Prepares and delivers estimates and cost plans for construction projects up to the tender settlement stage.
Occupation Records
ANZSCO code 312114.
ANZSCO 2013 v1.2: Construction Estimator · Skill level 2
ANZSCO 2022: Construction Estimator · Skill level 2
ABS Classification Profile
Occupation definition
Occupation definition · 312114 · Construction Estimator
The occupation definition lead statement is identical to the statement in ANZSCO 2022 and is not repeated here. View the shared definition.
Skill level: 2
Unit group 3121 · ARCHITECTURAL, BUILDING AND SURVEYING TECHNICIANS
perform technical functions to assist Construction Managers, Architects and Surveyors by supervising and inspecting construction sites, estimating time, costs and resources, inspecting plumbing work, and collecting and evaluating survey data and preparing maps and plans.
Indicative skill level for this unit group
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.
Qualification levels by labour market
In Australia: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
In New Zealand: NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
The ANZSCO 2013 v1.2 unit-group task list is identical to the list in ANZSCO 2022 and is not repeated here. View the shared task list.
Unit Group 3121 · Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians
Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians perform technical functions to assist Construction Managers, Architects and Surveyors by supervising and inspecting construction sites, estimating time, costs and resources, inspecting plumbing work, and collecting and evaluating survey data and preparing maps and plans.
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Qualification levels by labour market
In Australia: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
In New Zealand: NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
Indicative tasks for unit group 3121 Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians
Unit-group tasks: These are representative tasks for the wider classification group, not occupation-specific duties and not necessarily applicable to every occupation in it.
assisting Construction Managers, Architects and Surveyors in planning and organisation
interpreting plans, regulations and codes of practice
preparing preliminary sketches, working drawings and specifications
preparing, editing and revising plans, maps, charts and drawings
coordinating works programs
inspecting work and materials for compliance with specifications, regulations and standards
calculating costs and estimating time scales
collecting data using surveying instruments and photogrammetric equipment
performing routine computations and plotting preliminary data
Prepares estimates and cost plans for construction projects through the tender settlement stage.
Paraphrased occupation-task summary
Estimate time, labour, materials and costs from plans and other project documentation.
Consult with clients, contractors, engineers, architects and suppliers to develop or revise estimates.
Prepare cost plans, budgets and cost-control reporting, and interpret building plans, regulations and codes.
The VETASSESS page does not state an ANZSCO edition. Its occupation code and title match this local ANZSCO 2013 v1.2 record, but the source does not confirm which edition its criteria apply to, including this local 2013 record or ANZSCO 2022. This is a dated source summary, not assessment or visa eligibility advice.
Federal list and assessing-authority source matches
Edition-tagged mappings checked 2026-10-31. Each row links to its source instrument. A mapped row does not establish personal eligibility or a current invitation; source conditions and current rules still apply.
Classification titles help identify the indexed record; they do not decide how an individual’s work is classified or whether assessment or visa requirements are met.
Select a state or territory to see its plain-English overview, current 190/491 comparison, key notes and official program link.
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Captured pathway status for subclasses 190 and 491; conditions apply
Jurisdiction
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Notes
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Open: The pathway is accepting the listed step, subject to its rules. Not confirmed: The available sources do not establish whether the pathway is open for this occupation. An open pathway does not confirm personal eligibility or an invitation.
Australian Capital Territory
Program checked 2026-11-10 · Occupation list checked 2026-11-10 · Federal list checked 2026-10-31 · Review due — check official sources
Captured program context (checked 2026-11-10): The ACT uses the Canberra Matrix to select people for skilled visa nomination. The Matrix is available for both visas, with different pathway requirements.
Current intake not confirmed — source review due
Pathway status for this occupation
Subclass 190:Not confirmed
Subclass 491:Not confirmed
Captured note: Matrix open; conditions apply
Next step: Check the Canberra Matrix and the requirements for your occupation and circumstances.
Scope: ACT Nominated Migration Program Occupation List for Canberra Matrix
Source dated 2025-10-10
Checked 2026-11-10
Listing match: Exact six-digit occupation code
The source row has an exact six-digit code match; its other source fields keep their stated scope.
The source includes explicit subclass 491-only occupation qualifiers; unmarked rows do not independently establish program intake.
The source says occupations may be capped.
New South Wales
Program checked 2026-11-10 · Occupation list checked 2026-11-02 · Federal list checked 2026-10-31 · Review due — check official sources
Captured program context (checked 2026-11-10): NSW selects candidates for 190 nomination by invitation using the state unit-group and federal lists. Its 491 page has an undated closure notice alongside general pathway instructions; current 491 availability is not confirmed.
