Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 2
- Major group
- Technicians and Trades Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 3Technicians and Trades Workers
- Sub-major group
- 31Building, Engineering, ICT and Scientific Technicians
- Minor group
- 313Engineering Technicians
- Unit group
- 3139Other Engineering Technicians
Description
Prepares detailed drawings and plans of mechanical engineering work in support of Mechanical Engineers and Engineering Technologists.
Alternative titles
- Mechanical Designer
Specialisations
- Hydraulic Designer (Mechanical)
- Piping Designer
- Tool Designer
Unit group
3139 · Other Engineering TechniciansDescription
This unit group covers Engineering Technicians not elsewhere classified. It includes Biomedical Technicians, Electronic Engineering Technicians, Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons, Mechanical Engineering Technicians, Metallurgical and Materials Technicians, Non-destructive Testing Technicians and Other Draftspersons.
Skill level
Occupation skill level 2
Australia
2
Tasks
Tasks include
- Prepares detailed drawings and plans of mechanical engineering work
- Ensures plans and drawings of mechanical engineering work comply with industry standards and regulations
- Creates detailed blueprints that manufacturers can use for mass production of mechanical parts
- Uses CAD software and 3D printing to create models of mechanical parts, and specify product dimensions and quantity of materials needed
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/3/31/313/3139
- 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.
