Other Draftsperson — Subclass 482 Pathway
Skills in Demand visa · 1-4 years (Specialist Skills, Core Skills, or Essential Skills stream)
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 482 — Skills in Demand visa
- Points test
- Not points-tested
- Sponsor
- Employer sponsor required
- Eligibility list
- MLTSSLSTSOLROLCSOL
- Base fee
- from $1,455 short-term / from $3,035 medium-term (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~1-4 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Other Draftsperson for migration purposes is handled by: VETASSESS.
Skills assessment is only required for some occupation/passport combinations — the assessing body is the same one listed for the ANZSCO code.
Other Draftsperson × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Other Draftsperson (ANZSCO 312914) is eligible for the Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage visa. The occupation appears on the CSOL, enabling sponsorship under the Subclass 482 Short-term stream for periods of up to two years. Other Draftspersons prepare technical drawings, plans, and specifications for a range of engineering disciplines not separately classified. The visa is not points-tested. An approved sponsor must nominate the position and demonstrate genuine efforts to recruit locally before engaging an overseas worker. Skills assessment by VETASSESS is required, covering qualifications and work experience against Australian standards. English proficiency through an approved test and health and character checks are also mandatory. Processing typically takes one to four months after all documentation is submitted, though complex cases may take longer. The Subclass 482 application fee is approximately AUD 3,115 (primary applicant). Sponsors must pay the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy, which contributes to training Australian workers. The levy amount depends on the sponsor's annual turnover and the duration of the visa granted. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Key requirements
High-level criteria for Subclass 482. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Nominated by an approved Australian sponsor
- Position pays at least the relevant Core Skills Income Threshold
- At least one year of relevant work experience in the nominated occupation
- Positive skills assessment if required for the occupation/passport combination
- Vocational English (IELTS 5.0 in each component or equivalent)
- Health and character requirements
Other visa pathways for Other Draftsperson
State nominations for Other Draftsperson
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.