334113: Drainer

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

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ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

334113

Skill level

Level 3

Unit group

3341

Plumbers

Skills assessor

TRA

ANZSCO 334113 identifies Drainer as a Skill Level 3 occupation in the Plumbers unit group (3341), classified under Construction Trades Workers. Installs, maintains and designs below-ground drainage systems and associated sewerage or effluent disposal systems. Registration or licensing is required. It may also be known as Plumber and Drainer. The designated skills assessing authority for this occupation is Trades Recognition Australia (TRA).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketDrainer is in shortage in Australia. The primary shortage driver is a long training gap — the training pathway is long and shortages persist even with increased training.

Visa pathways13 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsListed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), influencing which skilled migration visas it is eligible for.

AgreementsAccessible via the On-hire Industry Labour Agreement (ILA) and a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).

Workforce snapshot

Based on ABS data, workers in the Plumbers unit group earn an average of $1,747 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. Female workers average $1,688 per week and male workers average $1,748 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 32.1 years, younger than the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$1,747

↑ 22% above national avg

Female avg.

$1,688

↑ 18% above national avg

Male avg.

$1,748

↑ 22% above national avg

Average age

32.1 yrs

↓ younger than national avg

Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average

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