Technical Officer

A Technical Officer installs and maintains equipment and machinery in the manufacturing industry. You might design and develop new manufacturing systems or equipment or perform repairs, adjustments or servicing on existing systems. Technical Officers might respond to problem issues or develop ways to make systems run more efficiently.

Technical Officers should be excellent problem solvers and be able to adapt their skills to suit a range of circumstances. Attention to detail is important and you’ll need to have excellent observational skills. Technical Officers must be able to work well in a team and communicate well with people from a range of backgrounds.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a technical officer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Undergraduate Certificate in Electrical 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.

Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering Foundations

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.

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.
TLI42622

Certificate IV in Train Driving

On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$1,962 - $8,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
RII40820

Certificate IV in Civil Construction Design

Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEA40618

Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)

Blended, Traineeship
48 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AHC51524

Diploma of Viticulture

Blended, On Campus
12 months
$1,807 - $13,098
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEM30522

Certificate III in Engineering - Technical

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $6,649
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CAD Operator Technical Officer
FNS60920

Advanced Diploma of Paraplanning

On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
22478VIC

Diploma of Engineering Technology

On Campus
12 months
$13,680 - $16,450
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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