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OSCA 2024 · 313933 · Skill level 2

Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson: OSCA 313933

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

Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson is OSCA 2024 code 313933. It corresponds to ANZSCO 312511 Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson, which is on the CSOL and ROL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 313933

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

  • ANZSCO 312511

    Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson

    On the Core Skills Occupation List, Regional Occupation List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 312511

The job

What a mechanical engineering draftsperson does

Prepares detailed drawings and plans of mechanical engineering work in support of Mechanical Engineers and Engineering Technologists.

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

Also known as

  • Mechanical Designer

Specialisations

  • Hydraulic Designer (Mechanical)
  • Piping Designer
  • Tool Designer

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Prepares detailed drawings and plans of mechanical engineering work
  • Ensures plans and drawings of mechanical engineering work comply with industry standards and regulations
  • Creates detailed blueprints that manufacturers can use for mass production of mechanical parts
  • Uses CAD software and 3D printing to create models of mechanical parts, and specify product dimensions and quantity of materials needed

Questions

OSCA 313933: common questions

What is the OSCA code for mechanical engineering draftsperson?
The OSCA 2024 code is 313933 (Mechanical 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 313933?
ANZSCO 312511 Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 312511 Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Regional Occupation List (ROL), 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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