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Certificate III in Manufactured Mineral Products
This qualification trains people to work on the plant floor making mineral products such as cement, precast and pre-mixed concrete, asphalt and quarry materials.
- How long it takes
- 1 to 2 years
- typical for this level
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- QLD, WA
Is this course right for you?
What the Certificate III in Manufactured Mineral Products asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in making things on a production line
- a careful approach to working safely around machinery
- patience for keeping equipment and work areas clean
- problem solving skills for when something goes wrong
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.
Concrete Products Machine Operator
Concrete products machine operators run the machines that mould blocks, pipes, panels and pavers for the construction industry.
Median pay$67,600 (estimate)
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.
- Website for North Metropolitan TAFE (opens in a new tab)
North Metropolitan TAFE
16 campuses, WA
4.1from 903 Google reviews
What students like
- Lecturers are helpful and knowledgeable
- Courses provide strong practical skills
- Website for PM Squared (opens in a new tab)
PM Squared
PM Squared, QLD
4.9from 132 Google reviews
What students like
- Trainers are friendly and helpful throughout the course
What you’ll learn
18 units: 5 that everyone takes and 13 you choose.
- Running production plant safely
- Start-up and shutdown procedures
- Quality checks on product
- Solving routine plant problems
- Cleaning machinery and work areas
- Sustainable work practices
See all 5 core units
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.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Who is this qualification for?
It prepares you to work on the plant floor producing mineral products such as cement, precast and pre-mixed concrete, asphalt and quarry materials. You learn to run production equipment safely, start up and shut down lines, keep the workplace clean, and check product quality. The role works independently and exercises judgement on start-up, shutdown and quality assurance. It leads to roles such as Concrete Products Machine Operator.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However, individual providers can set their own conditions, so check with the provider you choose.
Is a licence, registration or check required to work in this area?
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.