Descriptions
Designs, develops and supervises the manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of equipment, machines and systems for the generation, distribution, utilisation and control of electric power. Registration or licensing may be required.
Job Description
- Planning and designing power stations and power generation equipment
- Determining the type and arrangement of circuits, transformers, circuit-breakers, transmission lines and other equipment
- Developing products such as electric motors, components, equipment and appliances
- Interpreting specifications, drawings, standards and regulations relating to electric power equipment and use
- Organising and managing resources used in the supply of electrical components, machines, appliances and equipment
- Establishing delivery and installation schedules for machines, switchgear, cables and fittings
- Supervising the operation and maintenance of power stations, transmission and distribution systems and industrial plants
- Designing and installing control and signalling equipment for road, rail and air traffic
- May specialise in research in areas such as power generation and transmission systems, transformers, switchgear and electric motors, telemetry and control systems
Available Visa Types
Common Visa Types

Skilled Independent visa(subclass 189)

Skilled Nominated visa(subclass 190)

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)

Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)

Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)

Training visa (subclass 407)
Other Visa Types
489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - Family sponsored
489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated
494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream
Skill Assessment
Group B
Eligibility Assessment
- The declared occupation belongs to VETASSESS Group B and matches the corresponding occupation list.
- Meets the education and work experience requirements under either pathway.
Assessment Steps
- 确认职业属于B类,查阅职业信息表。
- 收集并完善学历与工作证明材料。
- 在线提交完整技术评估,上传所有文件。
- 如可选,选择优先处理服务。
- 等待评估,审核学历、工作经验和职责匹配度。
- 收到评估结果函,说明是否为积极评估及技能认定日期。
Assessment Requirements
- Pathway 1: AQF bachelor's degree or higher, major highly relevant, with at least 2 years of post-qualification highly relevant paid employment within the last 5 years.
- Pathway 2: AQF bachelor's degree or higher, major highly relevant, plus an additional relevant qualification such as an AQF Diploma, with at least 1 year of post-qualification highly relevant paid employment within the last 5 years.
- Pathway 3: AQF bachelor's degree or higher, major not highly relevant, with at least 3 years of post-qualification highly relevant paid employment within the last 5 years.
- Pathway 4: AQF bachelor's degree or higher, with a total of at least 5 years of relevant paid employment, including at least 1 year of post-qualification highly relevant employment within the last 5 years (pre-qualification experience may be included).
- Documentation requirements are detailed, including educational qualifications, employment proof, identity documents, English translations, and materials related to self-employment, etc.
- Language: No standardized English test score requirement, but documentation and communication are primarily in English.
Assessing Authorities
- VETASSES
Information Source
https://www.vetassess.com.auSkill Shortages
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| 2023 | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| 2022 | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| 2021 | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
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