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OSCA 2024 · 313231 · Skill level 2

Electrical Engineering Draftsperson: OSCA 313231

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

Electrical Engineering Draftsperson is OSCA 2024 code 313231. It corresponds to ANZSCO 312311 Electrical Engineering Draftsperson, which is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 313231

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

  • ANZSCO 312311

    Electrical Engineering Draftsperson

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

    Visas for ANZSCO 312311

The job

What an electrical engineering draftsperson does

Prepares detailed drawings and plans of electrical installations and circuitry in support of Electrical 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

  • Electrical Engineering Design Draftsperson
  • Electrical Engineering Detail Draftsperson
  • Electrical Engineering Drafting Officer
  • Relays Draftsperson
  • Substation Design Draftsperson

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Prepares detailed drawings, plans and diagrams of electrical installations and circuitry
  • Collaborates with Electrical Engineers and Engineering Technologists to ensure the accuracy of electrical drawings and plans
  • Uses CAD software to create and modify electrical drawings and plans
  • Conducts site visits to gather information and measurements for electrical installations
  • Calculates and determines dimensions, materials and specifications for electrical installations and circuitry
  • Inspects electrical designs for compliance with design specifications and government regulations

Unit group 3132

Other occupations in Electrical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians

Questions

OSCA 313231: common questions

What is the OSCA code for electrical engineering draftsperson?
The OSCA 2024 code is 313231 (Electrical 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 313231?
ANZSCO 312311 Electrical Engineering Draftsperson. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Electrical Engineering Draftsperson on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 312311 Electrical 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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