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OSCA 2024 · 313131 · Skill level 2

Civil Engineering Draftsperson: OSCA 313131

ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026

Civil Engineering Draftsperson is OSCA 2024 code 313131. It corresponds to ANZSCO 312211 Civil Engineering Draftsperson, which is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

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ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 313131

Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.

  • ANZSCO 312211

    Civil Engineering Draftsperson

    On the Core Skills Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 312211

The job

What a civil engineering draftsperson does

Prepares detailed drawings and plans for civil engineering work in support of Civil Engineering Professionals and Engineering Technologists.

Skill level 2: Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma, or at least 3 years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing may be required.

Also known as

  • Civil Designer

Specialisations

  • Hydraulic Designer (Civil)
  • Road Designer
  • Structural Draftsperson
  • Transport Designer

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Prepares detailed drawings and plans for civil engineering projects
  • Uses computer design software to convert civil engineering sketches into digital documents
  • Creates topographical and relief maps of locations hosting new civil development projects
  • Incorporates design changes and updates into existing drawings and plans based on feedback from engineers and architects

Unit group 3131

Other occupations in Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians

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Questions

OSCA 313131: common questions

What is the OSCA code for civil engineering draftsperson?
The OSCA 2024 code is 313131 (Civil Engineering Draftsperson), skill level 2. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 313131?
ANZSCO 312211 Civil Engineering Draftsperson. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Civil Engineering Draftsperson on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 312211 Civil Engineering Draftsperson is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), according to the Home Affairs list checked on 21 October 2026.
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
Not yet. As of 21 October 2026, skilled occupation lists, skills assessments and visa applications still use ANZSCO codes.

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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.

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