Engineering
Initial assessment for professional engineers and engineering technologists
This is a list of engineering occupation codes that are used by Engineers Australia and Department of Immigration and Border Protection for visa purposes. Engineering occupation codes that are on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) are marked as and those that are on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) are marked as . Applicants with occupations on the MLTSSL are potentially eligible for a skilled independent visa or an Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa. STSOL occupations are suitable for Temporary Work Visa (482), and may be on a state skills list. Contact us for a more in-depth discussion on selecting the occupation code that is the most appropriate for your personal situation.
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the engineering and technical operations of an organisation.
Designs and prepares specifications for chemical process systems and the construction and operation of commercial-scale chemical plants, and supervises industrial processing and fabrication of products undergoing physical and chemical changes.
Investigates the properties of metals, ceramics, polymers and other materials and assesses and develops their engineering and commercial applications.
Plans, designs, organises and oversees the construction and operation of dams, bridges, pipelines, gas and water supply schemes, sewerage systems, airports and other civil engineering projects.
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Plans, directs and conducts survey work to analyse the likely behaviour of soil and rock when placed under pressure by proposed structures, and designs above and below ground foundations.
Analyses the statical properties of all types of structures, tests the behaviour and durability of materials used in their construction, and designs and supervises the construction of all types of structures.
Plans and develops transport systems to improve infrastructure efficiency and the cost effectiveness of moving people and freight.
Designs, develops and supervises the manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of equipment, machines and systems for the generation, distribution, utilisation and control of electric power.
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Designs, develops, adapts, installs, tests and maintains electronic components, circuits and systems used for computer systems, communication systems, entertainment, transport and other industrial applications.
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Investigates and reviews the utilisation of personnel, facilities, equipment and materials, current operational processes and established practices, to recommend improvement in the efficiency of operations in a variety of commercial, industrial and production environments.
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Plans, designs, organises and oversees the assembly, erection, operation and maintenance of mechanical and process plant and installations.
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Plans, directs and coordinates the design, construction, modification, continued performance and maintenance of equipment and machines in industrial plants, and the management and planning of manufacturing activities.
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Plans and directs the engineering aspects of locating and extracting minerals from the earth.
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PetroleumPlans and directs the engineering aspects of locating and extracting petroleum or natural gas from the earth.
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Performs and supervises engineering work concerned with the design, development, manufacture, maintenance and modification of aircraft for flight.
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Performs and supervises engineering work related to the use and development of agricultural land, buildings, machines and equipment.
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Applies knowledge and methodology of physics, engineering, mathematics, computing, physical chemistry and materials science to problems in biology and the treatment and prevention of human disease.
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Analyses and modifies new and existing engineering technologies and applies them in the testing and implementation of engineering projects.
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Assesses the impact on air, water, soil and noise levels in the vicinity of engineering projects, plans and designs equipment and processes for the treatment and safe disposal of waste material, and assesses what may cause problems for the environment in the long-term.
Designs and oversees the construction and repair of marine craft and floating structures.
Designs and develops telecommunications networks and systems, such as voice, radio, two-way, data, microwave, satellite and digital data systems, devices and products.
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Plans, designs, and monitors complex telecommunications devices, networks and systems, such as voice, radio, two-way, data, microwave, satellite and digital data systems, and associated broadcasting equipment.
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This occupation group covers Engineering Professionals not elsewhere classified.
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