Table 4 Skill Shortages for selected occupations in the past 10 and 20 years
No. of years occupation has been in
national shortage in past:
ASCO
Code Occupational Title
20 years 10 years
Mining, Building and Engineering
2112-11 Geologist 5 5
2121-11 Architect 3 3
2124-11 Civil Engineer 7 7
2127-11 Mining Engineer 7 4
Business and Information
2211-11 Accountant 11 8
Health and Community
1295-11 Childcare Coordinator 14 10
2323-11 Registered Nurse 16 10
2385-11 Physiotherapist 18 9
2386-11 Speech Pathologist 7 7
Engineering Trades
4112-11 Metal Fitter 12 9
4114-11-15 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers 5 4
4122-11 Metal Fabricator (Boilermaker) 14 8
Automotive Trades
4211-11 Motor Mechanic 15 9
Electrical and Electronics Trades
4311-11,13 Electrician 11 8
Construction Trades
4411-11 Carpenter and Joiner 7 7
4414-11 Bricklayer 9 8
Food Trades
3322-11 Chef 16 9
4512-13 Pastrycook 16 10
Source: Drawn from historical lists of skill shortages prepared by DEEWR and its predecessors