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Exhaust and Muffler Repairer

ANZSCO 899413

Employed

180

Part-time share

18%

Female share

3%

Median age

53 yrs

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

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Exhaust and Muffler Repairers repair and replace defective exhaust and muffler systems in motor vehicles.

What they typically do

  • Removes old and damaged parts and cleans surrounding areas on vehicles.
  • Inspects and repairs muffler mountings.
  • Selects replacement parts according to the vehicle make, model and year.
  • Chooses and/or modifies a suitable alternative if the selected replacement part is not available.
  • Bolts, clamps, tacks, fits or welds new mufflers, extractors and exhaust pipes into place.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
32.2%
VIC
24%
QLD
23%
WA
10.4%
SA
3.3%
TAS
2.7%
NT
2.2%
ACT
0%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Exhaust and Muffler Repairer.

  • Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Electrical Systems)

    52883WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers

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  • Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry)

    52888WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers

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  • Advanced Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering

    UEE62525 · AQF 6 · 2 providers

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