Production Operator

A Production Operator uses a range of plant and equipment in the mining industry. You might work in a metalliferous processing facility or in coal preparation. Production Operators might load or move materials around a facility for processing, get them ready for transport or use separating or other processing equipment.

Production Operators should have strong communication skills and be able to work as part of a team. You’ll need to be safety focused and have strong technical abilities. Production Operators need to follow correct procedures during their work. Depending on your role and the location of your work, you may be required to be away from home for periods of time.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a production operator?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
MSM30116

Certificate III in Process Manufacturing

Blended, On Campus
2 - 12 months
$311 - $4,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
FBP30121

Certificate III in Food Processing

Blended, On Campus
12 months
$4,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SFI20319

Certificate II in Seafood Post Harvest Operations

On Campus, Online
12 months
$1,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MSS30322

Certificate III in Competitive Systems and Practices

On Campus, Traineeship
11 - 24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
PMA20116

Certificate II in Process Plant Operations

Online
3 months
Unavailable
  • 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.
MEM30119

Certificate III in Engineering - Production Systems

Blended, On Campus
14 months
$0 - $12,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
ICP31320

Certificate III in Print Binding, Finishing and Packaging

Apprenticeship
41 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Worker Production Operator
RII20520

Certificate II in Resource Processing

On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 36 months
$0 - $350
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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.
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