How to become a Fencer
Also called: Fence Erector
Erects and repairs fences and gates.
Main tasks
- 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
Ways in
- TAFE and VET: Certificate III in Landscape Construction (AHC30921); Certificate II in Agriculture (AHC20122); Certificate II in Landscaping (AHC21624)
Pay · Outlook · AI and this job
- Typical full-time pay: $64,948 a year
- About 13,900 people work in this job group now, and about 14,600 are projected by 2035. (+5.3%)
- AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.
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Questions people ask
How do I become a Fencer?
Ways in include: Certificate III in Landscape Construction; Certificate II in Agriculture.
How much does a Fencer earn in Australia?
Median full-time pay is $64,948 a year (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Is a Fencer a growing career in Australia?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 5% by 2035, from about 13,900 to about 14,600 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Do you need a degree to become a Fencer?
Usually not. Only 4% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: Certificate III in Landscape Construction; Certificate II in Agriculture.
Will AI change the work of a Fencer?
AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.
Sources
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Australian Taxation Office: Taxation Statistics, Individuals Table 15A (2023-24), CC BY 2.5 AU, retrieved 2026-10-04
Updated 2026-10-04