IT and Systems are the backbone of any modern company. A busy manufacturing company or plant needs to manage the day-to-day operations of their information technology (IT) systems and ensure that they run efficiently.

In IT roles, you will determine what information is needed, and organise data flows, control systems, access and security. You could coordinate protocols for multi-user IT networks, check system integrity, optimise performance and initiate recovery action after system failures. You might also be responsible for managing the storage and distribution of data and coordinating system updates and replacement of old hardware.

If you're interested in computing and information systems, then you can put your skills to use and make sure that all your company's valuable information is available 24x7. You might even have developed your skills in another industry, which can be ported into manufacturing.

To keep up to speed, you can add on to your existing qualifications or gain new qualifications in the business-oriented 'Competitive Manufacturing' courses.