OSCA 2024 · 243133 · Skill level 1
Materials Engineer: OSCA 243133
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Materials Engineer is OSCA 2024 code 243133. It corresponds to 3 ANZSCO codes (233112, 233999 and 234912). All of them are on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO codes for OSCA 243133
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 233112
Materials Engineer
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.
Visas for ANZSCO 233112ANZSCO 233999 · in part
Engineering Professionals nec
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.
Visas for ANZSCO 233999ANZSCO 234912 · in part
Metallurgist
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.
Visas for ANZSCO 234912
The job
What a materials engineer does
Investigates the properties of metals, ceramics, polymers and other materials to assess and develop their engineering and commercial applications, such as in the design of composite materials, corrosion resistance and protection, and welding and fabrication.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Registration or licensing may be required.
Specialisations
- Corrosion Engineer
- Materials Welding Engineer
- Physical Metallurgist
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Researches and analyses the properties of various materials to produce new composite materials
- Tests materials under different conditions to examine their properties and behaviour to determine their use in various applications or in the development of new technologies
- Analyses the results of laboratory testing on faulty materials to determine the causes of material defects and develop solutions
- Studies the performance of materials to evaluate their deterioration rate under different conditions and identify main factors contributing to degradation
- Produces cost estimates and analyses the feasibility of using different materials in engineering projects
- Conducts analysis on welds to identify welding issues, associated risks, and provide or develop solutions and appropriate mitigation methods
Unit group 2431
Other occupations in Chemical and Materials Engineering Professionals
Questions
OSCA 243133: common questions
What is the OSCA code for materials engineer?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 243133?
Is Materials Engineer on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.
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