Manufacturing Courses

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Study areas

Automotive

Explore qualifications for mechanics, technicians, and sales professionals. From tinkering at home to becoming a skilled mechanic, find your path here...

Career opportunities Apprentice Caravan Mechanic Apprentice Mechanic Apprentice Automotive Electrician Diesel Mechanic Service Advisor Production Technician Automotive Service Technician Truck Mechanic Heavy Vehicle Mechanic Heavy Diesel Mechanic Light Vehicle Mechanic Car Detailer Vehicle Body Builder Mechanical Technician View all

Food Processing

Gain qualifications in food production, supervision, and quality control. Meet Australia's strict safety standards. Elevate your career in food pr...

Career opportunities Food Production Worker Food Process Worker Food Production Manager Food Production Supervisor Food Safety Officer Food Technologist View all

Manufacturing Plant

Master the manufacturing industry with our comprehensive courses. From junior roles to leadership positions, gain practical skills applicable across v...

Career opportunities Plant Technician Plant Operator Plant Supervisor Plant Manager Factory Worker Process Worker Production Worker Operations Officer Technical Officer Polymer Technician Brake Press Operator Process Technician Mobile Plant Mechanic Plant Engineer Plant Mechanic Wastewater Plant Operator Wastewater Plant Operator Assistant Water Plant Operator Water Plant Operator Assistant View all

Meat Processing

Get the skills you need to work at abattoirs and meat processing plants with a nationally recognised training course.

Career opportunities Meat Inspector Abattoir Knife Hand Abattoir Supervisor Abattoir Labourer Meat Process Worker Quality Assurance (Abattoir) Worker View all

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Find the qualifications you need to work as a pharmaceutical machine operator, technician, general hand, supervisor or quality officer.

Career opportunities Pharmaceutical Production Worker Pharmaceutical Production Supervisor

Timber and Wood Processing

The timber and wood processing industry offers numerous career opportunities. From timber production to woodchipping and paper mill work, this field c...

Career opportunities Paper Mill Worker Sawyer Woodchipper Saw Doctor Wood Processing Machine Operator Production Supervisor (Timber Systems) Timber Systems Designer Saw Technician Timber Yard Worker Timber Salesperson Timber Dispatch Coordinator View all

Popular education and training courses

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Operations)
Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $3,595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operations Specialist Business Support Officer Operations Coordinator
Project Coordinator Supply Chain Manager Operations Manager Warehouse Manager Logistics Manager Production Manager Operations Officer
+ 7 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Operations)
Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $3,420
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operations Officer Project Coordinator Office Manager
Team Leader Supervisor Business Support Officer Operations Specialist Operations Analyst
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operations Officer Project Coordinator Office Manager Team Leader Supervisor Business Support Officer Operations Specialist Operations Analyst + 5 more
RII30820

Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
On Campus
7 - 12 months
$0 - $9,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Mechanic Plant Operator Road Construction Worker
Excavator Operator Dump Truck Operator Loader Operator Grader Operator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Mechanic Plant Operator Road Construction Worker Excavator Operator Dump Truck Operator Loader Operator Grader Operator + 4 more
MSL40122

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
On Campus
7 months
$650 - $5,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Analyst Clinical Laboratory Technician Food Technologist
Forensic Science Technician Medical Laboratory Technician Laboratory Technician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Analyst Clinical Laboratory Technician Food Technologist Forensic Science Technician Medical Laboratory Technician Laboratory Technician + 3 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mechanical Technician Fluid Power Engineer Maintenance Engineer
Mechanical Engineer Mechanical Fitter Hydraulic Mechanic
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mechanical Technician Fluid Power Engineer Maintenance Engineer Mechanical Engineer Mechanical Fitter Hydraulic Mechanic + 3 more

Undergraduate Certificate in Electrical Engineering
Online
6 months
$4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Technical Officer Substation Technician Telecommunications Technician
Draftsperson Instrumentation Technician Engineering Technician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Technical Officer Substation Technician Telecommunications Technician Draftsperson Instrumentation Technician Engineering Technician + 3 more

Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)
Online
12 months
$12,738
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Maintenance Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Project Engineer
Plant Engineer Mechanical Engineer Mechanical Design Engineer Production Engineer Field Engineer Robotics Engineer Aeronautical Engineer
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Maintenance Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Project Engineer Plant Engineer Mechanical Engineer Mechanical Design Engineer Production Engineer Field Engineer Robotics Engineer Aeronautical Engineer + 7 more
MSM30116

