How do I become a machine operator
Get qualified to work as a machine operator with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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- 11249NAT Course in Licensing for Non-Slewing Telehandler Operations with a Rated Capacity Over 3 Tonnes
- AHC30221 Certificate III in Dairy Production
- AHC32116 Certificate III in Commercial Seed Processing
- AHCBIO203 Inspect and Clean Machinery, Tools and Equipment to Preserve Biosecurity
- AHCMOM202 Operate Tractors
- AHCMOM304 Operate Machinery and Equipment
- AHCMOM317 Operate Tractors with Attachments
- AMP30116 Certificate III in Meat Processing (Boning Room)
- AMP30616 Certificate III in Meat Processing (General)
- AMP30622 Certificate III in Meat Processing
- AMP30916 Certificate III in Meat Processing (Smallgoods - General)
- AMP31016 Certificate III in Meat Processing (Smallgoods - Manufacture)
- FBP30921 Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations (Bottling and Packaging)
- FBPRBK3011 Produce Frozen Dough Products
- FWP30416 Certificate III in Wood Panel Products
- FWP31121 Certificate III in Wood Machining
- FWP40121 Certificate IV in Forest Operations
- FWPCOT3326 Recover Four Wheel Drive Vehicle
- FWPFGM3213 Fall Trees Manually (Advanced)
- ICP31220 Certificate III in Printing
- ICP31220 Certificate III in Printing (Flexographic Printing)
- ICP31320 Certificate III in Print Binding, Finishing and Packaging (Flexographic Printing)
- ICP31320 Certificate III in Print Binding, Finishing and Packaging (Relief Printing)
- MEM11011 Undertake Manual Handling
- MEM13015 Work Safely and Effectively in Manufacturing and Engineering
- MEM30119 Certificate III in Engineering - Production Systems
- MSM20116 Certificate II in Process Manufacturing
- MSM20216 Certificate II in Manufacturing Technology
- MSMSUP205 Transfer Loads
- MSMWHS200 Work Safely
- MSMWHS217 Gas Test Atmospheres
- MSS20316 Certificate II in Competitive Systems and Practices
- MSTSS00015 Industrial Sewing Skill Set
- MSTSS00017 Sample Machining Skill Set
- PMB20121 Certificate II in Polymer Processing
- PPM30121 Certificate III in Pulp and Paper Operations
- RII30820 & CPC30320 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations & Certificate III in Concreting
- RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Marking)
- RIICBS203E Safely handle bituminous materials
- RIICCM202E Identify, Locate and Protect Underground Services
- RIIHAN305D Operate a Gantry or Overhead Crane
- RIIHAN307E Operate a Vehicle Loading Crane
- RIIHAN308F Load and Unload Plant
- RIIMPO205E Operate Roller/Compactor
- TLI27221 Certificate II in Rail Track Vehicle Driving
- TLID0012 Operate a Vehicle-Mounted Loading Crane
- UETDREL005 Work Safely in the Vicinity of Live Electrical Apparatus
- UETTDREL14 Working Safely Near Live Electrical Apparatus as a Non-electrical Worker
Machine Operator careers
A Trade Assistant provides support to qualified tradespeople across a variety of industries such as construction, manufacturing, automotive, and engineering. Their responsibilities typically include preparing work areas, handling tools and materials, cleaning up job sites, and performing basic manual tasks under the direction of tradespeople.
Trade Assistants are not required to have formal qualifications, but physical fitness, safety awareness, and a willingness to learn are essential. They often work on construction sites, in workshops, or in industrial settings, and the role can serve as a pathway into a trade apprenticeship or more specialised technical work.
