Plant Supervisor Courses in Cairns
Unfortunately, there are no course providers on our network that provide plant supervisor training in Cairns. However, there are 22 courses available within the Cairns for people who want to study a related field.
NWP20122
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Surface Water Operator
Water Plant Operator Assistant
Wastewater Plant Operator Assistant
Water Treatment Technician
The NWP20122 certificate II in Water Industry Operations will give you the skills needed to work at water treatment and distribution plants (irrigation, wastewater, drinking water). This is a nationally recognised qualification that takes 6 months to complete. You will learn how to take water samples and present the data, respond to blue-green algae outbreaks, operate and control a range of water treatments including fluoride, disinfection chemicals, and UV processes. Enquire now for the course prospectus and the list of upcoming training dates..
Average duration: 6 months.
MSM30116
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Production Worker
The Certificate III in Process Manufacturing is an entry-level qualification for students seeking manufacturing work on a production floor as part of a team. The course delivers hands-on skills that focus on personal safety; working to quality standards and a production schedule; picking and processing orders; preparing documentation and inventory reports. Click for the complete lesson plan as well as enrolment and funding requirements..
Average duration: 12 months.
52857WA
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Plant Technician
Plant Operator
Electrical Engineer
Plant Engineer
The 52857WA Advanced Diploma of Plant Engineering is for experienced trades people who want to learn the latest plant engineering technologies. Over 18 months of study with professional trainers you will be introduced to the working essentials of plant engineering including mechanical equipment, fluid power systems (and their components), pumps and seals, HVAC systems, pressure vessels and boilers, thermodynamics, compressors, fans and blowers, instrumentation and control engineering — and much more.
Enquire now for more information about graduation outcomes, study units, and entry requirements..
Average duration: 18 months.
NWP30222
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Wastewater Plant Operator
Water Plant Operator
Wastewater Plant Operator Assistant
Water Plant Operator Assistant
Seeking an operational role in the Australian water industry? Try the the NWP30222 Certificate III in Water Industry Operations. This nationally recognised qualification is for water industry operators who need hands-on technical skills and operational competencies. The course covers: WHS and risk control processes, environmental compliance, chemical safety, teamwork and communication, using SCADA systems, applying the principles of chemistry to water systems and processes, grounds and vegetation maintenance, disinfection and chemical treatments. Enquire now for the list of study units, career outcomes, and active enrolment dates..
Average duration: 24 months.
RII30820
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Plant Technician
Plant Operator
Get started in civil construction with the RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations. This nationally recognised training course accompanies an apprenticeship and teaches you how to work safely on a civil construction site. The course covers levelling, trenches, concreting, earthworks — and you’ll also have the opportunity to learn how to operate a range of heavy vehicles (depending on your chosen electives) including backhoes, graders, dozers, and excavators. Enquire now for more information about how to enrol and where to study..
Average duration: 36 months.
MEM31922
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Brake Press Operator
Boilermaker
Blacksmith
TIG Welder
Welder
Metal Worker
Fabricator
The Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (MEM31922) is the qualification for trade apprentices working under qualified boilermakers or welders. Completed over 12 months, this nationally recognised training course teaches professional level mechanical cutting, metal fabrication, and a wide range of welding processes. Students gain proficiency using hand tools, industrial machinery, taking measurements and performing calculations. Graduate ready to become a licensed tradesperson.
Enquire now for more information about enrolling an apprentice or trainee in the course and the opportunity for government subsidised training..
Average duration: 12 months.
52883WA
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Electrical Engineer
CAD Operator
Plant Operator
The 52883WA Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Electrical Systems) is a hands-on engineering course that qualifies you for technical and project roles that involve instrumentation, electronics, and electrical power systems. This nationally recognised diploma delivers a full range of electrical engineering skills that will help you standout in the global market. The course covers: mathematics in engineering, electrical circuits, electrical power distribution, earthing and surge protection, electrical safety and wiring systems, energy use and efficiency, power quality, power cables and accessories, professional engineering practice, and much more. Enquire now for entry requirements, electrical engineering career outcomes, and the latest enrolment opportunities..
Average duration: 18 months.
UEE50220
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Plant Operator
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
The UEE50220 Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation is for licensed electricians who wish to expand their professional reach to instrumentation, electrical engineering, and process plant technologies. Over 12-18 months of study you will learn how to install, commission, and maintain electrical control systems and other instrumentation — as well as write specifications for electrotechnology engineering projects. The course also covers electrical safety, sustainable energy, and compliance..
Average duration: 2 weeks.
NWP40120
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Wastewater Plant Operator
Hydrographer
Water Plant Operator
Get the skills you need for a hands-on supervisor’s role in the Australia water industry with the NWP40120 Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to be a productive leader, supervising small work teams, while ensuring workplace safety and environmental compliance. You’ll also gain technical skills in any of the six water industry sectors: catchment and dams, hydrometric monitoring, irrigation water supply, networks, trade waste, and treatment. Enquire now for the full list of specialisation units (and their availability) as well as upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 24 months.
MEM30219
Online, On Campus, Traineeship
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Maintenance Fitter
Metal Worker
Welder
TIG Welder
Blacksmith
Boilermaker
Plant Mechanic
Machinist
Mechanical Fitter
Workshop Supervisor
The Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (MEM30219) is for trade apprentices (fitters and turners, toolmakers, metal machinists) or anyone needing an entry point into mechanical engineering. It’s a nationally recognised qualification that will teach you how to work in a manufacturing or engineering environment — performing complex measurements and working to quality standards. Enquire now for information about career outcomes and opportunities for enrolment..
Average duration: 12 months.
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Job Pathways
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