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Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons, Technicians

ANZSCO 3125

Employed

5,400

Part-time share

6%

Female share

7%

Median weekly earnings

$2,589

Median age

44 yrs

Employment outlook

Declining

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons, Technicians is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Diploma of Fire Systems Design, Advanced Diploma of Plant Engineering, and Advanced Diploma of Engineering.

Jobs and Skills Australia rates the job outlook as Declining.

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About this career

Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians assist in mechanical engineering research, design, manufacture, construction, operation and maintenance of machines, manufacturing equipment, mechanical installations and facilities.

What they typically do

  • Preparing drawings, plans and designs for mechanical engineering work under the direction of mechanical engineers and engineering technologists
  • Assisting mechanical engineers and engineering technologists in the design of mechanical equipment and plant
  • Selecting tools and equipment
  • Assembling and installing new and modified mechanical assemblies, components, machine tools and controls, and hydraulic power systems
  • Estimating material costs and quantities, and machine requirements
  • Performing and directing field and laboratory tests
  • Collecting and analysing data, carrying out complex computations and preparing diagrams
  • Organising and supervising inspection and maintenance of machines and plant
  • Ensuring that designs and finished work are within specifications, regulations and contract provisions

States and territories

Share of workers by location

WA
29.5%
QLD
23.9%
NSW
16.7%
VIC
16.1%
SA
8.1%
TAS
2.2%
ACT
1.8%
NT
1.7%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons, Technicians.