Electronic Engineering Draftsperson – ANZSCO 312411

Electronic Engineering Draftsperson (ANZSCO 312411) is a skill level 2 occupation assessed by Engineers Australia (EA) for Australian skilled migration. It is on the ROL list and can be used for subclass 494.

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Quick facts

ANZSCO code: 312411
Skill level: 2 – Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma, or at least 3 years of relevant experience.
Assessing authority: Engineers Australia
Occupation lists: ROL
English test for skills assessment: Required
ANZSCO unit group: 3124 Electronic Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians

Electronic Engineering Draftsperson job description and duties

Prepares detailed drawings and plans of electronic engineering work in support of Electronics Engineers and Engineering Technologists. Registration or licensing may be required.

Specialisations: Communications and Data Systems Drafting Officer, Control Systems Drafting Officer, Electronics Detail Draftsperson

Tasks include

Preparing drawings, modelling, plans and integration for electronic engineering and systems
Developing, constructing and testing electronic equipment and associated circuitry in accordance with technical requirements
Installing, testing, verification, repairing and modifying electronic equipment and recording and graphing results
Estimating material costs and quantities
Evaluating performance of equipment
Inspecting designs and finished products for compliance with specifications, drawings, contracts and regulations

Education and skill level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. In Australia: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) In New Zealand: NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

What the assessing authority expects: Engineering qualification assessed through the Australian accredited, Washington/Sydney/Dublin Accord or CDR pathway.

Visa options for Electronic Engineering Draftsperson

Eligible means the occupation is on a list the visa accepts. You still need to meet every other requirement.

Subclass 189 Skilled Independent: Not eligible (via MLTSSL)
Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated: Not eligible (via MLTSSL / STSOL)
Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional – State/Territory nominated: Not eligible (via MLTSSL / STSOL / ROL)
Subclass 491F Skilled Work Regional – Family sponsored: Not eligible (via MLTSSL)
Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate – Post-Vocational Education Work: Not eligible (via MLTSSL)
Subclass 482 Skills in Demand – Core Skills stream: Not eligible (via CSOL)
Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme – Direct Entry: Not eligible (via CSOL)
Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional – Employer sponsored: Eligible (via MLTSSL / STSOL / ROL)
Subclass 407 Training visa: Not eligible (via MLTSSL / STSOL / ROL)

State and territory nomination for Electronic Engineering Draftsperson

This occupation is not on the federal lists for the 190 or 491 visas, so no state or territory can nominate it. Employer-sponsored visas may still apply.

Skills assessment for Electronic Engineering Draftsperson

Engineers Australia places you in one of four categories (Professional Engineer, Engineering Technologist, Engineering Associate or Engineering Manager) and assesses your qualification through one of three routes depending on where and how you studied.

The process

Check your qualification: Is it EA-accredited, from a Washington/Sydney/Dublin Accord country, or neither?
Pick your category: Professional Engineer, Technologist, Associate or Manager.
Choose a pathway: Australian accredited, Accord, or Competency Demonstration Report (CDR).
Apply online: Upload documents (and your CDR if needed) and pay. Fast-track is optional.
Outcome: Usually about 15 weeks before an assessor is assigned for standard applications.

What you need for this occupation

Electronic Engineering Draftsperson falls in Engineers Australia's Engineering Associate category. Choose one pathway:

Australian accredited: an EA-accredited Australian qualification; skilled employment assessment optional.
Washington, Sydney or Dublin Accord: an accredited degree from a full signatory country, completed after it joined.
Competency Demonstration Report (CDR): any other engineering qualification, plus three career episodes and a summary statement.

Documents checklist

Passport and CV
Degree certificate and full transcripts
English test results
For CDR: three career episodes, summary statement and CPD list
Employment evidence if requesting a skilled employment assessment

Key facts

Australian accredited: AUD 346.50
Accord qualification: AUD 555.50
CDR (standard): AUD 1,034 (with skilled employment AUD 1,512.50)
Fast-track: + AUD 396
Validity for visas: Home Affairs generally accepts an assessment for 3 years unless the letter says otherwise

English language requirement

For the Engineers Australia skills assessment

English test required. Engineers Australia requires an English test result with your application unless you are exempt. Only tests taken at a secure test centre are accepted, and your scores must still be valid and verifiable with the test provider during the assessment. Minimum scores below apply to applications submitted from 1 January 2026.

IELTS (General or Academic, One Skill Retake accepted): Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6, Speaking 6
PTE Academic: Listening 47, Reading 48, Writing 51, Speaking 54
TOEFL iBT: Listening 16, Reading 16, Writing 19, Speaking 19
Cambridge C1 Advanced: Listening 169, Reading 169, Writing 169, Speaking 169

Exempt if you graduated from an Australian institution after at least two academic years (92+ weeks) of CRICOS-registered study at AQF level 6 or above.
Exempt if you are a citizen of, and hold a valid passport from, the UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand or the Republic of Ireland (documentary evidence required).
Multiple results may be combined case by case if they are the same test type and all still valid.
Upload your score card and enter the test report, registration or score report number when you apply.

For the visa (189, 190 and 491)

Separately, the visa needs at least Competent English. Minimum scores for tests taken on or after 7 August 2025:

IELTS (Academic or General): Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0, Speaking 6.0
PTE Academic: Listening 47, Reading 48, Writing 51, Speaking 54
TOEFL iBT: Listening 16, Reading 16, Writing 19, Speaking 19
OET: Listening 290, Reading 310, Writing 290, Speaking 330

Proficient English adds 10 points and Superior English adds 20 points in the points test.

Related occupations in unit group 3124

Electronic Engineering Technician (312412)

Frequently asked questions

What is the ANZSCO code for Electronic Engineering Draftsperson?

The ANZSCO code for Electronic Engineering Draftsperson is 312411. It is a skill level 2 occupation.

Who assesses Electronic Engineering Draftsperson for Australian migration?

Electronic Engineering Draftsperson is assessed by Engineers Australia (EA). You need a positive skills assessment before you can apply for most skilled visas.

Which Australian visas can a Electronic Engineering Draftsperson apply for?

Electronic Engineering Draftsperson is on the ROL list, so it can be used for: 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional – Employer sponsored. You must still meet every other visa requirement.

Do I need an English test for the Electronic Engineering Draftsperson skills assessment?

Yes. Engineers Australia requires an English test result with your application unless you are exempt. Only tests taken at a secure test centre are accepted, and your scores must still be valid and verifiable with the test provider during the assessment. Minimum scores below apply to applications submitted from 1 January 2026.

Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics ANZSCO 2022 (CC BY 4.0), Department of Home Affairs skilled occupation lists, Engineers Australia and state and territory nomination pages. Checked November 2026. General information only, not migration advice. Search all ANZSCO occupations.