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Metal Polisher

ANZSCO 322115

Employed

350

Part-time share

18%

Female share

4%

Median age

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Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy.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

Metal Polishers polish metal to impart smooth, reflective and other finishes.

What they typically do

  • Finishes metal and articles by polishing and buffing and applying shellac, lacquer, paint and other finishes.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC
42.3%
QLD
22.3%
NSW
17.4%
WA
7.5%
SA
5.2%
ACT
1.4%
NT
0%
TAS
0%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Metal Polisher.

  • 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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