Mechanical Engineering Technician
- 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
Conducts tests of mechanical systems, collects and analyses data, and assembles and installs mechanical assemblies in support of Mechanical Engineers and Engineering Technologists.
Specialisations
- Hydraulic Technician (Mechanical)
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
Australia
2
Occupation skill level 2
Tasks
Tasks include
- Conducts tests of mechanical systems, machines or parts to evaluate performance and identify issues
- Assists Mechanical Engineers and Engineering Technologists in the design and development of mechanical systems
- Collects and analyses data from tests and experiments of machines, components and materials
- Assists in quality control checks and inspections of mechanical installations, components and systems
- Installs parts or machinery to ensure they meet performance targets and work as intended
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
