Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson (ANZSCO 312511)
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What a Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson does
Prepares detailed drawings and plans of mechanical engineering work in support of Mechanical Engineers and Engineering Technologists.
- Specialisations
- Airconditioning Drafting Officer, Heating and Ventilating Technical Officer, Tool Design Draftsperson, Tool Designer
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 312511
- Skill level
- 2Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma
- 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 IndependentNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedVia ROLEligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Employer-sponsored
Main tasks
- preparing drawings, plans and designs for mechanical engineering work under the direction of Mechanical Engineers and Engineering Technologists
- assisting Mechanical Engineers and Engineering Technologists in the design of mechanical equipment and plant
- selecting tools and equipment
- assembling and installing new and modified mechanical assemblies, components, machine tools and controls, and hydraulic power systems
- estimating material costs and quantities, and machine requirements
- performing and directing field and laboratory tests
- collecting and analysing data, carrying out complex computations and preparing diagrams
- organising and supervising inspection and maintenance of machines and plant
- ensuring that designs and finished work are within specifications, regulations and contract provisions
Shortage by state
- NationalShortage
- ACTShortage
- NSWShortage
- NTShortage
- 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 a Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson do?
Prepares detailed drawings and plans of mechanical engineering work in support of Mechanical Engineers and Engineering Technologists. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson (ANZSCO 312511) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Regional Occupation List (ROL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 186, 482, 491 and 494 visas.
What is the ANZSCO code for Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson?
312511. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can a Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson for the Subclass 186, 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 Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson for an Australian visa?
Engineers Australia, the skills assessing authority listed for 312511.
Is Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson 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.