OSCA 2024 · 313132 · Skill level 2
Civil Engineering Technician: OSCA 313132
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Civil Engineering Technician is OSCA 2024 code 313132. It corresponds to ANZSCO 312212 Civil Engineering Technician, which is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 313132
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 312212
Civil Engineering Technician
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.
Visas for ANZSCO 312212
The job
What a civil engineering technician does
Conducts tests of construction materials, prepares sketches and tabulations, and assists in estimating costs 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.
Specialisations
- Civil Laboratory Technician
- Hydraulic Engineering Technician (Civil)
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Prepares sketches, drawings and tabulations to assist in the design and planning of civil engineering projects
- Performs laboratory testing and analyses data from construction sites to support Civil Engineering Professionals
- Assists with the inspection, organisation and supervision of civil engineering works to ensure adherence to project timelines and compliance with engineering specifications and safety standards
- Assists with estimating quantities and costs of materials and labour required for civil engineering projects
Unit group 3131
Other occupations in Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians
Questions
OSCA 313132: common questions
What is the OSCA code for civil engineering technician?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 313132?
Is Civil Engineering Technician on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
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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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