Overview
EMPLOYED
2,200
PART-TIME SHARE
16%
FEMALE SHARE
17%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
N/A
MEDIAN AGE
44
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
N/A
Summary
Electrical Engineering Draftspersons prepare detailed drawings and plans of electrical installations and circuitry in support of Electrical Engineers and Engineering Technologists.
Tasks
- Prepares drawings, plans and diagrams of electrical installations and circuitry
- Assists electrical engineers and engineering technologists in design and layout of electrical installations and circuitry on substations, switchgear, cabling systems and motor control systems
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Hours worked
Hours worked | Electrical Engineering Draftspersons | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Share of workers who work full-time hours | 84% | 64% |
Average full-time hours worked per week | 41 hours | 44 hours |
Industries
Electrical Engineering Draftspersons work in industries like:
- Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
- Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services
- Construction
Source:
ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Note: industries that comprise less than 5% of an occupation have been suppressed.
States and territories
New South Wales
20.9%
Victoria
20.1%
Queensland
28.1%
South Australia
7.3%
Western Australia
20.3%
Tasmania
2.3%
Northern Territory
0.7%
Australian Capital Territory
0.9%
Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Age and gender
Age and Gender | Electrical Engineering Draftspersons | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Median age | 44 years | 40 years |
Female share of employment | 17% | 49% |
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Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) | All Occupations | Electrical Engineering Draftspersons |
---|---|---|
Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 12.2 | 5.6 |
Bachelor degree | 23.2 | 19.5 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.1 | 32.4 |
Certificate III/IV | 19.5 | 28.6 |
Year 12 | 15.9 | 7.9 |
Year 11 | 4.0 | 1.3 |
Year 10 and below | 9.7 | 1.3 |
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DownloadAustralian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
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