomputer-aideddesign.

PolytechnicWestistheonlystatetrainingproviderofSigncraftstraininginWA.StudentshaveaccesstotheFlecknoeThermoform/Vacuumformtrainingmachinewhichcanproducethetypeofilluminatedsignyou’dseeoutsideyourtypicalfast-foodoutlet(amongstotherthings).

Aswellassigncraftsandmetalsandengineering,Midland’sfocusisonbuildingandconstruction,educationandchildcare,electricaltrades,computing,business,administration,management,communityservices,adultliteracyandMigrantEnglish.HorticultureisalsoofferedatMidlandwithstudentshavingaccesstoanoperationalnurseryandaconservationandlandmanagementsite.

TheMidlandcafeteriaisopenMondaytoFriday(hourspostedatthedoor).ThecampusisalsojustminutesawayfromMidlandGateShoppingcentrewithover180stores.

HAIrdressInG sALonTheMidlandcampusishometooneofPolytechnicWest’shairdressingfacilitiesforapprentices(theotherisatourBalgacampus).

Thesalonismanagedandsupervisedbylecturingstaffandservicesareavailabletoallstudentsandexternalclientsatareducedcost(asthisisatrainingfacility,pleaseallowplentyoftimeforyourappointment).

ForappointmentsatMidland,pleasecall93746361between8amand2pmMondaytoThursday.

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BursLeM drIVeThornlie,thelargestofPolytechnicWest’scampuses,isapproximately10kmfromthecBD.Thecampushasextensivetradetrainingfacilitiesformetalfabrication,carpentryandjoinery,paintinganddecorating,electricalandelectronics,mining,automotiveplant andheavydutymechanics.

Itisalsothelargestproviderofinformationtechnology,media,businessandfinancialservicestrainingwithover20specialistcomputinglaboratories,manyofwhichcontainhigh-endspecialistequipmentforcisco,MicrosoftandcompTIATraining.

PolytechnicWest’sThornliecampushasafullyequippedgymnasiumforitsfitnessqualifications,andsimulatedchildcaretrainingfacilities.

TheThornliecafeteriaisopenMondaytoFriday(hourspostedatthedoor)andthecampusiswithineasywalkingdistanceofcentroMaddingtonShoppingcentrewithover80stores.

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Information in this prospectus is correct at time of print, september 2014 rto provider no 1979. crIcos provider code 00020G. Higher education provider.

polytechnic West is committed to quality service and makes every attempt to ensure accuracy, currency and reliability of the information contained in this prospectus however, polytechnic West accepts no liability for changes or inaccuracies.

For the latest information and details on areas of interest not contained in this publication visit our website polytechnic.wa.edu.au or call 9267 7500.