312211: Civil Engineering Draftsperson

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

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ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

312211

Skill level

Level 2

Unit group

3122

Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians

Skills assessor

Engineers Australia, VETASSESS

ANZSCO 312211 identifies Civil Engineering Draftsperson as a Skill Level 2 occupation in the Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians unit group (3122), classified under Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians. Prepares detailed drawings and plans for civil engineering work in support of Civil Engineering Professionals and Engineering Technologists. Registration or licensing may be required. Common specialisations include Civil Engineering Design Draftsperson, Plumbing Engineering Draftsperson, Road Design Draftsperson. The designated skills assessing authorities for this occupation are The Institution of Engineers Australia (Engineers Australia) and Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketCivil Engineering Draftsperson is in shortage in Australia. The primary shortage driver is a suitability gap — enough qualified people exist, but workers lack the specific skills employers need.

Visa pathways13 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsListed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), influencing which skilled migration visas it is eligible for.

AgreementsAccessible via the On-hire Industry Labour Agreement (ILA) and a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).

Workforce snapshot

Based on ABS data, workers in the Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians unit group earn an average of $1,683 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. Female workers average $1,926 per week and male workers average $1,651 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 41 years, broadly in line with the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$1,683

↑ 17% above national avg

Female avg.

$1,926

↑ 34% above national avg

Male avg.

$1,651

↑ 15% above national avg

Average age

41 yrs

≈ national avg (41 yrs)

Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average

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