Naval Architect
ANZSCO 233916
400
12%
9%
40 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Naval Architects design and oversee the construction and repair of marine craft and floating structures.
What they typically do
- Engages in research and development work specialising in design and construction of ships and other vessels.
- Consults with specialists to co-ordinate design of vessel.
- Carries out surveys of ships’ hulls, superstructures and equipment, and measures ships for tonnage and freeboard.
- Conducts investigations into such matters as structural faults and losses due to capsize, on behalf of parties involved in litigation.
- Designs yachts and other small vessels.
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Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Naval Architect.
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Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Electrical Systems)
52883WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry)
52888WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
UEE62525 · AQF 6 · 2 providers