General Description
This unit group covers Natural and Physical Science Professionals not elsewhere classified.
It includes Conservators, Metallurgists, Meteorologists and Physicists.
Indicative Skill Level
ANZSCO Skill Level: 1
In Australia and New Zealand, the majority of occupations in this unit group have:
- A a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification.
- At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. In the case of Conservators.
Occupations in this group:
（1）234911 CONSERVATOR
Plans and organises the conservation of materials and objects in libraries, archives, museums, art galleries and other institutions.
Specialisation: Art Conservator
（2）234912 METALLURGIST
Researches, develops, controls and provides advice on processes used in extracting metals from their ores, and processes used for casting, alloying, heat treating or welding refined metals, alloys and other materials to produce commercial metal products or develop new alloys and processes. Registration or licensing may be required.
Specialisations: Hydrometallurgical Engineer、Metallographer、Pyrometallurgical Engineer、Radiological Metallurgist
（3）234913 METEOROLOGIST
Studies the physics and dynamics of the atmosphere to increase understanding of weather and climate, and to forecast changes in the weather and long-term climatic trends.
Specialisations: Climatologist、Weather Forecaster
（4）234914 PHYSICIST
Studies matter, space, time, energy, forces and fields and the interrelationship between these physical phenomena to further understanding of the laws governing the behaviour of the universe, and seeks to apply these laws to solve practical problems and discover new information about the earth and the universe.
Specialisations: Astronomer、Medical Physicist
（5）234915 EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST
Assesses, plans and implements exercise programs for preventing and managing chronic diseases and injuries, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, depression, cancer and arthritis, and assists in restoring optimal physical function, health and wellness.
（6）234999 NATURAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE PROFESSIONALS NEC
This occupation group covers Natural and Physical Science Professionals not elsewhere classified.
Occupations in this group include: Materials Scientist、Metrologist、Polymer Scientist、Respiratory Scientist、Sleep Scientist