Plant Technician

A Plant Technician performs a range of duties at a processing or manufacturing facility. You might operate a particular piece of equipment or be part of the production process. A Plant Technician, also called a Technician, Chemical Plant Technician or a Process Plant Technician, may have to maintain plant equipment and organise repairs when necessary.

Plant Technicians require excellent technical skills and strong attention to detail. It’s important that you can follow instructions and work to correct procedures. Plant Technicians must have good teamwork abilities and be able to manage their time well.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $54,600
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a plant technician?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Professional Certificate of Competency in Hydrogen Energy – Production, Delivery, Storage and Use

Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
52857WA

Advanced Diploma of Plant Engineering

Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Undergraduate Certificate in Mechanical Engineering

Online
6 months
$4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UEE30620

Certificate III in Electrical Machine Repair

Traineeship
48 months
$23,088
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEM31419

Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic

Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
11 - 48 months
$0 - $2,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
PMA60116

Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology

On Campus, Traineeship
12 months
$0 - $2,152
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
PMA30120

Certificate III in Process Plant Operations

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
3 - 18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
PMA50116

Diploma of Process Plant Technology

Blended, Traineeship
3 - 12 months
$0 - $1,872
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AUR31220

Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology

Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 years
$0 - $27,343
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEM60122

Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)

Blended, On Campus, Online
24 - 36 months
$0 - $13,750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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