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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.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
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.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
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.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)
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.
Animal Attendants and Trainers nec
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.
Apparel Cutter
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Arborist
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.
Arborist
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.
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.
Blacksmith
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
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.
Broadcast Transmitter Operator
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Business Machine 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.
Cabinet Maker
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.
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.
Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)
Aligned with the energy-efficiency transition. Consistent shortage in commercial and industrial sectors.
Call or Contact Centre Team Leader
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Camera Operator (Film and Television or Video)
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.
Canvas Goods Fabricator
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
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.
Chemical Plant Operator
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Clothing Patternmaker
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Clothing Trades Workers nec
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Communications Operator
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
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.
Diver
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Dog Handler or 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.
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.
Dressmaker or Tailor
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.
Electrical Linesworker
Renewables and commercial construction drive strong demand for HVAC-qualified trades.
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.
Electroplater
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Engineering Patternmaker
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Engraver
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Farrier
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.
Fire Protection Equipment Technician
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Fire Protection 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.
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.
Floor Finisher
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Florist
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.
Furniture Finisher
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.
Furniture Maker
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.
Gallery or Museum Technician
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Gardener (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.
Gas or Petroleum Operator
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
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.
Graphic Pre-press 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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Greenkeeper
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.
Gunsmith
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Hairdresser
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.
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.
Interior Decorator
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Irrigation Technician
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.
Jeweller
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.
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.
Kennel Hand
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Landscape Gardener
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.
Landscape Gardener
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.
Leather Goods Maker
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Library Technician
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
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.
Light Technician
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
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.
Make Up Artist
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.
Metal Casting 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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Metal Fabricator
Defence and shipbuilding programs underpin medium-term demand.
Metal Fitters and Machinists nec
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.
Metal Machinist (First Class)
Defence shipbuilding and infrastructure projects create sustained demand for coded welders.
Metal Polisher
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
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.
Musical Instrument Maker or 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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Nurseryperson
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Optical Dispenser (Aus) \ Dispensing Optician (NZ)
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Optical 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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
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.
Performing Arts Technicians nec
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.
Pet Groomer
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Photographer's Assistant
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Picture Framer
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Plasterer (Wall and Ceiling)
Steady regional trade shortage.
Plastics Technician
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Plumber (General)
Persistent shortage with strong regional 491 sponsorship in WA SA and TAS.
Plumber (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.
Power Generation Plant Operator
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.
Precision Instrument Maker 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.
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.
Print Finisher
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.
Printing Machinist
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.
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.
Roof Tiler
Commercial high-rise and residential volume sustain demand for glaziers.
Sail Maker
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Saw Doctor
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Screen Printer
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Shearer
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Sheetmetal 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.
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.
Shoemaker
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Signwriter
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.
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.
Small Offset Printer
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
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.
Sound Technician
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.
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.
Technicians and Trades Workers nec
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Telecommunications 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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Telecommunications Linesworker
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.
Telecommunications Technician
5G rollout fibre upgrades and remote-area network builds keep this a steady migration trade.
Television Equipment Operator
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Textile and Clothing and Footwear 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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Toolmaker
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.
Tree 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.
Upholsterer
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.
Vehicle Body Builder
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.
Vehicle Painter
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Vehicle Trimmer
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.
Veterinary Nurse
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.
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.
Watch and Clock Maker 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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
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.
Wood Machinist
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.
Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec
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.
Wood 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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Wool Classer
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.
Zookeeper
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. Strong regional 491 sponsorship.