Last Updated on July 11, 2025 by Ozlinks Education
ANZSCO 322311 Metal Fabricator
Skill Level: 3 | Assessing Authority: TRA
If you are a Metal Fabricator wanting to migrate to Australia under a skilled migration program visa such as visa 482, visa 491, visa 190, or visa 494, you must complete the compulsory skill assessment. This is one of the most important requirements for your visa application.
Job Descriptions
A Metal Fabricator Marks off and fabricates structural steel and other metal stock to make or repair metal products and structures such as boilers and pressure vessels.
Tasks include
- studying blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job requirements
- selecting, cleaning and preparing metal stock
- cutting marked-out metal sections and shapes using hand tools, flame cutting torches and metal cutting machines
- shaping and bending metal sections and pipes using hand and machine tools, and by heating and hammering
- aligning parts to be joined using hand tools and measuring instruments
- joining metal sections using various welding techniques, bolting and riveting
- examining welds for width of bead, penetration and precision
- finishing products by cleaning, polishing, filing and bathing in acidic solutions
- cleaning and smoothing welds by filing, chiselling and grinding
Specialisations
- Boilermaker-Welder
- Brass Finisher
- Metal Fabricator-Welder
- Metal Template Maker
- Structural Steel Trades Worker
ANZSCO Skill Level 3
Occupations within this unit group require ANSCO skill level 3, corresponding to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and experience detailed below.
- AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or
- AQF Certificate IV
Occupations:
Skills Assessment
Assessing Authority: TRA
A skills assessment determines whether you have the required skills and experience to work in Australia at the appropriate level for the ANZSCO 322311 Metal Fabricator occupation. To support your skills assessment application, you have to provide employment evidence documents such as references from your employers, detailed job descriptions, and any relevant qualifications along with your welding skills portfolio. It is essential to effectively demonstrate your abilities to achieve a positive outcome in your skills assessment.
*Upon completion of the skills assessment, you will be awarded the Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication Trade
Migration Skills Assessment
Why is a migration skills assessment mandatory?
If you are a Metal Fabricator seeking to immigrate to Australia under the General Skills Migration subclass 189, subclass 190, or subclass 491 skilled points-based visa, it is crucial to complete the required skills assessment, as this is a mandatory requirement.
Mandatory skill assessments for Subclass 186
All applicants wishing to immigrate to Australia under the Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186 visa direct entry stream must obtain a positive skills assessment.
Mandatory skill assessments for Subclass 482
If you are a Metal Fabricator seeking to immigrate to Australia to work for an employer under the subclass 482 Skills in Demand (SID) visa and you hold a passport from one of the following countries: Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam or Zimbabwe, you are required to complete the mandatory skills assessment unless you qualify for an exemption. For more information, click here.
General Skilled MigrationSkills Assessment Pathway
There are two skills assessment pathways either Pathway 1 or Pathway 2 depends on whether you have or don’t have an accepted Australian qualification.
Pathway 1: You don't have an Australian qualification
As part of the skill assessment application process, you must have:
- 5 years’ employment experience with no formal training OR
- 3 years’ employment experience with relevant formal training.
- At least 12 months working full time relevant within the last 3 years.
Pathway 2 - You do have an Australian qualification
As part of the skill assessment application process, you must have:
- An Australian qualification including a Statement of Results.
- at least 3 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) at the skill level required.
- At least 12 months working full time within the last 3 years.
Skill Assessment Outcome
If you successfully completed skill assessment with positive outcome you will receive the following:
- an Australian Certificate III or IV qualification and Statement of Results*.
- a successful skills assessment result letter for your visa application.
If your trade skills assessment is unsuccessful, you will receive:
- an unsuccessful skills assessment result letter
- a Statement of Results and Statement of Attainment.
Documents Requirement
The following is a summary of the documentation list that you need in order to submit your application for the skill assessment.
Personal Documents
- Passport bio page
- Passport photo
- Proof of identity, including a national ID or driver’s license
- Current CV/Resume
Qualifications
- final qualification/s or apprenticeship certificate/s or award/s
- a full academic transcript or other documents that include the start and end date of your training and details of the program of study.
- apprenticeship documents such as the contract of apprenticeship, journal or any other relevant document from your employer, governing body or training institution relating to your apprenticeship (if applicable).
Employments Evidence Documents
You are required to demonstrate 3 years of full-time (as 38 hours per week) or equivalent part-time paid employment. This employment must be directly relevant to your nominated occupation and can be completed before, during or after your comparable qualification.
- Statement of services letter
- Payslips
- Personal tax return
- Superannuation evidence
- Employment contract
Skill Assessment Application Fees
The following table shows the fees that the assessment authority charges for the skill assessment based on the assessment pathway you select.
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Pathway 1 Application Fees (AUD) |
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Stage 1 - Documentary Evidence Assessment |
$1,120 |
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Stage 2 - Technical Interview |
$2,000 |
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Pathway 2 Application Fees (AUD) |
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Stage 1 - Documentary Evidence Assessment |
$1,120 |
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Stage 2 - Technical Interview |
$900 |
Potential Visa Pathways for Welder
The ANZSCO 322311 Metal Fabricator occupation is currently included on the following migration occupation lists:
Occupation: 322311 Metal Fabricator with the potential to obtain a pathway from temporary to permanent residency through the following visas:
General Skilled Migration Program
The General Skilled Migration program is a points-based visa that enables eligible overseas skilled workers to migrate to Australia without the need for an employer to sponsor their visa. In order to qualify for general skilled migration visas, you must possess a skill in a profession that is in high demand in Australia.
This visa system is points-based and assesses applicants on a variety of criteria, such as their academic background, work experience, English language proficiency, and age. The program ensures that migrants can effectively integrate into the Australian workforce and society by prioritising those with skills in demand in addition to addressing labour shortages.
Successful applicants can stay and work in Australia indefinitely on a permanent visa. The General Skilled Migration program is divided into three visa subclasses, which include:
- Subclass 189 Skilled Independent Visa
- Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated Visa
- Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional Visa
Skill Assessment Support
We provide skill assessment support for individuals seeking to complete the skills assessment for the occupation ANZSCO 322311 Metal Fabricator. Our services include guidance on the specific videos, photos, and employment evidence you need to gather, as well as advice on what to include in your resume and how to obtain employer reference letters. With our document-checking expertise, we ensure that your applications fulfil all necessary requirements. This approach will help us prepare your application to achieve the best possible outcome.
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