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A Sheet Metal Worker cuts and shapes metal for a range of purposes. You might create new items or make individual pieces for other products. Sheet Metal Workers may work from provided specifications, use templates or come up with designs for particular work. You may use hand tools or machinery to form your metal components.
Sheet Metal Workers should have strong technical skills and be able to adapt their skills to suit a range of circumstances. It’s important you can follow instructions and work as part of a team. Sheet Metal Workers need excellent attention to detail and should be able to communicate clearly.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become a Sheet Metal Worker.
Possible job outcomes:
Become a sheet metal engineer with the MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering (Sheet Metal). This nationally recognised certificate is an engineering trade qualification. During your studies you will learn how to carry out engineering measurements, computations, and technical drawings. You’ll also become a competent welder and learn how to fabricate a range of sheet metal structures and componentry. The course covers: metal fabrication and shaping techniques, assembling fabricated components, welding techniques (oxy, metal arc, flux core arc, gas tungsten arc,), metal cutting and more. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, sheet metal engineering competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 24 months.
The MSM30216 Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating Application is a trade qualification for work in heavy industry, shipping and infrastructure. This nationally recognised training course will teach you how to prepare surfaces and apply coatings in a range of complex work environments. The course covers: surface preparations, coating applications, quality systems, computing technologies and much more. Depending on your elective choices you can also obtain a range of WHS permits required by various state government departments. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, specialisation units, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
In Australia, a full time Sheet Metal Worker generally earns $1,400 per week ($72,800 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 growth in employment numbers in this industry in recent years. There are currently 6,400 people employed as a Sheet Metal Worker in Australia and this number is expected to remain stable over the next five years. Sheet Metal Workers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
A Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating Application is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a Sheet Metal Worker. This course covers a range of topics including surface preparations, coating applications, quality systems and computing technologies.
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Here are some potential career pathways within metalworking. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Metalworking
Apprentice Engineer
$960 weekly pay
Engineering Tradesperson
Blacksmith
$1,250 weekly pay
Boilermaker
Fabricator
Metal Worker
$1,150 weekly pay
Sheet Metal Worker
$1,400 weekly pay
TIG Welder
$1,350 weekly pay
Welder
Welding Instructor
$1,450 weekly pay
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