OSCA 363231

Gasfitter

Overview

  • Employed persons

    5,200

  • Employment status

    84.4% Full time

    15.6% Part time

  • Median age

    40 years

  • Employment by sex

    0.7% Female

    99.4% Male

    Almost completely male dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    1.7%

  • Main employing industry

    Construction

Indicator Gasfitter Total employment
Employed persons 5,200 12,049,400
Median age 40 years 40 years
Full-time share 84.4% 64.2%
Part-time share 15.6% 35.8%
Female employment share 0.7% 48.5%
Male employment share 99.4% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Almost completely male dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 1.7% 2.2%
Main employing industry Construction Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Gasfitters install, maintain and repair gas mains, piping systems downstream of the billing meter, and appliances and ancillary equipment associated with the use of fuel gases, including liquefied petroleum gas, hydrogen and biogas systems.

What the occupation involves

  • Installs and tests liquefied petroleum gas, hydrogen, biogas and other natural gasfitting lines
  • Installs and commissions gas appliances, such as hot water services, space heaters, ducted heating units, gas stoves and cooktops
  • Installs flues through ceilings and roofs with appropriate clearances and flue termination
  • Identifies and repairs gas leaks in piping systems and appliances
  • Performs routine maintenance on gas appliances to ensure their proper functioning

Common occupation titles

  • Plumber and Gasfitter

Specialisations

No specialisations are listed for this occupation.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 3
equivalent to a mid-level Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification (Certificate IV or Certificate III with at least 2 years’ on-the-job training).

Note: While skill levels are described using formal education levels, some people use a combination of informal learning, on-the-job training and personal experience to achieve an equivalent level.

Licensing or registration requirements

Registration or licensing is required.

OSCA structure

Technicians and Trades Workers (3)

Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Gasfitter Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Construction 85.2% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services 3.7% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Other Services 3.1% Construction 8.9%
    Manufacturing 1.1% Education and Training 8.8%
    Mining 0.9% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Accommodation and Food Services 0.7% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Retail Trade 0.7% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Transport, Postal and Warehousing 0.7% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Wholesale Trade 0.4% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Administrative and Support Services 0.2% Financial and Insurance Services 3.7%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    States and territories

    Employment distribution by states and territories, 2021

    • New South Wales

      16.5%

    • Victoria

      30.8%

    • Queensland

      17.1%

    • South Australia

      11.9%

    • Tasmania

      1.9%

    • Northern Territory

      0.4%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      1.2%

    Gasfitter Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 860 16.5% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 1,600 30.8% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 890 17.1% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 620 11.9% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 1,000 20.1% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 100 1.9% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 20 0.4% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 60 1.2% 248,600 2.1%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Age and sex

    Employment distibution by age group and sex, 2021

    Gasfitter

    Total employment

    Age group Gasfitter Total employment
    15–24 years 10.3% 14.3%
    25–34 years 27.3% 22.7%
    35–44 years 21.0% 22.3%
    45–54 years 20.4% 20.4%
    55–64 years 15.8% 15.3%
    65–74 years 4.7% 4.3%
    75 years and over 0.2% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Gasfitter Total employment
    Female 0.7% 48.5%
    Male 99.4% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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