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Product Assembler (NSW/ACT)

State/Territory Specific Information

Education and Training:

You can work as a product assembler without formal qualifications. You will probably get some informal training on the job.

You can also become a product assembler through a traineeship in Electronic Assembly, Process Manufacturing, Engineering - Production Technology or Computer Assembly and Repair. Entry requirements may vary but employers usually require Year 10. Ask your career adviser about the possibility of starting some of this training in school.

Additional Information:

Once you are employed, you may be able to develop, and have recognised, additional skills under the Manufacturing, Metal and Engineering or Electrotechnology Training Packages that will expand your career opportunities within this industry.

Related Courses:

While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.

*Course is offered by more than one institution. Click link for details.

  1. Fabrication Techniques *
  2. Flux Core Arc Welding *
  3. Flux Core Arc Welding (Training Program)
  4. Gas Metal Arc Welding *
  5. Gas Metal Arc Welding (Training Program)
  6. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding *
  7. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Training Program)
  8. Manual Arc and MIG Welding (Training Program)
  9. Manual Metal Arc Welding *
  10. Metal Fabrication Skills (Training Program)
  11. Welders Certification (Training Program)
  12. Welding - Computer Controlled Thermal Cutting (Training Program)
  13. Welding Basic Oxy-Acetylene (Training Program)
  14. Welding to AS1796 Certification 1-9 (108 Hours) *
  15. Welding to AS1796 Certification 1-9 (90 Hours) *
  16. Work in Accordance with an Issued Permit (MSA Unit)
  17. Certificate I in Engineering *
  18. Certificate I in Engineering - Heavy
  19. Certificate I in Engineering - Light
  20. Certificate I in Engineering - Mechanical
  21. Certificate I in Process Manufacturing *
  22. Certificate II in Automotive Manufacturing - Bus/Truck/Trailer
  23. Certificate II in Electronic Assembly
  24. Certificate II in Engineering *
  25. Certificate II in Engineering - Heavy
  26. Certificate II in Engineering - Light
  27. Certificate II in Engineering - Mechanical
  28. Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology *
  29. Certificate II in Process Manufacturing *
  30. Certificate II in Process Plant Operations
  31. Certificate III in Competitive Manufacturing *
  32. Certificate III in Electrical Machine Repair *
  33. Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade - Light
  34. Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology - CAD/Drafting *
  35. Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology - Metallurgy *
  36. Certificate III in Millinery *
  37. Certificate III in Polymer Processing - Blow Moulding
  38. Certificate III in Polymer Processing - Composites - Fibreglass
  39. Certificate III in Process Plant Operations
  40. Certificate III in Switchgear and Controlgear *
  41. Certificate IV in Competitive Manufacturing *
  42. Certificate IV in Manufacturing Technology - CAD/Drafting

Employment Opportunities:

Product assemblers are employed by a wide range of manufacturing and processing companies in metropolitan areas and in larger country towns.

For Further Information:

Australian Industry Group

Manufacturing Skills Australia

Information for other states and territories: