692 Architectural, Engineering and Technical Services
Group-level ANZSIC page with direct links to every class nested under this grouping.
Browse the final layer
Classes in Architectural, Engineering and Technical Services
This is the point where ANZSIC becomes precise enough for practical work. Open the class pages below and confirm the definition, primary activities and exclusions before you settle on a code.
Architectural Services
This class consists of units mainly engaged in providing architectural services such as planning and designing buildings and structures; or planning and designing the development of land.
- Architectural service
- Drafting service, architectural
- Landscape architectural service
Surveying and Mapping Services
This class consists of units mainly engaged in providing surveying and mapping services (including exploration surveying services on contract).
- Aerial surveying service
- Cadastral surveying service
- Engineering surveying service
Engineering Design and Engineering Consulting Services
This class consists of units mainly engaged in providing engineering consulting services.
- Boat designing service
- Building consulting service
- Building inspection service
Other Specialised Design Services
This class consists of units mainly engaged in providing specialised design services not elsewhere classified.
- Commercial art service
- Fashion design service
- Graphic design service
Scientific Testing and Analysis Services
This class consists of units mainly engaged in providing scientific testing and analysis services such as physical or chemical testing, calibration testing, mechanical testing, thermal testing and biological testing (except medical or veterinary).
- Chemical analysis service n.e.c.
- Forensic science service (except pathology service)
- Geology and geophysical testing service
What this group covers
ANZSIC group 692 is the last broad layer before the class code. It is where the classification becomes detailed enough to compare closely related business types without losing the surrounding context.
If two businesses look similar, the group page helps you see whether they belong in the same industrial family before you confirm the final class.
Group facts
Frequently asked questions
What does ANZSIC group 692 contain?
Architectural, Engineering and Technical Services is the tight grouping just above class level. It is where the hierarchy starts to become specific enough for practical classification work.
Why use the group page instead of jumping straight to a class?
The group page helps you compare nearby class options and understand the boundary of the industry family before picking the exact code.
What is the difference between group and class?
The group is a middle layer. The class is the final four-digit code and the level usually used in reporting, registration and reference work.
How to use this page
This is the easiest level to scan when you want to understand the immediate neighbourhood of a class code. It keeps the page readable while still showing enough detail to avoid misclassification.
For final code selection, open the class page from here and confirm the description, primary activities and exclusions before you use the code elsewhere.
Source and trust
- Official source
- ABS ANZSIC 2006 release
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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