Architectural Draftsperson
Engineering Technicians
Part of the Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians group
Visa options for Architectural Draftsperson are set out below.
Architectural Draftsperson (ANZSCO 312111) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL).
ANZSCO Code
312111
Skills Assessment Body
Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS)
Typical Qualification
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
Visa pathways for Architectural Draftsperson
- Occupation code
- ANZSCO 312111
- Occupation lists
- CSOL, STSOL (LIN 19/051), ROL for the 494 (LIN 19/219)
- Assessing authority
- Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS) · assessment fee $1,146 to $1,260.60 AUD (professional), checked September 2026
- Typical qualification
- AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
Subclass 482
Skills in Demand, Core Skills stream
Employer nomination of Architectural Draftsperson under ANZSCO 2022 code 312111, with at least 1 year of relevant work experience.
Subclass 186
Employer Nomination Scheme
Direct Entry on the CSOL with a skills assessment from VETASSESS, or Temporary Residence Transition after 2 years on a 482 with the sponsoring employer as Architectural Draftsperson; the TRT stream has no occupation list.
Subclass 494
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)
Architectural Draftsperson is on the 494 lists in LIN 19/219 (ROL item 255, "architectural draftsperson", ANZSCO 312111); a regional employer nominates, and the Subclass 191 permanent visa follows after 3 years without an occupation list of its own.
Subclass 190
Skilled Nominated
Architectural Draftsperson is on the STSOL (LIN 19/051, STSOL item 142), so a state or territory can nominate it; each state's own list decides whether it does.
Subclass 491
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)
State or territory nomination for Architectural Draftsperson on the STSOL (LIN 19/051, STSOL item 142); family sponsorship applies to MLTSSL occupations only.
Not available for Architectural Draftsperson: 189 (not on the MLTSSL in LIN 19/051).
How each visa works: 482, 186, 494, 189, 190, 491, DAMA and skills assessment. Costs: employer sponsorship cost and visa cost estimator. Lists: Department of Home Affairs.
More Engineering Technicians occupations
Skills assessment requirements and visa eligibility are set per occupation, and a neighbouring classification in the Engineering Technicians group can carry a different CSOL status or assessing authority than Architectural Draftsperson.
Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 312199 · assessed by VETASSESS
Building and Engineering Technicians nec →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 312999 · assessed by VETASSESS
Building Associate →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 312112 · assessed by VETASSESS
Building Inspector →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 312113 · assessed by VETASSESS
Civil Engineering Technician →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 312212 · assessed by VETASSESS
Construction Estimator →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 312114 · assessed by VETASSESS
Reviewed by Visa Plan Lawyers · Last updated: April 2026 · Occupation data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA) and the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO), and the Department of Home Affairs Core Skills Occupation List, given legal effect through the Subclass 482 instrument (F2024L01620) and the Subclass 186 instrument (F2024L01618). Occupation list status (MLTSSL, STSOL, ROL) from LIN 19/051 (F2026C00265, in force from 28 March 2026) and LIN 19/219 (F2025C00059, in force from 14 December 2024); assessing authorities and caveats as published by the Department of Home Affairs on 2026-09-25. This page provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Contact Visa Plan for advice specific to your situation.