Engineers and technicians applying for migration skills assessment as an Electrical Engineering Technician — ANZSCO 312312 should note that under current Australian Government migration instruments (including LIN 19/051 and LIN 24/093), the designated assessing authority for ANZSCO 312312 is Trades Recognition Australia (TRA), whereas Electrical Engineering Draftsperson (ANZSCO 312311) is assessed by Engineers Australia.
ANZSCO 312312 Assessing Authority Framework
Under the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO), Electrical Engineering Technician — ANZSCO 312312 is classified as a Skill Level 2 occupation within Unit Group 3123 (Electrical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians). Officially recognized ANZSCO alternative titles and specialisations include:
- Electrical Engineering Technical Officer (Alternative Title)
- Electrical Engineering Laboratory Technician (Specialisation)
- Electrical Instrument Technician (Specialisation)
Applicants holding qualifications as an Electrical Engineering Technician must submit their skills assessment through Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) under relevant skilled migration pathways, rather than Engineers Australia’s Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) process.
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson (312311) vs Technician (312312)
Candidates must carefully distinguish between the two occupations in Unit Group 3123:
- Electrical Engineering Draftsperson (ANZSCO 312311): Assessed by Engineers Australia. Focuses primarily on preparing electrical single-line diagrams, schematic drawings, CAD wiring layouts, and technical documentation. Review our Electrical Engineering Draftsperson Guide.
- Electrical Engineering Technician (ANZSCO 312312): Assessed by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA). Focuses on testing, installing, commissioning, fault-finding, and maintaining electrical equipment and instrument systems.
Assessing Authority Guidance & Trade Licensing Distinction
An assessing authority skills assessment outcome for ANZSCO 312312 is evaluated for migration purposes and must not be confused with state electrical trade licensing (Electrician General). For applicants whose qualifications align with Electrical Engineering Draftsperson (312311) or Electrical Engineer (233311), Engineers Australia provides skills assessment via accredited pathways or the CDR process. Consult our Electrical Engineer CDR Guide and Engineers Australia Skill Assessment Guide.
For applicants proceeding under ANZSCO 312312, refer to official Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) guidelines for qualification proof, employment evidence, and application requirements.