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Engineer

ANZSCO ID 233 

Plan and design manufacturing activities in industrial plants, including design, construction, modification, performance and maintenance of equipment and machinery. 

Job Titles 

  • Agricultural Engineers 
  • Chemical and Materials Engineers 
  • Civil Engineering Professionals 
  • Electrical Engineers 
  • Electronics Engineers 
  • Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers 
  • Mining Engineers 
  • Other Engineering Professionals 

Tasks 

  • 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 agricultural 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 
  • Schedule and plan production activities 

Study Pathways 

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).  

Soft Skills  

  • problem solving skills 
  • communication skills 
  • like working with machinery 
  • work unsupervised 
  • computer skills
  • physically fit 
  • eye for detail 

More Info 

An Engineer requires a degree in engineering offered by most universities across Australia. The University of Southern Queensland offers an engineering degree majoring in agricultural engineering. Visit http://www.usq.edu.au/ to find out more.

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