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There are 8 courses available within the Hobart area for people who want to become a plant operator.
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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. Learn more.
Students emerge from the course able to demonstrate specialised and integrated technical and theoretical knowledge, with considerable depth, in subject matter related to electrical engineering. This program is designed to meet the specialised needs of industry. Graduates will have the knowledge and skills to contribute to the capacity of electrical engineering and related industries, particularly the renewable energy sector, to maintain their competitiveness in a global marketplace through the application of latest technologies, value adding to existing products, process and services and the development of new, sustainable and innovative solutions. Learn more.
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. Learn more.
Graduates will have the knowledge and skills to contribute to the capacity of electrical engineering and related industries, particularly the power supply industries, to maintain their competitiveness in a global marketplace through the application of latest technologies, value adding to existing products, process and services and the development of new, sustainable and innovative solutions. Learn more.
Fluid power industry is one of the fastest growing engineering sectors today. The Graduate Certificate in Fluid Power Engineering covers knowledge and skills needed to work with process operations and fluid power systems. You will gain an in-depth understanding of industrial hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including design optimization, operations, troubleshooting and maintenance. You will also understand, analyze and evaluate application of various pumps, compressors, turbines and drives used in oil & gas, mining, minerals processing industries. The learning outcomes of the course are designed to equip the students with professional engineering skills and knowledge to formulate the models necessary to study, analyse, and design process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams and fluid systems through the application of these concepts, and to develop the problem-solving skills essential to good engineering practice of fluid dynamics in practical real-world application. Learn more.
Become a production operator at a processing facility for metals or coal with the RII30420 Certificate III in Resource Processing. This nationally recognised qualification begins with the critical communication, safety, and environmental protocols of resources industry worksites — you’ll learn how to work in accordance with issued permits, quality standards, and safety procedures. You’ll then gain the technical skills you need to work as a production operator including pipeline pigging, transferring bulk fluids in (and out) of storage, managing startup and shut down of boilers, using automated plant/machinery, instruments that emit ionising radiation, and much more. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, graduation competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.
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. Learn more.
Work at factories and processing plants as a qualified plant technician with the Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology (PMA40116). This nationally recognised training course is completed in the classroom and formalises your existing knowledge of processing plant operations. The course covers work health and safety, carrying out machine shutdowns and isolation, using computerised technology and data systems, plus optimising processing plant operations. Choose electives that support your actual job role: monitoring and controlling work permits, leadership and job-coaching, preventative maintenance, remote operations.Enquire now for the full list of electives and the next intake dates. Learn more.
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To become a plant operator in Hobart, you may want to consider completing the Graduate Certificate in Fluid Power Engineering. This qualification will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in this industry.
You can train to become a plant operator by completing a qualification with Engineering Institute of Technology (established in 2008) or Meo Training (established in 2021). Find a course provider near you. Once you make an enquiry, a course advisor will get in touch to discuss your study options and course fees.
There is one campus within the Hobart area that provides plant operator training. This campus is 9999km away from the center of Hobart. You can also study a plant operator course through online learning. Find a course provider that best suits your needs.
Here are some potential career pathways within manufacturing plant, mining and oil and gas. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Manufacturing Plant
Brake Press Operator
$960 weekly pay
Factory Worker
Plant Technician
Process Worker
Plant Operator
$1,550 weekly pay
Polymer Technician
$1,340 weekly pay
Process Technician
$1,630 weekly pay
Technical Officer
$1,400 weekly pay
Plant Manager
$1,920 weekly pay
Plant Supervisor
$1,540 weekly pay
Mining
Apprentice Engineer
Engineering Tradesperson
Advanced Engineering Tradesperson
$1,800 weekly pay
Casting and Moulding Tradesperson
$1,440 weekly pay
Driller
$1,650 weekly pay
Dump Truck Operator
$1,640 weekly pay
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
Hydraulic Fitter
$1,350 weekly pay
Hydraulic Mechanic
Industrial Electrician
Instrumentation Technician
Machinist
Mechanical Fitter
Miner
$1,700 weekly pay
Mining Machine Operator
Plant Mechanic
Production Operator
Shotfirer
Drilling Supervisor
$1,750 weekly pay
Jumbo Operator
$2,300 weekly pay
Metallurgist
Mining Engineer
Mining Supervisor
Research Engineer
Oil and Gas
Derrickman
Gas Industry Operator