OSCA 821331

Fencer

Overview

  • Employed persons

    9,500

  • Employment status

    70.1% Full time

    29.8% Part time

  • Median age

    41 years

  • Employment by sex

    3.9% Female

    96.1% Male

    Almost completely male dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    4.1%

  • Main employing industry

    Construction

Indicator Fencer Total employment
Employed persons 9,500 12,049,400
Median age 41 years 40 years
Full-time share 70.1% 64.2%
Part-time share 29.8% 35.8%
Female employment share 3.9% 48.5%
Male employment share 96.1% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Almost completely male dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 4.1% 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

Fencers erect and repair fences and gate.

What the occupation involves

  • Inspects and measures the area for fence or gate installation or repair
  • Cuts and shapes fence panels or gates
  • Digs holes and secures fence posts or gate supports
  • Attaches fence panels or gates to posts or supports
  • Repairs damaged fences and gates by fixing or replacing components

Common occupation titles

  • Fence Erector

Specialisations

No specialisations are listed for this occupation.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 4
equivalent to a lower‑level Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification (Certificate II or III).

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

No licensing or registration requirements are listed for this occupation.

OSCA structure

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Fencer Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Construction 85.1% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 8.2% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Manufacturing 1.1% Construction 8.9%
    Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services 0.7% Education and Training 8.8%
    Administrative and Support Services 0.6% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Wholesale Trade 0.3% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Other Services 0.2% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Public Administration and Safety 0.2% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Retail Trade 0.2% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Accommodation and Food 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

      29.5%

    • Victoria

      27.4%

    • Queensland

      20.3%

    • South Australia

      8.1%

    • Tasmania

      2.2%

    • Northern Territory

      1.0%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      1.1%

    Fencer Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 2,800 29.5% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 2,600 27.4% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 1,900 20.3% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 770 8.1% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 990 10.4% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 210 2.2% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 90 1.0% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 100 1.1% 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

    Fencer

    Total employment

    Age group Fencer Total employment
    15–24 years 14.8% 14.3%
    25–34 years 21.3% 22.7%
    35–44 years 19.8% 22.3%
    45–54 years 21.2% 20.4%
    55–64 years 17.2% 15.3%
    65–74 years 5.1% 4.3%
    75 years and over 0.6% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Fencer Total employment
    Female 3.9% 48.5%
    Male 96.1% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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