Current intake not confirmed — source review due
Pathway status for this occupation
Subclass 190:Not confirmed
Subclass 491:Not confirmed
Captured note: 190 by invitation; 491 closure notice needs checking
Next step: Check the NSW skills list and nomination requirements, then submit a SkillSelect expression of interest if they apply to you.
190 · Selection-based invitationBy invitation; no public round dates
Applicants cannot apply directly for NSW nomination. The official page describes invitations throughout the financial year but does not confirm a particular current or next round.
The official page has an undated program closure notice alongside generic pathway instructions. The notice does not identify its program year. Current subclass 491 availability is not confirmed; do not treat general Pathway 2 instructions as evidence of active invitations.
Status as of 2026-11-10
491 · Pathways 1 and 3 direct nomination applicationsCurrent 491 availability not confirmed; undated closure notice
The official page has an undated program closure notice alongside generic pathway instructions. The notice does not identify its program year. Current subclass 491 availability is not confirmed; do not treat general Pathway 2 instructions as evidence of active invitations.
Status as of 2026-11-10
The NSW 190 list uses ANZSCO unit groups and must be combined with the relevant federal visa list.
Scope: NSW Skills List, subclass 190, at ANZSCO unit-group level.
Checked 2026-11-02
Listing match: Four-digit occupation group
NSW source row 3121 is a unit-group match only. This lookup does not expand it into an occupation-code listing.
A unit-group match does not establish that every occupation in the group is eligible, that an invitation is available, or that an individual meets federal or NSW criteria. The NSW page says the regional 491 list is awaiting a further update.
Northern Territory
Program checked 2026-11-10 · Occupation list checked 2026-11-02 · Federal list checked 2026-10-31 · Review due — check official sources
Captured program context (checked 2026-11-10): The Northern Territory is accepting new 491 applications only for certain onshore applicants by exception. New 190 and offshore applications are not being accepted in the captured update.
Current intake not confirmed — source review due
Pathway status for this occupation
Subclass 190:Not confirmed
Subclass 491:Not confirmed
Captured note: 491 onshore exceptions
Next step: Check the NT Graduate or NT Resident requirements and the exception conditions before applying.
190 · NT nomination pathwaysNo new subclass 190 nomination applications accepted
The NT update says no new subclass 190 applications are accepted at this time; it does not provide an exception for this subclass.
Status as of 2026-10-13
491 · Offshore Priority Occupation, Job Offer and Family streamsNo new offshore stream applications accepted
The exception is limited to qualifying onshore NT Graduate or NT Resident subclass 491 applicants; offshore streams remain closed.
Status as of 2026-10-13
491 · NT Graduate / NT Resident; urgent visa deadline exceptionsException applications only for qualifying onshore applicants
The exception requires a substantive visa deadline, age 45, or points deadline on or before 30 Sep 2027, meeting the listed NT criteria. Nominations before a visa deadline are not guaranteed.
Scope: NT offshore Priority Occupation stream only
Classification edition: ANZSCO 2013
Source dated 2025-11-26
Checked 2026-11-02
Listing match: Exact six-digit occupation code
The source row has an exact six-digit code match; its other source fields keep their stated scope.
The list applies to offshore priority-stream applicants, not all NT nomination streams.
The source says offshore applicants are generally considered for subclass 491 only.
NT residents and offshore family/job-offer streams use a different national-list scope.
Queensland
Program checked 2026-11-10 · Occupation list checked 2026-11-02 · Federal list checked 2026-10-31 · Review due — check official sources
Captured program context (checked 2026-11-10): Queensland accepts registrations of interest from eligible onshore and offshore skilled workers. The occupation list, visa subclass and pathway criteria must all be checked.
190 · Skilled visa Registration of InterestEligible onshore and offshore ROIs can be submitted
The current onshore and offshore pathway pages welcome eligible ROIs and their 2026-27 forms are available. Occupation, visa, location and pathway criteria still apply. Read-only form availability was checked; successful submission was not tested. The homepage still contains the earlier future-tense 6 November announcement.
Status as of 2026-11-10
491 · Skilled visa Registration of InterestEligible onshore and offshore ROIs can be submitted
The current onshore and offshore pathway pages welcome eligible ROIs and their 2026-27 forms are available. Occupation, visa, location and pathway criteria still apply. Read-only form availability was checked; successful submission was not tested. The homepage still contains the earlier future-tense 6 November announcement.
