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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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    Certificate III in Engineering - Industrial Electrician

    National ID MEM31219 | State ID BEK1

    Apprentices will learn through a combination of on-the-job employment and block training at North Regional TAFE.

    Participants will learn how to perform some of the following tasks:
    • Terminate and test electrical wiring
    • Select appropriate cabling and circuit protection...
    Campuses
    • Karratha

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Entry into Care Roles Skill Set

    National ID CHCSS00114 | State ID AE116

    You will learn how to:

    • organise, provide and monitor support services for individuals
    • develop safe work practices when providing direct client care
    • understand compliance with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
    • ensure health and safety...
    Campuses
    • Karratha
    • Kununurra
    • Pundulmurra (South Hedland)

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Family and Domestic Violence Early Intervention Skill Set


    Learn effective questioning, active listening, and rapport building for early intervention in domestic and family violence.
    ...
    Campuses
    • Broome
    • Derby
    • Karratha

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Financial Literacy Skill Set

    State ID IAE46

    Participants will gain insights into various aspects such as taxation regulations, strategies for optimising superannuation funds, and the importance of insurance coverage. Through interactive modules and practical examples, learners will develop the necessary skills to make informed financial...

    Campuses
    • Karratha
    • Minurmarghali Mia (Roebourne)
    • Pundulmurra (South Hedland)

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    First Aid Skill Set

    State ID AE875

    Participants will learn how to:

    • Manage an unconscious person and the recovery position
    • Perform CPR in an emergency situation (adult and infant)
    • Provide first aid for a range of conditions
    • Respond to an unknown first aid incident
    ...
    Campuses
    • Broome
    • Derby
    • Fitzroy Crossing
    • Halls Creek
    • Karratha
    • Kununurra
    • Pundulmurra (South Hedland)
    • Wyndham

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Forklift Skill Set

    State ID IAA07

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

    • Risk control measures are implemented
    • Traffic management is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures
    • Pre-start and operational checks are...
    Campuses
    • Broome
    • Derby
    • Fitzroy Crossing
    • Karratha
    • Kununurra
    • Newman
    • Pundulmurra (South Hedland)

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Certificate I in Gaining Access to Training and Employment (GATE)

    National ID 52875WA | State ID BGR07

    The Certificate I in Gaining Access to Training and Employment (GATE) equips students with vital skills necessary for success in today's workforce.

    This course emphasises the development of communication, numeracy, and digital technology skills while encouraging...
    Campuses
    • Karratha
    • Minurmarghali Mia (Roebourne)
    • Pundulmurra (South Hedland)

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Certificate I in General Education for Adults

    National ID 22690VIC | State ID BHE21

    Using a combination of structured teaching and unstructured learning activities, students will build your skills in working with numbers and money, creating computer-based texts, directions, teamwork and job seeking to grow confidence and employability skills. 

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

    Study Modes
    • Combined (Online and On Campus)
    • On Campus

    Certificate II in Horticulture

    National ID AHC20422 | State ID BJB5

    Students will develop skills and knowledge in propagating plants, caring for nursery plants and food gardens, treating weeds and irrigation operations.

    Students will also learn how to recognise various plants and also how to operate basic machinery and...

    Campuses
    • Broome
    • Karratha
    • Pundulmurra (South Hedland)

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Certificate III in Horticulture

    National ID AHC30722 | State ID BJB0

    Throughout this course, students will learn how to propagate and maintain nursery plants, install and maintain irrigation systems, treat weeds, pests and diseases safely, and use a range of horticultural equipment. 

    Students will also learn about effective pruning, working...

    Campuses
    • Broome
    • Karratha
    • Pundulmurra (South Hedland)

    Study Modes
    • On Campus