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2439 Other Engineering Professionals

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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2024, Version 1.0

2439 Other Engineering Professionals

This unit group covers Engineering Professionals not elsewhere classified. It includes Acoustic Engineers, Aerospace Engineers, Biomedical Engineers, Engineering Technologists, Environmental Engineers, Fire Safety Engineers, Mechatronics Engineers and Naval Architects.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Occupation

243931 Acoustic Engineer

Studies and applies the science of sound and vibration in the design and development of technologies to solve acoustic related problems, such as sound quality, transmission of sound, noise control or environmental noise pollution.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Measures sound levels, reverberation and vibration within buildings and outdoor environments
  • Analyses and performs tests on acoustic designs to enhance or control sound and vibration
  • Models, predicts, measures and assesses the impact of noise on the environment and noise sensitive receptors, including wildlife
  • Advises on materials and structures that can be used to minimise noise levels that could disrupt the local environment, and ensures those levels comply with local laws
  • Designs noise and vibration attenuation solutions for environmental noise, building engineering services systems in buildings, transport infrastructure and industry
Occupation

243932 Aerospace Engineer

Performs and supervises engineering work concerned with the design, development, manufacture, maintenance and modification of aircraft, launch vehicles and spacecraft for flight.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Specialisations

  • Aeronautical Engineer
  • Aerospace Engineer Officer - Aeronautical (Navy, Air Force)
  • Aerospace Engineer Officer - Armament (Air Force)
  • Aerospace Engineer Officer - Electronics (Air Force)
  • Propulsion Engineer

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Designs and develops aircraft, launch vehicles and spacecraft, components and systems
  • Studies and analyses aerospace products to improve their efficiency, performance and safety
  • Researches and identifies new technologies, materials and methodologies that can help to improve aerospace products and systems
  • Tests, evaluates and assesses aircraft or spacecraft systems, prototypes and equipment to ensure compliance with regulations and standards
  • Analyses data to solve technical issues identified in aircraft or aerospace vehicles and their systems
  • Inspects damaged aircraft or spacecraft products to identify source of problems and provide possible solutions
Occupation

243933 Biomedical Engineer

Combines engineering principles with science, computing and medicine to develop and maintain medical systems, devices and equipment for health care purposes.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Specialisations

  • Bioengineer
  • Clinical Engineer
  • Medical Engineer
  • Medical Equipment or Device Engineer

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Designs and develops biomedical systems and devices, including artificial or bionic organs and parts, prosthetics, diagnostic machines and health monitoring devices
  • Maintains medical equipment and devices, and performs safety checks to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
  • Oversees the implementation of medical devices and systems in health care settings
  • Provides support and training to Health Professionals to effectively use medical devices
  • May work in clinical settings to diagnose and resolve problems, including analysing data from medical imaging technology
  • May design software to run medical equipment or computer simulations to test new drug therapies and delivery systems
  • May work with scientists in nanotechnology to design new materials to create medical products
Occupation

243934 Engineering Technologist

Analyses and modifies new and existing engineering technologies, and applies them in the testing and implementation of engineering projects.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Specialisations

  • Biomedical Engineering Technologist
  • Industrial Engineering Technologist
  • Mining Engineering Technologist
  • Safety Engineering Technologist
  • Structural Engineering Technologist

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Researches, identifies and recommends new engineering technologies to support engineering activities
  • Modifies existing engineering technologies to improve their efficiency and effectiveness
  • Collaborates with engineers and other Professionals to develop and implement engineering solutions
  • Applies engineering technologies in the testing and implementation of engineering projects
  • Conducts experiments and tests to evaluate the performance of engineering technologies
  • Conducts inspections to ensure engineering technologies are applied in compliance with relevant regulations and standards
Occupation

243935 Environmental Engineer

Assesses environmental impacts for engineering projects while working with other Professionals to develop solutions for long-term environmental sustainability. Plans and designs equipment and processes for the treatment and safe disposal of waste materials.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Acoustic Engineers and Environmental Consultants are excluded from this occupation. Acoustic Engineers are included in Occupation 243931 Acoustic Engineer. Environmental Consultants are included in Occupation 244431 Environmental Consultant.

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Assesses and identifies the potential environmental impacts of air, water, soil and noise levels of engineering projects
  • Develops and designs equipment and sustainable processes to prevent, control or remediate environmental impacts
  • Oversees and coordinates environmental management plans for engineering projects, such as hazardous waste treatment facilities and air pollution control systems, to protect the environment
  • Works with Environmental Research Scientists, Urban and Regional Planners, and other Professionals to assess causes of long-term environmental problems, and to develop solutions
  • Liaises with regulators, contractors and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure engineering projects meet environmental requirements and objectives
  • May develop uses for renewable energy and contribute to sustainable energy planning and design
  • May be involved in the development and planning of sustainable infrastructure, and implementation of environmental rating tools
Occupation

243936 Fire Safety Engineer

Studies, designs and develops fire protection strategies to analyse, prevent and mitigate fire risk in various structures and environments.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Specialisation

  • Fire Protection Engineer

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Designs fire detection, fire suppression and fire control systems and equipment
  • Assesses and rates fire risks to ensure buildings comply with existing fire safety legislation and regulations
  • Analyses building designs to develop fire strategies, including fire escape routes, safety systems and facilities for fire services
  • Studies causes of fires and provides solutions to prevent them
  • Uses computer modelling to simulate and understand fire, test safety levels and validate fire prevention systems
  • Designs strategies to protect people and their environment from fire
Occupation

243937 Mechatronics Engineer

Researches, designs and develops intelligent systems that process information and make decisions by combining mechanical, electrical, electronic and software engineering principles.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Specialisation

  • Robotics Engineer

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Researches, designs and develops intelligent systems, machinery and mechatronic components and equipment
  • Designs prototypes for intelligent systems and mechatronic products
  • Conducts computer modelling and simulations to assess mechatronic products performance
  • Analyses mechatronics prototype test results and provides solutions on how to improve performance
  • Designs, builds and implements mechatronic product modifications to improve safety, functionality and reliability
Occupation

243938 Naval Architect

Designs and oversees the construction and repair of marine craft and floating structures.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Oversees the design, construction, repair, conversion or decommissioning of marine craft and floating structures
  • Uses specialist CAD software to design marine craft and floating structures, taking into account factors such as stability, strength and performance
  • Designs and coordinates the build of offshore floating structures such as offshore drilling platforms, floating units and subsea infrastructure installations
  • Prepares detailed plans, specifications and cost estimates to establish basic characteristics of marine craft, such as size, weight and speed
  • Ensures marine craft and floating structures comply with design specifications and safety and regulatory standards
  • Collaborates with engineers and other Professionals to coordinate the design and layout of marine craft and floating structure systems, equipment, and machinery
Occupation

243999 Engineering Professionals nec

This occupation group covers Engineering Professionals not elsewhere classified.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill level: 1

Occupations in this group include:

  • Agricultural Engineer
  • Calibration Engineer
  • Product Design Engineer
  • Safety Engineer
  • Test and Activation Engineer (Naval Shipbuilding)