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A Maintenance Engineer services production plant, machinery and equipment. You might conduct scheduled maintenance or attend to problem issues as they arise. Maintenance Engineers might work on engines, generators or production tools. You might specialise in a particular industry or work across a range of fields.
Maintenance Engineers require strong technical skills and excellent observational abilities. You’ll need to follow instructions closely and work as part of a team. Maintenance Engineers should have good attention to detail and may need to adapt their skills to suit a range of circumstances. You should be safety focused and able to follow correct procedures.
There are 4 courses available for people who want to become a Maintenance Engineer.
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The Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Electrical Systems) is tailored for engineers specialising in electrical, electronics, instrumentation & control, or industrial computer systems. This course aims to advance their careers by building upon their existing expertise. It offers a focused curriculum that enhances skills and knowledge in electrical systems engineering, preparing graduates for higher-level roles in their specialised fields .
Average duration: 12 months.
The Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical) provides students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for roles as technical officers or engineering supervisors in the mechanical and manufacturing industries. Graduates gain a deep understanding of technical and managerial concepts, preparing them for employment in small, medium, and large enterprises, including opportunities within the defence forces. Mechanical engineers in this field are responsible for designing, improving, and constructing mechanical devices, systems, and machines that address challenges across diverse industrial sectors and broader society. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates. .
Average duration: 24 months.
Are you a qualified electrician wanting to expand into electrical engineering? The nationally recognised UEE50420 Diploma of Electrical Engineering is just what you need. You’ll learn how to develop, commission, and maintain advanced electrical systems and equipment, plus create the supporting documents and drawings. This qualification offers a wide range of electrical engineering competencies and has a lot of different elective choices. Enquire now for the full list of study units, availability of specialist electives, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Become a maintenance engineer with the MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering (Maintenance). This nationally recognised training course is an engineering qualification and will teach you how to perform operational maintenance on plant, machinery, and equipment. Competencies include: carrying out engineering computations and measurements, following workplace safety and sustainability procedures, communicating with your work team, servicing and maintaining operational plant, sharpening and maintaining production tools and cutters, servicing engines and generators, welding, and much more. Enquire now for entry requirements, maintenance engineering competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates..
In Australia, a full time Maintenance Engineer generally earns $1,550 per week ($80,600 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.
The number of people working in this industry has grown moderately over the last five years. There are currently 19,700 people employed in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Maintenance Engineer. Maintenance Engineers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
A Certificate IV in Engineering (Maintenance) is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a Maintenance Engineer. This course covers a range of topics including carrying out engineering computations and measurements, following workplace safety and sustainability procedures, communicating in a work team, servicing and maintaining operational plant, sharpening and maintaining production tools and cutters, servicing engines and generators and welding.
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