If your occupation and passport country match the Mandatory Skills Assessment list below, you must provide a positive skills assessment dated within the last 3 years for your Subclass 482 Skills in Demand Visa application, unless you fall into one of the exemptions listed under the table
| Occupation | ANZSCO Code | Assessment Required for Passport Holders of: |
| Automotive Electrician | 321111 | Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |
| Baker | 351111 | China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |
| Cabinetmaker | 394112 | Brazil, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |
| Carpenter | 331212 | Brazil, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |
| Carpenter and Joiner | 331211 | Brazil, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |
| Chef | 351311 | Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |
| Cook | 351411 | Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |
| Diesel Motor Mechanic | 321212 | Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |
| Electrician (General) | 341111 | Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Vietnam |
| Electrician (Special Class) | 341112 | Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Vietnam |
| Fitter (General) | 323211 | Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |
| Fitter and Turner | 323212 | Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |
| Fitter-Welder | 323213 | Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |
| Joiner | 331213 | Brazil, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |
| Metal Fabricator | 322311 | Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |
| Metal Fitters and Machinists (nec) | 323299 | Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |
| Metal Machinist (First Class) | 323214 | Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |
| Motor Mechanic (General) | 321211 | Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |
| Panelbeater | 324111 | China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |
| Pastrycook | 351112 | Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |
| Program or Project Administrator | 511112 | All persons (other than exempt applicants) |
| Sheetmetal Trades Worker | 322211 | Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |
| Toolmaker | 323412 | Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |
| Welder (First Class) | 322313 | Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |
Even if you are on the list above, you might be exempt. If you meet any of the following four criteria, you may not need a skills assessment.
1. Australian or “Low Risk” Qualifications: You hold a relevant qualification for your occupation that was obtained in Australia. Alternatively, you hold a qualification from a country that is not listed next to your occupation in the table above.
2. Licensing & Registration: Your occupation requires a license or registration to work in Australia (e.g., Electrician, Plumber), and you have already obtained that Australian license.
3. Previous TRA Assessment: You have already met the standards set by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) under the Offshore Skills Assessment Program (OSAP) for your nominated occupation.
4. High Income & Accredited Sponsor: You are being nominated by an Accredited Sponsor AND your annual earnings will be at least AUD 180,000.
Not all Subclass 482 applicants require a skills assessment. However, if your occupation and passport country appear on the mandatory list, you must provide one unless you are an exempt applicant.
Generally, yes, as long as the assessment is full assessment (not provisional), matches the correct occupation, and was issued within the last three years.
Yes, unlike most other occupations, Program or Project Administrators generally require a skills assessment regardless of their passport country, unless one of the specific exemptions applies (such as earning over $180k with an accredited sponsor)
Your visa application will likely be refused. The skills assessment usually needs to be completed (or at least commenced, depending on the specific stream) before the visa is lodged.
