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Karratha

Operating as one of NR TAFE's largest campuses, Karratha is located in the Pilbara. 

Karratha Campus specialises in many areas including: 

  • Business
  • Beauty
  • Trades
  • Safety and high risk training 

Featuring a state-of-the-art beauty salon, Salon 700 provides our students with the ability to gain a strong experience interacting with real life clients. The facility encompasses modern hairdressing, beauty therapy and manicure stations, front reception along with a classroom replicating a working environment to equip students with all the skills needed to gain entry into the hair or beauty industry. 

The Industry Skills Centres based at our Karratha and Pundulmurra campuses support the delivery of essential training to tradespeople employed in the mining, construction and logistics industries, specifically meeting the needs of the Pilbara workforce's specific training goals. 

Parking is available on campus.

Our onsite café, Soak in Dampier, is open daily from 7:00am to 2:00pm for all staff and students but closed during the term breaks.

Business hours 

Monday to Friday 7:45am - 4:30pm 

Contact details 

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Facilities

The Electrical and Instrumentation Training Centre at Karratha supports the delivery of a range of electrical and instrumentation training, through the use of the latest interactive computer-based training aides, training rigs and instrumentation.

The Industry Skills Centres based at our Karratha and Pundulmurra campuses support the delivery of essential training to tradespeople employed in the mining, construction and logistics industries. The Centres were built to supoprt the Pilbara workforce's specific training goals, through the delivery of courses in firefighting, forklift operation, rigging and dogging, scaffolding, working at heights, and working in confined spaces.

Salon 700 is a training hair and beauty salon based at North Regional TAFE's Karratha campus. The facility encompasses modern hairdressing, beauty therapy and manicure stations, front reception along with a classroom replicating a working environment to equip students with all the skills needed to gain entry into the hair or beauty industry.

Karratha

Address

Lot 2598 Dampier Highway
Karratha WA 6714
Australia

Explore the courses available at Karratha campus

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    Chemical Handling Skill Set

    State ID IAA09

    Students will learn how to:

    • Identify the level of pest infestation and assess the need for chemical control
    • Source information on Integrated Pest Management
    • Identify potential hazards, assess risks, and implement control measures
    • Select appropriate PPE for...
    Campuses
    • Broome
    • Derby
    • Fitzroy Crossing
    • Halls Creek
    • Karratha
    • Kununurra
    • Pundulmurra (South Hedland)

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Confined Space, Working at Heights, Gas Test Skill Set

    State ID IAC60

     This course covers:

    • Identifying, monitoring and reassessing risk control measures
    • Fall arrest systems
    • Personal Protective Equipment
    • Planning, access and egress
    • Safely performing duties
    • System dismantle and pack up
    • Define a...
    Campuses
    • Karratha

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

    National ID AHC31424 | State ID BJS2

    Students can elect to focus on Indigenous land management, conservation earthworks, lands, parks and wildlife, or natural area management.

    Throughout this course, students will complete written assignments and work in teams to undertake programs that assist in maintaining the natural...

    Campuses
    • Karratha

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Crane Non-Slew Skill Set

    State ID IAE53

    The course provides comprehensive training on operating non-slewing mobile cranes, which includes cranes like articulated mobile cranes and locomotive cranes, but excludes tow trucks.

    Developed with professionals in the mining and construction industries in mind, this course will guide you...

    Campuses
    • Broome
    • Karratha

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Digital Literacy Skill Set

    State ID AE820

    This skill set is crafted for individuals aiming to fulfil competency standards in a diverse array of digital literacy skills, encompassing essential areas such as basic computing, effective web searching, and proficiency in fundamental application software.

    Campuses
    • Broome
    • Derby
    • Fitzroy Crossing
    • Halls Creek
    • Karratha
    • Kununurra
    • Minurmarghali Mia (Roebourne)
    • Pundulmurra (South Hedland)

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Dogging Skill Set

    State ID IAA25

    The Dogging Skill Set is a 5 day course comprised of theory and practical activities where you will learn how to facilitate lifting equipment and materials through a crane.  The skills learn on this course will allow you to successfully move, position and relocate materials ranging in size...

    Campuses
    • Broome
    • Karratha
    • Pundulmurra (South Hedland)

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

    National ID CHC30121 | State ID BGY3

    This course is the nationally regulated entry-level Qualification for educators who wish to support the development and well-being of children from birth to school age in an early childhood education and care setting.

     
    Early...
    Campuses
    • Broome
    • Derby
    • Fitzroy Crossing
    • Karratha
    • Kununurra
    • Pundulmurra (South Hedland)

    Study Modes
    • Combined (Online and On Campus)

    Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

    National ID CHC50121 | State ID BGY6

    This course equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to lead a childcare service. 

    Students will develop skills in planning, implementing, and overseeing culturally appropriate programs for early childhood services, ensuring compliance with licensing, accreditation, and...

    Campuses
    • Broome
    • Karratha
    • Pundulmurra (South Hedland)

    Study Modes
    • Combined (Online and On Campus)

    Elevated Work Platform Skill Set

    State ID IAA27

    Undertaking theory and practical activities, participants will be guided through the operation of an EWP, ensuring:

    • hazards and risk elimination/control strategies
    • conduct routine checks
    • set up an elevating work platform
    • operate an elevating work platform in...
    Campuses
    • Karratha
    • Pundulmurra (South Hedland)

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Certificate II in Engineering

    National ID MEM20105 | State ID W233

     

    This qualification provides the minimum requirement for employment in manufacturing, engineering, or related industries. Offered through a formal traineeship, it combines workplace experience with study at North Regional TAFE. Training includes both on-the-job and off-the-job...

    Campuses
    • Broome
    • Karratha
    • Newman
    • Pundulmurra (South Hedland)

    Study Modes
    • On Campus
    • Traineeship