Data from both the ABS and DEEWR reveal that job prospects for this occupation are below average. A decline in employment is foreseen to happen in the next 5 years.

Employment for this small occupation has fallen in the past 5 years but remained relatively stable in the past 10 years. As of November 2010, there are already about 11,200 employees of this occupation, of which only 74.3% are employed full time.

The 41 hours they spend per week in doing their job is at par with the average hours for all occupations, which is 41.3 hours. There is a very low level of vacancy for this occupation.
 

The past 10 years seen a 17.3% increase in employment. Employment has since then turned subdued as it experienced a decline of 10.4% and 18.7% in the past 5 and 2 years, in that particular order.

 

An average income of $900 before taxes per week makes these technicians belong to the 4th decile category in terms of earnings.

 

Active listening, active learning, instructing, equipment selection, and troubleshooting skills are useful for performing various tasks for this occupation. Completion of secondary education is usually not required in some jobs. However, certificate III or IV or on-the-job training is ideal