Manufacturing and engineering

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The manufacturing and engineering industries employ a workforce approaching a million people, and it's growing. It is the second largest employer in Australia and amongst the top twenty paying industries.

There are a wide range of sectors and jobs within the industry. Think of all the people who conceive, design, manufacture assemble, install, repair, package and sell manufactured products.   To engineer literally means 'to make things happen'. Engineers convert knowledge of science into technology, and technology into successful innovation.

The industry is experiencing very high demand for skilled workers in traditional occupations, such as electricians, metal machinists and fabricators as well as in areas of emerging technology, such as applied photonics and nanotechnology.

TAFE Western has specialised trainers and facilities required to meet the high demand for skilled workers in traditional occupations such as electricians, metal machinists and fabricators, as well as in areas of emerging technologies.

Towards a better environment

TAFE Western is committed to training both exisiting tradespeople and apprentices with Green Skills, to ensure they can contribute to more building more environmentally sustainable communities in Western NSW.

You can read more about the short courses on offer by downloading the guide below:

Short Course Guide