Certificate III in Process Manufacturing
Blended, On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Worker Pharmaceutical Production Worker Process Worker
Polymer Technician Paper Mill Worker Loader Operator Production Operator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Worker Pharmaceutical Production Worker Process Worker Polymer Technician Paper Mill Worker Loader Operator Production Operator + 4 more
MSS50122

Diploma of Sustainable Operations
Blended
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Biologist Sustainability Manager Environmental Compliance Officer
Sustainability Officer Environmental Consultant Production Worker Sustainable Design Consultant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Biologist Sustainability Manager Environmental Compliance Officer Sustainability Officer Environmental Consultant Production Worker Sustainable Design Consultant + 4 more
FBP30121

Certificate III in Food Processing
Blended, On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Production Supervisor Food Production Worker Food Process Worker
Production Operator Production Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Production Supervisor Food Production Worker Food Process Worker Production Operator Production Worker + 2 more
AUR30320

Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
Blended, On Campus
94 weeks
$16,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electric Vehicle Technician Diagnostic Technician Apprentice Automotive Electrician
Automotive Service Technician
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electric Vehicle Technician Diagnostic Technician Apprentice Automotive Electrician Automotive Service Technician + 1 more
52857WA

Advanced Diploma of Plant Engineering
Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Manager Plant Supervisor Plant Technician
Maintenance Manager Process Technician
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Manager Plant Supervisor Plant Technician Maintenance Manager Process Technician + 2 more
AUR40620

Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology
Blended, On Campus
30 weeks
$6,000
  • Completed Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Automotive Service Technician Apprentice Automotive Electrician Electric Vehicle Technician
Diagnostic Technician
+ 1 more
  • Completed Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Automotive Service Technician Apprentice Automotive Electrician Electric Vehicle Technician Diagnostic Technician + 1 more
52872WA

Advanced Diploma of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering
Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Technician Control Technician Robotics Technician
Mechanical Technician
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Technician Control Technician Robotics Technician Mechanical Technician + 1 more

Undergraduate Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
Online
6 months
$4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Technician Manufacturing Technician Mechanical Engineering Technician
Draftsperson Plant Technician Production Technician Technical Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Technician Manufacturing Technician Mechanical Engineering Technician Draftsperson Plant Technician Production Technician Technical Officer + 4 more

Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering Foundations
Online
6 months
$4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Technician Mechanical Engineering Technician Manufacturing Technician
Civil Engineering Technician Laboratory Technician Project Engineer Technical Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Technician Mechanical Engineering Technician Manufacturing Technician Civil Engineering Technician Laboratory Technician Project Engineer Technical Officer + 4 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Hazardous Areas and Intrinsic Safety For Engineers and Technicians
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Compliance Officer Maintenance Engineer
EEHA Inspector Emergency Response Specialist Systems Designer Mechanical Technician Compliance Specialist
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Compliance Officer Maintenance Engineer EEHA Inspector Emergency Response Specialist Systems Designer Mechanical Technician Compliance Specialist + 5 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Hydrogen Energy – Production, Delivery, Storage and Use
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hydrogen Engineer Sustainability Consultant Project Engineer
Fabricator Plant Operator Plant Technician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hydrogen Engineer Sustainability Consultant Project Engineer Fabricator Plant Operator Plant Technician + 3 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Operation and Maintenance of Diesel Power Generating Plants
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical Technician Plant Engineer Operations Coordinator
Maintenance Engineer Power Systems Engineer Power Plant Operator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical Technician Plant Engineer Operations Coordinator Maintenance Engineer Power Systems Engineer Power Plant Operator + 3 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Gas Turbine Engineering
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Power Plant Operator Mechanical Design Engineer Maintenance Engineer
Systems Consultant Plant Engineer Mechanical Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Power Plant Operator Mechanical Design Engineer Maintenance Engineer Systems Consultant Plant Engineer Mechanical Engineer + 3 more
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What type of course is right for me?

Vocational Education and Training

VET is designed to teach you workplace knowledge and practical learning to ensure you are job-ready in the skills employers need.

VET courses are nationally recognised and delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTO).

  • Job-ready skills
  • Nationally recognised qualification
  • Shorter course durations
  • Lower entry requirements

Higher Education

Higher education is focused on academic and theoretical studies and can lead to a broad range of professional careers.

Higher education courses are nationally recognised and delivered by universities.

 

  • Broad career options
  • Nationally recognised qualification
  • Longer course durations
  • Higher entry requirements

Industry Training

Industry training is designed with direct input from industry experts and employers, ensuring the content is relevant to current job market trends.

Industry courses do not lead to a formal qualification but many offer industry recognised certifications.

  • Specialised skills
  • Industry recognised
  • Shorter course durations
  • Lower entry requirements

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