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Maintenance Engineer Courses

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.

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Popular Maintenance Engineer Courses

There are 4 courses available for people who want to become a Maintenance Engineer.

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MEM60122
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Maintenance Engineer earn?

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.

What are the job opportunities for a Maintenance Engineer?

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

How do I become a Maintenance Engineer?

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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Job Pathways

Here are some potential career pathways within manufacturing engineering. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.