Kick-start your career as a plant operator as you develop niche skills to support manufacturing processes across the state. Specialise in chemical, hydrocarbons, plastic or minerals as you contribute to a sustainable future in production.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
General manufacturing processes across industries
Perform engineering measurements
Produce basic engineering detailed drawings
Identify equipment faults
Inspect and assess raw and final products
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
Experience to perform engineering measurements
Skills to produce basic engineering detail drawings
Ability to coordinate tasks to support production
The ability to identify hazards and safety issues
Communication skills
The ability to solve simple machine processing issues
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
This course is offered as a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
Good written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivation
Collaboration skills and the ability to work individually
An interest in plant/process engineering
A year 9 maths skill level
Basic computer skills
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
Our graduates go onto roles like:
This minor group covers Factory Process Workers not elsewhere classified. It includes Metal Engineering Process Workers, Plastics and Rubber Factory Workers, Product Quality Controllers, and Timber and Wood Process Workers.
85%
11,300 workers
42 years
$1,020
41 hours
Entry level to lower
24% female
Moderate Growth
Other jobs include: Process manufacturing operator, Chemical, hydrocarbons and oil refining manufacturer, Mineral products manufacturing operator and Production support worker
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The Certificate III in Process Manufacturing does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Certificate III in Process Manufacturing does not have any post-graduate courses.
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Certificate III in Process Manufacturing does not have any related courses.
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Process Manufacturing qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 21 Units of competency, including 4 core and 17 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
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