Overview
EMPLOYED
4,000
PART-TIME SHARE
20%
FEMALE SHARE
45%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
N/A
MEDIAN AGE
43
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
N/A
Summary
Product Examiners examine products to ensure conformity to specifications and standards of presentation and quality.
Tasks
- Studies product specifications and takes measurement to determine conformity to specifications
- Examines and marks output for visible defects such as cracks, holes and breakages
- Makes minor repairs and adjustments to products
- Compiles quality assurance reports, maintains documentation and reports findings
- Examines products for defects and grades product
Details
On this page
Hours worked
Hours worked | Product Examiners | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Share of workers who work full-time hours | 80% | 64% |
Average full-time hours worked per week | 42 hours | 44 hours |
Industries
Product Examiners 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
27.9%
Victoria
34.1%
Queensland
17.2%
South Australia
8.2%
Western Australia
10.0%
Tasmania
1.6%
Northern Territory
0.4%
Australian Capital Territory
0.7%
Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Age and gender
Age and Gender | Product Examiners | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Median age | 43 years | 40 years |
Female share of employment | 45% | 49% |
Education
Visit
- Your Career to compare Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses, providers and student outcomes.
Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) | All Occupations | Product Examiners |
---|---|---|
Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 12.2 | 10.8 |
Bachelor degree | 23.2 | 23.0 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.1 | 13.0 |
Certificate III/IV | 19.5 | 20.7 |
Year 12 | 15.9 | 15.3 |
Year 11 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Year 10 and below | 9.7 | 8.2 |
Occupation profiles data
This file contains data displayed on the Occupation Profile pages.
Use of data in this file must include the relevant attribution text provided.
Occupation profiles data - November 2024.xlsx
occupation_profiles_data_-_november_2024.xlsx946664
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.