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OSCA 243631  |  ANZSCO 233611

Mining Engineer

Plan, design and manage the extraction of coal, metalliferous ores and industrial minerals from open cut and underground mines. Ensure safe, efficient and environmentally responsible mining operations.

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 Code243631
ANZSCO Code233611
Skill LevelLevel 1
Assessing AuthorityEngineers Australia
Assessment TypeCDR Required
OSCA Group2436 Mining Engineering Professionals
Occupation lists
MLTSSL — Eligible for Subclass 189, 190, 491
STSOL — Eligible for Subclass 190, 491
Labour Market Testing required for Subclass 482

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Main tasks
  • Designing mine layouts, extraction sequences and ventilation systems for open cut and underground operations
  • Planning drill and blast programs to achieve fragmentation and production targets
  • Conducting geomechanical assessments and designing ground support systems
  • Managing mine safety programs and ensuring compliance with mining regulations
  • Overseeing mine production, equipment deployment and operational performance
  • Evaluating ore reserves and developing mine production schedules
  • Investigating mine incidents and implementing corrective actions
English requirements
IELTSOverall 6, Speaking 7
OETGrade B all sections
PTE AcademicOverall 65, Speaking 65
TOEFL iBTOverall 93, Speaking 23
CDR for Mining Engineers

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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