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ANZSCO Code
ANZSCO 312211 - Civil Engineering Draftsperson
Civil Engineering Draftsperson prepares detailed drawings and plans for civil engineering work in support of Civil Engineering Professionals and Engineering Technologists. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level
Level 2
Skills Assessment Authority
Engineers Australia/VETASSESS
Specializations
• Plumbing Engineering Draftsperson
• Civil Engineering Design Draftsperson
• Road Design Draftsperson
• Structural Engineering Drafting Officer
• Sewage Reticulation Drafting Office

On the Occupation Lists:
- 489 (S/T) Occupations List
- 482 TSS Visa Medium Term List
- 407 Training visa occupations list
- 482 TSS Visa Regional Occupation List
- 189 Skilled Independent and Family Sponsored 489 Occupations List and 485 Graduate Work Stream
- 190 State/Territory Sponsored
- 186 ENS Visa Occupations List
- 187 RSMS Visa Occupations List
- 491 – Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491)
- 494 – Skilled Employer-Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) – Employer sponsored stream
Not on the Occupation Lists:
- 482 TSS Visa Short Term List
Visa Provision for Civil Engineering Draftsperson
As the occupation features on the MLTSSL as an occupation in demand in Australia, it is possible to apply for any of the visas in the General Skilled Migration (GSM) Program. Visas in this category include the Skilled Independent Subclass 189, Skilled Nominated Subclass 190, and Skilled Work Regional Subclass 491. Also, there is the opportunity of applying for several employer-sponsored visas if you have a firm offer of employment.
UNIT Group: 3122 Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians
The job of Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians in Australia is to assist in civil engineering research, design, construction, operations, and maintenance.
Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 2).
English Requirement
- IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
- OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
- TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
- PTE Academic with a min score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall
Exceptions
- Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
- Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states
- Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.
Occupations in this Group
- 312211 Civil Engineering Draftsperson
- 312212 Civil Engineering Technician
Tasks to Perform for Civil Engineering Draftsperson
- Carrying out and directing fieldwork and laboratory experiments
- Interpreting directions for job assignments, applying necessary procedures and choosing equipment
- Preparation of drawings, diagrams, tabulations, plans and designs for civil engineering works such as irrigation, water supply, reticulation systems for sewerage, highways, airports, dams, bridges and other structures
- Data collection and analysis and computation execution
- Civil engineering works inspection, and maintenance and repair job organisation and supervision
- Conduct field and laboratory testing of building materials and soils and collect data for surveys of traffic
- Specifications, rules, and contract conditions cover the calculation of material costs and the guarantee of completed works.
Australian visa options for Civil Engineering Draftsperson - ANZSCO 312211
Permanent | 489 Visa | Permanent | 482 TSS Visa | |||||||
Skilled Occupation | ANZSCO Code | Assessing Authority | 189 Visa | 190 Visa | State | Family | 186 Visa (DE) | 186 Visa | All area | Regional area |
Civil Engineering Draftsperson | 312211 | Engineers Australia | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Visa processing times-months(75%) | 9 | 9 | - | 10 | 17 | |||||
Visa processing times-months(90%) | 12 | 12 | - | 15 | 19 |
11/08/2020 Round Results:
11/08/2020 (current) | 189 Visa | 491 Visa (Provisional) (Family Sponsored) |
---|---|---|
Number of total invitations | 110 | 90 |
Points Score | 90 | 75 |
Visa date of effect | 07/2020 | 06/2020 |
14/07/2020 (Previous) | 189 Visa | 491 Visa (Provisional) (Family Sponsored) |
Points Score | 90 | 95 |
Visa date of effect | 07/2020 | 05/2020 |