Polytechnic West, Perth, Australia

Overview

History, Affiliations & Rankings

Polytechnic West, Australia (PWA) was earlier known as the South East Metropolitan College of TAFE. In 2016, the institute collaborated with the Challengers Institute. This higher education institution was initially developed to train the working professionals for emerging railway technologies. PWA began imparting training to international students in 1994 and delivers over 70 nationally accredited courses including ELICOS. The Polytechnic of Western Australia is among the best educational institutions in Australia, which is among the top 5 universities according to the national rankings.

Infrastructure, Campus & Courses

The institute has eight campuses in Carlisle, Thornlie, Balga, Midland, Bentley, Jandakot and two in Armadale. The main campus of the institute features several faculty buildings, departments, cafeterias and sports complexes. The campuses also provide accommodation facilities to the students. The academic structure of the institute consists of various subjects that are categorized into several fields such as Aerospace, Automotive, English Language, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunications, Creative Design, Engineering, Metal & Mining, Information Technology, Business & Finance, Hospitality & Food Trade, Building, Construction & Furniture, Animals & Horticulture, and Health & Fitness. This wide area of courses gives students a great opportunity to choose as per their area of interest. The students learn under experienced faculty members. Known to be among the largest training providers in the state, Polytechnic West institute majorly focuses on finance and business studies.

Accomplishments & Alumni  

Polytechnic West was Western Australia's Large Training Provider of the Year in 2011. The Polytechnic's reinvention has seen it branch out into areas normally untouched by State Training Providers (STP), and was the first STP to teach Higher Education. Many alumni of the institute are working with reputed organizations while some have contributed to various researches.

Student Diversity & Visiting Companies

The institute welcomes a  number of international students from diverse backgrounds. The institute is visited by many industry professionals for guest lectures, interactive sessions and practical workshops. The students also get a chance for internships at notable organizations under professionals. This gives students a better understanding of the fieldwork. The companies coming for recruitment and internships are eVERVE Motors Pvt. Ltd., Bankwest, New Oriental Education & Technology Group, IKTHUS EDU Pvt. Ltd. and many more.