OSCA 369933

Waterproofer

Overview

  • Employed persons

    2,400

  • Employment status

    73.9% Full time

    26.1% Part time

  • Median age

    37 years

  • Employment by sex

    3.2% Female

    96.7% Male

    Almost completely male dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    2.2%

  • Main employing industry

    Construction

Indicator Waterproofer Total employment
Employed persons 2,400 12,049,400
Median age 37 years 40 years
Full-time share 73.9% 64.2%
Part-time share 26.1% 35.8%
Female employment share 3.2% 48.5%
Male employment share 96.7% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Almost completely male dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 2.2% 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

Waterproofers apply membranes, caulking, sealant, coating and other protective materials to floors, wall, roofing and structural joints to prevent penetration of moisture.

What the occupation involves

  • Applies caulking and sealants to joints and gaps in structures using specialised equipment
  • Lays membranes and sprays or brushes on protective coatings to surfaces to prevent penetration of moisture
  • Inspects and repairs existing waterproofing systems
  • Measures and cuts waterproofing materials to fit specific areas

Common occupation titles

No alternative occupation titles are listed for this occupation.

Specialisations

  • Caulker

Note: Specialisations are examples of roles in within this occupation and are not separate OSCA occupations.

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

    Waterproofer Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Construction 93.4% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Administrative and Support Services 0.5% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Health Care and Social Assistance 0.3% Construction 8.9%
    Wholesale Trade 0.3% Education and Training 8.8%
    Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services 0.2% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Manufacturing 0.2% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Other Services 0.2% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Accommodation and Food Services 0.1% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 0.1% 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

      37.8%

    • Victoria

      29.3%

    • Queensland

      23.5%

    • South Australia

      3.1%

    • Tasmania

      0.5%

    • Northern Territory

      0.0%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      1.7%

    Waterproofer Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 900 37.8% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 700 29.3% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 560 23.5% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 70 3.1% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 100 4.0% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 10 0.5% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 0 0.0% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 40 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

    Waterproofer

    Total employment

    Age group Waterproofer Total employment
    15–24 years 12.4% 14.3%
    25–34 years 31.0% 22.7%
    35–44 years 25.5% 22.3%
    45–54 years 18.1% 20.4%
    55–64 years 9.9% 15.3%
    65–74 years 2.8% 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 Waterproofer Total employment
    Female 3.2% 48.5%
    Male 96.7% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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