METAL FABRICATOR

ANZSCO 322311 - Registered Migration Australia




Description

A metal fabricator marks off and fabricates structural steel and other metal stock to make or repair metal products and structures such as boilers and pressure vessels. In Australia a metal fabricator is a Skill Level 2 occupation.

 

 

Specialisations

 

  • Boilermaker-Welder
  • Brass Finisher
  • Metal Fabricator-Welder
  • Metal Template Maker
  • Structural Steel Trades Worker

 

 

Metal Fabricator Occupation Lists
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Group: 3223 Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers

 

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia

 

The job of a metal fabricator in Australia is to cut, shape, join and repair metal components of iron and steel structures, boilers, pressure vessels and pipes, ships and other vessels.

 

 

Tasks

  • studying blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job requirements
  • selecting, cleaning and preparing metal stock
  • cutting marked-out metal sections and shapes using hand tools, flame cutting torches and metal cutting machines
  • shaping and bending metal sections and pipes using hand and machine tools, and by heating and hammering
  • aligning parts to be joined using hand tools and measuring instruments
  • joining metal sections using various welding techniques, bolting and riveting
  • examining welds for width of bead, penetration and precision
  • finishing products by cleaning, polishing, filing and bathing in acidic solutions
  • cleaning and smoothing welds by filing, chiselling and grinding

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in the metal fabricator unit group (Group 3223) have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. 

 

In Australia: 
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) 

In New Zealand: 
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) 

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

 

Occupations within the Metal Fabricator Group

 

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same metal fabricator group if not listed in either the STSOL or MLTSSL the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

English Requirement

 

  • IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
  • OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
  • PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

  • Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
  • Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
  • Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

 

Assessment Authority

 

  • Metal Fabricator is currently assessed with TRA (Trades Recognition Australia); more info regarding assessment bodies.

 

Average Income

The average salary for a Metal Fabricator in Australia is $ 74,817 for male employees and $ 98,746 for female employees per year. Average Age: Males: 35.8 Females: 52.4 Persons: 35.9

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 3223) Structural steel and welding trades workers - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

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