OSCA 313936: Non-destructive Testing Technician
Uses non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques to examine and test the functionality and performance of objects, structures or materials without damaging or affecting their functionality. This record sits in Other Engineering Technicians. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 2 is attached to this occupation record.
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Role overview
Uses non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques to examine and test the functionality and performance of objects, structures or materials without damaging or affecting their functionality.
Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.
Occupation facts
- Skill level
- 2
- Major group
- 3 Technicians and Trades Workers
- Sub-major group
- 31 Building, Engineering, ICT and Scientific Technicians
- Minor group
- 313 Engineering Technicians
- Unit group
- 3139 Other Engineering Technicians
Tasks
- Uses NDT techniques to study the properties of materials and structures
- Uses NDT techniques to test materials at all stages of a manufacturing or construction process
- Tests and identifies product flaws and structural weaknesses using NDT techniques
- Conducts NDT to determine where corrosion may occur and how it will spread
- Calibrates and maintains NDT equipment
Skill level guidance
Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.
How to use this occupation page
Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.
The ANZSIC links are there to help when the same occupation appears across several industries and you need the business-side classification as well.
Related occupations
Industry context
Alternative titles
- NDT Technician
Compare before choosing
Compare OSCA 313936 with related occupations
Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.
| Comparison point | Current code313936 Non-destructive Testing Technician | 313931 Biomedical Technician | 313932 Electronic Engineering Technician |
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| Official role definition | Uses non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques to examine and test the functionality and performance of objects, structures or materials without damaging or affecting their functionality. | Tests, calibrates, repairs, services and maintains biomedical equipment using a variety of tools and computer applications to keep biomedical machinery operating in optimal conditions. | Supports and assists Electronics Engineers and Engineering Technologists in circuitry design, testing, data collection and analysis, and assembles circuitry of electronic systems. |
| Skill level | Skill Level 2 | Skill Level 2 | Skill Level 2 |
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| Alternative titles |
| Not stated | Not stated |
Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.
Compliance risk score
4 of 4 factors passing
In this section
Frequently asked questions
What does OSCA 313936 do?
Non-destructive Testing Technician is the current ABS occupation record used to describe a specific occupation. It sits in the OSCA hierarchy and carries skill-level context plus related titles and tasks.
How should I read the skill level?
The skill level tells you the educational or training depth that the ABS associates with the occupation. It is a classification signal, not a salary band or a qualification checklist on its own.
Why is industry context shown on an occupation page?
Industry context helps when the title is common or ambiguous. It shows where the occupation is typically employed so you can compare it with the right ANZSIC family.
Source and trust
- Official source
- ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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