Architectural Draftsperson (ANZSCO 312111)
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What an Architectural Draftsperson does
Completes Architects' concepts by preparing drawings and plans, and liaising with builders and contractors.
- Also called
- Architectural Associate
- Specialisations
- Building Drafting Officer
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 312111
- Skill level
- 2Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma
- Skilled lists
- Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)Regional Occupation List (ROL)
- Assessing authority
- VETASSESS
- National shortage
- No shortage
Visa options
Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.
Points-tested
- Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedVia STSOLEligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedVia STSOL and ROLEligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Employer-sponsored
Main tasks
- assisting Construction Managers, Architects and Surveyors in planning and organisation
- interpreting plans, regulations and codes of practice
- preparing preliminary sketches, working drawings and specifications
- preparing, editing and revising plans, maps, charts and drawings
- coordinating works programs
- inspecting work and materials for compliance with specifications, regulations and standards
- calculating costs and estimating time scales
- collecting data using surveying instruments and photogrammetric equipment
- performing routine computations and plotting preliminary data
Shortage by state
- NationalNo shortage
- ACTNo shortage
- NSWNo shortage
- NTShortage
- QLDNo shortage
- SANo shortage
- TASNo shortage
- VICNo shortage
- WANo shortage
State and territory nomination
For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.
Common questions
What does an Architectural Draftsperson do?
Completes Architects' concepts by preparing drawings and plans, and liaising with builders and contractors. Also called: Architectural Associate. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Architectural Draftsperson on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Architectural Draftsperson (ANZSCO 312111) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and Regional Occupation List (ROL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 186, 190, 482, 491 and 494 visas.
What is the ANZSCO code for Architectural Draftsperson?
312111. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can an Architectural Draftsperson migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Architectural Draftsperson for the Subclass 186, 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 Architectural Draftsperson for an Australian visa?
VETASSESS, the skills assessing authority listed for 312111.
Is Architectural Draftsperson in demand in Australia?
Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "No shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.