An Electrical Engineering Draftsperson (ANZSCO Code: 312311) performs specialized drafting, design-support, and technical documentation under the direction of professional engineers. This occupation is typically evaluated under the Engineering Associate occupational category for Migration Skills Assessment by Engineers Australia.
1. Nominated Occupation Details
- Nominated Occupation: Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
- ANZSCO Code: 312311 (ANZSCO v1.3)
- Assessing Authority: Engineers Australia
- Typical Occupational Category: Engineering Associate (evaluated separately per individual assessment)
2. Key Technical Evidence for Electrical Draftspersons
Unlike Professional Engineer reports which focus on high-level theoretical design, an Electrical Draftsperson CDR should highlight technical drafting expertise, software proficiency, and engineering drawing compliance:
- Electrical Schematics & Single-Line Diagrams (SLD): Preparing detailed electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and control circuit drawings using AutoCAD Electrical, MicroStation, or Revit BIM.
- Wiring Diagrams & Cable Schedules: Developing point-to-point wiring diagrams, cable routing plans, tray layouts, and comprehensive cable schedules.
- Switchboard & Substation Drafting: Drafting General Arrangement (GA) drawings for low-voltage switchboards, motor control centers (MCC), and substation layout plans.
- Standards Compliance & Drawing Control: Use and explain the engineering drawing standards genuinely applicable to your project. Depending on the project and jurisdiction, these may include AS/NZS (e.g. AS/NZS 3000, AS 1100), IEC, ISO, or other relevant standards. Manage drawing revisions and maintain drafting registers.
3. Next Steps & Related Resources
For more information on assessment procedures and related disciplines, explore our Skills Assessment Guide, Electrical Engineer Guide, and Main CDR Guide.
For candidates focusing on electrical equipment testing, commissioning support, and instrumentation loop checks rather than CAD schematics, see our Electrical Engineering Technician (ANZSCO 312312) CDR Guide.
For candidates focusing on electronic schematics, control systems, and data infrastructure drawings, consult our Electronic Engineering Draftsperson (ANZSCO 312411) Guide.
For specialized engineering technician assessment requirements, review our Building and Engineering Technicians nec (ANZSCO 312999) Guide.