ANZSCO 312912

Metallurgical and Materials Technicians

Overview

EMPLOYED

4,100

PART-TIME SHARE

14%

FEMALE SHARE

28%

MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS

N/A

MEDIAN AGE

38

ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH

N/A

About this data

Summary

Metallurgical or Materials Technicians test materials as part of mineral and metal processing and refining, or for research into metals, ceramics, polymers and other materials in support of Metallurgists and Materials Engineers.

Tasks

  • Studies the properties of metals and other materials
  • Develops and improves existing materials
  • Develops new combinations of metals (alloy development) and creates products that combine metals with other materials
  • Develops techniques to repair metal damage
  • Advises engineers and manufacturers on industrial processes that use metals and the correct selection of metals for specific uses
  • Checks the quality of metals or other materials used in new products
  • Conducts quality tests and other tests to detect defects
  • Uses ultrasonic, radiographic and other non-destructive testing methods
  • Interprets results from radiographs, meters and other indicators
  • Write evidence briefs for litigation cases and appear as an expert witness in court

ANZSCO Classification

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    Hours worked

    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Note: those who were classified as "Employed, away from work" at the time of the 2021 Census (accounting for approx. 8% of total employment), have been excluded from the "Average full-time hours worked per week" denominator.
    Hours worked Metallurgical and Materials Technicians All Occupations
    Share of workers who work full-time hours 86% 64%
    Average full-time hours worked per week 50 hours 44 hours

    Industries

    Metallurgical and Materials Technicians work in industries like:

    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

    12.3%

    Victoria

    8.3%

    Queensland

    20.0%

    South Australia

    6.6%

    Tasmania

    1.6%

    Northern Territory

    1.2%

    Australian Capital Territory

    0.1%

    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.

    Age and gender

    Age and Gender Profile
    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Age and Gender Metallurgical and Materials Technicians All Occupations
    Median age 38 years 40 years
    Female share of employment 28% 49%
    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Age Profile (% Share) All Occupations Metallurgical and Materials Technicians
    15–19 5.2 2.6
    20–24 9.1 9.5
    25–34 22.7 27.0
    35–44 22.3 25.6
    45–54 20.4 20.0
    55–59 8.8 7.0
    60–64 6.5 5.6
    65 and Over 4.9 2.5

    Education

    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence. Highest qualification completed by workers in this job (in any field of study).
    Qualifications needed by new workers might be different from the qualifications of workers already in the job.
    Note: the sum of the educational attainment categories may not add up to 100% due to the exclusion of non-descriptive categories such as not stated responses.
    Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) All Occupations Metallurgical and Materials Technicians
    Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate 12.2 5.7
    Bachelor degree 23.2 16.5
    Advanced Diploma/Diploma 11.1 14.7
    Certificate III/IV 19.5 27.0
    Year 12 15.9 18.6
    Year 11 4.0 3.4
    Year 10 and below 9.7 6.2
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      Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations

      Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) is the skill-based classification system used to categorise occupations in the Australian and New Zealand labour markets. ANZSCO provides a basis for the standardised collection, analysis and dissemination of occupation data. Visit the ABS website to learn how ANZSCO works. Jobs and Skills Australia displays data for occupations that are defined by ANZSCO 2013 Version 1.3.