Discover the skills and training needed for this occupation
Toolmakers and Engineering Patternmakers make and repair tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and other precision parts and equipment to fine tolerances for machine tools and other production machinery, and construct full-size engineering, visual and experimental models and models for the manufacture of prototype developmental products.
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People employed in SAExplore by region
-6%
1-Year changeGrowth in previous years
-50%
5-Year changeGrowth in previous years
SA Future Demand:Strong
The skills that Toolmakers and Engineering Patternmakers need
Learning new skills can certainly get you into a job quicker — but it’s not always about securing a job today. Each skill you build can be a stepping stone towards great opportunities in the future. Here are some skills needed for this occupation.
- Initiative and innovation
- Planning and organising
- Numeracy
- Teamwork
- Reading
- Learning
- Problem solving
- Oral communication
Where are people currently employed?
| Region | Employed | 1 Year Change | 5 Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|
RegionSouth Australia - South East | Employed10 | 1 Year Change0% | 5 Year Change-41% |
RegionSouth Australia - Outback | Employed10 | 1 Year Change0% | 5 Year Change0% |
RegionBarossa - Yorke - Mid North | Employed10 | 1 Year Change0% | 5 Year Change0% |
RegionAdelaide - West | Employed29 | 1 Year Change-15% | 5 Year Change-62% |
RegionAdelaide - South | Employed145 | 1 Year Change-7% | 5 Year Change-50% |
RegionAdelaide - North | Employed168 | 1 Year Change-5% | 5 Year Change-49% |
RegionAdelaide - Central and Hills | Employed18 | 1 Year Change-10% | 5 Year Change-59% |
Data from Skills SA, and Jobs and Skills Australia | Skills SA |