Important: this list is no longer current
The Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187) closed to most new applicants on 16 November 2019 and was replaced by the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494). This page is kept for reference only. See our 494 visa page for the current regional employer sponsored option.
Occupations requiring skills assessment for 187 visa
Occupations requiring skills assessment for 187 visa
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
Telecommunications Cable Jointer |
342412 |
TRA |
|
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 |
VETASSESS |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
Optical Dispenser |
399913 |
TRA |
|
Optical mechanic |
399914 |
TRA |
|
Photographer’s Assistant |
399915 |
VETASSESS |
|
Plastics Technician |
399916 |
TRA |
|
Wool Classer |
399917 |
TRA |
|
Fire Protection Equipment Technician |
399918 |
TRA |
|
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 |
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