Product Assembler (WA)

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. Work in Accordance with an Issued Permit (MSA Unit) *
  2. Certificate I in Engineering *
  3. Certificate I in Process Manufacturing *
  4. Certificate II in Automotive Manufacturing - Bus/Truck/Trailer
  5. Certificate II in Engineering *
  6. Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology *
  7. Certificate II in Polymer Processing *
  8. Certificate II in Process Manufacturing *
  9. Certificate II in Process Plant Operations *
  10. Certificate III in Competitive Manufacturing *
  11. Certificate III in Polymer Processing *
  12. Certificate III in Process Plant Operations *
  13. Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations
  14. Certificate IV in Competitive Manufacturing *
  15. Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology

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:

Apprenticeships Australia

(08) 9437 0111

Australian Industry Group

Manufacturing Skills Australia

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