Group
Occupation
332233 Fitter-Welder
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
332233 Fitter-Welder
Fits, assembles, and welds metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Interprets engineering drawings and specifications
- Measures metal components for cutting, shaping, and welding
- Fits and assembles metal parts according to engineering specifications
- Cuts and shapes metal components using hand and power tools
- Welds metal components using various welding techniques
- Cleans welds by filing, chiselling, and grinding
- Inspects and tests welded components for quality and compliance with specifications