312512: Mechanical Engineering Technician

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

312512

Skill level

Level 2

Unit group

3125

Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians

Skills assessor

TRA

Mechanical Engineering Technician (ANZSCO 312512) is a Skill Level 2 occupation in the Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians unit group (3125), classified under Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians. Conducts tests of mechanical systems, collects and analyses data, and assembles and installs mechanical assemblies in support of Mechanical Engineers and Engineering Technologists. Common specialisations include Boiler Testing Technician, Hydraulic Controls Technician, Mechanical Laboratory Technician. Skills assessment for this occupation is conducted by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketMechanical Engineering Technician 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 pathways9 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsListed on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) 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 Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians unit group earn an average of $2,671 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 48.5 years, older than the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$2,671

↑ 86% above national avg

Average age

48.5 yrs

↑ older than national avg

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

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