ANZSCO Code: 233111 (Chemical Engineer)
Chemical engineer 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.
Chemical Engineer Skill Assessment Authority:
Engineers Australia
Skill Level
1
Specialisation:
None
Unit Group: 2331 Chemical and Materials Engineers
Design and prepare specifications for chemical process systems and the construction and operation of commercial-scale chemical plants, supervise industrial processing and fabrication of products undergoing physical and chemical change, and investigate the properties of metals, ceramics, polymers and other materials and assess and develop their engineering and commercial applications.
Skill Level
Most occupations under this unit group are skill level 1 occupation and a relevant bachelor's degree or higher can equate to this skill level. In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
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Tasks
- Determining construction methods, materials, and quality standards, and drafting and interpreting specifications, drawings, plans, construction methods, and procedures
- Organising and directing site labour and the delivery of construction materials, plant, and equipment, and establishing detailed programs for the coordination of site activities
- Obtaining soil and rock samples at different depths across sites and testing samples to determine strength, compressibility, and other factors that affect the behaviour of soil and rock when a structure is imposed, and determining the safe loading for the soil
- Studying architectural and engineering drawings and specifications to estimate total costs, and preparing detailed cost plans and estimates as tools to assist in budgetary control
- Monitoring changes to designs, assessing effects on cost, and measuring, valuing, and negotiating variations to designs
- Analysing structural systems for both static and dynamic loads
- Designing structures to ensure they do not collapse, bend, twist, or vibrate in undesirable ways
- Assessing present and future travel flow patterns, taking into account population growth and changing needs
- Designing the physical aspects of transportation systems such as highways, railroads, urban transit, air transportation, logistical supply systems, and their terminals
/Visa Options for Chemical Engineers
186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa
189 - Points-Tested - Skilled Independent visa
190 - Skilled Nominated visa
407 - Training visa
485 - Graduate Work - Temporary Graduate visa
489 - Family sponsored - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa
489 - State or Territory nominated - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa
482 - Medium Term Stream - Temporary Skill Shortage visa
187 - Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme visa
494 - Employer sponsored stream - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) visa
491 - State or Territory nominated - Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa
491 - Family Sponsored - Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa
Overview of Key Employment Statistics for Transport Engineers ANZSCO 233215:
Employed
3100
Part-time share
13%
Female share
23%
Median weekly earnings
N/A
Median age
38
Annual employment growth
N/A
State distributions
Learn how Transport Engineer ANZSCO 233215 professionals are spread across different states and territories.
New South Wales
22.4%
Victoria
24.5%
Greenland
19.6%
South Australia
5.2%
Western Australia
26.5%
Tasmania
0.9%
Northern Territory
0.5%
Australian Capital Territory
0.4%
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Frequently
asked questions
Have a look at frequently asked questions.
What is the ANZSCO code for a Chemical Engineer?
The ANZSCO code for a Chemical Engineer is 233111, as classified by the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO).
What is the minimum qualification required for skill assessment as a Chemical Engineer?
To receive an assessment as a Professional Chemical Engineer ANZSCO 233111, you typically need a bachelor's degree or higher qualification in chemical engineering. Relevant experience or on-the-job training may also be crucial for assessment based on your profile.
What tasks are typically performed by a Professional Chemical Engineer ANZSCO 233111?
Chemical Engineer ANZSCO 233111 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.
Is Chemical engineering a high-demand occupation in Australia?
Chemical Engineering has an economy-wide average future demand, with it being in shortage throughout all of the states of Australia as per Skills Priority List 2023. It is also included on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), which highlights it as a skill in demand in Australia.