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Skilled occupation list / ANZSCO 312511

Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson

ANZSCO 312511 (2013). On the ROL and CSOL. Assessed by Engineers Australia.

Lists

ROL · CSOL

189 eligible

No

Latest 189 points

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Sources: Home Affairs skilled occupation list (read 12 November 2026) and SkillSelect invitation rounds.

Key facts

  • Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson has ANZSCO code 312511 and is on the ROL and CSOL, according to the Home Affairs skilled occupation list read on 12 November 2026.
  • Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson is not on the MLTSSL, so it cannot be used for the subclass 189 visa.
  • The assessing authority for Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson is Engineers Australia.

Checked against Home Affairs every day. Last checked 11 November 2026.

Cite this page

AusVisaClock. “Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson (ANZSCO 312511).” Updated 12 November 2026. https://ausvisaclock.com/occupation/mechanical-engineering-draftsperson-312511/

The figures come from the Department of Home Affairs. You may quote them with a link to this page.

Visas for Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson

Each visa this occupation can be used for, with the department’s latest 90% processing time.

Visa90% decided within
186 Employer Nomination24 months
407 Training19 months
482 Skills in Demand9 months
489 Skilled Regional (closed)—
491 Skilled Work Regional30 months
494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional20 months

Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson questions

Is Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson on the skilled occupation list?

Yes. Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson (ANZSCO 312511) is on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) and the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This is the department’s list as read on 12 November 2026.

Can Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson apply for the 189 visa?

No. Only MLTSSL occupations can be used for the 189. Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson can be used for: 186 (Employer Nomination), 407 (Training), 482 (Skills in Demand), 489 (Skilled Regional (closed)), 491 (Skilled Work Regional), 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional).

Who assesses Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson?

The assessing authority for Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson is Engineers Australia. You need a positive skills assessment from it before you lodge an EOI for a points-tested visa.