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Engineering Patternmaker

OSCA 332331·ANZSCO 323411

Employed

130

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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About this career

Constructs full-size engineering models, usually made out of timber, which are used in manufacturing to produce metal castings, copy models, vacuum form tooling, and tooling for automotive, aircraft or fibreglass industries.

What they typically do

  • Interprets engineering drawings to determine pattern requirements
  • Prepares materials for pattern construction
  • Tests and modifies patterns for desired results
  • Creates moulds and core boxes for casting processes
  • Constructs engineering models using woodworking tools
  • Maintains and repairs patterns

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC
33.3%
NSW
27.6%
QLD
20.7%
SA
9.8%
WA
9.2%
TAS
4.6%
NT
0%
ACT
0%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Engineering Patternmaker.

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