
Graduate ready to drive innovation, present powerful business cases, and lead the transition to a future of sustainable manufacturing. Gain the skills to support Australia’s transition to a clean energy economy and circular manufacturing systems. This course is part of the Manufacturing Centres of Excellence (MCoE) program. To be eligible, you must live in NSW.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
implement sustainable practices and circular economy principles to reduce waste and improve industrial efficiency
integrate renewable energy like solar PV, wind and hydrogen into manufacturing
manage renewable energy projects, including planning, delivery and impact assessment
apply technologies such as IoT, automation, advanced materials and digital systems to improve sustainability
evaluate energy data, system performance and sustainability outcomes to support decision-making
understand MES (manufacturing execution systems) and SCADA (systems for control and data acquisition).
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
Build the skills mix you need to be part of the future of industry.
Develop a powerful blend of technical, project management, and leadership capabilities.
Graduate with a nationally accredited VET Diploma (AQF 5).
Gain a potential pathway to further study in renewable energy engineering, environmental sustainability, entrepreneurship and innovation, or sustainability project management.
Support innovation across manufacturing and supply chain operations, supported by strong business cases.
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.
You must currently work in a relevant industry, shown by a letter from your employer or a copy of your resume.
You must be able to complete learning and assessment tasks that relate directly to your workplace duties.
During your study, you'll need to meet specific requirements to complete your coursework. Your teacher will let you know when you need to provide evidence of:
A Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test. You’ll need to achieve a score of Level 4 across the three bands of learning, reading and oral communication. You’ll need a Level 3 across two bands of writing and numeracy. And you’ll need a Level 2 for digital literacy. This skills test helps us to understand your individual study needs and to provide you with the appropriate support for your study success.
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
a background or prior experience in manufacturing, engineering, sustainability or renewable energy.
a relevant Certificate III or IV in areas like engineering, metal fabrication, manufacturing or electrotechnology.
reading, writing and maths skills at around Level 4 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) – similar to what’s expected in Years 11–12 of high school.
We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.
This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.
Our graduates go onto roles like: circular economy implementation officer, energy efficiency consultant, energy systems analyst (manufacturing context), environmental compliance officer, manufacturing improvement specialist, production team leader (with sustainability focus), quality and compliance coordinator (with a sustainability focused), renewable energy integration officer, sustainability analyst and supply chain sustainability manager.
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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 Diploma of Renewable, Sustainable and Circular Manufacturing Management qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 16 units of competency, including 10 core and 6 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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