Skills in Demand visa subclass 482
A temporary employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an approved DAMA employer and applicable labour agreement arrangements.
Learn moreBuilding and Engineering Technicians nec – ANZSCO 312999
DAMA OCCUPATION OVERVIEW
Building and Engineering Technicians nec
ANZSCO 312999
Building and Engineering Technicians nec (ANZSCO 312999) is available under selected DAMA arrangements. Participating regions, occupation conditions, concessions and employer-sponsored visa pathways may vary between DAMAs. Review the current regions and requirements below.
Occupation guide
Occupation details and duties
This occupation group covers Building and Engineering Technicians not elsewhere classified. Occupations in this group include: Aircraft Detail Draftsperson, Aircraft Systems Technician (Air Force), Airframe Technical Officer, Avionics Systems Technician (Air Force), Biomedical Engineering Associate, Mining Detail Draftsperson, Shipbuilding Draftsperson.
Typical tasks and duties
Building and Engineering Technicians nec may perform the following tasks:
- preparing, interpreting, inspecting and revising drawings, plans, diagrams, designs, maps and charts
- performing complex computations and field and laboratory tests, and recording the results
- installing, testing, repairing and modifying electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment
- estimating quantities and costs of materials
- inspecting buildings, plumbing work, machines, equipment, working conditions and public places to ensure compliance with relevant laws, standards and regulations
- planning, scheduling, coordinating and monitoring maintenance of plant equipment
- testing materials
- overseeing the safety of mining operations and supervising Miners
Employer-sponsored pathways
Possible DAMA pathways
Availability depends on the relevant DAMA agreement, occupation conditions, concessions, employer endorsement, nomination requirements and the applicant’s circumstances.
Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186
A permanent employer-sponsored pathway that may be available where the relevant DAMA agreement and nomination requirements permit it.
Learn moreSkilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa subclass 494
A provisional regional employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an endorsed employer in a participating DAMA region.
Learn moreDAMA availability
Occupation available in 3 DAMA regions
Building and Engineering Technicians nec is recorded as available in the DAMA regions listed below. Open a region card to review the relevant regional DAMA information.
Important notes
- Inclusion on a DAMA occupation list does not guarantee employer sponsorship, endorsement, nomination or visa eligibility.
- Occupation conditions, concessions and visa pathways vary between DAMAs and may change over time.
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We can review the relevant DAMA agreement, occupation conditions, employer sponsorship and visa requirements.
Reviewed by Principal Migration Consultant
Reviewed by Mohammad Reza Azimi
This occupation page has been reviewed for migration context by Shada Migration Services. Mohammad has assisted clients with Australian migration matters since 2009 and holds a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University.
Last reviewed: July 2026