Classification edition: 2013 (no minor version specified)
Checked 2026-11-02
Listing match: Exact six-digit occupation code
The source row has an exact six-digit code match; its other source fields keep their stated scope.
Any local titles are exact-code references from the local ANZSCO 2013 v1.2 file, not titles captured from or attributed to the Queensland list. QLD states 2013 ANZSCO without a minor version; local edition is not a claim about QLD source edition.
A blank source cell is recorded as a blank tick marker only; it is not proof that intake is open/closed or a determination of personal eligibility.
Classification edition: 2013 (no minor version specified)
Checked 2026-11-02
Listing match: Exact six-digit occupation code
The source row has an exact six-digit code match; its other source fields keep their stated scope.
Any local titles are exact-code references from the local ANZSCO 2013 v1.2 file, not titles captured from or attributed to the Queensland list. QLD states 2013 ANZSCO without a minor version; local edition is not a claim about QLD source edition.
A blank source cell is recorded as a blank tick marker only; it is not proof that intake is open/closed or a determination of personal eligibility.
South Australia
Program checked 2026-11-10 · Occupation list checked 2026-11-02 · Federal list checked 2026-10-31 · Review due — check official sources
Captured program context (checked 2026-11-10): South Australia has nomination pathways for people living and working in the state and for candidates overseas. The current onshore registration is limited to a specified visa-expiry group.
Current intake not confirmed — source review due
Pathway status for this occupation
Subclass 190:Not confirmed
Subclass 491:Not confirmed
Captured note: Onshore; visa-expiry limit
Next step: Check the occupation list and the requirements for your onshore or offshore stream.
190 or 491, subject to stream and occupation pathway · SkillSelect EOI; invitation directly from EOI reviewOffshore candidates use EOI; ROI not required; invitations issued to suitable candidates
A current SkillSelect EOI is required. The visa subclass and stream depend on occupation and program criteria; this does not mean every EOI will be invited.
Status as of 2026-10-22
190 or 491, subject to stream and occupation pathway · Onshore Registration of InterestOnshore ROI open for the stated visa-expiry cohort
This is limited to people living and working in SA whose current visas expire by 31 Jan 2027. Subclass and invitation treatment vary by stream and occupation; this status is not a nomination or eligibility decision.
Status as of 2026-10-22
Engineering, ICT & Science Technicians
South Australian Graduates
Applicant scope: South Australia
Minimum points shown: 65
Conditions: South Australian Graduate You must have completed at least a Diploma qualification in South Australia that meets the South Australian study requirements Eligible SA Graduates working full-time in South Australia, and in employment closely related to their nominated occupation, are able to register their interest for SA nomination. For more information, see the South Australian Graduates page.
Skilled Employment in South Australia
Applicant scope: South Australia
Minimum points shown: 65
Conditions: Eligible temporary visa holders working full-time in South Australia, and in employment closely related to their nominated occupation, are able to register their interest for SA nomination. For more information, see the Skilled Employment in South Australia page
Outer Regional Skilled Employment
Applicant scope: South Australia
Minimum points shown: 65
Conditions: Eligible temporary visa holders working full-time in Outer Regional South Australia , and in employment closely related to their nominated occupation, are able to register their interest for SA nomination. For more information, see the Outer Regional Skilled Employment page.
Offshore
Applicant scope: Offshore
Minimum points shown: 65
Conditions: Top ranking offshore candidates who have submitted an Expression of Interest in the Department of Home Affairs' SkillSelect may be invited to apply for South Australian nomination. For further details, please see the Offshore page
Scope: South Australia Skilled Occupation List membership with separately scoped stream-card facts
Checked 2026-11-02
Listing match: Exact six-digit occupation code
The source row has an exact six-digit code match; its other source fields keep their stated scope.
Absence of a subclass link in a captured detail block is recorded as not shown, not as ineligibility.
South Australian Graduates · subclass 491: link shown in the source
Skilled Employment in South Australia · subclass 491: link shown in the source
Outer Regional Skilled Employment · subclass 491: link shown in the source
Offshore · subclass 491: link shown in the source
Tasmania
Program checked 2026-11-10 · Occupation list checked 2026-11-02 · Federal list checked 2026-10-31 · Review due — check official sources
Captured program context (checked 2026-11-10): Tasmania has skilled nomination pathways for people living in Tasmania and some overseas applicants. Registrations of interest are open; the offshore occupation-profile pathway has a separate pause.
