Learn a Trade. Build Your Skills. Get Qualified.

Already working? Looking to upskill? Whether you are starting an apprenticeship, working in industry without a formal qualification, or ready to take your skills further, AIE can help you find the right training pathway. We deliver practical training in welding, fabrication, mechanical, marine and other engineering trades, from Certificate II through to Graduate Diploma.

Government-subsidised training may be available for eligible students and can help reduce the cost of your course. Your eligibility will depend on factors such as your location, chosen qualification, previous training and individual circumstances. Submit an enquiry and our team can discuss the funding and training options that may be available to you.

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Tell us where you are and where you’re at. We’ll come back with the courses open to you, the entry requirements, and the fee that applies in your state.

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Our team will call you to confirm which courses you’re eligible for, what the entry requirements are, and the fee that applies in your state. If you’d rather talk now, call +61 3 9302 1296.

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What we deliver

Twelve nationally recognised qualifications.

Not sure which one fits? You don’t need to decide here. Tell us about your operation and your people, and we will work out the right qualifications with you.

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Training from entry level to advanced engineering

Your skills can grow with your career.

AQF 2
Certificate II in Engineering
Explore engineering and build foundation skills
AQF 3
Certificate III Engineering Trade
Apprenticeship and trade training
AQF 4
Certificate IV in Engineering
Build advanced engineering skills
AQF 5
Diploma of Engineering
Post-trade development
AQF 6
Advanced Diploma of Engineering
Advanced technical development
AQF 8
Graduate Diploma of Engineering
Higher-level engineering development

Start at the level that matches your skills and experience, and keep building from there. Tell us where you are now and we will confirm the right entry point.

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Inside AIE

See what training at AIE actually looks like.

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Why AIE

Training built around industry.

Specialists, not generalists

A specialist provider focused on engineering trades and post-trade qualifications, not one of hundreds of unrelated training areas.

Sector-specific programs

Programs developed around manufacturing, fabrication, mechanical, foundry, marine and other specialist environments.

Trainers from industry

Training and assessment relate directly to the equipment, processes and standards your people work with every day.

Delivery in your workplace

Where appropriate we deliver and assess on site, rather than requiring employees to regularly attend a campus.

Built around your operation

Delivery structured around shifts, production schedules and employee availability, where releasing staff for classroom training is difficult.

Existing skills recognised

Experienced workers need not start from the beginning. We assess current skills and structure the remaining training around the gaps.

Responsive and accessible

We work directly with each employer on a practical delivery approach, rather than expecting you to fit a fixed institutional model.

Beyond apprenticeships

Post-trade and workforce development pathways that help employers progress and retain the tradespeople they already have.

Industries Our Training Supports

AIE provides engineering and trade training relevant to industries including:

  • Welding & Boilermaking
  • Metal Fabrication & Structural Steel
  • Mechanical Fitting & Machining
  • Manufacturing & Production
  • Plant & Maintenance
  • Marine Craft & Boat Building
  • Composites & Fibreglass
  • Foundry, Casting & Moulding
  • Patternmaking
  • Electroplating & Surface Finishing
  • Powder Coating, Anodising & Galvanising
  • Robotics & Mechatronics
  • CNC & Advanced Manufacturing
  • Renewable Energy
  • Motorsport & Specialist Manufacturing

Not Sure Which Course Is Right for You?

Send us an enquiry and we’ll help you explore suitable training options, entry requirements and available funding opportunities based on your circumstances. There’s no obligation to enrol.

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