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Major Group: 3 – Technicians and Trades Workers | Sub-Major Group: 31 – Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians | Minor Group: 312 – Building and Engineering Technicians | Unit Group: 3129 – Other Building and Engineering Technicians
ANZSCO 312914: Other Draftsperson
Description: Prepare detailed drawings, technical plans, maps, and illustrations to precise specifications. Registration or licensing may be required
Skill Level: 2
Specialisations: Aerospace Draftsperson, Architecture Technician, Mining Detail Draftsperson, Shipbuilding Draftsperson
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022 (CC BY 4.0).
Unit Group 3129 Other Building and Engineering Technicians
Description: This unit group covers Building and Engineering Technicians not elsewhere classified. It includes Maintenance Planners, Metallurgical or Materials Technicians, and Mine Deputies.
Indicative Skill Level: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022 (CC BY 4.0).