OSCA 313933

Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson

Overview

  • Employed persons

    3,400

  • Employment status

    87.3% Full time

    12.8% Part time

  • Median age

    43 years

  • Employment by sex

    9.2% Female

    90.8% Male

    Almost completely male dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    0.6%

  • Main employing industry

    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

Indicator Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson Total employment
Employed persons 3,400 12,049,400
Median age 43 years 40 years
Full-time share 87.3% 64.2%
Part-time share 12.8% 35.8%
Female employment share 9.2% 48.5%
Male employment share 90.8% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Almost completely male dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 0.6% 2.2%
Main employing industry Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons prepare detailed drawings and plans of mechanical engineering work in support of Mechanical Engineers and Engineering Technologists.

What the occupation involves

  • Prepares detailed drawings and plans of mechanical engineering work
  • Ensures plans and drawings of mechanical engineering work comply with industry standards and regulations
  • Creates detailed blueprints that manufacturers can use for mass production of mechanical parts
  • Uses CAD software and 3D printing to create models of mechanical parts, and specify product dimensions and quantity of materials needed

Common occupation titles

  • Mechanical Designer

Specialisations

  • Hydraulic Designer (Mechanical)
  • Piping Designer
  • Tool Designer

Note: Specialisations are examples of roles in within this occupation and are not separate OSCA occupations.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 2
equivalent to a Diploma or Advanced Diploma level qualification.

Note: While skill levels are described using formal education levels, some people use a combination of informal learning, on-the-job training and personal experience to achieve an equivalent level.

Licensing or registration requirements

No licensing or registration requirements are listed for this occupation.

OSCA structure

Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 35.0% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Manufacturing 28.7% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Construction 12.7% Construction 8.9%
    Mining 6.0% Education and Training 8.8%
    Other Services 2.4% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Wholesale Trade 1.9% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services 1.7% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Transport, Postal and Warehousing 1.2% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Public Administration and Safety 0.7% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Administrative and Support Services 0.6% Financial and Insurance Services 3.7%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    States and territories

    Employment distribution by states and territories, 2021

    • New South Wales

      21.2%

    • Victoria

      24.3%

    • Queensland

      23.6%

    • South Australia

      6.4%

    • Tasmania

      1.7%

    • Northern Territory

      0.4%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      1.1%

    Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 730 21.2% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 830 24.3% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 810 23.6% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 220 6.4% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 720 21.1% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 60 1.7% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 20 0.4% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 40 1.1% 248,600 2.1%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Age and sex

    Employment distibution by age group and sex, 2021

    Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson

    Total employment

    Age group Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson Total employment
    15–24 years 6.2% 14.3%
    25–34 years 21.0% 22.7%
    35–44 years 25.3% 22.3%
    45–54 years 21.5% 20.4%
    55–64 years 19.4% 15.3%
    65–74 years 5.8% 4.3%
    75 years and over 0.8% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson Total employment
    Female 9.2% 48.5%
    Male 90.8% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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