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Toolmakers and Engineering Patternmakers

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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

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Where are people currently employed?

Region

South Australia - South East

Employed

10

1 Year Change

0%

5 Year Change

-41%

Region

South Australia - Outback

Employed

10

1 Year Change

0%

5 Year Change

0%

Region

Barossa - Yorke - Mid North

Employed

10

1 Year Change

0%

5 Year Change

0%

Region

Adelaide - West

Employed

29

1 Year Change

-15%

5 Year Change

-62%

Region

Adelaide - South

Employed

145

1 Year Change

-7%

5 Year Change

-50%

Region

Adelaide - North

Employed

168

1 Year Change

-5%

5 Year Change

-49%

Region

Adelaide - Central and Hills

Employed

18

1 Year Change

-10%

5 Year Change

-59%

Data from Skills SA, and Jobs and Skills Australia