Electrical Engineering Technician – ANZSCO 312312

Note: The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has introduced a new classification system called Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA), which may be used for migration purposes in the future. This occupation is currently assessed under the ANZSCO classification used by the Department of Home Affairs.

OSCA Equivalent:

Electrical Engineering Technician – OSCA 312232

Electrical Engineering Technicians support Electrical Engineers and Engineering Technologists by conducting electrical tests, analysing system performance, preparing diagrams, undertaking calculations, and assisting with installation, maintenance, and commissioning of electrical systems.

Skill Level

Skill Level 2
(Requires an AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, or Diploma. Three years of relevant experience may substitute in some cases.)

Specialisations

• Electrical Engineering Laboratory Technician
• Electrical Instrument Technician

Alternative Title:

• Electrical Engineering Technical Officer

Visa Options for Electrical Engineering Technician

Skills Assessment Authority:
✔ TRA – Trade Recognition Australia

UNIT GROUP 3123 – Electrical Engineering Draftspersons & Technicians

Workers in this group support engineering teams in the research, design, installation, construction, testing, and maintenance of electrical systems, distribution facilities, substations, and control systems.

Typical Qualification Requirements

Australia:

• AQF Associate Degree / Advanced Diploma / Diploma (Skill Level 2)

New Zealand:

• NZQF Diploma (Skill Level 2)

3+ years of relevant experience may substitute for formal qualifications.
Licensing requirements may apply depending on the state.

Typical Tasks Include

• Preparing drawings, plans, diagrams, and layouts of electrical installations and circuitry.
• Assisting Electrical Engineers and Engineering Technologists with the design and arrangement of electrical installations, including substations, switchgear, cabling systems, and motor control systems.
• Collecting technical data, carrying out tests, performing detailed calculations, graphing results, and preparing related charts and tabulations.
• Estimating material quantities and associated costs for electrical projects.
• Inspecting electrical designs and finished installations to ensure they meet required specifications, standards, and regulations.
• Assembling, installing, testing, calibrating, modifying, and repairing electrical equipment and systems to comply with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Performing electrical workshop duties, such as assembling protection relay systems, metering equipment, and indicator devices.
• Assisting with research activities, experiments, and engineering development programs.

Skills Assessment Requirements

Most skilled visas and employer-sponsored visas require applicants to obtain a formal skills assessment. Exemptions apply only in very limited circumstances.
The designated skills assessment authority for Electrical Engineering Technician is Trade Recognition Australia (TRA). If eligible, applicants may also complete their assessment through VETASSESS, which conducts trade skills assessments on behalf of TRA.

TRA Skills Assessment Pathways

TRA offers the following four skills assessment programs:
• Offshore Skills Assessment Program (OSAP)
• Migration Skills Assessment (MSA)
• Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Skills Assessment
• Job Ready Program (JRP)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Is Electrical Engineering Technician in demand in Australia?

Yes. This occupation appears on skilled occupation lists, making it eligible for multiple skilled and employer-sponsored visas.

2. Who assesses Electrical Engineering Technician for migration?

TRA (Trade Recognition Australia) is the official skills assessment authority.

3. What qualification is required?

An AQF Associate Degree, Diploma, or Advanced Diploma. Equivalent overseas qualifications may be accepted if comparable.

4. Do I need work experience?

Yes. Applicants generally need relevant experience performing ANZSCO-listed tasks. TRA may require evidence of past employment.

5. Can international graduates apply through Job Ready Program?

Yes, if the qualification is relevant and meets TRA JRP requirements.

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