Metallurgical or Materials

Technician

ANZSCO 312912

Description

Tests materials as part of mineral and metal processing and refining, or for research into metals, ceramics, polymers and other materials in support of Metallurgists and Materials Engineers. Registration or licensing may be required.

 

 

Skill Level

2

 

 

Specialisations

• Dye Penetrant Testing Technician
• Heat Treatment Technician
• Magnetic Testing Technician
• Metallurgy Laboratory Technician
• Non-destructive Testing Technician
• Petroleum Products Laboratory Technician
• Petroleum Refinery Laboratory Technician
• Pressure Testing Technician
• Ultrasound Technician

 

 

Occupation Lists

This occupation is on the following skills lists:

• Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List
• RSMS Occupations List

 

This occupation is not on the following skills lists:

• Skilled Occupations List
• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List

 

 

Group: 3129 Other Building and Engineering Technicians

 

 

 

Description

This unit group covers Building and Engineering Technicians not elsewhere classified. 
It includes Maintenance Planners, Metallurgical or Materials Technicians, and Mine Deputies.

 

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. 
In Australia: 
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) 

In New Zealand: 
NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) 

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. 

Registration or licensing may be required.

 

 

Occupations in this Group

 

• 312911 Maintenance Planner
• 312912 Metallurgical or Materials Technician
• 312913 Mine Deputy
• 312999 Building and Engineering Technicians nec

 

Sources: www.abs.gov.au and DIBP