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

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HLT33021

Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Allied Health Assistant Medical Imaging Assistant Patient Services Assistant
Advanced Personal Trainer Anaesthetic Technician Myotherapist Hospital Orderly Pathology Assistant Occupational Therapy Assistant Therapy Aide Physiotherapy Assistant Trainee Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Pharmaceutical Production Worker Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator Audiometrist Allied Health Professional
+ 14 more
BSB30120

Certificate III in Business
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $4,290
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crematorium Technician Funeral Director Funeral Assistant
Appointment Setter Operations Coordinator Brand Ambassador Administration Manager Business Administrator Night Auditor School Administration Officer Scheduler Fitness Studio Manager Administrative Assistant Apiarist RTO Compliance Officer Trainee Cashier Service Manager Parts Manager Operations Officer IT Business Analyst Executive Assistant Administration Officer Data Entry Operator Office Assistant Receptionist Personal Assistant Customer Service Officer Information Officer Dental Office Manager Trainee Records Officer New Home Sales Consultant Customer Service Representative Retail Team Leader Communications Manager Telemarketer Enrolment and Admissions Officer Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk
+ 36 more
BSB41419

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $3,095
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paper Mill Worker EEHA Auditor Work Health and Safety Officer
Food Production Supervisor Abattoir Supervisor Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Drone Operator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paper Mill Worker EEHA Auditor Work Health and Safety Officer Food Production Supervisor Abattoir Supervisor Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Drone Operator + 4 more
BSB50920

Diploma of Quality Auditing
Online
12 months
$0 - $3,595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Rail Safety Manager Investigation Manager Workplace Inspector
Review Officer Governance Officer Governance Coordinator Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Innovation Coordinator Compliance Analyst Production Engineer IT Auditor Quality Assurance Engineer Innovation Manager Corporate Services Manager Landfill Supervisor Food Production Manager Software Tester E-learning Developer QA Tester Quality Controller Quality Assurance Manager Compliance Officer Quality Assurance Auditor Head of Procurement Senior Risk Manager Resilience Officer RTO Administrator Auditor Fraud Analyst
+ 27 more
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management
Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,068
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant
Museum Assistant Librarian Fraud Analyst Local Government Customer Service Assistant Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Council Member Radio Producer Head of Procurement Resilience Officer Senior Risk Manager Winemaker Vineyard Manager Cellar Door Manager Sales Analyst Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer General Manager Supervisor Project Coordinator Park Manager Planning Officer Strata Manager Event Planner Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Student Experience Officer Conservation Manager Bank Manager Venue Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Team Leader Account Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Office Manager Operations Officer Abattoir Supervisor Landfill Supervisor RTO Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Airport Operations Manager Surveyor Assistant Concreter Steel Fixer Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Grip Gaffer Driller Drilling Supervisor Executive Housekeeper Life Coach Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Fleet Manager Plant Manager Facilities Manager Exhibition Manager Event Director High Performance Coach Fitness Centre Manager Sports Facility Manager Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Gym Manager Tour Operations Manager Parts Manager Service Manager Corporate Services Manager Innovation Strategist Product Specialist Digital Project Manager ICT Project Manager Logistician Data Miner Innovation Manager Customer Experience Manager Governance Coordinator Social Media Strategist Creative Entrepreneur Chief Innovation Officer Innovation Coordinator National Security Adviser Intelligence Officer Customer Success Manager Service Director Area Manager Assistant Manager Regional Manager Presales Consultant Team Administrator Investigation Manager Rail Safety Manager Workplace Inspector Senior Merchandiser Technical Project Manager Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Funeral Assistant Electrical Fitter Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director
+ 107 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Fraud Analyst Local Government Customer Service Assistant Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Council Member Radio Producer Head of Procurement Resilience Officer Senior Risk Manager Winemaker Vineyard Manager Cellar Door Manager Sales Analyst Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer General Manager Supervisor Project Coordinator Park Manager Planning Officer Strata Manager Event Planner Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Student Experience Officer Conservation Manager Bank Manager Venue Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Team Leader Account Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Office Manager Operations Officer Abattoir Supervisor Landfill Supervisor RTO Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Airport Operations Manager Surveyor Assistant Concreter Steel Fixer Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Grip Gaffer Driller Drilling Supervisor Executive Housekeeper Life Coach Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Fleet Manager Plant Manager Facilities Manager Exhibition Manager Event Director High Performance Coach Fitness Centre Manager Sports Facility Manager Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Gym Manager Tour Operations Manager Parts Manager Service Manager Corporate Services Manager Innovation Strategist Product Specialist Digital Project Manager ICT Project Manager Logistician Data Miner Innovation Manager Customer Experience Manager Governance Coordinator Social Media Strategist Creative Entrepreneur Chief Innovation Officer Innovation Coordinator National Security Adviser Intelligence Officer Customer Success Manager Service Director Area Manager Assistant Manager Regional Manager Presales Consultant Team Administrator Investigation Manager Rail Safety Manager Workplace Inspector Senior Merchandiser Technical Project Manager Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Funeral Assistant Electrical Fitter Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director + 107 more
TLI30321

Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations (Warehousing Operations)
Online
12 months
$2,880
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paper Mill Worker Shipping Officer Logistics Administrator
Logistics Officer Warehouse Leading Hand Storeperson Warehouse Supervisor Postal Worker Freight Handler Inventory Controller Logistics Clerk Transport Coordinator Warehouse Operator
+ 10 more
BSB40920

