Building Associate
Engineering Technicians
Part of the Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians group
Visa options for Building Associate are set out below.
Building Associate (ANZSCO 312112) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL).
ANZSCO Code
312112
Skills Assessment Body
Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS)
Typical Qualification
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
Visa pathways for Building Associate
- Occupation code
- ANZSCO 312112
- Occupation lists as at 2026-09-25
- CSOL, ROL
- Assessing authority
- Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS) · assessment fee $1,146 to $1,260.60 AUD (professional), checked September 2026
- Typical qualification
- AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
Subclass 482
Skills in Demand, Core Skills stream
Employer nomination of Building Associate under ANZSCO 2022 code 312112, with at least 1 year of relevant work experience.
Subclass 186
Employer Nomination Scheme
Direct Entry on the CSOL with a skills assessment from VETASSESS, or Temporary Residence Transition after 2 years on a 482 with the sponsoring employer as Building Associate; the TRT stream has no occupation list.
Subclass 494
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)
Building Associate is on the 494 list under ANZSCO 2013 code 312112; a regional employer nominates, and the Subclass 191 permanent visa follows after 3 years without an occupation list of its own.
Not available for Building Associate: 189 (not on the MLTSSL); 190 (not on the MLTSSL or STSOL); 491 (not listed by the Department for this occupation).
How each visa works: 482, 186, 494, 189, 190, 491, DAMA and skills assessment. Lists: Department of Home Affairs.
More Engineering Technicians occupations
Skills assessment requirements and visa eligibility are set per occupation, and a neighbouring classification in the Engineering Technicians group can carry a different CSOL status or assessing authority than Building Associate.
Architectural Draftsperson →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 312111 · assessed by VETASSESS
Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 312199 · assessed by VETASSESS
Building and Engineering Technicians nec →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 312999 · assessed by VETASSESS
Building Inspector →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 312113 · assessed by VETASSESS
Civil Engineering Technician →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 312212 · assessed by VETASSESS
Construction Estimator →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 312114 · assessed by VETASSESS
Reviewed by Visa Plan Lawyers · Last updated: April 2026 · Occupation data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA) and the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO), and the Department of Home Affairs Core Skills Occupation List, given legal effect through the Subclass 482 instrument (F2024L01620) and the Subclass 186 instrument (F2024L01618). Occupation list status (MLTSSL, STSOL, ROL) as published by the Department of Home Affairs on 2026-09-25. This page provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Contact Visa Plan for advice specific to your situation.