One of the SAUWA Driver Training events is to be held in June, and it's about to go public, so keep your eye on the Events section. We have instructors who will teach you car control is a safe environment, and its cheap
I'm involved in the hiring of other Engineers for our group at work, and I can say with 100% certainty that we don't even look at which Uni you come from, it's all about experience and how well you come across in the interview. We've even hired people from Edith Cowan
Not just any engineer can signoff on mods, you have to have the relevant qualifications and experience, and also be approved by the Department of Planning and Transport.
Look at IB-102 for the list of approved Engineer Signatories http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/1421.asp#vsb_forms