Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about engineering.

Frequently Asked Questions about the engineering profession

  1. What is the engineering team?
  2. How many engineers does Australia have?
  3. Do all people with engineering qualifications work as engineers?
  4. In a typical year where does Australia's supply of engineers come from?
  5. What has been the effect of skilled migration on engineering?
  6. The Australian population is ageing. How is this likely to affect engineers?
  7. In what industries do engineers work?
  8. Which industries employ the most engineers?
  9. What are the main engineering specialisations and how have they changed between Censuses?

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