Workshop Supervisor

A Workshop Supervisor oversees the daily running of a production workshop. You’ll supervise a team of staff and ensure the workshop is running safely and efficiently. Workshop Supervisors make sure work is being completed on time and to a high quality standard. You’ll deal with any problems that arise and make sure compliance issues are adhered to.

Workshop Supervisors should have strong leadership skills and a keen focus on safety. It’s important that you are organised and can manage your time well. You may have to manage several tasks at one time in this role. Workshop Supervisors must have good communication skills and be able to liaise with people from a range of backgrounds.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $114,400
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a workshop supervisor?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AUR20820

Certificate II in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology

On Campus, Traineeship
12 months
$4,600
  • 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 (Marine Craft Construction)

On Campus
27 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEA40718

Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) (Component Maintenance Workshop)

Traineeship
4 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
RIISS00030

Explosion Protected Diesel Engine Systems Maintenance Skill Set

On Campus
2 days
$1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AURSS00037

Hybrid Electric Vehicle Inspection and Servicing Skill Set

On Campus
5 weeks
$316 - $1,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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