Certificate II in Manufacturing Technology

Program Overview

Certificate II in Manufacturing Technology

Course Overview

This qualification will give individuals the broad foundation skills required in the manufacturing and engineering industry. In addition, this will increase employability for apprenticeships, traineeships or employment in an engineering work environment.

The program’s design aids students in developing critical manufacturing skills through practical and hands-on work in a manufacturing environment. Students will gain skills working with various materials, including plastic, metal and timber; project work is integrated with CAD, 3D modelling and scanning technology.

Course Outcome

MSM20216 Certificate II in Manufacturing Technology

What You Will Study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 5 elective units from the list below.

Core Units

• MSMENV272: Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  • This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to comply with environmental regulations, identify environment issues and minimise the risks of negative impact on work and carry out improvements in own work area.
• MSMWHS200: Work safely
  • This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply workplace policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment for self and others.
• MSS: Apply competitive systems and practices
  • This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to implement basic improvement practices within an organisation using competitive systems and practices.
• MSS: Apply quality standards
  • This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply quality standards to work operations in an organisation.
• MSS: Undertake root cause analysis
  • This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to undertake root cause analysis (RCA).

Elective Units

• MSMPCII295: Operate manufacturing equipment
  • This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate production equipment, and to the resolve routine problems in a simulated or trial manufacturing environment.
• MSMPCII296: Make a small furniture item from timber
  • This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to make a small timber furniture item in accordance with the requirements of an established design.
• MSMPCII298: Make an object from metal
  • This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to make an object from metal in accordance with the requirements of an established design.
• MSMPCII299: Make an object from plastic
  • This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to make a component from plastic in accordance with the requirements of an established design.
• MSS: Sustain process improvements
  • This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required by an individual to prevent process improvements in their own work from slipping back to former practices or digressing to less efficient practices.

Ways to Study

• TAFE at School

Study Locations

• Greater Brisbane
• Darling Downs and South West

Next Intake

• Start date: 02 Feb 2026
• Duration: 4 terms

What You'll Pay

• TAFE at School Subsidised Fee: $0
  • A government initiative covering some or all of course fees for eligible High School students also studying at TAFE.
• TAFE at School Full Fee: $5,060
  • This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE.

Campus Information

Ipswich

• Study Mode: On Campus
• Start Date: 02 Feb 2026
• Duration: 4 terms
• Workload: Part time 1 day per week
• What You'll Pay: TAFE at School Full Fee: $5,060
• Class Format: Teacher-led, Scheduled
• Virtual Class: No
• Assessment: On-Campus
• Teacher Comms: Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

Toowoomba

• Study Mode: On Campus
• Start Date: 02 Feb 2026
• Duration: 4 terms
• Workload: Part time 1 day per week
• What You'll Pay: TAFE at School Full Fee: $5,060
• Class Format: Teacher-led, Scheduled
• Virtual Class: No
• Assessment: On-Campus
• Teacher Comms: Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Resources Required

• Safety glasses
• Protective footwear with safety toe cap and non-slip soles to AS2210
• Hair protection
• 100% cotton drill industry-standard clothing

Assessment Methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning.

University Pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.