312912: Metallurgical or Materials Technician
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ANZSCO Identity
ANZSCO code
312912
Skill level
Level 2
Unit group
3129
Other Building and Engineering Technicians
Skills assessor
VETASSESS
Metallurgical or Materials Technician (ANZSCO 312912) is a Skill Level 2 occupation in the Other Building and Engineering Technicians unit group (3129), classified under Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians. Tests techniques, procedures, applications of equipment and materials as part of processing and refining and/or research into metals, ceramics, polymers and other materials. Registration or licensing may be required. Common specialisations include Non-destructive Testing Technician, Petroleum Products Laboratory Technician, Petroleum Refinery Laboratory Technician. Skills assessment for this occupation is conducted by Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS).
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Workforce snapshot
Based on ABS data, workers in the Other Building and Engineering Technicians unit group earn an average of $3,008 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. Female workers average $2,119 per week and male workers average $3,142 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 44.6 years, broadly in line with the national workforce average of 41 years.
Avg. weekly earnings
$3,008
↑ 109% above national avg
Female avg.
$2,119
↑ 48% above national avg
Male avg.
$3,142
↑ 119% above national avg
Average age
44.6 yrs
↑ older than national avg
Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average
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