National code: MSM30116

Certificate III in Process Manufacturing

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Overview About this course

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.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

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

Course outcomes

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

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

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.

Entry recommendations

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.

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Our graduates go onto roles like:

Miscellaneous Factory Process Workers

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.

  • Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).

    85%

  • Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.

    11,300 workers

  • Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.

    42 years

  • Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.

    $1,020

  • Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.

    41 hours

  • Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.

    Entry level to lower

  • Gender share

    24% female

  • Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.

    Moderate Growth

Other jobs include: Process manufacturing operator, Chemical, hydrocarbons and oil refining manufacturer, Mineral products manufacturing operator and Production support worker

Study pathways

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Previous study 0 Courses

Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

The Certificate III in Process Manufacturing does not have any pre-requisite courses.

Further study 0 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.

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Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.

The Certificate III in Process Manufacturing does not have any related courses.

Your experience counts

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.

Units Units taught in this course

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.

  • Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices MSMENV272

  • Process and record information MSMSUP210

  • Work safely MSMWHS200

  • Apply quality standards MSS402051

TAFE NSW services Facilities and support

TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

  • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

  • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

  • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

  • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

  • TAFE NSW Libraries

  • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

  • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

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