OSCA 243936 ANZSCO 233999

Fire Safety Engineer

Apply fire engineering principles to design buildings and systems that protect life and property from fire. OSCA 243936 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 Code	243936
ANZSCO Code	233999
Skill Level	Level Level 1
Assessing Authority	Engineers Australia
Assessment Type	CDR Required
Discipline Group	2439 Other Engineering Professionals

Main Tasks

Conducting fire engineering assessments and performance-based design solutions for buildings
Designing active fire protection systems including sprinklers, detection and suppression
Designing passive fire protection measures including fire-rated construction and compartmentation
Modelling fire and smoke behaviour using computational fluid dynamics tools
Preparing fire safety reports and alternative solutions for building approval
Assessing existing buildings for fire safety compliance and recommending upgrades
Liaising with building surveyors, regulators and fire authorities on complex projects

English Language Requirements

IELTS	Overall 6, Speaking 7
OET	Grade B all sections
PTE Academic	Overall 65, Speaking 65
TOEFL iBT	Overall 93, Speaking 23

Minimum scores required for Engineers Australia CDR assessment. All band scores or sub-scores must meet the minimum.

About Fire Safety Engineer

Fire Safety Engineers design and assess fire protection systems and emergency response strategies for buildings, industrial facilities and tunnels. They conduct fire risk assessments, model fire and smoke behaviour, specify suppression and detection systems, develop evacuation plans, and ensure designs comply with the National Construction Code and relevant fire safety standards.

Visa Eligibility

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This occupation appears on the relevant skilled occupation list, making holders eligible for subclass 189, 190, and/or 491 visas (subject to visa requirements and state nomination).

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