Engineering Technologist (ANZSCO 233914): Duties, Skills Assessment, and Visa Eligibility

An Engineering Technologist analyzes and adapts current engineering technologies for application in projects, focusing on the testing and implementation stages. Registration or licensing may be necessary.


Duties of an Engineering Technologist:

  1. Technology Analysis and Application: Analyzing new and existing engineering technologies and determining their applications for projects.
  2. Implementation and Testing: Applying engineering concepts in testing and implementation phases of projects.
  3. System and Component Design: Designing and modifying components, systems, and processes to improve operational efficiency.
  4. Collaboration: Coordinating with engineers, technical staff, and other professionals to develop innovative solutions.
  5. Problem Solving: Identifying and resolving technical issues through the application of engineering knowledge.
  6. Documentation and Reporting: Preparing detailed reports and documentation to support engineering initiatives.

Skills Assessment Requirement

A positive skills assessment is essential for most Australian skilled visas. The assessing authority for this role is Engineers Australia. Here’s an overview of the pathways:

Six Pathways for Skills Assessment by Engineers Australia:

  1. Pathway A: Accredited Qualifications
    • Australian Qualification Pathway: Australian qualifications accredited by Engineers Australia.
    • Washington Accord Pathway: Degrees from signatory countries of the Washington Accord.
    • Sydney Accord Pathway: Degrees from Sydney Accord countries.
    • Dublin Accord Pathway: Degrees from Dublin Accord countries.
    • Other Recognised Qualifications.
  2. Pathway B: Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) Pathway
    Suitable for applicants without accredited qualifications or those seeking assessment beyond the degree title.

General Requirements for All Pathways:

  • CV/Resume: Comprehensive details of education and work experience.
  • Academic Certificates and Transcripts: Including course syllabus and any recognition of prior learning.
  • Official English Translations: If applicable.

For CDR Pathway Only:

  • Employer Reference Letters.
  • Continuing Professional Development Report, three “career episodes,” and a summary statement.

Potential Visa Pathways for Engineering Technologists

  1. Subclass 189 – Skilled Independent Visa
    • Permanent residency.
    • Must achieve at least 65 points.
    • Competent English (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent).
  2. Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated Visa
    • Permanent residency with state nomination.
    • Points-based, with a minimum of 65 points.
  3. Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional Visa
    • Provisional 5-year visa with a pathway to PR (Subclass 191).
    • Requires nomination by state or eligible family sponsorship.
  4. Subclass 485 – Graduate Temporary Visa
    • Temporary work rights for recent graduates.
    • Must have completed a CRISCOS-registered course.
  5. Subclass 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme
    • Permanent visa with employer sponsorship.
    • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required.
  6. Subclass 494 – Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa
    • Provisional with PR pathway.
    • Sponsored by regional employers.
  7. Subclass 482 – Temporary Skill Shortage Visa
    • Medium-term stay with sponsorship.
    • No age requirement, but skills assessment needed for certain occupations.

Visa Requirements (Commonalities):

  • Age: Generally under 45, with exceptions.
  • English Proficiency: Competent level minimum (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent).
  • Experience: Typically 2-3 years depending on visa subclass.

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Awais Nisar

Awais Nisar is the Principal Migration Agent at VisaTasker Pty Ltd in Lara, Victoria. He is an Australian Registered Migration Agent (MARN 2318017), a Qualified Education Agent Counsellor (QEAC v077), and a member of the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA 27394). His practice focuses on partner visas, employer sponsorship, skilled migration, DAMA pathways, student visas, Subclass 407 training visas, Administrative Review Tribunal matters, and ministerial intervention requests.

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