Tool and Die Setter (NSW/ACT)
Education and Training:
To become a tool and die setter you usually have to complete an apprenticeship in Engineering - Fabrication Trade. Entry requirements may vary but employers usually require Year 10. Ask your career adviser about the possibility of starting some of this training in school.
Additional Information:
Once you are employed, you may be able to develop, and have recognised, additional skills under the Metal and Engineering Training Package that will expand your career opportunities within this industry.
Related Courses:
While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.
*Course is offered by more than one institution. Click link for details.
Employment Opportunities:
Tool and die setters are mainly employed in the manufacture of plastic products, industrial machinery and equipment, fabricated metal products, basic iron and steel, motor vehicles and parts, household appliances and electrical equipment.
For Further Information:
Australian Industry Group
www.zoomplus.aigroup.asn.au Manufacturing Skills Australia
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