AustralianCourses
Career pathway

Saw Doctor

OSCA 332336·ANZSCO 323315

Employed

330

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

Pay and some job figures are hidden for this job. Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS do not publish figures for small groups, often under 50 people, or they change the figures to protect privacy. A blank means the figure is not published. It does not mean zero.

Saw Doctor 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 Saw Technology.

Jobs, part-time share, age, and pay appear on this page only when Jobs and Skills Australia or the ABS has published them for Saw Doctor. 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 Saw Doctor. 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

Services, repairs, maintains and aligns saw blades, knives and guides for circular, band and other saws, and components of sawing machines.

What they typically do

  • Inspects saw blades to identify any damage or wear
  • Dismantles and reassembles precision sawing instruments using hand and power tools, or specially designed machines
  • Repairs and replaces defective parts by replacing or adjusting teeth on saw blades, welding or brazing
  • Sharpens saw blades using grinding or filing techniques
  • Tests the sharpness and performance of saw blades
  • Cleans and maintains saw maintenance equipment

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
25.5%
VIC
25.5%
QLD
18.6%
SA
11.4%
WA
11%
TAS
8.3%
NT
0%
ACT
0%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Saw Doctor.