Overview of this occupation
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 do:
- Analyse design or requirements information for mechanical equipment or systems
- Assemble mechanical components or machine parts
- Confer with clients, customers, or designers to determine needs or discuss designs and plans
- Confer with technical staff to prepare or implement designs or operational plans
- Create graphical representations of mechanical equipment
- Design industrial equipment, tools, or fixtures
- Maintain operational records
- Supervise engineering or other technical staff
What technology tools they use:
- Business intelligence and decision support software
- Computer aided manufacturing (CAM) technologies
- Human resources software
- Industrial control and automation software
- Project management software
- Technical design and modelling software (2D and 3D)
Source: Australian Skills Classification, job and Skills Australia, Commonwealth of Australia. Used under Creative Commons BY 4.0 licence and Jobs and Skills Australia, ABS Census 2016, Customised Report.
Quick facts
Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians
All employees nationwide1
The number of people employed in an occupations as their main job across all Australian states.
Projected growth2
The projected increase in employment in Australia from May 2023 to May 2028.
Working in NSW3
The distribution of people employed in an occupation in NSW.
Median age of all workers5
This shows the median age of all workers in this occupation.
Part-time workers6
Those who usually work less than 35 hours per week.
See footnotes for source details and additional information.
Skills and knowledge
What are they good at?
This table lists skills and knowledge categories according to how relevant they are for this occupation.
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Intermediate
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Source: Australian Skills Classification, Jobs and Skills Australia, Commonwealth of Australia. Used under Creative Commons BY 4.0 licence.
Education and qualifications
Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians – Skill level 2
Occupations at Skill Level 2 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:
- AQF Associate degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma
At least three years of relevant experience many substitute for the formal qualifications listed above.
Source: Conceptual basis of ANZSCO, ABS Survey, Release Nov 2021.
Qualifications in this workforce
This table shows the distribution of employment by highest qualification completed (in any field of study).7
Year 12 and below
Certificate III or IV
Diploma or Advanced Diploma
Bachelor`s degree
Post-graduate
Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Use this as a guide for understanding what qualifications are the most common in this field. For personalised support on your education journey, talk to a Careers NSW specialist.
Next steps
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