Group
Occupation
313933 Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
313933 Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
Prepares detailed drawings and plans of mechanical engineering work in support of Mechanical Engineers and Engineering Technologists.
Alternative title
- Mechanical Designer
Specialisations
- Hydraulic Designer (Mechanical)
- Piping Designer
- Tool Designer
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 2: NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Prepares detailed drawings and plans of mechanical engineering work
- Ensures plans and drawings of mechanical engineering work comply with industry standards and regulations
- Creates detailed blueprints that manufacturers can use for mass production of mechanical parts
- Uses computer-aided design (CAD) software and 3D printing to create models of mechanical parts, and specify product dimensions and quantity of materials needed