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Product Quality Controllers

ANZSCO 8393

Employed

12,400

Part-time share

15%

Female share

46%

Median weekly earnings

$1,404

Median age

46 yrs

Employment outlook

Declining

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

About this career

Product Quality Controllers examine manufactured products and primary produce to ensure conformity to specifications and standards of presentation and quality.

What they typically do

  • Studying product specifications and taking measurements to determine conformity to specifications
  • Examining and marking output for visible defects such as cracks, holes and breakages
  • Making minor repairs and adjustments to products
  • Compiling quality assurance reports, maintaining documentation and reporting findings
  • Examining products for defects and grading produce
  • Designating grading of produce and recording details of assessments according to classification system
  • Collecting and labelling samples for inspection
  • Recording details of sampling procedures and sources of samples
  • Preparing samples and carrying out prescribed tests

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
32.2%
VIC
27.7%
QLD
14.1%
WA
11.7%
SA
11%
TAS
1.4%
ACT
0.9%
NT
0.8%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Product Quality Controllers.