Certificate IV in Project Management Practice
Online
12 months
$0 - $4,928
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Infrastructure Engineer Digital Project Manager Technical Project Manager
Maintenance Manager Operational Risk Manager Project Officer Intelligence Officer Workshop Manager Operations Officer IT Business Analyst Account Manager Park Manager Project Coordinator Project Administrator Project Manager Community Organiser
+ 13 more
CPP30321

Certificate III in Cleaning Operations
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $2,880
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Worker Housekeeper Street Cleaner
Footpath Sweeper Cleaner Commercial Cleaner
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Worker Housekeeper Street Cleaner Footpath Sweeper Cleaner Commercial Cleaner + 3 more
52882WA

Advanced Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineering for Oil and Gas Facilities
Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mobile Plant Mechanic Trailer Technician Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
Hydrogen Engineer Electrical Designer Mechanical Engineering Technician Manufacturing Technician Power Engineer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mobile Plant Mechanic Trailer Technician Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Hydrogen Engineer Electrical Designer Mechanical Engineering Technician Manufacturing Technician Power Engineer + 5 more
BSB40520

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
10 - 24 months
$0 - $4,928
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Customs and Border Protection Officer Community Engagement Officer Senior Risk Manager
Music Manager Cellar Door Manager Sales Representative Telemarketer Sales Consultant Project Coordinator Supervisor General Manager Retail Team Leader Park Manager Regional Coordinator Venue Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Account Manager Team Leader Office Manager IT Business Analyst Operations Officer Workshop Manager Plant Supervisor Landfill Supervisor Airport Operations Manager Sheep Shearing Trainer Life Coach Cleaning Supervisor Food Production Supervisor Abattoir Supervisor Customer Success Manager Team Administrator Regional Manager Presales Consultant Assistant Manager Project Officer Operational Risk Manager Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Investigation Manager Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Innovation Strategist
+ 40 more
BSB50820

Diploma of Project Management
Online
12 months
$0 - $4,050
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Senior Risk Manager Resilience Officer Head of Procurement
Project Manager Project Administrator Project Coordinator Sustainable Farmer Park Manager Regional Coordinator Student Experience Officer Automated Tester Strata Manager Planning Officer Conservation Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Operations Officer IT Project Manager Wind Turbine Engineer Tour Operations Manager Plant Supervisor Plant Manager Facilities Manager Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Drilling Supervisor Project Manager (Police Force) National Security Adviser Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Governance Coordinator Data Analytics Consultant Logistician Innovation Manager ICT Project Manager Purchasing Officer Quality Assurance Engineer Data Consultant IT Auditor Regional Manager Scheduler Field Engineer Project Officer Maintenance Manager Investigation Manager Technical Project Manager Digital Project Manager Engineering Technician Infrastructure Engineer Corporate Services Manager
+ 49 more
MSL30122

Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
On Campus
4 months
$4,680
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Phlebotomist Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician
Food Tester Pharmaceutical Production Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Phlebotomist Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician Food Tester Pharmaceutical Production Worker + 2 more
52892WA

Advanced Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineering in Mining
Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mobile Plant Mechanic Control Technician Industrial Electrician
Circuit Board Designer Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Mechanical Fitter
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mobile Plant Mechanic Control Technician Industrial Electrician Circuit Board Designer Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Mechanical Fitter + 3 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Operations)
Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $3,595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Facility Manager Office Manager Operations Officer
Club Manager Operations Manager Small Business Owner Franchisee Project Coordinator Operations Coordinator Business Support Officer Area Manager Corporate Services Manager
+ 9 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 Production Worker Plant Operator
Street Cleaner Mobile Plant Mechanic Plant Technician Forklift Mechanic Road Construction Worker
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Mechanic Production Worker Plant Operator Street Cleaner Mobile Plant Mechanic Plant Technician Forklift Mechanic Road Construction Worker + 5 more
BSB60420

Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $8,568
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above from the BSB Training Package
Additional requirements may apply.
Talent Acquisition Specialist Team Administrator Regional Manager
Area Manager Chief Innovation Officer Creative Entrepreneur Duty Manager (Police Force) Plant Manager Plant Supervisor Human Resources Manager Senior Administrator General Manager Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
+ 10 more
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above from the BSB Training Package
Additional requirements may apply.
Talent Acquisition Specialist Team Administrator Regional Manager Area Manager Chief Innovation Officer Creative Entrepreneur Duty Manager (Police Force) Plant Manager Plant Supervisor Human Resources Manager Senior Administrator General Manager Chief Executive Officer (CEO) + 10 more
TLI31222

Certificate III in Driving Operations
Blended, On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HGV Driver Bus Driver Truck Driver
Production Worker Tour Driver Waste Management Officer Recycling Officer Landfill Supervisor Rigger Livestock Transporter Fleet Controller Forklift Driver Train Driver Railway Shunter Furniture Removalist Signaller
+ 13 more
MSM30116

Certificate III in Process Manufacturing
Blended, On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bicycle Assembler Process Worker Furniture Polisher
Toolmaker Paper Mill Worker Production Engineer Manufacturing Technician Mechanical Engineering Technician Recycling Officer Waste Management Officer Production Technician Pharmaceutical Production Worker Production Worker
+ 10 more
MSS50122

Diploma of Sustainable Operations
Blended
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sustainable Design Consultant Sustainability Officer Environmental Consultant
Production Worker
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sustainable Design Consultant Sustainability Officer Environmental Consultant Production Worker + 1 more
FBP30121

Certificate III in Food Processing
Blended, On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Process Worker Food Production Worker Food Production Supervisor
Assistant Baker Production Worker Micro Brewer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Process Worker Food Production Worker Food Production Supervisor Assistant Baker Production Worker Micro Brewer + 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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