Women in Defence Industry Scholarship

The scholarship program allows students to study two qualifications at the same time over six months in one of the two streams: 

Cyber Security and Electronics

• UEE21920 Certificate II in Electronics:  Introduction to the world of electronics to gain knowledge and practical workshop skills.
• ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology (Cyber Security): Introduction to information technology and cyber security. 

Technical Engineering and Electronics

• UEE21920 Certificate II in Electronics:  Introduction to the world of electronics to gain knowledge and practical workshop skills.
• MEM30522 Certificate III in Engineering - Technical:  Learn general engineering concepts and how drawings are transformed into buildings and manufactured items. Maths is a big component of this course.

Participants who successfully progress through the scholarship may receive up to $6,000 in financial assistance. Payments are made at key milestones throughout the program:

• $2,000 upon successful completion of the first qualification.
• $2,000 upon successful completion of the second qualification.
• $2,000 upon successful completion of the work placement component.

The incentive is designed to assist participants with costs associated with study and work placement participation.

Cyber Security & Electronics 

Technical Engineering and Electronics

Attending an Information session is optional, but a valuable way to explore the program. 

Information session dates

Date: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
Time: 1.30pm to 2.30pm
Location: Rockingham campus

Register your spot for the information sessions on Eventbrite. 

Cyber Security and Electronics

• Duration: 6 months of study plus 4 weeks work placement
• Timetable: 4 days/week | Term 1 and Term 2 | Monday to Thursday | 8:45am – 3:00pm
• Work Placement: 5 days/week | Between July and September | Monday to Friday | Business hours
• Location: South Metropolitan TAFE, Rockingham campus

Technical Engineering and Electronics

• Duration: 6 months of study plus 4 weeks work placement
• Timetable: 4 days/week | Term 2 and Term 3 | Monday to Thursday | 8:45am to 3:00pm
• Work Placement: 5 days/week | Between October and December | Monday to Friday | Business hours
• Location: South Metropolitan TAFE, Rockingham campus

• Create an understanding of the technical career opportunities in the defence industry
• Teach foundation mechanical engineering design, operations and maintenance  
• Provide technical skills and an understanding of technology and automation in the defence industry
• Assist students with a pathway to employment or higher-level qualifications
• Provide a pathway to a career in engineering drafting or as an engineering associate

Applicants must be female (or identify as female), Australian residents, and competent in communication and mathematics. The scholarship has been designed to meet the needs of women who:

• are returning to work, OR
• are seeking a career change, OR
• have recently completed high school, OR
• need an alternative pathway to university. 

ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology (Cyber Security)

• Job options: IT technician, ICT operations support, IT System Administrator 

UEE21920 Certificate II in Electronics (Defence Specialisation) 

• Job options: Electrical Assistant, Electronics Technician, Technical Officer

MEM30522 Certificate III in Engineering - Technical

• Job options: Engineering Associate, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Systems Engineer

You will undertake a work placement at a defence industry employer.

Work placements are undertaken with a range of leading defence and defence-related employers across Western Australia, including organisations in maritime, engineering, electronics, cyber security, manufacturing and technology.