Certificate II in Engineering – Production Technology

About the course

This Certificate II in Engineering – Production Technology provides entry-level training for production work in engineering and manufacturing. You’ll build practical skills across welding processes such as MIG and TIG (GMAW/GTAW), along with safe manual handling, interpreting technical drawings, using mechanical measuring devices, and completing common workshop computations. The course is designed to meet minimum training requirements for employment as an engineering/manufacturing employee level IV in production settings.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue entry-level roles in engineering and manufacturing environments, supporting production and workshop activities. Typical job outcomes include Metal Engineering Process Worker and Engineering Production Process Worker, applying basic welding, measurement, and drawing interpretation skills to assist with fabrication and production tasks. This Certificate II-level engineering qualification helps prepare you for work in production technology roles across a range of manufacturing workplaces.

Living Costs in Sunshine Coast**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,148 - 1,518	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 977 - 1,292
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 271 - 359

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)