Stonemason – ANZSCO 331112

A Stonemason Anzsco 331112 cuts and shapes hard and soft stone blocks and masonry slabs to construct and renovate stone structures, kitchen benchtops, and monumental masonry.

• Specialisation: Monumental Stonemason

Note: The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released a new classification system called OSCA (Occupational Skills Classification of Australia). The corresponding OSCA occupation is STONEMASON – OSCA 371132. While ANZSCO is currently used for immigration, this may change in the future.

Skill Level and Qualification Requirements

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).

Experience Substitute:

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.

Registration or licensing may be required depending on the state or territory.

Key Tasks of a Stonemason ANZSCO 331112

To obtain a positive skills assessment, your work experience must align with the standard tasks for this Unit Group:

• Studying plans and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions, and installation procedures.
• Erecting and dismantling restricted height scaffolding.
• Cutting, shaping, and polishing stones and bricks using machines and hand tools.
• Shaping bricks/stones to fit irregular spaces.
• Constructing walls using stone slabs and large masonry slab blocks.
• Cutting, polishing, joining, and installing stone kitchen benchtops.
• Designing and cutting monumental masonry and lettering.
• Sealing foundations with damp-resistant materials and spreading layers of mortar.
• Checking vertical and horizontal alignment to ensure structural integrity.
• Repairing and maintaining bricks, cement blocks, and related structures.
• May prepare base and bedding courses and lay segmental paving.

Potential Visa Options for Stonemason

The following visa subclasses are potentially available for Stonemasons (331112).

Unit Group 3311: Bricklayers and Stonemasons

This occupation belongs to Unit Group 3311 Bricklayers and Stonemasons. Professionals in this group lay bricks, pre-cut stones, and other building blocks to construct walls and partitions, as well as cut and shape stone for renovation and construction.

Other Occupations in this Group:

• 331111 Bricklayer
• 331112 Stonemason

TRA Skills Assessment Requirements

Most skilled visas and employer-sponsored visas require a skills assessment. Exemptions are available only in very limited circumstances.

The assessing authority for Stonemason is Trade Recognition Australia (TRA). If eligible, you may also obtain a skills assessment through VETASSESS, which conducts trade skills assessments on behalf of TRA.

TRA Skills Assessment Pathways

TRA has the following four skills assessment programs available:

1. Job Ready Program (JRP): For international student graduates who hold an Australian qualification and need to demonstrate workplace skills.
2. Migration Skills Assessment (MSA): For applicants who have the required Australian qualification or equivalent and relevant employment.
3. Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Skills Assessment: For applicants applying for a Temporary Skill Shortage visa (Subclass 482).
4. Offshore Skills Assessment Program (OSAP): For applicants from specific countries and occupations who need a skills assessment for migration.

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