Process Technician

A Process Technician uses a range of equipment to process resources such as metals or coal. You might work at a processing facility using machinery to screen and process raw materials. Process Technicians may operate and maintain processing equipment or get products ready for transport.

Process Technicians should have excellent operating skills and a strong focus on safety. It’s important you can follow correct procedures and work as part of a larger team. Process Technicians must be able to communicate clearly and work with given instructions. You may have to work irregular hours in this role.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $104,884
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a process technician?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
RII30420

Certificate III in Resource Processing

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 36 months
$0 - $6,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
RII30120

Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 36 months
$0 - $9,650
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEM40119

Certificate IV in Engineering

Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 48 months
$0 - $30,000
  • 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.
Plant Technician Process Technician
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.
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