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Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber
Skilled trades sit at the heart of the housing energy and infrastructure pipeline. TRA assessment plus practical experience opens the strongest VET-to-PR routes. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
Skilled trades sit at the heart of the housing energy and infrastructure pipeline. TRA assessment plus practical experience opens the strongest VET-to-PR routes. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Automotive Electrician
Skilled trades sit at the heart of the housing energy and infrastructure pipeline. TRA assessment plus practical experience opens the strongest VET-to-PR routes. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Boat Builder and Repairer
Skilled trades sit at the heart of the housing energy and infrastructure pipeline. TRA assessment plus practical experience opens the strongest VET-to-PR routes. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Bricklayer
Tight supply tied directly to housing approvals. Strong regional 491 results.
Cabinetmaker
Skilled trades sit at the heart of the housing energy and infrastructure pipeline. TRA assessment plus practical experience opens the strongest VET-to-PR routes. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Carpenter
Housing supply targets keep residential carpentry in firm shortage.
Carpenter and Joiner
Skilled trades sit at the heart of the housing energy and infrastructure pipeline. TRA assessment plus practical experience opens the strongest VET-to-PR routes. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Diesel Motor Mechanic
Skilled trades sit at the heart of the housing energy and infrastructure pipeline. TRA assessment plus practical experience opens the strongest VET-to-PR routes. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Drainer
Skilled trades sit at the heart of the housing energy and infrastructure pipeline. TRA assessment plus practical experience opens the strongest VET-to-PR routes. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Electrician (General)
One of the strongest skilled-migration trades. Renewables and infrastructure pipeline drives 10+ years of demand.
Electrician (Special Class)
Skilled trades sit at the heart of the housing energy and infrastructure pipeline. TRA assessment plus practical experience opens the strongest VET-to-PR routes. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker
Licensing requirements in every state limit supply. Good regional 491 results.
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)
Skilled trades sit at the heart of the housing energy and infrastructure pipeline. TRA assessment plus practical experience opens the strongest VET-to-PR routes. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)
Skilled trades sit at the heart of the housing energy and infrastructure pipeline. TRA assessment plus practical experience opens the strongest VET-to-PR routes. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Fitter (General)
Security industry growth drives regional and metropolitan demand.
Fitter and Turner
Skilled trades sit at the heart of the housing energy and infrastructure pipeline. TRA assessment plus practical experience opens the strongest VET-to-PR routes. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Fitter-Welder
Skilled trades sit at the heart of the housing energy and infrastructure pipeline. TRA assessment plus practical experience opens the strongest VET-to-PR routes. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Gasfitter
Skilled trades sit at the heart of the housing energy and infrastructure pipeline. TRA assessment plus practical experience opens the strongest VET-to-PR routes. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Glazier
Skilled trades sit at the heart of the housing energy and infrastructure pipeline. TRA assessment plus practical experience opens the strongest VET-to-PR routes. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Horse Trainer
Skilled trades sit at the heart of the housing energy and infrastructure pipeline. TRA assessment plus practical experience opens the strongest VET-to-PR routes. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Joiner
Skilled trades sit at the heart of the housing energy and infrastructure pipeline. TRA assessment plus practical experience opens the strongest VET-to-PR routes. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Lift Mechanic
Skilled trades sit at the heart of the housing energy and infrastructure pipeline. TRA assessment plus practical experience opens the strongest VET-to-PR routes. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Locksmith
Skilled trades sit at the heart of the housing energy and infrastructure pipeline. TRA assessment plus practical experience opens the strongest VET-to-PR routes. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Metal Fabricator
Defence and shipbuilding programs underpin medium-term demand.
Metal Machinist (First Class)
Defence shipbuilding and infrastructure projects create sustained demand for coded welders.
Motor Mechanic (General)
EV transition is reshaping the role. Hybrid/EV diagnostics increasingly valued.
Motorcycle Mechanic
Skilled trades sit at the heart of the housing energy and infrastructure pipeline. TRA assessment plus practical experience opens the strongest VET-to-PR routes. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Painting Trades Worker
Skilled trades sit at the heart of the housing energy and infrastructure pipeline. TRA assessment plus practical experience opens the strongest VET-to-PR routes. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Panelbeater
Skilled trades sit at the heart of the housing energy and infrastructure pipeline. TRA assessment plus practical experience opens the strongest VET-to-PR routes. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Plumber (General)
Persistent shortage with strong regional 491 sponsorship in WA SA and TAS.
Pressure Welder
Skilled trades sit at the heart of the housing energy and infrastructure pipeline. TRA assessment plus practical experience opens the strongest VET-to-PR routes. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Roof Plumber
Skilled trades sit at the heart of the housing energy and infrastructure pipeline. TRA assessment plus practical experience opens the strongest VET-to-PR routes. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Shipwright
Skilled trades sit at the heart of the housing energy and infrastructure pipeline. TRA assessment plus practical experience opens the strongest VET-to-PR routes. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Small Engine Mechanic
Skilled trades sit at the heart of the housing energy and infrastructure pipeline. TRA assessment plus practical experience opens the strongest VET-to-PR routes. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Solid Plasterer
Skilled trades sit at the heart of the housing energy and infrastructure pipeline. TRA assessment plus practical experience opens the strongest VET-to-PR routes. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Stonemason
Skilled trades sit at the heart of the housing energy and infrastructure pipeline. TRA assessment plus practical experience opens the strongest VET-to-PR routes. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Technical Cable Jointer
Skilled trades sit at the heart of the housing energy and infrastructure pipeline. TRA assessment plus practical experience opens the strongest VET-to-PR routes. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Wall and Floor Tiler
Skilled trades sit at the heart of the housing energy and infrastructure pipeline. TRA assessment plus practical experience opens the strongest VET-to-PR routes. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.
Welder (First Class)
Skilled trades sit at the heart of the housing energy and infrastructure pipeline. TRA assessment plus practical experience opens the strongest VET-to-PR routes. Eligible for the 189 points-tested independent visa.