399112: Shipwright

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

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1 job

ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

399112

Skill level

Level 3

Unit group

3991

Boat Builders and Shipwrights

Skills assessor

TRA

Shipwright (ANZSCO 399112) is a Skill Level 3 occupation in the Boat Builders and Shipwrights unit group (3991), classified under Other Technicians and Trades Workers. Constructs, fits out and repairs ships. Registration or licensing is required. Common specialisations include Loftsman/woman (Marine), Ship's Carpenter. Skills assessment for this occupation is conducted by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketShipwright is in shortage in Australia. The primary shortage driver is a retention gap — enough people are entering the field, but leaving faster than they are being replaced.

Visa pathways12 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).

Workforce snapshot

Based on ABS data, workers in the Boat Builders and Shipwrights unit group earn an average of $1,896 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 37.8 years, broadly in line with the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$1,896

↑ 32% above national avg

Male avg.

$1,896

↑ 32% above national avg

Average age

37.8 yrs

↓ younger than national avg

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

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