In general, manufacturing courses are full time but there are many short courses and different study options available depending upon the Australian education provider. To start full-time work within the manufacturing industry, it is recommended that you have completed a Certificate III but a Certificate IV is advised. If you’re considering a career change or undecided on what to study, have a look at the range of courses for manufacturing and what the career entails.
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Double Diploma of Logistics and Leadership & Management TLI50221, BSB50420
This Double Diploma course is designed for logistics professionals wanting to move into more senior management positions. This integrated course contains hand-picked units to give you the ultimate combination of both operational and strategic logistics...
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Logistics Manager +2
Certificate III in Engineering – Technical (NSW & QLD Only) MEM30505
This specialised engineering course is designed for those who are entering a technical (non-trade) industry occupations. This qualification gives you an insight in how to organise and communicate information, interact with computing technology, and par...
Study Method Blended, Online
Location New South Wales +1
Job Outcomes Engineering technician +5
Diploma of Engineering – Technical (NSW & QLD Only) MEM50212
This qualification provides you with the practical skills and knowledge to draw and design the necessary specifications an engineering workshop needs to manufacture goods. This course develops on your existing knowledge in how to produce different engi...
Study Method Blended, In-class, Online
Location New South Wales +1
Job Outcomes Engineering project officer +6
Advanced Diploma of Engineering – Mechanical (NSW & QLD Only) MEM60112
The Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical) is aimed towards those who are looking to advance in a technical paraprofessional role in manufacturing and mechanical control engineering fields. This course has a strong combination of technical skills...
Study Method Blended, In-class, Online
Location New South Wales +1
Job Outcomes Electronics engineering tech... +4
Certificate III in Process Manufacturing (Perth Only) MSM30116
Advance your knowledge, gain more skills in Process Manufacturing. This course is tailored to students interested in advanced production work utilising a range of different support functions related to producing products. You will gain skills across va...
Study Method In-class
Location Perth Western Australia
Job Outcomes Plant Operator +9
Certificate III in Process Manufacturing (Perth Only) MSM30116
This course is tailored to students interested in advanced production work utilising a range of different support functions related to producing products. You will gain skills across various process manufacturing sectors such as: chemicals, minerals an...
Study Method In-class
Location Perth Western Australia +2
Job Outcomes Plant Operator +3
Online Manufacturing courses also available
Manufacturing is such a broad, but extremely popular area of study at TAFE and University – as the manufacturing industry continues to grow, so do the number of courses and avenues of study available to students.
Lean Manufacturing Courses
Lean manufacturing has become an in-demand career field as companies are looking to become more sustainable; being ‘lean’ in the process refers to eliminating as much waste as possible from the manufacturing process. Waste does not always refer to rubbish; it is instead any activity that does not add value from a customer’s perspective. The result of high-quality lean manufacturing is delivering better products at much lower costs; the best universities for lean manufacturing courses include:
- RMIT University
- University of South Australia
- edX
- Open Universities Australia
Additive Manufacturing Courses
It doesn’t sound like a common career path, but additive manufacturing is actually the official industry-standard term for all applications of technology. It involves joining materials by layering to make objects from 3D model data (the opposite of subtractive manufacturing practises). Additive manufacturing courses online is a popular study option, as when this process is done well, it can significantly reduce material waste, reduce assembly parts and even the amount of production steps. Popular educational institutions include:
- Deakin University
- RMIT University
- Monash University
- AMTIL (Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited)
Car Manufacturing Courses
The automotive industry has so many different companies and areas of work, manufacturing is only one of them. A career in car manufacturing has dramatically declined in Australia, but for international students or even those willing to work overseas, some of the best courses for the automotive industry include:
- Kangan Institue
- TAFE QLD
- Box Hill Institute
Food Manufacturing Courses
Food manufacturing is considered to be a complex industry as it can range from the packaging of consumer goods to raising animals for meat. Technology is heavily shaping this industry as packaging and machines can do preparation. However there are still hundreds of different career paths within food manufacturing, those that don’t involve the production of different food groups include machine operators, supervisors, scientists, machine maintenance technicians and even salespeople. Providers of food manufacturing courses include:
- The University of Sydney
- The University of Adelaide
- Melbourne Polytechnic
Digital Manufacturing Courses
In combining different areas of manufacturing including lean, computer-integrated and flexible, digital manufacturing is centred on computer systems. The overall goal is to link disparate systems and processes across all departments within the value chain, allowing stakeholders being able to make better organisational decisions.
Other careers within the manufacturing process include advanced manufacturing, digital manufacturing, cosmetic manufacturing, garment manufacturing, jewellery manufacturing, manufacturing engineering and even manufacturing management. It is always important to check the course information and the qualification levels required for good manufacturing practice courses for the career path you’re striving for.
