Don Clark interpreting drawings
Sheet metal engineers make, install and repair sheet metal products such as vents, machine guards, roof flashings and aircraft parts.
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Entry Requirements
To become a sheet metal engineer you need to complete an apprenticeship and gain a National Certificate in Engineering (Fabrication) Level 4, specialising in light fabrication.
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Sheet metal engineering was not something Matthew Elliot had ever contemplated doing, but when the opportunity to complete an apprenticeship came up, he jumped at the chance.
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Pay
Industry sources indicate that the average gross salary for Sheet metal engineers in 2008 was about $49,500, with the highest-paid 25% earning about $52,900, while the lowest-paid 25% earned an a
Job Outlook
Opportunities for sheet metal engineers are good, with the number of workers growing by 28% between 2001 and 2006.
Skill shortage information
There is an immediate term skill shortage for this job.
Source: Department of Immigration, Skills Shortages
