Production Technician

A Production Technician assembles and checks components and parts in a range of manufacturing settings. You might work in vehicle assembly, produce electronic equipment or create various types of products. A Production Technician, or Manufacturing Technician, may be responsible for a particular section of a product or may put together the entire structure.

Production Technicians should have strong technical skills and an excellent eye for detail. You’ll need to be good with your hands and able to manage your time well. Production Technicians may specialise their skills for a particular industry or be flexible with their knowledge so they can work on a range of products. You’ll need to be able to follow instructions and work as part of a team.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $65,780
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a production technician?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
MEM30219

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 48 months
$0 - $27,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UEE30920

Certificate III in Electronics and Communications

Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 48 months
$0 - $118,762
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
PMB40121

Certificate IV in Polymer Technology

Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEM31922

Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 4 years
$0 - $28,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEM50822

Diploma of Applied Technologies

Traineeship
36 months
Unavailable
  • 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.
MSA30208

Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology

Blended, Online
6 - 24 months
$0 - $6,700
  • 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.
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.
CUA50820

Diploma of Music (Sound Production)

Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $17,041
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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