OSCA 369931

Shopfitter

Overview

  • Employed persons

    2,500

  • Employment status

    84.7% Full time

    15.3% Part time

  • Median age

    37 years

  • Employment by sex

    2.1% Female

    98.1% Male

    Almost completely male dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    1.6%

  • Main employing industry

    Manufacturing

Indicator Shopfitter Total employment
Employed persons 2,500 12,049,400
Median age 37 years 40 years
Full-time share 84.7% 64.2%
Part-time share 15.3% 35.8%
Female employment share 2.1% 48.5%
Male employment share 98.1% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Almost completely male dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 1.6% 2.2%
Main employing industry Manufacturing Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Shopfitters fit out shops and other commercial premises by fabricating, assembling and installing shopfronts, cabinets, showcases, counters and workstations using substances such as plastic, glass, metal, wood and composite materials.

What the occupation involves

  • Specifies, orders and prepares materials for fitouts, including business-specific equipment, fixtures and fittings
  • Prepares detailed, accurate design plans for fitouts using drawings, sketches or computer software
  • Sets out, fabricates and assembles shopfronts, commercial entries, bulkheads, component fittings, cabinets, showcases, wall units and workstations
  • Constructs and erects wall and ceiling framing, including installing internal linings, assembling partition frames and installing curtain walling
  • Schedules and coordinates other tradespeople such as Electricians, Plumbers and Painters required to complete the fitout

Common occupation titles

No alternative occupation titles are listed for this occupation.

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 may be required.

OSCA structure

Technicians and Trades Workers (3)

Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Shopfitter Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Manufacturing 45.5% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Construction 41.6% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Administrative and Support Services 3.4% Construction 8.9%
    Retail Trade 2.5% Education and Training 8.8%
    Accommodation and Food Services 0.6% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 0.5% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Wholesale Trade 0.5% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Other Services 0.3% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services 0.2% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 0.0% 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

      35.4%

    • Victoria

      28.9%

    • Queensland

      26.3%

    • South Australia

      3.7%

    • Tasmania

      0.4%

    • Northern Territory

      0.0%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      0.1%

    Shopfitter Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 890 35.4% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 730 28.9% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 660 26.3% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 90 3.7% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 130 5.0% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 10 0.4% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 0 0.0% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 0 0.1% 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

    Shopfitter

    Total employment

    Age group Shopfitter Total employment
    15–24 years 18.2% 14.3%
    25–34 years 25.6% 22.7%
    35–44 years 22.7% 22.3%
    45–54 years 20.9% 20.4%
    55–64 years 11.0% 15.3%
    65–74 years 2.0% 4.3%
    75 years and over 0.0% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Shopfitter Total employment
    Female 2.1% 48.5%
    Male 98.1% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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