Advanced Diploma of Plant Engineering in Canberra

The MSS40322 Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices is ideal for operations and production managers who are seeking to improve their operational efficiencies, customer service and employee competence (plus find new ways of reducing wastage and production costs). This is an innovative qualification where students are introduced to the latest principles of lean operations; agile operations; preventative and predictive maintenance approaches. Click for the full course list and funding eligibility.

The Certificate III in Process Manufacturing is an entry-level qualification for students seeking manufacturing work on a production floor as part of a team. The course delivers hands-on skills that focus on personal safety; working to quality standards and a production schedule; picking and processing orders; preparing documentation and inventory reports. Click for the complete lesson plan as well as enrolment and funding requirements.

Learn how to sharpen and align industrial saw blades and equipment with the FWP31021 Certificate III in Saw Technology. This nationally recognised certificate qualifies you for work as a saw technician at Australian sawmills and timber processing plants. The course covers: assessing and maintaining a range of saw technologies and tools, sharpening and positioning blades in chippers and canters, adjusting the level and tension of saw blades, replacing tungsten tips, developing knowledge of timber properties and sawmilling equipment. Enquire now for entry requirements, sawmilling career competencies, and upcoming enrolment opportunities in your area.

Learn how to supply, sell, and transport timber building products with the FWP30622 Certificate III in Timber Building Products Supply. This nationally recognised qualification will qualify you for work as a timber yard operator, warehouse coordinator, sales assistant, delivery driver, or despatch coordinator. Graduation competencies include: providing timber and wood product information, receiving and handling retail stock, developing specialist knowledge of timber products, using business software applications, and more. The course also has scope to gain specialist electives in three areas: warehousing, logistics, and customer sales. Enquire now for entry requirements, specialisation electives (and their availability) and upcoming enrolment dates in your area.

Become a qualified trade engineer with the MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Machining Trade). This nationally recognised qualification is part of a machinist apprenticeship. The course begins with the foundations of engineering work: measurements, computations, hand skills, computing technologies, safety and sustainability. You’ll then gain specialist machining skills under the guidance of a qualified tradesperson. Skills include: mechanical cutting, lathe operations, general machining, milling operations, grinding, precision work, assembling engineering components, and much more. Enquire now for entry requirements, trade engineering outcomes, and course availabilities near you.

Become a mechanical fitter and machinist with the MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting/Machining Trade). This nationally recognised qualification is part of an engineering trade apprenticeship and is delivered under the guidance of a qualified tradesperson. During your studies you’ll gain the foundational skills of engineering work (measurements, computations, tools, computer technologies, safety). You’ll also learn how to operate a range of machines and precision tools. Graduate a qualified tradesperson ready for work or higher education in mechanical engineering. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, engineering career outcomes, and enrolment opportunities near you.

The Certificate IV in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing is designed for individuals aspiring to roles like team leaders, supervisors, or specialists in pharmaceutical manufacturing settings. This qualification imparts both technical skills and supervisory expertise, essential for overseeing, monitoring, and enhancing the performance of pharmaceutical manufacturing systems and processes. It also focuses on problem-solving abilities and effective management of team performance within the pharmaceutical industry.

Learn how to design timber trusses and frames with the FWP40420 Certificate IV in Timber Systems Design. This nationally recognised training course builds on your existing knowledge of CAD design and timber products and qualifies you for design roles with forestry companies. The course covers: developing work teams, ensuring team safety, monitoring timber product quality, preparing and advising on a broad range of timber roof trusses and wall frames using computers, designing timber structures, constructing prototypes and samples, applying building codes and standards to construction processes, and much more. Enquire now for the list of study units, timber design competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates.

The FWP30322 Certificate III in Timber and Wood Products Operations equips individuals with the skills and knowledge needed for production roles in timber or wood product facilities. Graduates will perform tasks such as maintaining performance, problem-solving, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards. They will also acquire technical skills in equipment operation, process monitoring, product testing, and grading, with a comprehensive understanding of production processes and workflow in timber or wood product environments. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates.

The FWP30920 Certificate III in Timber Frame or Truss Manufacture prepares individuals for roles as fabricators or manufacturers of timber wall frames or roof and floor trusses. Graduates will learn to communicate and work in teams, safely use specialist equipment to cut timber, and assemble frames and trusses. They will apply a broad range of skills and knowledge in varied contexts, solve routine problems, and take responsibility for their own outputs in the workplace. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates.