ANZSCO 312512
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Mechanical Engineering Technicians support design, testing and maintenance of mechanical plant under professional direction. Assessors look for structured technical method — test plans, measurement, and conclusions you drew yourself.
- Assessing authority
- Engineers Australia
- Occupational category
- Engineering Associate
- Occupation list
- STSOL
- Indicative salary
- 72k – 118k
Quick answer
Who assesses ANZSCO 312512 Mechanical Engineering Technician?
Engineers Australia assesses ANZSCO 312512 Mechanical Engineering Technician at Engineering Associate level. The occupation has been listed on the STSOL, supporting subclass 190, 491, 482 pathways. Indicative Australian salaries run from AUD 72,000 to AUD 118,000.
Visa pathways for Mechanical Engineering Technician
Subclasses this occupation has supported, subject to the current occupation list and each state's own nomination criteria.
- Subclass 190
- Subclass 491
- Subclass 482
Occupation lists change. Verify on the current skilled occupation list before lodging.
Career episode angles that work for Mechanical Engineering Technician
Three distinct, non-overlapping directions. Pick projects where you can show your own calculations, decisions and their consequences.
- 1
A test or measurement programme you ran on equipment, with your analysis of the data
- 2
A mechanical failure you investigated and corrected using evidence, not assumption
- 3
A maintenance or inspection procedure you developed and validated
Technical content assessors look for
- Mechanical testing & measurement
- Condition monitoring (vibration, thermography)
- Failure investigation
- Fabrication & machining processes
- Technical documentation
- CAD
Mistakes specific to this occupation
Trade fitting work with no technician analysis
No data behind the diagnosis
Wrong occupational category for your qualification
Mechanical Engineering Technician salary in Australia
Market demand: Moderate
Indicative planning range assembled from published market data and recruiter guides. See our engineer salary guide for discipline and experience breakdowns.
ANZSCO 312512 — frequently asked questions
Who assesses ANZSCO 312512 Mechanical Engineering Technician?
Engineers Australia is the assessing authority for ANZSCO 312512 Mechanical Engineering Technician. Engineers Australia assesses this occupation against the Stage 1 competency standard, normally through a Competency Demonstration Report unless your qualification is accredited or accord-recognised.
Is Mechanical Engineering Technician on the skilled occupation list?
ANZSCO 312512 Mechanical Engineering Technician has been listed on the STSOL, which supports the subclass 190, 491, 482 pathways. Occupation lists are revised by legislative instrument — verify the current status on the Department of Home Affairs website before lodging an EOI or visa application.
What salary can a Mechanical Engineering Technician expect in Australia?
Indicative salaries for Mechanical Engineering Technician in Australia range from AUD 72,000 to AUD 118,000 depending on experience, state and sector. Graduate roles start lower and senior or specialist roles exceed the upper figure.
What should a Mechanical Engineering Technician write career episodes about?
Choose projects where you personally performed engineering analysis or design. For Mechanical Engineering Technician, strong episodes cover a test or measurement programme you ran on equipment, with your analysis of the data; a mechanical failure you investigated and corrected using evidence, not assumption; and a maintenance or inspection procedure you developed and validated.
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