ANZSCO 312312 Electrical Engineering Technician
Technicians in electrical engineering collect and test data, do complex calculations and evaluate graphs of the results. Electrical engineering technicians help electrical engineers and engineering technologists design and lay out electrical circuits. It’s possible that you’ll need to sign up or get a license.
Skill Level: Level 2 or Equivalent
Skill Assessment Authority: Engineers Australia (EA) / Australian Institute of Management (AIM)

Specializations of Electrical Engineering Technician
- Electrical Engineering Laboratory Technician
- Electrical Instrument Technician
On the Occupation List of Electrical Engineering Technician:
- 489 (S/T) Occupations List
- 482 TSS Visa Medium Term List
- 407 Training visa occupations List
- 482 TSS Visa Regional Occupation List
- 189 Skilled Independent and Family Sponsored 489 Occupations List and 485 Graduate Work Stream
- 190 State/Territory Sponsored
- 186 ENS Visa Occupations List
- 187 RSMS Visa Occupations List
- 491 – Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) Occupation List
- 494 – Skilled Employer-Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) – Employer-sponsored stream
Not on the Occupation List of Electrical Engineering Technician:
- 482 TSS Visa Short-Term List
Visa Provision for Electrical Engineering Technician
Since the job is on the MLTSSL as a high-demand job in Australia, anyone can apply for a visa through the General Skilled Migration (GSM) Program. Tickets like Skilled Independent Subclass 189, Skilled Work Regional Subclass 491, and Skilled Nominated Subclass 190 fall into this category. Also, if you have a job offer, you may be able to apply for more than one visa sponsored by your employer.
⋙ Unit Group 3123
Electrical engineering technicians and draftspersons gather and test data, carry out complex calculations, and assess graphing results. Draftspersons and technicians in the field of electrical engineering help electrical engineers and engineering technologists with the planning and organization of electrical circuits. Draftspersons and technicians in electrical engineering help in the installation of substations, switchgear, cabling systems, and motor control systems. There can be a need for registration or licensing.
Skill Level Required
The majority of jobs in this unit category require a skill set equivalent to a bachelor’s degree or better. The formal qualification may be replaced by at least five years of relevant experience or applicable vendor certification. In some cases, in addition to formal education, appropriate experience and/or on-the-job training may be necessary (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Exceptions for Unit Group 3123
- Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
- Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states
- Countries free from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK, Canada, New Zealand, the US, and Ireland. Where mandatory licensing or registration is required, you must demonstrate a level of English sufficient to meet licensing/registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.
Occupations in this Group
- 312311: Electrical Engineer
- 312312: Electrical Network Engineer
Language Proficiency to be Eligible
- IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
- OET result with a minimum grade of B in all sections;
- TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
- PTE Academic with a min score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking, and 65 overall.
Electrical Engineering Technician ' Responsibilities '
- Technicians in electrical engineering assess designs and finished products for requirements and regulatory compliance.
- Electrical engineering technicians create schematics, blueprints, and drawings for electrical circuits.
- The installation of substations, switchgear, cabling systems, and motor control systems is helped by electrical engineering professionals.
- They are responsible for troubleshooting wiring systems to make sure they are working properly.
An electrical technician, installs all of the wiring, circuits, and outlets needed to power lights, appliances, and equipment within a building.
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Electrical Engineering Technician, you have a Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) as your ticket to success, and that is where CDRforAustralia comes in and makes the difference. We are not merely writers, but engineers assisting engineers to convey their technical experience in the most appropriate manner to Engineers Australia (EA).
We have licensed engineers and professional writers who major in electrical and electronic fields. We know how to bring out your practical knowledge of circuits, power systems, control panels, and maintenance activities that are important to the EA assessors. Each Career Episode, Summary Statement, and CPD is uniquely designed to fit the rigid requirements of Engineers Australia, and it is never plagiarized. Your role is not that of an engineer, and we will base your CDR on capturing your technical abilities, problem-solving capability, and input to the engineering results.
Our support team and writers are available 24 hours on day to be at your side all the way through, whether you have a tight deadline or you are just starting out. We have already helped thousands of technicians and engineers to complete successful EA tests and Australian migration. Your talent should not be wasted, as a poor report will not stop you. Under CDRforAustralia, one will have a clear, well-formatted, and technically correct CDR that portrays his or her true professional worth.
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