Overview
Other Engineering Professionals includes occupations such as Aeronautical Engineers, Agricultural Engineers, Biomedical Engineers, Engineering Technologists, Environmental Engineers and Naval Architects.
Day-to-day
- performs and supervises engineering work concerned with the design, development, manufacture, maintenance and modification of aircraft for flight
- performs and supervises engineering work related to the use and development of agricultural land, buildings, machines and equipment
- applies knowledge and methodology of physics, engineering, mathematics, computing, physical chemistry and materials science to problems in biology and the treatment and prevention of human disease
- analyses and modifies new and existing engineering technologies and applies them in the testing and implementation of engineering projects
- assesses the impact on air, water, soil and noise levels in the vicinity of engineering projects, plans and designs equipment and processes for the treatment and safe disposal of waste material, and assesses what may cause problems for the environment in the long-term. Registration or licensing is required
- designs and oversees the construction and repair of marine craft and floating structures.
Considerations
- Physically demanding
- Working outdoors
To become an Other Engineering Professional
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You need a bachelor degree in engineering or a diploma of engineering (technical) to work as an Other Engineering Professional. Postgraduate studies may also be useful.
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Registration may be required in some states and territories. In addition, Engineers Australia has a non-compulsory National Engineering Register.
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