ANZSCO 312411

Electronic Engineering Draftspersons

EMPLOYED

140

PART-TIME SHARE

30%

FEMALE SHARE

11%

MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS

N/A

MEDIAN AGE

49

ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH

N/A

Electronic Engineering Draftspersons prepare detailed drawings and plans of electronic engineering work in support of Electronics Engineers and Engineering Technologists.

  • Translates sketches that are made by electronic engineers into detailed schematics, technical drawings, blueprints and/or templates
  • Prepares drawings, plans and diagrams for electronic engineering work (such as circuitry) using computer aided design and drafting tools
  • Ensures that drawings and plans follow ordinances, such as zoning laws, building codes and fire regulations
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    Hours worked

    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Note: those who were classified as "Employed, away from work" at the time of the 2021 Census (accounting for approx. 8% of total employment), have been excluded from the "Average full-time hours worked per week" denominator.
    Hours worked Electronic Engineering Draftspersons All Occupations
    Share of workers who work full-time hours 70% 64%
    Average full-time hours worked per week 37 hours 44 hours

    Industries

    Electronic Engineering Draftspersons work in industries like:

    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Note: industries that comprise less than 5% of an occupation have been suppressed.

    States and territories

    New South Wales

    27.9%

    Victoria

    25.0%

    Queensland

    25.7%

    South Australia

    10.7%

    Tasmania

    0.0%

    Northern Territory

    0.0%

    Australian Capital Territory

    2.1%

    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.

    Age and gender

    Age and Gender Profile
    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Age and Gender Electronic Engineering Draftspersons All Occupations
    Median age 49 years 40 years
    Female share of employment 11% 49%
    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Age Profile (% Share) All Occupations Electronic Engineering Draftspersons
    15–19 5.2 0.0
    20–24 9.1 10.0
    25–34 22.7 16.4
    35–44 22.3 17.9
    45–54 20.4 20.7
    55–59 8.8 6.4
    60–64 6.5 11.4
    65 and Over 4.9 15.7

    Education

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    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence. Highest qualification completed by workers in this job (in any field of study).
    Qualifications needed by new workers might be different from the qualifications of workers already in the job.
    Note: the sum of the educational attainment categories may not add up to 100% due to the exclusion of non-descriptive categories such as not stated responses.
    Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) All Occupations Electronic Engineering Draftspersons
    Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate 12.2 12.1
    Bachelor degree 23.2 25.7
    Advanced Diploma/Diploma 11.1 16.4
    Certificate III/IV 19.5 19.3
    Year 12 15.9 16.4
    Year 11 4.0 0.0
    Year 10 and below 9.7 6.4

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    Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) is the skill-based classification system used to categorise occupations in the Australian and New Zealand labour markets. ANZSCO provides a basis for the standardised collection, analysis and dissemination of occupation data. Visit the ABS website to learn how ANZSCO works. Jobs and Skills Australia displays data for occupations that are defined by ANZSCO 2013 Version 1.3.