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Manufacturing

Manufacturing

About this industry

Manufacturing involves making products that people use every day; from food and clothing to cars, electronics, and building materials. Tasks might include operating machinery, assembling items, checking quality, packing products, or fixing equipment. Manufacturing is a great fit for people who like hands-on work, problem-solving, and teamwork.

Where can this take you?

Job titles in this industry

  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
  • Component Assembler
  • Vehicle Body Assembler/Builder
  • Automotive Manufacturing Production Worker
  • Recreational Vehicle Serviceperson
  • Furniture Finishing Worker
  • Assistant Cabinetmaker
  • Furniture Making Factory Labourer
  • Wood Machinist (Furnishings)
  • Concrete, Timber, Carpet Floor Preparer, Finisher and Coverer
  • Glass, Glazing, Stained Glass and Leadlight Tradesperson
  • Warehouse and material Logistics Officer
  • Process Support Operator: Cablemaking, Composites, Injection Moulding, Tyre Retreading
  • Manufacturing Process Operator
Senior Secondary

Study VET while you complete the SACE

Traineeship/apprenticeship (contract or training)

Qualifications you could earn

Start your career at school through on-the-job training in:

  • MSF20322 Certificate II in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology
  • MSF30122 Certificate III in Furniture Finishing
  • MSF30322 Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology
  • MSF30422 Certificate III in Glass and Glazing
  • MSF30822 Certificate III in Flooring Technology
  • MSM20116 Certificate II in Process Manufacturing
  • MSM21122 Certificate II in Recreational Vehicle Trade Pathways
  • MSM30116 Certificate III in Process Manufacturing
  • MSM30216 Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating Application
  • MSM31022 Certificate III in Recreational Vehicle Service and Repair
  • MSM31122 Certificate III in Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing
  • MST30519 Certificate III in Leather Production
  • PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing
Qualifications for institutional delivery (off-the-job training)

Qualifications you could earn

  • Introduction to Cabinet Making
  • Advanced Fashion
  • Advanced Engineering