Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

ENGINEERING PROFESSIONALS design, plan and organise the testing, construction, installation and maintenance of structures, machines and their components, and production systems and plants, and plan production schedules and work procedures to ensure engineering projects are undertaken efficiently and in a cost effective manner.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand:
Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

planning and designing chemical process systems, civil engineering projects, electrical power equipment and facilities, electronic components used in computer and industrial applications, mechanical equipment and systems, mining and drilling operations, and other engineering projects;
drafting and interpreting specifications, drawings and plans, and determining construction methods;
supervising the construction of structures, water and gas supply and transportation systems, and the manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of equipment, machines and plant;
organising and managing project labour and the delivery of materials, plant and equipment;
estimating total costs and preparing detailed cost plans and estimates as tools for budgetary control;
resolving design and operational problems in the various fields of engineering through the application of engineering technology;

Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups:

2331 Chemical and Materials Engineers
2332 Civil Engineering Professionals
2333 Electrical Engineers
2334 Electronics Engineers
2335 Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers
2336 Mining Engineers
2339 Other Engineering Professionals