234912: Metallurgist
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Skills assessment
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ANZSCO Identity
ANZSCO code
234912
Skill level
Level 1
Unit group
2349
Other Natural and Physical Science Professionals
Skills assessor
VETASSESS
Metallurgist (ANZSCO 234912) is a Skill Level 1 occupation in the Other Natural and Physical Science Professionals unit group (2349), classified under Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals. Researches, develops, tests, controls and provides advice on processes used in extracting metals from their ores, and processes used for casting, alloying, heat treating or welding refined metals, alloys and other materials to produce commercial metal products or develop new alloys, techniques and processes. Registration or licensing may be required. Common specialisations include Welding Engineer. Skills assessment for this occupation is conducted by Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS).
Migration snapshot
Workforce snapshot
Based on ABS data, workers in the Other Natural and Physical Science Professionals unit group earn an average of $1,856 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. Female workers average $1,675 per week and male workers average $2,039 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 32.8 years, younger than the national workforce average of 41 years.
Avg. weekly earnings
$1,856
↑ 29% above national avg
Female avg.
$1,675
↑ 17% above national avg
Male avg.
$2,039
↑ 42% above national avg
Average age
32.8 yrs
↓ younger than national avg
Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average
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