Building and Engineering Technicians nec (ANZSCO 312999)
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What a Building and Engineering Technicians nec does
This occupation group covers Building and Engineering Technicians not elsewhere classified. Registration or licensing may be required.
- Includes
- Automation Technician, Biomedical Technician
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 312999
- Skill level
- 2Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma
- Assessing authority
- VETASSESSEngineers 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 nominatedVia ROLEligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Employer-sponsored
Shortage by state
- NationalNo shortage
- ACTNo shortage
- NSWNo shortage
- NTNo shortage
- 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 a Building and Engineering Technicians nec do?
This occupation group covers Building and Engineering Technicians not elsewhere classified. Registration or licensing may be required. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Building and Engineering Technicians nec on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Building and Engineering Technicians nec (ANZSCO 312999) 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 Building and Engineering Technicians nec?
312999. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can a Building and Engineering Technicians nec migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Building and Engineering Technicians nec 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 Building and Engineering Technicians nec for an Australian visa?
VETASSESS and Engineers Australia, the skills assessing authority listed for 312999.
Is Building and Engineering Technicians nec 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.