West Coast Institute

About West Coast Institute

West Coast Institute delivers over 140 courses that will fuel your passion and equip you with the highest possible skill set to prepare you for the real world and put you in high demand!

Located in the northern suburbs of Perth, West Coast Institute has campuses in Joondalup, Clarkson and Wangara.

West Coast Institute can offer you:

• State of the art facilities - including an on-site beauty salon, a fine dining training restaurant, one of only three motion capture labs in WA and a brand new trades centre for practical learning.
• Lecturers who are experts in their field - who use innovative teaching methods to deliver the most current workplace and industry specific training.
• Courses that focus on relevant and practical learning experiences - equipping you with the best skills for your future career.
• A great pathway to university - offering diplomas and advanced diplomas that can lead you straight into university – saving time and money on HECS-HELP fees.
• Flexible courses - that can be studied in a variety of ways including full time, part time, external, online or even in your own workplace.
• Beauty
• Business & Management
• Community Services & Youth Work
• Education
• Electrotechnology
• Events
• Fitness & Sport
• Hospitality
• Finance and Accounting
• Information and Communication Technology
• Marketing
• Multimedia & Animation
• Nursing
• Police Preparation
• Website Design
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Additional Details

West Coast Institute delivers over 140 courses that can put you in the picture!

PRE – APPRENTICESHIPS

West Coast Institute offers a variety of 6-month pre-apprenticeships allowing you to get a feel for the trades industry. It provides you with hands-on experience and could lead straight into an apprenticeship.

APPRENTICESHIPS & TRAINEESHIPS

West Coast Institute offers apprenticeships and traineeships enabling you to work while you obtain a nationally recognised qualification.

PATHWAYS TO UNIVERSITY

A West Coast Institute diploma or advanced diploma can lead you straight into many undergraduate degrees – saving time and money on HECS-HELP fees.

VET IN SCHOOLS PROGRAMS

West Coast Institute offers Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Schools programs. If you’re in year 10, 11 or 12 you’re able to obtain a certificate II qualification in your chosen study area before you graduate.

Additional Links

• Course Finder
• How to Apply & Enrol
• Pathways to University

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find the right course for me?

Check out our Courses page to see if you're Creative, Business, Community or Practical-minded. Then choose the best fit course for you.

How do I apply and enrol?

Visit our Apply and Enrol page located here for more information.

How much will my course cost?

For more information regarding course fees, please visit the Course Fees page.

Academic Calendar / Key Dates

Full-time enrolments

(Semester 1) Applications open 2 September – 7 December 2013
(Semester 2) Applications open early May 2014

Part – time enrolments

(Semester 1) Applications and enrolments (on campus) 24 January 2014
(Semester 2) Applications and enrolments early July 2014

Semester 1

Semester 1 2014 commences mid February 2014 Semester 2
Semester 2 2014 commences late July 2014

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