Jobs and Skills AustraliaIs the work there?
Ten year outlook
Miscellaneous technicians and trades workers jobs are projected to grow. Jobs and Skills Australia projections put these occupations at 102 workers in May 2025, 106 by May 2030 (up 3.9%) and 111 by May 2035 (up 8.8%).
Jobs and Skills Australia employment projections · May 2025 to May 2035
Occupation mapping by Get Course, shown with ANZSCO codes so it can be checked.
NCVER Total VET ActivityWho is training
More people are choosing the Certificate IV in Manufacturing Technology every year. Across Australia, 0 people enrolled in 2024. In 2025 it was 0.
NCVER Total VET Activity · 2025 collection
training.gov.au · Australian Qualifications FrameworkWhat does studying it involve?
The register and the national framework set some of this. Providers set the rest.
How long it takes
A Certificate IV is typically 0.5 to 2 years of full-time study under the Australian Qualifications Framework. Providers set the exact length and pace.
Delivery
Providers set the delivery mode.
Credit for experience
Recognition of prior learning applies to MSA40108 like any qualification on the national register: an approved provider assesses your evidence against each unit.
training.gov.au national register; Australian Qualifications Framework.
State subsidised training listsWhat does it cost, and who funds it?
State funding for MSA40108 is being verified against official program lists.
Eligibility and student contributions vary by program and provider. The official state listing is the source of truth. In a subsidised place the government pays most of the tuition and you pay a co-contribution set by the program and provider.
Official state subsidised training program lists, verified per state. Full-fee prices will appear here as partner courses are listed.
training.gov.au · unit packagingWhat is in the qualification
The register lists 77 units for the Certificate IV in Manufacturing Technology.
- AUM4003AInterpret customer requirements
- FDFOP2005AWork in a socially diverse environment
- LMTGN4002AParticipate in product engineering
- LMTGN4016AContribute to the development of products or processes
- MEM12024APerform computations
- MEM15001BPerform basic statistical quality control
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- MEM16006AOrganise and communicate information
- MEM16008AInteract with computing technology
- MEM30005ACalculate force systems within simple beam structures
- MEM30006ACalculate stresses in simple structures
- MEM30007ASelect common engineering materials
- MEM30008AApply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications
- MEM30009AContribute to the design of basic mechanical systems
- MEM30010ASet up basic hydraulic circuits
- MEM30011ASet up basic pneumatic circuits
- MEM30012AApply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
- MEM30013AAssist in the preparation of a basic workplace layout
- MEM30014AApply basic just in time systems to the reduction of waste
- MEM30015ADevelop recommendations for basic set up time improvements
- MEM30016AAssist in the analysis of a supply chain
- MEM30017AUse basic preventative maintenance techniques and tools
- MEM30018AUndertake basic process planning
- MEM30019AUse resource planning software systems in manufacturing
- MEM30020ADevelop and manage a plan for a simple manufacturing related project
- MEM30021APrepare a simple production schedule
- MEM30022AUndertake supervised procurement activities
- MEM30023APrepare a simple cost estimate for a manufactured product
- MEM30024AParticipate in quality assurance techniques
- MEM30025AAnalyse a simple electrical system circuit
- MEM30031AOperate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
- MEM30032AProduce basic engineering drawings
- MEM30033AUse computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models
- MSAENV272BParticipate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- MSAENV472BImplement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
- MSL913001ACommunicate with other people
- MSL913002APlan and conduct laboratory/field work
- MSL922001ARecord and present data
- MSL933001AMaintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
- MSL933002AContribute to the achievement of quality objectives
- MSL933003AApply critical control point requirements
- MSL934001AContribute to the ongoing development of HACCP plans
- MSL934002AApply quality system and continuous improvement processes
- MSL943001AWork safely with instruments that emit ionising radiation
- MSL943002AParticipate in laboratory/field workplace safety
- MSL952001ACollect routine site samples
- MSL952002AHandle and transport samples or equipment
- MSL953001AReceive and prepare samples for testing
- MSL954001AObtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan
- MSL963001AOperate basic handblowing equipment
- MSL963002ARepair glass apparatus using simple glassblowing equipment
- MSL973001APerform basic tests
- MSL973002APrepare working solutions
- MSL973003APrepare culture media
- MSL973004APerform aseptic techniques
- MSL973005AAssist with fieldwork
- MSL973006APrepare trial batches for evaluation
- MSL973007APerform microscopic examination
- MSL973012AAssist with geotechnical site investigations
- MSL974001APrepare, standardise and use solutions
- MSL974002AConduct geotechnical site investigations
- MSL974003APerform chemical tests and procedures
- MSS402001AApply competitive systems and practices
- MSS402002ASustain process improvements
- MSS402020AApply quick changeover procedures
- MSS402030AApply cost factors to work practices
- MSS402031AInterpret product costs in terms of customer requirements
- MSS402050AMonitor process capability
- MSS402051AApply quality standards
- MSS402060AUse planning software systems in operations
- MSS402061AUse SCADA systems in operations
- MSS402080AUndertake root cause analysis
- MSS403002AEnsure process improvements are sustained
- MSS403030AImprove cost factors in work practices
- MSS403032AAnalyse manual handling processes
- PMBPREP301CSet up and prepare for production
- PMBPREP303CSet up equipment for continuous operation
- UEPMNT420APerform Electrical/Electronic Drafting
training.gov.au national register, MSA40108 release 4