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Applying for a trade occupation

Am I eligible?

YES! as long as you are applying for migration and;
	- a citizen (passport holder) from one of the nominated countries listed below
	- applying for one of the nominated occupations listed in below

Table 1 is for the Offshore Skills Assessment Program (Permanent migration).
Table 2 is for the 457 Skills Assessment Program (Temporary migration).
Table 3 is for Optional Skills Assessment – Licensed trades.

Table 1: Offshore Skills Assessment Program (Permanent migration) (SR-1 form)

NOMINATED COUNTRIES
• China (including Hong Kong and Macau) • India • Ireland • Korea (Sth) • Philippines • South Africa • Sri Lanka • United Arab Emirates • United Kingdom
NOMINATED OCCUPATIONS
• Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic (342111) * • Bricklayer (331111) • Carpenter (331212) • Carpenter and Joiner (331211) • Diesel Motor Mechanic (321212) • Electrician (General) (341111) * • Electronic Equipment Trades Worker (342313) • Joiner (331213) • Metal Fabricator (322311) • Motor Mechanic (General) (321211) • Plumber (General) (334111) * • Sheet Metal Trades Worker (322211) • Vehicle Painter (324311) • Welder (First Class) (322313) • Electrical Cable Jointer (342212) *    (Only available for South Africa,    Ireland, India, Philippines and United Kingdom) • Electrical Linesworker (342211) *    (Only available for South Africa,    Ireland, India, Philippines and United Kingdom)

Table 2: 457 Skills Assessment Program (Temporary migration) (WA-1 form)

NOMINATED COUNTRIES
• Brazil • China (including Hong Kong and Macau) • Fiji • India • Papua New Guinea • Philippines • South Africa • Thailand • Vietnam • Zimbabwe
NOMINATED OCCUPATIONS
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) (323112) • Automotive Electrician (321111) • Baker (351111) • Cabinetmaker (394111) • Carpenter (331212) • Carpenter and Joiner (331211) • Chef (351311) • Cook (351411) • Diesel Motor Mechanic (321212) • Driller (712211) (Only available for The Philippines) • Electrician (General) (341111) * • Electrical Linesworker (342211) *    (Only available for India, South Africa and The Philippines) • Electrical Cable Jointer (342212) *    (Only available for India, South Africa and The Philippines) • Fitter (General)(323211) • Fitter and Turner (323212) • Fitter-Welder (323213) • Joiner (331213) • Metal Fabricator (322311) • Metal Fitters and Machinists (nec)    (323299) • Metal Machinist (First Class) (323214) • Motorcycle Mechanic (321213) • Motor Mechanic (General) (321211) • Panel Beater (324111) • Pastrycook (351112) • Pressure Welder (322312) • Sheet Metal Trades Worker (322211) • Small Engine Mechanic (321214) • Toolmaker (323412) • Vehicle Body Builder (324211) • Vehicle Painter (324311) • Welder (First Class) (322313)

Table 3: Optional Skills Assessment – Licensed trades (WA-1 form)

NOMINATED COUNTRIES
• Canada • Ireland • Poland • South Africa • Sri Lanka • United Kingdom • United States of America
NOMINATED OCCUPATIONS
• Electrician (General) (341111) * • Plumber (General) (334111) *

* Licensed occupations: A Technical Interview is not available - you must undertake a Practical Demonstration.

If this is you click APPLY ONLINE or download an application form to get started.

VETASSESS association with Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)

VETASSESS is an approved Registered Training Organisation (RTO) conducting assessments for this program on behalf of Trades Recognition Australia (TRA). Ensure you are familiar with the VETASSESS Explanatory notes and TRA Applicant Guidelines before preparing your application. Go to download forms to access further information.

VETASSESS works in partnership with Kangan Institute and GippsTAFE

A skills assessment is one part of the visa application. Other requirements include:

• employer sponsorship (temporary visa applicants only)

Before applying for a skill assessment, go to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website to make sure that you understand the current requirements.

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