Specialisations

Not applicable

 

Skill Level

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Licensing or registration may be required.

 

Job Description & Tasks

Designs and oversees the construction and repair of marine craft and floating structures.

• studies design proposals and specifications, to establish the basic characteristics of marine craft, such as size, weight, speed, propulsion, armament, cargo, displacement, draft, crew and passenger complements, and fresh or salt water service
• oversees construction and the testing of prototype models
• develops sectional and waterline curves of hulls to establish centre of gravity, ideal hull form and buoyancy and stability data
• designs complete hull and superstructures according to specifications and test data to conform with standards of safety, efficiency and economy
• designs the layout of craft interiors, including cargo space and passenger compartments
• confers with other engineers about propulsion, heating, ventilation systems and other functional equipment
• evaluates performance of craft during dock and sea trials
• determines design changes and conformity with national and international standards

 

This occupation is included in the following occupation lists;

Skilled Occupations List (SQL)

This occupation is on the Skilled Occupations List and can be applied for under the Skilled Migration Programme.

Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL)

This occupation is not on the Migration Occupations in Demand List and is not eligible for MODL points.

Skilled Regional Sponsored (SRS)

This visa allows you to be sponsored by a relative living in a Designated Area or to be nominated by a State or Territory government. To apply for nomination by a State/Territory your occupation must in demand in that particular government.

Please note that many occupations in demand by a State or Territory are required to have a specialisation and not all specialisations are detailed in the lists. You can check for further information through CMS or directly through the State or Territory.

This occupation is in demand in;

Temporary Business Sponsorship (457)

This occupation is on the approved list of occupations for temporary business sponsorship and may be sponsored for a 457 visa.

Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)

This occupation is on the approved list of occupations for the Employer Nomination Scheme and may be nominated by a company under the ENS.