Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals play a crucial role in various industries in Australia. They are responsible for flying and ensuring the safe operation of aircraft, controlling and managing the operation of ships, boats, and marine equipment, designing buildings, landscapes, and products for manufacture and visual communication, designing, planning, and organizing the testing, construction, and maintenance of structures, machines, production systems, and plants, as well as performing analytical, conceptual, and practical tasks related to the chemical and physical properties of the universe, living organisms, and the environment.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this sub-major group require a certain level of skill, which can be attained through the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Bachelor's degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1); or
• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, or Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Bachelor's degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1); or
• NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In some cases, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

• Flying aircraft and ensuring their safe and efficient operation in flight and on the ground
• Controlling and directing the operation of ships, boats, and marine equipment to ensure the safe and efficient loading and transport of cargo and passengers
• Designing products, including furniture, textiles, maps, physical structures, and engineering systems
• Conducting research and practical tests to resolve design and operational problems
• Interpreting and analyzing data from engineering and scientific experiments and tests
• Conducting experiments and tests to determine the chemical composition and reactive properties of natural substances and processed materials
• Analyzing and describing living organisms and their interaction with the environment
• Advising on the use of natural resources and discussing and making recommendations to individuals and groups about variables affecting land use

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