Launceston

Plant Technician

A Plant Technician performs a range of duties at a processing or manufacturing facility. You might operate a particular piece of equipment or be part of the production process. A Plant Technician, also called a Technician, Chemical Plant Technician or a Process Plant Technician, may have to maintain plant equipment and organise repairs when necessary.

Plant Technicians require excellent technical skills and strong attention to detail. It’s important that you can follow instructions and work to correct procedures. Plant Technicians must have good teamwork abilities and be able to manage their time well.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $54,600
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a plant technician?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
52857WA

Advanced Diploma of Plant Engineering

Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEM31419

Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic

Blended
12 - 48 months
$0 - $2,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
PMA20116

Certificate II in Process Plant Operations

Online
3 - 6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Technician Plant Operator
PMA30120

Certificate III in Process Plant Operations

Online
3 - 18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Technician Plant Operator
PMA40116

Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology

Online, Traineeship
3 - 18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Operator Plant Technician
AUR31220

Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology

Blended, Traineeship
3 - 4 years
$0 - $27,343
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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