Metallurgical or Materials 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
Tests techniques, procedures and applications of equipment and materials as part of processing and refining, and/or research into metals, ceramics, polymers and other materials.
Specialisations
- Fire Assayer
- Welding Engineering Technician
- Welding Inspector (Non-NDT)
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
- Obtains, measures and prepares ore samples for testing
- Reviews and approves welding procedures
- Conducts metallurgical laboratory test work to troubleshoot performance and advise on how to improve manufacturing techniques
- Inspects, measures and assesses the quality and strength of welds to ensure they comply with standards and specifications
- Assists metallurgists and other professionals in the use of complex equipment for metal production
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.