Advanced Diploma

Put the focus on the world around you

This qualification prepares you to work in the industry as a professional photographer, providing you with practical skills and knowledge in the areas of high-level image capture, sophisticated post-production skills, business development and creative thinking skills. Genres of photography include commercial/advertising, portraiture and wedding, fine art, landscape, documentary and photo-journalism and more.

A range of photography techniques are covered during the course including drone operation, VR, alternative process (wet darkroom), video and multimedia.
 
North Metro TAFE's lecturers are closely involved with the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (and other professional bodies) and you'll be supported to participate in both state and national photography events, proving you the opportunity to network with some of Australia’s and the World’s leading professional photographers.

 NMT has been awarded AIPP's Australian Tertiary Institution of the Year for 2017, 2018 and 2019

 Gain these skills

• Photography skills in the area of commercial/advertising, portraiture and wedding, fine art, landscape, documentary and photo-journalism and more
• Studio photography and lighting techniques
• Range of post-production and retouching skills.
• Exhibition photography
• Practical business skills and working with clients.
• Managing copyright Building your creative portfolio

Radio broadcasting skills that will help you land your first job

Radio is an exciting, dynamic industry, filled with passionate and creative people. 
The Advanced Diploma is a hand-on practical course that provides you with all the skills to land your first job in radio broadcasting, podcasting and multi-platform opportunities. 
You'll develop a wide skill set in a supportive environment in all aspects of the radio industry, inclusive of on-air, news, marketing, podcasting, digital, and management skills.

Real-time learning means being part of a team that runs a real radio station, our own BOOM Radio, giving you a chance to develop industry networks, and practical experience. 
In addition, you will be able to focus on the critical areas of interest that you are passionate about to enhance your personal growth and industry opportunities.

The lecturing staff have extensive industry links and actively provide industry work placement and networking opportunities for students.
The course ensures you build on the skills you gained in the Diploma to be able to confidently produce or present on your own live radio show or podcast, be on the air, entertain and inform people and become a part of their daily lives.

You can put your experience and skills to good use working across a range of radio and broadcasting roles and apply your marketing, writing, and research skills in many other fields. 
On average 80% of graduating students find employment or gain entry to university to further their study and career opportunities.

Explore the nature of storytelling through the medium of Digital Cinema

This course provides you with the opportunity to work on varied content and will foster your skills in developing ideas, storylines and treatments, lighting design, directing, and editing techniques.

You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to work within the film and television industry. This course will also give you the opportunity to explore the nature of storytelling through the medium of digital cinema.

You could find yourself working on content as varied as short-form narrative films with professional actors shot on cinema standard equipment, documentaries, micro dramas, and client-based projects.

Successful completion of this course may see you gain advanced standing for entry into the WA Screen Academy's Bachelor of Media & Communications at ECU.

 Gain these skills

• Evolve ideas for professional creative work
• Develop lighting designs 
• Develop storylines and treatments
• Direct cinematography, performers and crews for screen productions
• Edit complex screen productions 

Fine-tune your sound career

Achieve high level skills in the live sound, film and studio production areas of the music industry with this Advanced Diploma qualification.

Through this course, you will develop your wide ranging analytical, technical and creative skills. You will develop and produce your own recording projects, under the guidance of highly experienced industry mentors.

 Gain these skills

• Live sound engineering
• Studio sound engineering and production
• Film sound composition and production

Refine your talent

Successful completion of the Advanced Diploma of Music (Performance) will give you high level skills in performance, song arranging, composition and stagecraft technique.

Through this course you will develop your analytical, performance and creative skills under the guidance of highly experienced industry lecturers and mentors. You will refine your skills as a songwriter and performer, developing, producing and releasing your own recording product which is your calling card to the music industry.

 Gain these skills

• Stagecraft and live performance, working in industry venues and broadcast radio
• Composition and arranging
• Networking with industry professionals such as promoters, publishers, venue bookers, producers, artists and songwriters

Become a master of the seas!

Chart your course to maritime leadership with our program, shaping you into a Master, Chief Mate, or Watchkeeper deck officer in international waters.

Guided by seasoned lecturers, acquire advanced skills in vessel management, safety, and leadership, preparing you to helm ships of any size and oversee navigation safety, weather forecasting, security, search and rescue, and survival at sea.

