Manufacturing Plant

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Plant Operator

A Plant Operator maintains equipment in power, chemical, or oil plants, monitoring operations and testing samples to ensure proper functionality.

Avg yearly income $80,600
Skill level Unknown

Plant Technician

A Plant Technician operates equipment in manufacturing, maintains machinery, and ensures production runs smoothly while following procedures.

Avg yearly income $54,600
Skill level Unknown

Plant Mechanic

A Plant Mechanic repairs and maintains heavy machinery, conducts inspections, sources parts, and works in workshops or on-site.

Avg yearly income $59,020
Skill level Unknown

Plant Engineer

A Plant Engineer oversees equipment and systems in a plant, ensuring operations run smoothly, conducting assessments, and implementing improvements.

Avg yearly income $91,000
Skill level Unknown

Water Plant Operator

A Water Plant Operator manages, treats, and tests water supplies, ensuring quality and safety while maintaining equipment and following procedures.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Unknown

Brake Press Operator

A Brake Press Operator shapes sheet metal using a brake press, working to specifications with precision, safety, and teamwork.

Avg yearly income $75,920
Skill level Unknown

Process Technician

A Process Technician operates and maintains processing equipment to handle resources, ensuring safety, teamwork, and clear communication.

Avg yearly income $104,884
Skill level Unknown

Water Plant Operator Assistant

A Water Plant Operator Assistant helps treat and test water, maintains equipment, and performs various tasks, requiring teamwork and adherence to procedures.

Avg yearly income $57,200
Skill level Unknown

Wastewater Plant Operator Assistant

A Wastewater Plant Operator Assistant aids in treating wastewater, conducts tests, and assists with equipment maintenance, requiring teamwork and attention to detail.

Avg yearly income $57,200
Skill level Unknown

Wastewater Plant Operator

A Wastewater Plant Operator treats wastewater for various uses, ensuring compliance through testing, teamwork, and attention to detail.

Avg yearly income $70,200
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in manufacturing plant

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Doctor of Engineering
On Campus, Online
36 months
$38,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Planning Engineer
Civil Engineer Chief Engineer Plant Engineer Renewable Energy Engineer Mechanical Engineer Project Manager Research Engineer
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Planning Engineer Civil Engineer Chief Engineer Plant Engineer Renewable Energy Engineer Mechanical Engineer Project Manager Research Engineer + 7 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 Technician Plant Operator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Technician Plant Operator
MSM30116

Certificate III in Process Manufacturing
Blended, On Campus
2 - 12 months
$0 - $1,051
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Worker
52857WA

Advanced Diploma of Plant Engineering
Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Operator Plant Engineer Plant Technician
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Operator Plant Engineer Plant Technician
UEE50220

Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$8,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Plant Operator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Plant Operator
52883WA

Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Electrical Systems)
Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CAD Operator Electrical Engineer Plant Operator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CAD Operator Electrical Engineer Plant Operator
52894WA

Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Renewable Energy)
Online
24 months
$15,421
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CAD Operator Electrical Engineer Plant Operator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CAD Operator Electrical Engineer Plant Operator
52888WA

Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry)
Online
24 months
$15,421
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CAD Operator Electrical Engineer Plant Operator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CAD Operator Electrical Engineer Plant Operator
MSS40322

Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices
Apprenticeship, Online, Traineeship
12 - 18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Manager Operations Officer Logistics Manager
Inventory Controller Warehouse Manager Quality Controller
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Manager Operations Officer Logistics Manager Inventory Controller Warehouse Manager Quality Controller + 3 more
PMB40121

Certificate IV in Polymer Technology
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Polymer Technician
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Polymer Technician
MSS30322

Certificate III in Competitive Systems and Practices
On Campus, Traineeship
11 - 24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Process Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Process Worker
MEM40119

Certificate IV in Engineering
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 48 months
$0 - $30,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Machinist Hydraulic Mechanic Hydraulic Fitter
Plant Mechanic Mechanical Fitter Boilermaker Welder TIG Welder Welding Instructor Workshop Supervisor
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Machinist Hydraulic Mechanic Hydraulic Fitter Plant Mechanic Mechanical Fitter Boilermaker Welder TIG Welder Welding Instructor Workshop Supervisor + 7 more
MEM31419

Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 48 months
$0 - $2,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Tradesperson Plant Technician Plant Operator
Mechanical Fitter
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Tradesperson Plant Technician Plant Operator Mechanical Fitter + 1 more
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.
Blacksmith Boilermaker Welder
TIG Welder Metal Worker Fabricator Brake Press Operator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Blacksmith Boilermaker Welder TIG Welder Metal Worker Fabricator Brake Press Operator + 4 more
MEM30219

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 48 months
$0 - $27,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Machinist Plant Mechanic Mechanical Fitter
Blacksmith Boilermaker Welder TIG Welder Metal Worker Maintenance Fitter Workshop Supervisor Paper Mill Worker
+ 8 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Machinist Plant Mechanic Mechanical Fitter Blacksmith Boilermaker Welder TIG Welder Metal Worker Maintenance Fitter Workshop Supervisor Paper Mill Worker + 8 more
PMA60116

Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology
On Campus, Traineeship
12 months
$0 - $2,152
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Supervisor Plant Manager Plant Technician
Plant Operator
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Supervisor Plant Manager Plant Technician Plant Operator + 1 more
PMA20116

Certificate II in Process Plant Operations
On Campus, Online
3 - 6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Technician Plant Operator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Technician Plant Operator
PMA30120

Certificate III in Process Plant Operations
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus
3 - 18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Technician Plant Operator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Technician Plant Operator
PMA40116

Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 18 months
$0 - $2,152
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Operator Plant Technician
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Operator Plant Technician
PMA50116

Diploma of Process Plant Technology
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
3 - 12 months
$0 - $1,872
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Supervisor Plant Manager Plant Technician
Plant Operator
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Supervisor Plant Manager Plant Technician Plant Operator + 1 more
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