Architectural Draftsperson (ANZSCO 312111) is a skilled occupation assessed by VETASSESS. It is nominated by 2 states, has 3 DAMA region signals. Assessment requirements, PR pathways and the CRICOS courses that lead to it are consolidated below from the official lists.
Qualification(s) assessed at least AQF Diploma level WITH a highly relevant field of study AND at least one year of post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years; OR with an additional qualification at least AQF Certificate IV in a highly relevant field of study AND at least one year of post-qualification highly relevant employment in the last five years; OR without a highly relevant field of study AND at least two years of post-qualification highly relevant employment in the last five years. Note: For pre-qualification employment, three years of highly relevant employment in addition to at least one year of highly relevant employment in the last five years.
Have at least an AQF Diploma; or Have at least three (3) years of full-time (38 hours per week) relevant work experience.
| Region | State | Key requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Far North Queensland | QLD | Have at least an AQF Diploma; or |
| Statewide WA | WA | Have at least an AQF Diploma; or |
19 CRICOS courses across 13 providers map to this occupation (lowest tuition first).
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Produce building information modelling for building design projects CRICOS 118971B · Vocational Short Course | Australian Vocational Training Academy Pty Ltd TAS | $1,700 |
| Certificate IV in Residential Drafting CRICOS 106738K · Certificate IV | TAFE Queensland QLD | $7,700 |
| Certificate IV in Residential Drafting CRICOS 108532H · Certificate IV | Technical and Further Education Commission NSW | $14,000 |
| Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting CRICOS 117075J · Certificate IV | TasTAFE TAS | $14,495 |
| Certificate IV in Residential Drafting CRICOS 108209H · Certificate IV | Department of Training and Workforce Development WA | $15,098 |
| Diploma of Building Design CRICOS 108210D · Diploma | Department of Training and Workforce Development WA | $15,119 |
| Certificate IV in Residential Drafting CRICOS 108426K · Certificate IV | TAFE SA SA | $18,705 |
| Diploma of Building Design CRICOS 112055J · Diploma | Technical and Further Education Commission NSW | $26,325 |
| Diploma of Building Design CRICOS 111780K · Diploma | TAFE SA SA | $28,390 |
| Diploma of Building Design CRICOS 108107C · Diploma | TAFE Queensland QLD | $29,700 |
| Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) CRICOS 114639B · Advanced Diploma | Gordon Institute of TAFE VIC | $34,850 |
| Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) CRICOS 114725D · Advanced Diploma | Holmesglen Institute VIC | $35,760 |
| Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) CRICOS 114593M · Advanced Diploma | Melbourne Polytechnic VIC | $37,200 |
| Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) CRICOS 115441H · Advanced Diploma | Oceania Polytechnic Institute of Education Pty. Ltd. VIC | $40,722 |
| Associate Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering (Design Drafting) CRICOS 092138J · Associate Degree | TAFE SA SA | $41,520 |
| Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) CRICOS 114568A · Advanced Diploma | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology VIC | $63,276 |
| Bachelor of Building Design CRICOS 096484C · Bachelor Degree | Victoria University VIC | $109,256 |
| Bachelor of Building Design Management (Honours) CRICOS 116969A · Bachelor Honours Degree | Western Sydney University NSW | $154,031 |
| Bachelor of Building Design Management CRICOS 088711G · Bachelor Degree | Western Sydney University NSW | $164,848 |
Architectural Draftsperson (ANZSCO 312111) is assessed by VETASSESS. Assessment looks at qualifications and relevant employment against defined criteria (VETASSESS Group C).
There are 3 recognised paths, for example: Diploma+ (relevant) + 1 yr; Diploma+ (non-relevant) + Cert IV+ (relevant) + 1 yr; Diploma+ (non-relevant) + 2 yr. The right path depends on the field of study and length of relevant work.
No. A skills assessment confirms the occupation criteria are met; a visa also depends on points, nomination and Department of Home Affairs decisions. This page consolidates the official lists so applicants can see the requirements — it does not assess eligibility.
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