Production Technician

A Production Technician assembles and checks components and parts in a range of manufacturing settings. You might work in vehicle assembly, produce electronic equipment or create various types of products. A Production Technician, or Manufacturing Technician, may be responsible for a particular section of a product or may put together the entire structure.

Production Technicians should have strong technical skills and an excellent eye for detail. You’ll need to be good with your hands and able to manage your time well. Production Technicians may specialise their skills for a particular industry or be flexible with their knowledge so they can work on a range of products. You’ll need to be able to follow instructions and work as part of a team.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $65,780
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a production technician?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
UEE30920

Certificate III in Electronics and Communications

Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 48 months
$0 - $114,232
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Technician
MEM31922

Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
3 - 4 years
$0 - $28,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AUM30218

Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations - Bus, Truck and Trailer

On Campus, Traineeship
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MSA30208

Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology

Blended, Online
6 - 24 months
$0 - $6,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AUR40820

Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling

On Campus
6 - 13 months
$0 - $8,000
  • Must have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Must have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.
  • Must have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.
Additional requirements may apply.
AUM20218

Certificate II in Automotive Manufacturing Production - Bus, Truck and Trailer

On Campus
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Technician
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