Engineering Production Worker (TAS)
Education and Training:
You can work as an engineering production worker without formal qualifications. You will probably get some informal training on the job. However, entry to this occupation may be improved if you have a certificate in engineering.
Entry to the course below usually requires Year 10. Contact the institution for full details.
You can also become an engineering production worker through a traineeship in Engineering. Entry requirements may vary, but employers generally require Year 10. Ask your career adviser about the possibility of starting some of this training in school.
Certificate Courses:
Tasmanian Polytechnic - various locations:
- Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology
Additional Information:
Once you are employed, you may be able to develop, and have recognised, additional skills under the Metal and Engineering Training Package that will expand your career opportunities within this industry.
Related Courses:
*Course is offered by more than one institution. Click link for details.
- Certificate I in Engineering
- Certificate I in Process Manufacturing
- Certificate I in Textiles Clothing and Footwear
- Certificate II in Engineering *
- Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology
- Certificate II in Process Manufacturing
- Certificate II in Process Plant Operations
- Certificate III in Competitive Manufacturing
- Certificate IV in Competitive Manufacturing *
Employment Opportunities:
Engineering production workers are employed by a wide range of manufacturing and processing companies in metropolitan areas and in larger country towns.
With experience and possibly some further training, engineering production workers can become team leaders, machine setter-operators, and CAM (Computer Aided Machine) programmers.
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