Mechanical Engineer
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 1
- Major group
- Professionals
Classification
- Major group
- 2Professionals
- Sub-major group
- 24Design, Engineering and Science Professionals
- Minor group
- 243Engineering Professionals
Description
Plans, designs, develops, tests and oversees the manufacturing, operation, maintenance and installation of mechanical systems.
Specialisations
- Building Services Engineer
- Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Engineer
- Hydraulic Engineer (Mechanical)
Unit group
2435 · Industrial, Mechanical and Production EngineersDescription
Design, organise and oversee the construction, operation, logistics and maintenance of mechanical and process plant and installations, establish programs for the coordination of manufacturing activities, and ensure usage of resources is cost effective.
Skill level
Australia
1
Occupation skill level 1
Tasks
Tasks include
- Designs mechanical equipment, machines, tools and components for agricultural, mining, construction, manufacturing and other industrial purposes
- Plans and designs the layout, flow and processes of mechanical and process plants
- Oversees the assembly, erection and commissioning of mechanical and process plant and installations
- Studies and analyses mechanical systems and components to evaluate their performance
- Inspects, maintains and tests mechanical equipment, and investigates mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance issues
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/2/24/243/2435
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.
