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Australian Skills Recognition Information (ASRI)

Biomedical Engineering Associate 3129-11


Job description

Applies knowledge and methodology of physics, engineering, mathematics, computing, physical chemistry and materials science to problems in biology and the treatment and prevention of human disease.

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Skill level

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

Note: If you are seeking a skills assessment for skilled migration purposes, different skill level requirements may apply. For information on skills assessment, see the relevant skills assessing authority below.

Skilled occupation information

Points awarded for General Skilled Migration purposes are shown in the table below.

The table also shows if this occupation is on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL), part of the Employer Nomination Scheme and on the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL).

Points SOL ENSOL MODL
40 Yes Yes No

See: Points, SOL, ENSOL, MODL

Skills assessment authority

Before you can migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant you must have your skills assessed by the relevant national assessment authority. The assessment authority for your occupation is:

Engineers Australia (IEAust)

Engineers Australia (IEAust) is the relevant authority in Australia with the responsibility for assessing overseas qualifications in engineering for recognition to practise in Australia in one of the three occupational categories - professional engineer, engineering technologist and engineering associate.

To be eligible for recognition by Engineers Australia (IEAust) you must hold an appropriate degree equivalent to Australian engineering qualifications and meet English language requirements as determined by Engineers Australia (IEAust). Demonstration of competency may also be required.

State/Territory registration is not usually required but membership of Engineers Australia is highly recommended for professional development and networking purposes.

Engineers Australia (IEAust)
Engineering House
11 National Circuit
Barton ACT 2600
AUSTRALIA
Telephone: 61 2 6270 6555
Fax: 61 2 6273 1488
Email: osqa@engineersaustralia.org.au
Website: http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au

Licensing or registration requirements

In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you wish to practise your occupation. Select from the following state links to find out details of the local authority in your state.

Duties and responsibilities of a specific occupation carry different licensing requirements. There are three types of licenses that may be required to practise in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. Select from the following state links to find out details of which licenses are required to practice in your state.

  1. NSW
  2. Vic.
  3. Qld
  4. SA
  5. WA
  6. Tas.
  7. NT
  8. ACT

New South Wales

There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in New South Wales.

Victoria

There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Victoria.

Queensland

There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Queensland.

South Australia

There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in South Australia.

Western Australia

There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Western Australia.

Tasmania

There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Tasmania.

Northern Territory

There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in the Northern Territory.

Australian Capital Territory

There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in the ACT.

Additional training

You may require additional training in Australia before you can get your skills recognised, licensed or registered. For more information contact the relevant state or territory licensing or registration body listed above. You can also check with the Overseas Qualifications Unit in your state or territory.
See: Overseas Qualifications Unit

Industry association memberships

You may benefit from becoming a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation. This could help you with your employment prospects, networking, contact with industry and professional development and may provide you with important information and support.

  1. NSW
  2. Vic.
  3. Qld
  4. SA
  5. WA
  6. Tas.
  7. NT
  8. ACT

New South Wales

Engineers Australia (Sydney Division)
Level 3, 8 Thomas Street
Chatswood NSW 2067
Telephone: 61 2 9410 5600
Fax: 61 2 9410 0000
Email: sydney@engineeraustralia.org.au
Website: http://www.sydney.engineersaustralia.org.au

Victoria

Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) (National Office)
c/- Department Radiation Oncology
Royal North Shore Hospital
Pacific Hwy
St Leonards NSW 2065
Telephone: 61 2 9926 7343
Email: admin@acpsem.org.au
Website: http://www.acpsem.org.au

Engineers Australia, Victorian Division
21 Bedford Street
North Melbourne Vic. 3051
Telephone: 61 3 9329 8188
Fax: 61 3 9326 6515
Email: vic@engineersaustralia.org.au
Website: http://www.vic.engineersaustralia.org.au

Queensland

Engineers Australia (Queensland Division)
447 Upper Edward Street
North Brisbane Qld 4000
Telephone: 61 7 3832 3749
Fax: 61 7 3832 2101
Email: qul@engineersaustralia.org.au
Website: http://www.qld.engineersaustralia.org.au

The Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland
Level 1, The Mansions
40 George Street
Brisbane Qld 4002
Postal Address:
PO. Box 15213
City East Qld 4002
Telephone: 61 7 3224 6032
Fax: 61 7 3224 6256
Email: admin@bpeq.qld.gov.au
Website: http://www.bpeq.qld.gov.au

South Australia

Engineers Australia (SA Division)
11 Bagot St
North Adelaide SA 5006
Telephone: 61 8 8267 1783
Fax: 61 8 8239 0932
Website: http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au

Western Australia

Engineers Australia, Western Australia Division
712 Murray Street
West Perth WA 6005
Telephone: 61 8 9321 3340
Fax: 61 8 9481 4332
Email: wa@engineersaustralia.org.au
Website: http://www.wa.engineersaustralia.org.au/

Tasmania

Engineers Australia (Tasmania Division)
Royal Engineers Building
2 Davey Street
Hobart Tas. 7000
Telephone: 61 3 6234 2228
Fax: 61 3 6234 2216
Website: http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/

Northern Territory

Not listed at this time.

Australian Capital Territory

Engineers Australia (Canberra Division)
11 National Cct
Barton ACT 2600
Telephone: 61 2 6273 1314
Fax: 61 2 6273 2051
Email: memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
Website: http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au