ANZSCO Code: 233512 (Mechanical Engineer)
Mechanical Engineers plans, designs, organises and oversees the assembly, erection, commissioning, operation and maintenance of mechanical and process plant and installations.
Mechanical Engineer Skill Assessment Authority:
Engineers Australia
Skill Level
1
Specialisation:
Air Conditioning Engineer
Building Services Engineer
Heating and Ventilation Engineer
Unit Group: 2335 Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers
Design, organise and oversee the construction, operation and maintenance of mechanical and process plant and installations, establish programs for the coordination of manufacturing activities, and ensure usage of resources is cost effective.
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.
Other Occupations in this Unit Group
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Tasks
- Studying functional statements, organisational charts and project information to determine functions and responsibilities of workers and work units and to identify areas of duplication
- Establishing work measurement programs and analysing work samples to develop standards for labour utilisation
- Analysing workforce utilisation, facility layout, operational data and production schedules and costs to determine optimum worker and equipment efficiencies
- Designing mechanical equipment, machines, components, products for manufacture, and plant and systems for construction
- Developing specifications for manufacture, and determining materials, equipment, piping, material flows, capacities and layout of plant and systems
- Organising and managing project labour and the delivery of materials, plant and equipment
- Establishing standards and policies for installation, modification, quality control, testing, inspection and maintenance according to engineering principles and safety regulations
- Inspecting plant to ensure optimum performance is maintained
- Directing the maintenance of plant buildings and equipment, and coordinating the requirements for new designs, surveys and maintenance schedules
/Visa Options for Mechanical Engineer:
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 Mechanical Engineer ANZSCO 233512:
Employed
22,900
Part-time share
10%
Female share
7%
Median weekly earnings
N/A
Median age
38
Annual employment growth
N/A
State distributions
Learn how Mechanical Engineer ANZSCO 233512 professionals are spread across different states and territories.
New South Wales
25.7%
Victoria
28.3%
Greenland
18.4%
South Australia
6.3%
Western Australia
18.9%
Tasmania
1.0%
Northern Territory
0.4%
Australian Capital Territory
1.0%
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Frequently
asked questions
Have a look at frequently asked questions.
What is the ANZSCO code for Mechanical Engineer?
The ANZSCO code for a Mechanical Engineer is 233512, as classified by the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO).
What is the minimum qualification required for skill assessment as a Mechanical Engineer?
To receive an assessment as a Professional Mechanical Engineer ANZSCO 233512, you typically need a bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineer ANZSCO 233512?
Mechanical Engineer ANZSCO 233512 plans, designs, organises and oversees the assembly, erection, commissioning, operation and maintenance of mechanical and process plant and installations.
Is Mechanical Engineering a high demand occupation in Australia?
Mechanical Engineering has a below 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.