Commonwealth of Australia
Migration Regulations 1994
SPECIFICATION OF OCCUPATIONS AND ASSESSING AUTHORITIES
(Paragraph 187.234(b))
I, CHRIS BOWEN, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, acting under paragraph 187.234(b) of Schedule 2 to the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’):
1. SPECIFY the occupations and assessing authorities listed in Schedule 1 to this instrument for the purpose of paragraph 187.234(b) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations.
This Instrument, IMMI 12/061, commences on 1 July 2012, immediately after the commencement of Migration Amendment Regulation 2012 (No.2)
Dated 12 June 2012
CHRIS BOWEN
Minister for Immigration and Citizenship
[NOTE: Paragraph 187.234(b) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations provides that, at the time of application for a Subclass 187 visa, if (i) the applicant’s occupation is specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing for that subparagraph; and (ii) the applicant did not obtain the necessary qualification in Australia; the applicant’s skills had been assessed as suitable for the occupation by an assessing authority specified by the Minister in the instrument for subparagraph (i) as the assessing authority for the occupation.]
SCHEDULE 1
Trades, occupations and relevant assessing authorities for the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme direct entry stream
OCCUPATION
ANZSCO CODE
ASSESSING AUTHORITY
Automotive Electrician
321111
TRA
Motor Mechanic (General)
321211
TRA
Diesel Motor Mechanic
321212
TRA
Motorcycle Mechanic
321213
TRA
Small Engine mechanic
321214
TRA
Blacksmith
322111
TRA
Electroplater
322112
TRA
Farrier
322113
TRA
Metal Casting Trades Worker
322114
TRA
Metal Polisher
322115
TRA
Sheetmetal Trades Worker
322211
TRA
Metal Fabricator
322311
TRA
Pressure Welder
322312
TRA
Welder (First Class)
322313
TRA
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
323111
TRA
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
323112
TRA
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)
323113
TRA
Fitter (General)
323211
TRA
Fitter and Turner
323212
TRA
Fitter-Welder
323213
TRA
Metal Machinist (First Class)
323214
TRA
Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic
323215
TRA
Metal Fitters and Machinists nec
323299
TRA
Engraver
323311
TRA
Gunsmith
323312
TRA
Locksmith
323313
TRA
Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer
323314
TRA
Saw Maker and Repairer
323315
TRA
Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer
323316
TRA
Engineering Patternmaker
323411
TRA/VETASSESS
Toolmaker
323412
TRA
Panelbeater
324111
TRA
Vehicle Body Builder
324211
TRA
Vehicle Trimmer
324212
TRA
Vehicle Painter
324311
TRA
Bricklayer
331111
TRA
Stonemason
331112
TRA
Carpenter and Joiner
331211
TRA
Carpenter
331212
TRA
Joiner
331213
TRA
Floor Finisher
332111
TRA
Painting Trades Worker
332211
TRA
Glazier
333111
TRA
Fibrous Plasterer
333211
TRA
Solid Plasterer
333212
TRA
Roof Tiler
333311
TRA
Wall and Floor Tiler
333411
TRA
Plumber (General)
334111
TRA
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber
334112
TRA
Drainer
334113
TRA
Gasfitter
334114
TRA
Roof Plumber
334115
TRA
Electrician (General)
341111
TRA
Electrician (Special Class)
341112
TRA
Lift Mechanic
341113
TRA
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
342111
TRA
Electrical Linesworker
342211
TRA
Technical Cable Jointer
342212
TRA
Business Machine Mechanic
342311
TRA
Communications Operator
342312
TRA/VETASSESS
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker
342313
TRA
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker (General)
342314
TRA
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker (Special class)
342315
TRA
Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)
342411
TRA/VETASSESS
Telecommunications Cable Jointer
342412
TRA/VETASSESS
Telecommunications Linesworker
342413
TRA
Telecommunications Technician
342414
TRA
Baker
351111
TRA
Pastrycook
351112
TRA
Butcher or Smallgoods Maker
351211
TRA
Chef
351311
TRA
Cook
351411
TRA
Dog Trainer or Handler
361111
VETASESS
Horse Trainer
361112
TRA
Pet Groomer
361113
VETASSESS
Zookeeper
361114
VETASSESS
Animal Attendants and Trainers nec
361199
VETASSESS
Shearer
361211
VETASSESS
Veterinary Nurse
361311
VETASSESS
Florist
362111
TRA
Gardener (General)
362211
TRA
Arborist
362212
TRA
Landscape Gardener
362213
TRA
Greenkeeper
362311
TRA
Nurseryperson
362411
TRA
Hairdresser
391111
TRA
Binder and Finisher
392111
TRA
Screen Printer
392112
TRA
Graphic Pre-press Trades Worker
392211
TRA
Printing Machinist
392311
TRA
Small Offset Printer
392312
TRA
Canvas Goods Maker
393111
TRA
Leather Goods Maker
393112
TRA
Sail Maker
393113
TRA
Shoemaker
393114
TRA
Apparel Cutter
393211
TRA
Clothing Patternmaker
393212
TRA
Dressmaker or Tailor
393213
TRA
Clothing Trades Workers nec
393299
VETASSESS
Upholsterer
393311
TRA
Cabinetmaker
394111
TRA
Furniture Finisher
394211
TRA
Picture Framer
394212
TRA
Wood Machinist
394213
TRA
Wood Turner
394214
TRA
Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec
394299
TRA
Boat Builder and Repairer
399111
TRA
Shipwright
399112
TRA
Chemical Plant Operator
399211
TRA
Gas or Petroleum Operator
399212
TRA
Power Generation Plant Operator
399213
TRA
Gallery or Museum Technician
399311
TRA
Library Technician
399312
VETASSESS
Jeweller
399411
TRA
Broadcast Transmitter Operator
399511
TRA
Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video)
399512
TRA
Light Technician
399513
TRA
Make Up Artist
399514
TRA
Musical Instrument Maker or Repairer
399515
TRA
Sound Technician
399515
TRA
Television Equipment Operator
399517
TRA
Performing Arts Technicians nec
399599
VETASSESS
Signwriter
399611
TRA
Diver
399911
VETASSESS
Interior Decorator
399912
VETASSESS
Optical Dispenser
399913
TRA
Optical mechanic
399914
TRA
Photographer’s Assistant
399915
VETASSESS
Plastics Technician
399916
TRA/VETASSESS
Wool Classer
399917
TRA/VETASSESS
Fire Protection Equipment Technician
399918
TRA/VETASSESS
Technicians and Trades Workers nec
399999
TRA
1. The acronyms used to refer to an Assessing Authority mean:
TRA
Trades Recognition Australia
VETASSESS
Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services
2. nec means “not elsewhere classified”.
