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Metal Casting Trades Worker

OSCA 331934·ANZSCO 322114

Employed

210

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

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Metal Casting Trades Worker 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 III in Engineering - Casting and Moulding Trade.

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About this career

Forms sand moulds and cores for the production of metal castings.

What they typically do

  • Sets up and operates equipment and machinery for sand moulding and core making
  • Produces and prepares moulds and cores using boxed and boxless moulding
  • Packs and compacts sand to ensure proper mould formation
  • Pours molten metal into prepared casts to create metal castings
  • Inspects moulds and cores for defects and repairs, or replaces as necessary
  • May setup, use and program robotic machinery with appropriate metal working tools to finish metal products

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC
31.4%
NSW
25.4%
QLD
18.9%
WA
13%
SA
10.1%
TAS
3.6%
NT
0%
ACT
0%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Metal Casting Trades Worker.

  • Certificate III in Engineering - Casting and Moulding Trade

    MEM31719 · AQF 3 · 2 providers

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