Group
Occupation
313131 Civil Engineering Draftsperson
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
313131 Civil Engineering Draftsperson
Prepares detailed drawings and plans for civil engineering work in support of Civil Engineering Professionals and Engineering Technologists.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Alternative title
- Civil Designer
Specialisations
- Hydraulic Designer (Civil)
- Road Designer
- Structural Draftsperson
- Transport Designer
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 2: NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Prepares detailed drawings and plans for civil engineering projects
- Uses computer design software to convert civil engineering sketches into digital documents
- Creates topographical and relief maps of locations hosting new civil development projects
- Incorporates design changes and updates into existing drawings and plans based on feedback from engineers and architects