Take command of your maritime career, become a master of the seas and rise to the top as the ship's most responsible officer.

This course will allow you to work in international waters as a:

• Master, Chief mate or Watchkeeper deck officer on ships of any gross tonnage in any operating area.

Note that holding a Watchkeeper deck or Master less than 500 GT certificate of competency may allow you to receive up to 15 units credit or recognition of prior learning with continued sea service and competencies. This may potentially reduce the duration of the course.

Be guided by our expert team of lecturers as you build an advanced specialist skillset in how to manage a vessel of any size, and step up to be responsible for the stability and handling of the vessel and the safety of those onboard. You'll develop leadership qualities as you learn to direct a crew and plan your voyage by forecasting weather and maintaining safety of navigation. You'll also be trained in high level security procedures as well as how to coordinate search and rescue operations, survive at sea and operate survival craft.

Gain an advanced maritime qualification for international waters and the world is your oyster!

Gain these skills

• manage trim, stability and stress of a vessel
• manage reported defects, damage, repairs and maintenance of a vessel
• apply medical first aid on board ship
• coordinate search and rescue operations
• follow vessel security procedures (security awareness training)
• operate survival craft, rescue boats and lifesaving appliances (proficiency in survival craft)
• survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment and personal survival techniques (PST
• manage a vessel and its crew
• forecast weather and oceanographic conditions to plan a safe passage
• use of radar and other bridge equipment to maintain safety of navigation
• transmit and receive information by the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

Become a Class 1 Engineer in the Maritime Industry

Elevate your maritime career to Chief Marine Engineer status in international waters with this comprehensive qualification.

Guided by experienced maritime specialists, master the leadership of engine room operations, including machinery and engineering equipment. This qualification, meeting AMSA standards, is ideal for those aiming for Engineer Class 1 roles on ships worldwide.

Advance to one of the top tier roles in the maritime industry and become a Chief Marine Engineer in international waters.

Forge your career in marine engineering and be guided by our expert team of lecturers who are maritime specialists, as you learn to lead the operations of engine room machinery and all engineering equipment throughout a vessel, to ensure a safe and smooth journey at sea.

Grow practical knowledge of how to operate and maintain ship power systems exceeding 1,000 volts; apply advanced principles of marine electrotechnology, mechanics and control systems, learn managing safety of a vessel, crew and passengers and grow your leadership and managerial capability.

This qualification is suitable for people who work as an Engineer Class 1 in the maritime industry on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of any propulsion power in any operating area. This qualification forms some of the requirements for certification by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) as an Engineer Class 1 as described in Marine Orders 70-73 (2014) under the Navigation Act 2012.

The Animation and Visual Effects industry awaits

This twelve-month course is the last stage on your pathway towards a career in Animation and Visual Effects. This course is designed for students who have completed the CUA51020-AC87 – Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects) or university media graduates.

A large proportion of this course has you working in a studio environment on real professional productions for industry including TV series and feature films. You’ll also highly refine your skills in 3D animation, 2D animation, sound, and writing. 
You will learn new skills in pre-visualization and virtual production, and undertake the process of developing an idea and pitching it.
Graduates take with them a high-level showreel comprising of AAA level work, feature film credits, experience working with real production clients, and the skills and confidence to work in the Animation and Visual Effects industry.

Gain these skills

• 3D animation, lighting and rendering
• 2D animation 
• Visual Effects and Post production
• Virtual production
• Sound
• Writing
• Studio work
• Concept design and pitching

Want to work on international engineering projects?

Gain advanced skills in the design and drafting of engineering plans to Australian and New Zealand standards and you could be working on local, interstate or international engineering projects.

This comprehensive qualification in civil and structural engineering could see you working on projects ranging from skyscrapers to intricate road designs.

This course will extend your study of the design and construction of civil works like dams, structures and pipe networks that is covered in the Diploma course.

While the emphasis is on producing working drawings for civil works which are used to communicate the engineers designs to the workers involved in constructing the works, you can participate more in the design decisions that are made.

You will learn a range of engineering drafting standards and receive exposure to CAD programs selected from autocad, Revit and 12D. You will extend your ability to address technical issues beyond what is achieved in the Diploma course.