Occupation

241931 Acoustic Engineer

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
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241931 Acoustic Engineer

Studies and applies the science of sound and vibration in the design and development of technologies to solve acoustic related problems, such as sound quality, transmission of sound, noise control, or environmental noise pollution.

Registration or licensing may be required.

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Measures sound levels, reverberation, and vibration within buildings and outdoor environments
  • Analyses and performs tests on acoustic designs to enhance or control sound and vibration
  • Models, predicts, measures, and assesses the impact of noise on the environment and noise sensitive receptors, including wildlife
  • Advises on materials and structures that can be used to minimise noise levels that could disrupt the local environment, and ensure those levels comply with local laws
  • Designs noise and vibration attenuation solutions for environmental noise, building engineering services systems in buildings, transport infrastructure, and industry