Engineering Technologist (ANZSCO 233914)
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What an Engineering Technologist does
Analyses and modifies new and existing engineering technologies and applies them in the testing and implementation of engineering projects. Registration or licensing may be required.
- Specialisations
- Biomedical Engineering Technologist, Industrial Engineering Technologist, Mining Engineering Technologist, Safety Engineering Technologist, Structural Engineering Technologist
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 233914
- Skill level
- 1Bachelor degree or higher
- Assessing authority
- Engineers Australia
- National shortage
- Shortage
Visa options
Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.
Points-tested
- Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredVia MLTSSLEligible
Employer-sponsored
Shortage by state
- NationalShortage
- ACTShortage
- NSWShortage
- NTNo shortage
- QLDShortage
- SAShortage
- TASShortage
- VICShortage
- WAShortage
State and territory nomination
For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.
Common questions
What does an Engineering Technologist do?
Analyses and modifies new and existing engineering technologies and applies them in the testing and implementation of engineering projects. Registration or licensing may be required. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Engineering Technologist on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Engineering Technologist (ANZSCO 233914) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 186, 189, 190, 482, 491 and 494 visas.
What is the ANZSCO code for Engineering Technologist?
233914. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can an Engineering Technologist migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Engineering Technologist for the Subclass 186, Subclass 189, Subclass 190, Subclass 482, Subclass 491 and Subclass 494 visas. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.
Who assesses Engineering Technologist for an Australian visa?
Engineers Australia, the skills assessing authority listed for 233914.
Is Engineering Technologist in demand in Australia?
Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "Shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.