The study of the planning, organisation and operation of manufacturing methods, processes, facilities and systems. The main purpose of this narrow field of education is to develop an understanding of the design, selection, development and operation of manufacturing processes and systems, and the planning, control and management of production functions.
Manufacturing Engineering and Technology develops skills in:
Cabinetmakers fabricate and repair wooden furniture, and fit and assemble prepared wooden parts to make furniture.
Explore careerCanvas and Leather Goods Makers make and repair boots, shoes, leather goods, canvas and sailcloth articles, and related products.
Explore careerClay, Concrete, Glass and Stone Processing Machine Operators operate machines to manufacture and finish a variety of clay, concrete, glassware and stone products by extruding, shaping, mixing, grinding, cutting and other processes.
Explore careerClothing Trades Workers prepare and cut garment patterns and fabric, and make and repair garments.
Explore careerFood and Drink Factory Workers perform routine tasks in manufacturing food and beverages.
Explore careerIndustrial Spraypainters operate spray painting equipment to paint and apply other industrial coatings to manufactured items.
Explore careerManufacturers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the operations of small manufacturing establishments.
Explore careerMetal Engineering Process Workers perform routine tasks in manufacturing metal products.
Explore careerOther Engineering Professionals include Aeronautical Engineer, Agricultural Engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Engineering Technologist, Environmental Engineer and Naval Architect occupations.
Explore careerOther Machine Operators include Chemical Production Machine Operator, Motion Picture Projectionist, Sand Blaster and Sterilisation Technician occupations.
Explore careerPackers weigh, wrap, seal and label chocolate, fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood and other products.
Explore careerPaper and Wood Processing Machine Operators operate machines to manufacture paper packaging and other paper products, fibreboard stock, logs, plywood, particle board, solid laminate and similar timber products.
Explore careerPhotographic Developers and Printers edit and adjust digital images, develop photographic film, and print photographic images from digital media, negatives and positives using computer software, fully automatic equipment and by separate processes.
Explore careerPlastics and Rubber Production Machine Operators operate machines to manufacture and finish plastic and rubber products.
Explore careerPrinters set up and operate letterpress, lithographic, flexographic, gravure, newspaper, instant, digital and offset printing presses.
Explore careerProduct Assemblers put together components and subassemblies that go into the production of metal products, electrical and electronic equipment, jewellery and precious metal articles, and joinery products.
Explore careerProduction Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the production activities of forestry, manufacturing and mining organisations including physical and human resources.
Explore careerRetail Managers organise and control the operations of establishments which provide retail services.
Explore careerSales Assistants (General) sell goods and services, such as food, clothing, hardware, household appliances, office supplies and cosmetics, in retail and wholesale establishments.
Explore careerSewing Machinists operate industrial sewing machines to sew and finish garments and soft furnishings such as curtains.
Explore careerSoftware and Applications Programmers design, develop, test, maintain and document program code in accordance with user requirements, and system and technical specifications.
Explore careerTextile and Footwear Production Machine Operators operate machines to process raw hides and skins, raw textile fibres, and dye, weave and knit fibres for use in textile and footwear production.
Explore careerUniversity Lecturers and Tutors prepare and deliver lectures and conduct tutorials in one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study at a university and conduct research in a particular field of knowledge.
Explore careerUpholsterers make, rebuild and repair upholstered articles such as chairs, sofas, beds and mattresses.
Explore careerWood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers set up and operate woodworking machines and wood turning lathes to shape wood stock, finish and polish furniture, and make picture frames and frame paintings, photographs and other artwork.
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