312312: Electrical Engineering Technician

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

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ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

312312

Skill level

Level 2

Unit group

3123

Electrical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians

Skills assessor

TRA

Electrical Engineering Technician (ANZSCO 312312) is a Skill Level 2 occupation in the Electrical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians unit group (3123), classified under Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians. Conducts tests of electrical systems, prepares charts and tabulations, and assists in estimating costs in support of Electrical Engineers and Engineering Technologists. Registration or licensing may be required. Also known as Electrical Engineering Technical Officer. Common specialisations include Electrical Engineering Laboratory Technician, Electrical Instrument Technician. Skills assessment for this occupation is conducted by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketElectrical Engineering Technician is in metropolitan shortage in Australia. State-level shortages have been recorded in ACT. 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 Electrical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians unit group earn an average of $2,696 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. Female workers average $1,852 per week and male workers average $2,766 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 44.5 years, broadly in line with the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$2,696

↑ 88% above national avg

Female avg.

$1,852

↑ 29% above national avg

Male avg.

$2,766

↑ 93% above national avg

Average age

44.5 yrs

↑ older than national avg

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

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