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An Engineering Patternmaker creates patterns for the production of materials in a range of industries. You’ll work with plans and specifications and make accurate measurements to mark out patterns. Engineering Patternmakers may use materials including wood, polystyrene and polymers. You might work across a range of fields or focus on a specific industry such as aircraft or automotive vehicles.
Engineering Patternmakers should have excellent technical skills and strong attention to detail. You’ll need be flexible and able to adapt your skills to suit a range of circumstances. Engineering Patternmakers must be safety focused and able to work as part of a team. It’s important you can perform your work accurately.
There is one course available for people who want to become an Engineering Patternmaker.
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Become a qualified Engineering Patternmaker with the MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering (Patternmaking). This nationally recognised certificate is an engineering trade qualification and will teach you how to develop and manufacture patterns for production, using a range of materials. The course covers: workplace safety and sustainability, engineering measurements and computations, hand and power tools, work team communication, polystyrene patterns, wood patterns, polymer patterns, plated patterns, propeller patterns, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, patternmaking competencies, and active course providers..
Average duration: 24 months.
In Australia, a full time Engineering Patternmaker generally earns $1,440 per week ($74,880 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This industry has experienced a decrease in employment numbers over the last five years. There are currently 270 people working as an Engineering Patternmaker in Australia, compared to 440 five years ago. Engineering Patternmakers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re planning a career as an Engineering Patternmaker, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Engineering (Patternmaking). This course covers a range of topics including workplace safety and sustainability, engineering measurements and computations, hand and power tools, work team communication, polystyrene patterns, wood patterns, polymer patterns, plated patterns and propeller patterns.
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