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Certificate III in Engineering - Production Systems

This qualification is for people already working, or about to work, on a production floor in metal, engineering or manufacturing.

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How long it takes
1 to 2 years
typical for this level
Taught by
2 providers
VIC

Is this course right for you?

What the Certificate III in Engineering - Production Systems asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in how things are made on a production floor
  • good communication skills for working with the people around you
  • a careful approach to measurements and calculations
  • a willingness to keep learning on the job

Before you start

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Where this course can take you

No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.

Jobs this course can help with

None of these jobs needs a set qualification.

  • Assembler

    Assemblers fit, fasten and join components into finished products, usually working one station on a manufacturing line.

    Median pay$62,200

  • Machine Operator

    Machine operators set up and run production machinery, keeping output consistent and within spec across a shift.

    Median pay$80,800

  • Quality Inspector

    Quality inspectors check materials, parts and finished products against a specification and decide what passes and what gets held back before it reaches a customer.

    Median pay$73,000

If you study further

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.

Where you can study this course

There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Certificate III in Engineering - Production Systems.

  • Reading technical drawings
  • Taking engineering measurements
  • Manufacturing calculations
  • Hand and power tools
  • Workplace safety and sustainability
  • Planning and organising work
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Core units

Everyone completes these. Select a unit to see what it covers.

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Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

Questions people ask

Who is this qualification for?

It is for people already working, or about to work, on a production floor in metal, engineering or manufacturing. Training often happens on the job as part of an apprenticeship or traineeship, and you learn to work under limited supervision, exercise discretion within your responsibility and assure the quality of your own work. It leads to roles such as Assembler.

Do I need experience or other qualifications first?

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. Individual providers can set their own conditions, so check with the provider you choose.

Related courses

The national training register, training.gov.au. Google reviews. Pay and shortage status from Jobs and Skills Australia.