Occupation Profile – Electrical Engineering Technician – (ANZSCO 312312) – Skilled / Employer-Sponsored Migration

Occupation TitleELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
ANZSCO Code312312
Occupations in this Group312311 Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
312312 Electrical Engineering Technician
DescriptionConducts tests of electrical systems, prepares charts and tabulations, and assists in estimating costs in support of Electrical Engineers and Engineering Technologists. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level2
Alternative TitleElectrical Engineering Technical Officer
SpecialisationElectrical Engineering Laboratory Technician
Electrical Instrument Technician
Occupation ListMedium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
Combined list of eligible skilled occupations for subclasses 457 and 186
Tasks-preparing drawings, plans and diagrams of electrical installations and circuitry
-assisting Electrical Engineers and Engineering Technologists in design and layout of electrical installations and circuitry on substations, switchgear, cabling systems and motor control systems
-collecting data, performing tests and complex calculations, graphing results, and preparing charts and tabulations
-estimating materials costs and quantities
-inspecting designs and finished products for compliance with specifications and regulations
-assembling, installing, testing, calibrating, modifying and repairing electrical equipment and installations to conform with regulations and safety requirements
-undertaking electrical workshop functions such as installing assemblies for protection relays, metering and indicating devices
-assisting with research and experimentation programs
Skills Assessment AuthorityTrades Recognition Australia
Related Occupations312311 Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
State Sponsorship OptionsSkilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) Sponsorship
Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) Sponsorship
English RequirementsCompetent English (e.g. IELTS: at least 6 in each skill)