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A Workshop Supervisor oversees the daily running of a production workshop. You’ll supervise a team of staff and ensure the workshop is running safely and efficiently. Workshop Supervisors make sure work is being completed on time and to a high quality standard. You’ll deal with any problems that arise and make sure compliance issues are adhered to.
Workshop Supervisors should have strong leadership skills and a keen focus on safety. It’s important that you are organised and can manage your time well. You may have to manage several tasks at one time in this role. Workshop Supervisors must have good communication skills and be able to liaise with people from a range of backgrounds.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become a Workshop Supervisor.
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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.
Become a trade qualified engineer with the MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering. This nationally recognised training course begins with basic engineering trade skills: reading technical drawings, taking engineering measurements, performing computations, working safely in engineering, planning and completing work tasks, using hand tools and computing technologies. You’ll then begin ferrous (and non-ferrous) melting and casting operations, testing foundry related materials, advanced welding to code standards, and other technical skills. Enquire now for the full list of graduation competencies, entry requirements, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 24 months.
In Australia, a full time Workshop Supervisor generally earns $1,920 per week ($99,840 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This number of people working in this field is likely to grow strongly in coming years. There are currently 31,400 people employed in this industry in Australia and many of them specialise as a Workshop Supervisor. Workshop Supervisors may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re planning a career as a Workshop Supervisor, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Engineering. This course will develop your skills with ferrous and non-ferrous melting and casting operations, testing foundry related materials and advanced welding to code standards. A Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade may also be suitable.
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