Factory Worker

A Factory Worker carries out a range of duties in a factory or manufacturing facility. You might be involved in assembling items, mixing products or packaging goods. Factory Workers may check stock for quality control or attach correct labelling to products. You might get products ready for transport and help with loading and unloading processes.

Factory Workers should have strong teamwork skills and must be able to follow instructions closely. It’s important that you can work to correct procedures and manage your time well. Factory Workers may need to perform heavy lifting tasks or operate a range of equipment.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $58,448
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a factory worker?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
MEM20105

Certificate II in Engineering

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 24 months
$0 - $8,490
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
22476VIC

Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory)

Blended, On Campus
4 - 12 months
$0 - $4,720
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
22473VIC

Certificate II in General Education for Adults

Blended, On Campus, Online
4 - 24 months
$0 - $5,470
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
10984NAT

Certificate II in Basic English for Speakers of Other Languages

Blended
4 months
$4,290
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MST20616

Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology

On Campus
25 weeks
$3,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
52875WA

Certificate I in Gaining Access to Training and Employment (GATE)

Blended, On Campus
6 - 12 months
$0 - $333
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
22472VIC

Certificate I in General Education for Adults

Blended, On Campus, Online
4 - 24 months
$0 - $4,848
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
52860WA

Certificate I in Industrial Skills (Entry Level Training)

On Campus
6 months
$0 - $722
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
22639VIC

Certificate II in EAL (Access)

On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $4,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEM20105

Certificate II in Engineering - Production

Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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