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Handyperson

OSCA 899331·ANZSCO 899311

Employed

34,500

Part-time share

48.9%

Female share

3.8%

Median age

53 yrs

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

Handyperson is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate I in Industrial Skills (Entry Level Training).

Jobs, part-time share, age, and pay appear on this page only when Jobs and Skills Australia or the ABS has published them for Handyperson. A blank is a missing figure, not a pay of zero. The courses below are linked to this job. Open one to compare the fee, study mode, length, campus, and how to get in.

There is no single national fee or length for training that leads to Handyperson. Each provider sets its own price, study mode, and entry rules. Those rules can include past study, an English level, work experience, or an interview. Check the AQF level, and whether you study in Australia or online, before you enquire.

About this career

Cleans, paints, repairs and maintains buildings, grounds and facilities.

What they typically do

  • Performs routine maintenance tasks, such as changing light bulbs and fixing leaks
  • Cleans and maintains buildings, grounds and facilities
  • Repairs and replaces broken or damaged fixtures, furniture and equipment
  • Paints walls, ceilings and other surfaces
  • Operates and maintains hand and power tools
  • Assists with the installation of new equipment or fixtures
  • Inspects buildings and facilities for safety hazards, and reports any issues
  • Performs landscaping and gardening tasks
  • Moves and arranges furniture and equipment as needed
  • Keeps records of maintenance and repair work performed

Where they work

Construction

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Handyperson.

  • Certificate I in Industrial Skills (Entry Level Training)

    52936WA · AQF 1 · 2 providers

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