Current intake not confirmed — source review due
Pathway status for this occupation
Subclass 190:Not confirmed
Subclass 491:Not confirmed
Captured note: ROI open; offshore pause
Next step: Check the pathway requirements and any occupation conditions before submitting a registration of interest.
491 · Overseas Skilled Occupation Profiles — invitation-onlyNo invitations planned for this offshore 491 pathway in 2026-27
Migration Tasmania says it will not issue invitations through this specific pathway this program year. Overseas health/teaching applicants with a Tasmanian job offer have a separate 190 pathway.
Status as of 2026-08-05
190 or 491 · Tasmanian Skilled Migration ProgramROIs opened 17 August 2026
Other nomination pathway and occupation requirements apply. No invitations are planned in 2026-27 under the offshore Overseas Skilled Occupation Profiles pathway.
Status as of 2026-11-10
Tasmania says all occupations on the relevant federal 190 and 491 lists have at least one nomination pathway; conditions vary.
We couldn’t confirm an occupation-list entry from the state sources checked.
All occupations on the Australian Government’s subclass 190 and 491 Skilled Occupation List are eligible
Victoria
Program checked 2026-11-10 · Occupation list checked 2026-11-02 · Federal list checked 2026-10-31 · Review due — check official sources
Captured program context (checked 2026-11-10): Victoria uses a registration of interest to select candidates for skilled nomination. The 190 registration is open in the captured notice; 491 registrations are not yet being accepted.
Current intake not confirmed — source review due
Pathway status for this occupation
Subclass 190:Not confirmed
Subclass 491:Not confirmed
Captured note: 190 ROI; 491 not yet open
Next step: Check the federal occupation list and Victoria’s nomination requirements before submitting a 190 registration.
Victoria’s 2026–27 skilled visa nomination program is now open for Registrations of Interest for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190).
491 · registration of interest
Registrations of Interest for subclass 491 nomination are not currently being accepted.
Nomination places for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) have not yet been finalised.
Western Australia
Program checked 2026-11-10 · Occupation list checked 2026-11-02 · Federal list checked 2026-10-31 · Review due — check official sources
Captured program context (checked 2026-11-10): Western Australia publishes 2026-27 invitation activity for 190 and 491. Eligible occupations and requirements vary by nomination stream; those historical rounds do not establish current intake for every occupation.
Current intake not confirmed — source review due
Pathway status for this occupation
Subclass 190:Not confirmed
Subclass 491:Not confirmed
Captured note: 2026-27 rounds published; check current stream
Next step: Check WA's current occupation, visa and stream requirements; historical invitations do not confirm present availability.
190 · General, Defence industry or Graduate stream; current occupation/stream availability not confirmed2026-27 invitation rounds published; current intake not confirmed
The official current-round section reports 14 October invitations. Its 2026-27 table records 1,100 invitations in September and 1,227 in October, across 190 and 491 tracks. This is historical invitation activity, not proof of current availability for every occupation or stream. Do not carry 2025-26 criteria forward without verification.
Status as of 2026-11-10
491 · General, Defence industry or Graduate stream; current occupation/stream availability not confirmed2026-27 invitation rounds published; current intake not confirmed
The official current-round section reports 14 October invitations. Its 2026-27 table records 1,100 invitations in September and 1,227 in October, across 190 and 491 tracks. This is historical invitation activity, not proof of current availability for every occupation or stream. Do not carry 2025-26 criteria forward without verification.
Scope: WA occupation-search export snapshot; captured source context does not state a program year
Checked 2026-11-02
Listing match: Exact six-digit occupation code
The source row has an exact six-digit code match; its other source fields keep their stated scope.
Submitted EOIs by visa
As at 31 October 2026 · SUBMITTED status · counts are EOI records, not people or invitations; visa tracks may overlap.
State or Territory Nominated - Regional (491SNR)
1,190
Earnings · unit group 3121 · Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians
May 2025 median full-time earnings · Full-time non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate; before tax and salary sacrificed amounts.
Median weekly
2,280 AUD/week
Median hourly
54 AUD/hour
Earnings are four-digit unit-group estimates, not this six-digit occupation. See the population description above. The exported statistics do not state their ANZSCO classification editions.
Sources: Home Affairs SkillSelect EOI Dashboard · Jobs and Skills Australia occupation profiles.
Related occupations in the same ANZSCO unit group 3121
These occupations share the first four digits of the ANZSCO unit-group code in the stated edition(s). This is a classification relationship only; it does not indicate a visa-list match, assessing-authority scope, or eligibility.