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OSCA 243632  |  ANZSCO 233612

Petroleum Engineer

Design and manage methods for extracting oil and gas from underground reservoirs. Apply reservoir engineering, drilling engineering and production engineering expertise to maximise recovery and ensure safe, efficient 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 Code243632
ANZSCO Code233612
Skill LevelLevel 1
Assessing AuthorityEngineers Australia
Assessment TypeCDR Required
OSCA Group2436 Mining 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
  • Evaluating reservoir characteristics and estimating recoverable hydrocarbon reserves
  • Designing well completion, stimulation and enhanced oil recovery programs
  • Planning and overseeing drilling operations including well design and casing programs
  • Monitoring production performance and optimising well and field productivity
  • Conducting reservoir simulation studies to forecast production and plan development
  • Managing well integrity and intervention programs
  • Ensuring petroleum operations comply with safety and environmental regulations
English requirements
IELTSOverall 6, Speaking 7
OETGrade B all sections
PTE AcademicOverall 65, Speaking 65
TOEFL iBTOverall 93, Speaking 23
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CDR for Petroleum 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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