Electronic Engineering Draftsperson (ANZSCO 312411)
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What an Electronic Engineering Draftsperson does
Prepares detailed drawings and plans of electronic engineering work in support of Electronics Engineers and Engineering Technologists. Registration or licensing may be required.
- Specialisations
- Communications and Data Systems Drafting Officer, Control Systems Drafting Officer, Electronics Detail Draftsperson
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 312411
- Skill level
- 2Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma
- Skilled lists
- Regional Occupation List (ROL)
- Visas that list it
- 494
- Assessing authority
- Engineers Australia
- 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 NominatedNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Employer-sponsored
- Subclass 482 Skills in Demand, Core Skills streamNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme, Direct Entry streamNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Main tasks
- preparing drawings, modelling, plans and integration for electronic engineering and systems
- developing, constructing and testing electronic equipment and associated circuitry in accordance with technical requirements
- installing, testing, verification, repairing and modifying electronic equipment and recording and graphing results
- estimating material costs and quantities
- evaluating performance of equipment
- inspecting designs and finished products for compliance with specifications, drawings, contracts and regulations
Shortage by state
- NationalNo shortage
- ACTNo shortage
- NSWShortage
- NTNo shortage
- QLDNo shortage
- SANo shortage
- TASNo shortage
- VICNo shortage
- 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 Electronic Engineering Draftsperson do?
Prepares detailed drawings and plans of electronic engineering work in support of Electronics Engineers and Engineering Technologists. Registration or licensing may be required. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Electronic Engineering Draftsperson on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Electronic Engineering Draftsperson (ANZSCO 312411) is on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 494 visa.
What is the ANZSCO code for Electronic Engineering Draftsperson?
312411. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can an Electronic Engineering Draftsperson migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Electronic Engineering Draftsperson for the Subclass 494 visa. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.
Who assesses Electronic Engineering Draftsperson for an Australian visa?
Engineers Australia, the skills assessing authority listed for 312411.
Is Electronic Engineering 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.