OSCA 363931

Drainer

Overview

  • Employed persons

    4,400

  • Employment status

    86.7% Full time

    13.4% Part time

  • Median age

    33 years

  • Employment by sex

    0.8% Female

    99.2% Male

    Almost completely male dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    2.5%

  • Main employing industry

    Construction

Indicator Drainer Total employment
Employed persons 4,400 12,049,400
Median age 33 years 40 years
Full-time share 86.7% 64.2%
Part-time share 13.4% 35.8%
Female employment share 0.8% 48.5%
Male employment share 99.2% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Almost completely male dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 2.5% 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

Drainers install, maintain and design below-ground drainage systems and associated sewerage or effluent disposal systems.

What the occupation involves

  • Studies drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing systems and materials required
  • Installs sewerage and effluent pumping equipment and disposal systems
  • Installs below-ground drainage systems, including pipes, fittings and fixtures
  • Tests, maintains and repairs drainage systems to ensure proper functioning, and clears blockages if required
  • Conducts inspections and maintenance of sewerage or effluent disposal systems

Common occupation titles

  • Plumber and Drainer

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

    Drainer Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Construction 90.4% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services 2.4% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Public Administration and Safety 2.2% Construction 8.9%
    Other Services 0.3% Education and Training 8.8%
    Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services 0.3% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Accommodation and Food Services 0.2% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Manufacturing 0.2% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Mining 0.2% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 0.2% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Administrative and Support Services 0.1% 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

      24.2%

    • Victoria

      32.6%

    • Queensland

      24.9%

    • South Australia

      3.7%

    • Tasmania

      0.9%

    • Northern Territory

      0.7%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      1.7%

    Drainer Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 1,100 24.2% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 1,400 32.6% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 1,100 24.9% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 160 3.7% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 490 11.3% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 40 0.9% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 30 0.7% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 80 1.7% 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

    Drainer

    Total employment

    Age group Drainer Total employment
    15–24 years 23.7% 14.3%
    25–34 years 30.5% 22.7%
    35–44 years 17.3% 22.3%
    45–54 years 13.9% 20.4%
    55–64 years 10.7% 15.3%
    65–74 years 3.5% 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 Drainer Total employment
    Female 0.8% 48.5%
    Male 99.2% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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