ANZSCO 312211
Civil Engineering Draftsperson
Civil Engineering Draftspersons prepare detailed drawings and models from engineering designs. Engineers Australia assesses it at Engineering Associate level, and the competency standard is genuinely different — technical drafting judgement, not professional design.
- Assessing authority
- Engineers Australia
- Occupational category
- Engineering Associate
- Occupation list
- STSOL
- Indicative salary
- 70k – 110k
Quick answer
Who assesses ANZSCO 312211 Civil Engineering Draftsperson?
Engineers Australia assesses ANZSCO 312211 Civil Engineering Draftsperson at Engineering Associate level. The occupation has been listed on the STSOL, supporting subclass 190, 491, 482 pathways. Indicative Australian salaries run from AUD 70,000 to AUD 110,000.
Visa pathways for Civil Engineering Draftsperson
Subclasses this occupation has supported, subject to the current occupation list and each state's own nomination criteria.
- Subclass 190
- Subclass 491
- Subclass 482
Occupation lists change. Verify on the current skilled occupation list before lodging.
Career episode angles that work for Civil Engineering Draftsperson
Three distinct, non-overlapping directions. Pick projects where you can show your own calculations, decisions and their consequences.
- 1
A drawing set you produced from design data, showing your standards and detailing decisions
- 2
A model or documentation problem — clash, constructability, coordination — you identified and resolved
- 3
A drafting standard, template or workflow you improved with a measurable result
Technical content assessors look for
- AutoCAD & Civil 3D
- Revit / BIM coordination
- Drawing standards (AS 1100)
- Quantity take-off
- Survey data processing
- Clash detection
Mistakes specific to this occupation
Writing at Professional Engineer level for an Associate assessment
No evidence of independent technical judgement
Applying under this code when your degree supports Engineering Technologist
Civil Engineering Draftsperson salary in Australia
Market demand: Moderate
Indicative planning range assembled from published market data and recruiter guides. See our engineer salary guide for discipline and experience breakdowns.
ANZSCO 312211 — frequently asked questions
Who assesses ANZSCO 312211 Civil Engineering Draftsperson?
Engineers Australia is the assessing authority for ANZSCO 312211 Civil Engineering Draftsperson. Engineers Australia assesses this occupation against the Stage 1 competency standard, normally through a Competency Demonstration Report unless your qualification is accredited or accord-recognised.
Is Civil Engineering Draftsperson on the skilled occupation list?
ANZSCO 312211 Civil Engineering Draftsperson has been listed on the STSOL, which supports the subclass 190, 491, 482 pathways. Occupation lists are revised by legislative instrument — verify the current status on the Department of Home Affairs website before lodging an EOI or visa application.
What salary can a Civil Engineering Draftsperson expect in Australia?
Indicative salaries for Civil Engineering Draftsperson in Australia range from AUD 70,000 to AUD 110,000 depending on experience, state and sector. Graduate roles start lower and senior or specialist roles exceed the upper figure.
What should a Civil Engineering Draftsperson write career episodes about?
Choose projects where you personally performed engineering analysis or design. For Civil Engineering Draftsperson, strong episodes cover a drawing set you produced from design data, showing your standards and detailing decisions; a model or documentation problem — clash, constructability, coordination — you identified and resolved; and a drafting standard, template or workflow you improved with a measurable result.
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