Overview
EMPLOYED
380
PART-TIME SHARE
20%
FEMALE SHARE
1%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
N/A
MEDIAN AGE
42
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
N/A
Summary
Laggers apply insulating materials, such as felt, fibreglass, polyurethane and cork, to pipes, steam generators, process vats and ducting, and secure insulation with wire, wire netting, staples, metal strapping and using welding torches.
Tasks
- Organises insulating materials to be available for application
- Measures cuts and applies insulation
- Secures insulation using tools/machinery
Details
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Hours worked
Hours worked | Laggers | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Share of workers who work full-time hours | 80% | 64% |
Average full-time hours worked per week | 43 hours | 44 hours |
Industries
Laggers 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
16.6%
Victoria
26.6%
Queensland
21.1%
South Australia
2.4%
Western Australia
26.6%
Tasmania
0.0%
Northern Territory
3.2%
Australian Capital Territory
2.4%
Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Age and gender
Age and Gender | Laggers | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Median age | 42 years | 40 years |
Female share of employment | 1% | 49% |
Education
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Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) | All Occupations | Laggers |
---|---|---|
Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 12.2 | 0.0 |
Bachelor degree | 23.2 | 5.0 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.1 | 5.3 |
Certificate III/IV | 19.5 | 22.7 |
Year 12 | 15.9 | 26.1 |
Year 11 | 4.0 | 6.1 |
Year 10 and below | 9.7 | 26.4 |
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DownloadAustralian 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.