Civil Engineering Draftsperson - 312211
Previously referred to in ASCO as:
3122-11 Civil Engineering Associate
3121-21 Plumbing Engineering Associate
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Job description
Prepares detailed drawings and plans for civil engineering work in support of Civil Engineering Professionals and Engineering Technologists.
Skill level
This occupation has a level of skill commensurate with an AQF Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma, and relevant experience is most unlikely to substitute for these formal qualifications. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 2).
If you require further information on this occupation, please refer to the Australian Bureau of Statistics website.
See: Unit Group 3122 - Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians
Information on the skill level of each occupation is consistent with the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) and may differ from the requirements set by the assessing authorities for obtaining a skills assessment. Please contact the relevant assessing authority for your nominated occupation to check on their requirements.
Skills assessment authority
Before you can migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant you must have your skills assessed by the relevant national assessment authority. The assessment authority for your occupation is Engineers Australia.
See:
Engineers Australia
VETASSESS
If you want to claim points for your qualifications and/or work experience in your nominated or closely related occupation you should forward all the relevant documents to the relevant skills assessing authority. Based on your documents, the assessing authority will provide advice to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship on your qualifications and/or work experience. The department will consider this advice when awarding points for your qualifications and work experience.
Note: If your qualifications are not in a relevant field to your nominated occupation and you want to claim points, the assessing authority will be unable to provide advice to the department. In these circumstances, the department will make a determination of how many points will be awarded to your qualifications.
Licensing or registration requirements
In many occupations you must be registered with, or obtain a licence from, a government agency or authority in the state or territory in which you want to practise your occupation. Contact the appropriate authority in the state or territory to enquire about the licensing or registration requirements.
Professional associations
You may benefit from becoming a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation. This could help you with your employment prospects, networking, contact with industry and professional development and may provide you with important information and support.
Engineers Australia
See: Engineers Australia
New South Wales
Master Plumbers Association of NSW
See: Master Plumbers Association of NSW
Queensland
Board of Professional Engineers Queensland Government
See: The Board of Professional Engineers Queensland Government
Master Builders
See: Master Builders
South Australia
Master Builders Association of South Australia
See: Master Builders Association of South Australia
Western Australia
Master Builders Association of Western Australia
See: Master Builders Association of Western Australia
Australian Capital Territory
Master Builders Association Australian Capital Territory
See: Master Builders Association Australian Capital Territory