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OSCA 243132  |  ANZSCO 233999

Extractive Metallurgist

Apply metallurgical science to design and optimise processes for extracting metals and minerals from ores, concentrates and recycled materials. OSCA 243132 is a newly classified occupation, previously grouped under Engineering Professionals nec (ANZSCO 233999).

Note on codes: OSCA 2024 (released December 2024) replaced ANZSCO in Australia. Both codes are listed as Engineers Australia continues referencing the ANZSCO number during the transition period. Source: ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0
Occupation details
OSCA Code243132
ANZSCO Code233999
Skill LevelLevel 1
Assessing AuthorityEngineers Australia
Assessment TypeCDR Required
OSCA Group243 Engineering Professionals
Occupation lists
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MLTSSL — Eligible for Subclass 189, 190, 491
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STSOL — Eligible for Subclass 190, 491
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Labour Market Testing required for Subclass 482

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Main tasks
  • Designing and optimising mineral processing and metal extraction circuits
  • Evaluating ore mineralogy and selecting appropriate extraction methods
  • Conducting metallurgical testwork and interpreting laboratory results
  • Managing hydrometallurgical, pyrometallurgical and electrometallurgical operations
  • Troubleshooting processing plant performance and product quality issues
  • Assessing environmental impacts of tailings, effluent and emissions
  • Preparing metallurgical balance reports and process improvement recommendations
English requirements
IELTSOverall 6, Speaking 7
OETGrade B all sections
PTE AcademicOverall 65, Speaking 65
TOEFL iBTOverall 93, Speaking 23
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243131Chemical Engineer 243133Materials Engineer 243631Mining Engineer 243531Industrial Engineer 243632Petroleum Engineer
CDR for Extractive Metallurgists

A Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) is required for Engineers Australia skills assessment. It comprises three career episodes, a summary statement and a CPD report.

Career Episodes3 required
Summary Statement1 required
CPD Report1 required
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