ANZSCO 312912: METALLURGICAL OR MATERIALS TECHNICIAN
Major Group: 3 - Technicians and Trades Workers | Sub-Major Group: 31 - Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians | Minor Group: 312 - Building and Engineering Technicians | Unit Group: 3129 - Other Building and Engineering Technicians
Description: Tests materials as part of mineral and metal processing and refining, or for research into metals, ceramics, polymers and other materials in support of Metallurgists and Materials Engineers. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level 2 : Occupations at Skill Level 2 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:
- NZ Register Diploma or
- AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma.
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Specialisations
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Dye Penetrant Testing Technician
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Heat Treatment Technician
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Magnetic Testing Technician
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Metallurgy Laboratory Technician
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Non-destructive Testing Technician
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Petroleum Products Laboratory Technician
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Petroleum Refinery Laboratory Technician
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Pressure Testing Technician
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Ultrasound Technician
Specialisation titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation.