Shoemaker – ANZSCO 393114

Shoemakers make and repair boots or shoes.
Skill Level
3
Specialisations
  • Medical Grade Shoemaker
  • Shoe Repairer
Skills Assessment Requirement

Unless you are exempt in very limited circumstances, you are required to have a positive Skills Assessment to apply for the visas listed above.

Skills Assessment authority for Shoemaker is Trades Recognition Australia (TRA). To have a positive skills assessment, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Must have successfully completed an AQF Qualification either a Certificate III in Footwear Production or formal training that is comparable
  • Must possess skills that are current to Australian industry standards demonstrated by 12 months full time employment or equivalent part-time in the occupation in the previous three years
  • If you have obtained a qualification internationally or an Australian qualification that was not through the Australian Recognition of Learning process, you are required to demonstrate 3 years full time or equivalent post-qualification experience
  • If you have obtained an Australian qualification issued through the Australian Recognition of Learning process, you are required to demonstrate 3 years full-time or equivalent post-qualification experience OR 6 years full-time or equivalent experience which can be either pre- or post-qualification
Potential Visa Pathways for Shoemaker
ANZSCOOccupationSkills Assessment189190485 (Graduate Work)491 (State)491 (Family)186 (Direct)407 (Training)494 (regional Sponsored)482 (TSS Medium Term)
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Group: 3931 Canvas and Leather Goods Makers

Description
Make and repair boots, shoes, leather goods, canvas and sailcloth articles, and related products.
Tasks
  • Cutting and preparing canvas, leather and sailcloth to design specifications, patterns and drawings
  • Sewing, gluing and riveting sections of canvas together to make articles such as awnings, tents, tarpaulins and horse rugs
  • Attaching grommets, fastenings and other fittings to canvas goods
  • Joining parts of leather articles using rivets, hand sewing, sewing machines, tools and adhesive
  • Restoring and repairing leather articles
  • Fabricating sails
  • Designing patterns and prototypes of boots and shoes
  • Making and grading patterns using manual and computerised methods
  • Clicking synthetics, corrected grains, leather linings and leather outers by hand and machine
  • Altering and repairing footwear
Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Occupations in this Group
  • 393111 Canvas Goods Fabricator
  • 393112 Leather Goods Maker
  • 393113 Sail Maker
  • 393114 Shoemaker

Subclass 494 visa – Skilled Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa

You can apply for subclass 494 if you have a regional employer who is willing to sponsor you. To be eligible for this visa, you must have at least 3 years of working experience in your nominated occupation and have a relevant skills assessment. With this visa, there is a requirement that you must work for the employer who is sponsoring you.

This visa provides pathway to permanent residency through the 191 visa.

Experience

At least 3 years full-time work experience in the nominated occupation.

English

Must have at least Competent English, i.e., IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Age

Must be under 45 years of age, unless exempt.

Be Sponsored

Must be sponsored by an Australian regional employer.

Job Outlook

  • Unavailable

    Weekly Earnings

  • 78%

    Work full time hours

  • Decline

    Growth expected in the next 5 years

  • 13% female

    Gender share

  • 46 hours

    Average full-time

  • Medium skill

    Skill level rating

Book a consultation with our Registered Migration Agents in Melbourne to find out more about your visa options and your path to Australian permanent residency or applying for citizenship.