Manufacturing courses at TAFE
14 nationally recognised qualifications, delivered by TAFE and other registered training organisations. Each one lists the careers it leads to.
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Certificate I
Certificate I in Manufacturing (Pathways) (MSM10216)
Leads to: Plastics Fabricator or Welder, Plastics Production Machine Operator, Reinforced Plastic and Composite Production Worker
Certificate I in Process Manufacturing (MSM10116)
Leads to: Chemical Plant Worker, Chemical Production Machine Operator, Metal Engineering Process Worker, Plastics Fabricator or Welder, Plastics Production Machine Operator
Certificate II
Certificate II in Manufacturing Technology (MSM20216)
Leads to: Plastics Factory Worker
Certificate II in Process Manufacturing (MSM20116)
Leads to: Chemical Plant Operator, Chemical Plant Worker, Chemical Production Machine Operator, Glass Production Machine Operator, Plastics Production Machine Operator, Production Manager (Manufacturing), Reinforced Plastic and Composite Production Worker, Rubber Production Machine Operator
Certificate II in Recreational Vehicle Trade Pathways (MSM21122)
Leads to: Automotive Technician (General), Vehicle Body Builder
Certificate III
Certificate III in Fenestration (MSM30418)
Leads to: Carpenter and Joiner, Joiner
Certificate III in Manufactured Mineral Products (MSM30318)
Leads to: Concrete Batching Plant Operator, Concrete Products Machine Operator, Cement and Concrete Plant Worker, Clay Products Machine Operator, Stone Processing Machine Operator
Certificate III in Process Manufacturing (MSM30116)
Leads to: Production Manager (Manufacturing), Chemical Plant Worker, Chemical Production Machine Operator, Plastics Fabricator or Welder, Plastics Factory Worker, Plastics Production Machine Operator, Reinforced Plastic and Composite Production Worker
Certificate III in Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing (MSM31122)
Leads to: Vehicle Body Builder, Automotive Technician (General), Electric Vehicle Technician, Motor Vehicle or Caravan Salesperson
Certificate III in Recreational Vehicle Service and Repair (MSM31022)
Leads to: Automotive Technician (General), Vehicle Body Builder, Automotive Electrician, Diesel Technician, Electric Vehicle Technician, Motor Vehicle or Caravan Salesperson, Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitter (General), Vehicle Detailer, Vehicle Trimmer
Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating Application (MSM30216)
Leads to: Industrial Spray Painter
Certificate IV
Certificate IV in Process Manufacturing (MSM40116)
Leads to: Production Manager (Manufacturing), Chemical Production Machine Operator, Glass Processing Worker, Plastics Production Machine Operator
Certificate IV in Recreational Vehicles (MSM41122)
Leads to: Motor Vehicle or Caravan Salesperson, Automotive Technician (General), Vehicle Body Builder
Diploma
Diploma of Production Management (MSM50316)
Leads to: Production Manager (Manufacturing), Manufacturer, Production Manager (Mining)
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Other industries
- Agriculture, horticulture and land management
- Electrical and electronics
- Health
- Creative arts and culture
- Mining, civil construction and resources
- Transport and logistics
- Automotive
- Community services, childcare and aged care
- Engineering and manufacturing trades
- Building, construction and plumbing
- Finance, accounting and insurance
- Defence
TAFE and VET qualifications: Jobs and Skills Australia: Training Occupation Pathways (TOP) dataset (1.0 (March 2026)), CC BY 4.0. Grouped by industry by Peernovo.