Industry information
For more information about courses and news related to the industry groups serviced by Western Institute please follow the links below:
- Aboriginal programs includes specialised training and the Yarrudumurra Centre for Aboriginal Performing and Visual Arts.
- Arts, media and entertainment focuses on Ceramics, Computing - Digital Media, Design, Visual Arts, Music and Photography.
- Building, construction and architecture covers Building Studies, Bricklaying/Blocklaying, Bonded Asbestos Sheet Removal, Carpentry, Cleaning, Computer Aided Drafting, CPD Programs for Licensed Contractors, Confined Spaces, Demolition, Occupational Health & Safety - Building, Owner-Builder Information, Painting & Decorating, Paving, Plumbing, Rigging, Scaffolding, Shopfitting and Waste Management.
- Business finance and property services includes Accounting, Bookkeeping, Business Administration, Governance, Local Government, Management, Marketing, Occupational Health & Safety - Workplace Related, Project Management, Real Estate, Retail, Security and Stock & Station Agents
- General education and work skills provides:
- courses for isolated and disadvantaged groups
- courses for women to access further education and work opportunities
- courses to improve English language, reading, writing and maths skills
- courses to prepare you for further study or work, to prepare you for TAFE or University and Education Support.
- Hairdressing and Beauty training incorporates Beauty Therapy, Body and Facial Waxing, Hairdressing, Skin Care, Make-up, Nail Care and Pedicure.
- Health and community services includes Aged Care, Child Care and Protection, Disabilities, Drug & Alcohol, Family Services, First Aid, Fitness, Massage, Nursing and Welfare.
- Horticulture, agriculture and natural resources covers Agriculture, Alternative Energy for Farms, Animal Care, Conservation & Land Management, Forestry/Sawmilling/Timber, Horse Industry, Horticulture, Mining, Shearing & Wool Handling, Woolclassing, and Viticulture.
- Information and communications technology includes Computing for Business, Digital Media and Web Design and Information Technology.
- Language
- Manufacturing and Engineering includes Baking, Civil Engineering, Cleaning, Computer Aided Drafting, Electrical, Engineering, Fitting & Machining, Food Processing, Laboratory, Meat Processing and Retailing, Refrigeration, Waste Management and Welding.
- Sport and recreation covers Fitness, Horse Racing and Outdoor Recreation
- Textiles, clothing includes Millinery, Textiles and Clothing
- Tourism, Travel and Hospitality covers Commercial Cookery, Food Handling/Nutrition, Hospitality, Hotel/Restaurant/Cafe, Travel and Tourism
- Transport: Automotive and Marine in the Western Institute includes Automotive, Vehicle Body Repair and Transport