Cadetships

What is an engineering cadetship?


An engineering cadetship is an accelerated, workbased learning program, supported by a formal training contract, designed for people employed in the marine, defence, energy and resource sectors. Cadets undertake a combination of paid work and TAFE based training over a period of one or two years.

What qualifications are included in engineering cadetships?


An engineering cadetship is based on a nationally recognised Certificate IV and/or Diploma of Engineering. Employers and cadets may choose to complete one or more of the following specialist streams:

  • Mechanical engineering
  • Civil engineering
  • NDT
  • Metallurgy
  • electrical drafting
  • CAD

Engineering Cadetships

An engineering cadetship is an employment-based training program supported by a formal contract between the employer, cadet and a TAFEWA college. Cadets usually attend the workplace 4 days a week, with 1 day at a TAFE college, but this can be altered to suit the needs of the employer.

Industry-endorsed Training
The engineering cadetships offered by TAFEWA are supported by the Commonwealth and State governments through the Western Australian Department of Education and Training. 

The program provides cadets with a unique opportunity to engage with the latest engineering technology supported by local engineering companies.

Benefits to Cadets

  • learn as you learn throughout the two-year cadetship
  • negotiate your training and assessment to meet your current employment needs and future career aspirations
  • graduate with nationally recognised and portable Certificate and Diploma qualifications
  • use support provided by the State Government through the ApprentiCentre
  • engage in engineering competitions, expos and events

    Cadetship Opportunities
    To gain a cadetship, you will need to apply to an employer.  You can also register your interest by submitting an expression of interests and CV with the Apprenticentre (www.det.wa.edu.au/apprenticentre) and they will put you in touch with a suitable employer. 

    Structured Training
    Cadets undertake a combination of instruction and work-based projects, coupled with site visits and workplace assessment. Peer tutoring is strongly encouraged and cadets will give short presentations about their work and areas of specialisation.

    Cadetships are available for Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma engineering qualifications.

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