Group
Occupation
243938 Naval Architect
Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0
Released
6/12/2024
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