Surveying or Spatial Science Technician
Engineering Technicians
Part of the Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians group
Visa options for Surveying or Spatial Science Technician are set out below.
Surveying or Spatial Science Technician (ANZSCO 312116) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL).
ANZSCO Code
312116
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 Surveying or Spatial Science Technician
- Occupation code
- ANZSCO 312116
- 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 Surveying or Spatial Science Technician under ANZSCO 2022 code 312116, 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 Surveying or Spatial Science Technician; the TRT stream has no occupation list.
Subclass 494
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)
Surveying or Spatial Science Technician is on the 494 list under ANZSCO 2013 code 312116; a regional employer nominates, and the Subclass 191 permanent visa follows after 3 years without an occupation list of its own.
Subclass 491
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)
State or territory nomination for Surveying or Spatial Science Technician on the ROL; family sponsorship applies to MLTSSL occupations only.
Not available for Surveying or Spatial Science Technician: 189 (not on the MLTSSL); 190 (not on the MLTSSL or STSOL).
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 Surveying or Spatial Science Technician.
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 Associate →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 312112 · assessed by VETASSESS
Building Inspector →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 312113 · assessed by VETASSESS
Civil Engineering Technician →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 312212 · 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.