Defence Industry Pathways Program

Start your journey in the defence industry

Defence is one of the fastest growing industries in Australia, with large maritime defence industry projects requiring an ongoing skilled workforce pipeline.

52904WA Certificate III in Defence Industry Pathways Program (based in Perth, WA)

Defence and South Metropolitan TAFE have jointly developed the Defence Industry Pathways Program, which ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ is proud to support. The Program offers a 12-month traineeship in a rapidly growing, exciting industry.

Taking part in this traineeship offers the chance to jump into an exciting new career pathway in the defence industry, with on the job experience through three work placement rotations. This Program may open the door to a range of opportunities.

Applications are now open for our next intake.

We will continue to take expressions of interest after this date for our following intakes.

What will I be learning?

Trainees within the Program will attend block training at South Metro TAFE (Fremantle Campus) and will gain real-life experience through a 12-week work placement.

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Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

MEM13015

Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

MEM16006

Organise and communicate information

TLID0020

Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

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Recognise the need for cyber security in an organisation

MEM12023

Perform engineering measurements

MEM12024

Perform computations

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Licence to operate a forklift truck

TLIX4008

Conduct integrated logistics support activities

TLIX4028

Apply knowledge of logistics

MEM09002

Interpret technical drawing

MEM16008

Interact with computing technology

MEM30020A

Develop and manage a plan for a simple manufacturing-related project

TLIF0009

Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility)

TLIJ2001

Apply quality procedures

TLIP0003

Ensure the confidentiality, privacy and security of customer Information

MEM09009

Create 2-D drawings using computer-aided design system

MEM30022A

Undertake supervised procurement activities

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Identify, analyse and report workplace data and information

What are the benefits?

This 12-month traineeship provides the foundational skills to enter a range of maritime defence industry career pathways.

As a trainee, you will be paid while you learn subjects such as technical engineering and cyber security through to logistics and procurement. Plus, you will gain work experience through work placements with global industries that support the defence industry.

Will you be the next success story? Apply today.