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An Apprentice Industrial Designer assists with the development of products and systems used in industrial settings. You might help to design concepts and prepare drawings. Apprentice Industrial Designers might choose suitable materials and oversee the manufacturing process. You’ll work under the guidance of a qualified Industrial Designer.
Apprentice Industrial Designers should have strong technical skills and be able to come up with innovative solutions to a range of problems. You’ll need to have good analytical abilities and be able to work as part of a team. Apprentice Industrial Designers should be able to follow instructions and communicate well with clients and colleagues.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become an Apprentice Industrial Designer.
Possible job outcomes:
Become a qualified industrial designer with the Bachelor of Industrial Design. With this cutting-edge degree you can turn your creativity into an exciting career designing consumer products, packaging, marketing materials, and more. The program introduces you to design thinking and design theory, while refining your sketching and modelling skills. You’ll learn how to apply materials and tech to your designs and engage in project work using the latest digital and CAD technologies. Enquire now for the full list of study units, career outcomes, admissions criteria, and universities that offer the Bachelor of Industrial Design..
Average duration: 36 months.
In Australia, a full time Apprentice Industrial Designer generally earns $1,150 per week ($59,800 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.
There has been strong employment growth in this industry over the last five years. There are currently 3,400 people working in this field in Australia, and many of them specialise as an Apprentice Industrial Designer. Apprentice Industrial Designers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
An Undergraduate Certificate in Industrial Automation Engineering is an excellent qualification if you’re planning a career as an Apprentice Industrial Designer. This course will give you the skills to apply a range of contextual factors and design practices to industrial engineering applications.
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Here are some potential career pathways within manufacturing engineering and mechatronics. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
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Apprentice Industrial Designer
$1,150 weekly pay
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$1,350 weekly pay
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Maintenance Engineer
$1,550 weekly pay
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Materials Engineer
$1,730 weekly pay
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$2,350 weekly pay
Design Engineer
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Mechanical Engineer
Plant Engineer
Process Engineer
Production Engineer
Research Engineer
$2,300 weekly pay
Workshop Supervisor
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$1,630 weekly pay
Mechatronics Engineer
$1,403 weekly pay
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