Naval Architect - ANZSCO 233916
- Assessment Authorities: Engineers Australia
Naval Architect designs and oversees the construction and repair of marine craft and floating structures. Registration or licensing may be required.
Naval architects may perform the following tasks:
- prepare preliminary designs by consulting with clients such as ship owners, ship builders, shipping organisations and maritime research institutes
- estimate the initial vessel construction costs and lifetime running costs of a vessel
- determine the most suitable type and size for a vessel and ensure proposed designs meet performance and cost requirements
- determine the proportions and shape of the hull (body) of the vessel
- design accommodation and cargo areas
- make calculations relating to the structural and mechanical aspects of design, construction and repair
- make calculations relating to the stability of the vessel and prepare the stability book to go on board the vessel to be used by the master and officers
- supervise other people who prepare detailed designs, specifications and building contracts
- coordinate the work of other engineers
- obtain plan approval and supervise construction work
- plan, supervise and evaluate dockside and sea trials of the vessel
- survey vessels
- organise repairs and modifications to vessels
- research efficient ways for vessels to move through water
- provide risk assessment and claims management for insurance.
This occupation belongs to Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). MLTSSL is the occupational demand list which is in high demand across various states and territories of Australia.
If your occupation is on MTSSL, you may be eligible to apply for the following visa subclasses:
- Skilled independent ( Subclass189)
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) - Family nominated
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) - State or Territory nominated
- Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)- Direct Entry and Temporary Residence Transition streams
- Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
- Training visa (subclass 407)
- Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)– Graduate Work
- Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) Medium-term stream
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 494)
Are you Eligible to Live and Work in Australia as a Naval Architect?
The assessment authority for this occupation is Engineers Australia and depending on your circumstances, there are five pathways available for migration skills assessment of your degree.
You are required to receive a positive assessment for your qualifications and work experience from Engineers Australia if you are planning to migrate to Australia through skill migration program.
All applicants applying to have their skills assessed by Engineers Australia are required to provide evidence of their English language competency by sitting for an English language test unless exempted.
Click here to read further information regarding the process of assessment by Engineers Australia.
If you wish to check your eligibility to migrate permanently to Australia as a Naval Architect, please fill out the below assessment form. The assessment is free. After submitting the form, a registered migration consultant will look into the information and advise you of the outcome of the assessment via your email address.
