For an Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic Emigrating to Australia
Welcome to our guide on the Australian skills assessment process for an Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic. Before we examine the skills required to be recognised as an Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic it may be helpful to explain that the skills assessment is the first step of the emigration process. The skills Assessment of an Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic determines their eligibility to emigrate and the visa options available. Ultimately, it will affect their employment opportunities once they are in Australia.
While we appreciate that each case is unique, we always strive to secure the best possible outcome from the Skills Assessing Authorities in Australia. Experience has proven that efforts and expertise in this area are often the keys to a successful case.
Ensuring Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics Are In High Demand
Every skilled migrant wants to know they will be able to secure a job quickly and easily when they are in Australia. The Australian emigration system ensures that they can.
Each year, State Governments and the two territorial Governments report to the federal government on their local demand for Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics and if they need to bring in Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics from overseas to fill any potential shortage skills gaps. This report states the number of overseas an Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics required in the coming year to fill the skills gap within each region.
The Skills in demand are then broken down into priority lists. These lists range from those skills in high demand across the country to those skills with only limited demand within rural areas.
Curently, Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics are on the MLTSSL list. Being on this list means an Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic may qualify for one of the following visa streams:
- 190, 407, 491 (S/T), TSS (S), 494
To read more about the shortage skills list, you can visit the government website here: MLTSSL
Skills and Experience Required To Be an Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
Before a person can be accepted in Australia as Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic, their qualification, skills and experience must be independently verified via a rigorous accreditation. The process ensures all skilled migrants can do their jobs to the required Australian standards.
1. Defining the job title an Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic:
The profession “an Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic” can mean something slightly different in Australia to what is referred to overseas. In “official emigration terms”, this profession is aligned within the occupation category “Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic” and is uniquely identified by the code 342111. This may seem weird to some people, but it is a registry system that has been in place since 2006.
2. Key Requirements for an Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic:
For an Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic to be deemed experienced down under, here are the essential skills, tasks, duties and responsibilities they must be familiar with:
General Duties:
Communication and collaboration
Quality control and inspections
Production processes and machinery
Customer service
Operating procedures and processes
Construction
Digital technologies and electronics
Science and mathematics
Work activities preparation
Core Specialist Responsibilities:
Prepare and demonstrate equipment
Study or review blueprints
Design
make or install electrical systems and equipment
Maintain
adjust or repair flow systems
Operate and maintain heating
ventilation or air conditioning equipment
Fabricate
assemble or install components
Provide customer service and communicate information
Manage and handle resources and materials
Inspect
test or maintain equipment or systems
Communicate with others to coordinate work
Manage or document operational procedure or process
Design or assemble equipment and systems
Monitor equipment
procedures and systems
Measure or calculate dimensions
distance
volume or capacity
Repair mechanical parts or equipment
Specific Tasks Associated with the Role:
Repair pipes to stop leaking
Install insulation in equipment or structures
Adjust equipment for optimal performance
Confer with customers or users to assess problems
Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning
Install heating
ventilation or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment
Repair worn
damaged
or defective mechanical parts
Position equipment using hand tools
power tools or heavy equipment
Service heating
ventilation or air-conditioning (HVAC) systems or components
Connect electrical components or equipment
Fabricate parts or components
Measure distances or dimensions
Assemble mechanical components or machine parts
Document operational activities
Install energy-efficient heating
ventilation or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment
Replace worn
damaged or defective mechanical parts
Advise others on issues related to repairs
installation or equipment design
Drill holes in parts
equipment or materials
Interpret blueprints
specifications or diagrams
Inspect systems to determine if they are operating properly
Cut materials according to specifications or needs
3. The Australian eligibility criteria for an Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic:
Currently Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic’s are listed on the . This reflects the demand for the profession within Australia.
4. Emigration options:
As the profession is currently listed on the , there are places available. However, demand is high, and Australia will stop inviting further applicants to emigrate once all the places are filled.
Navigating the Trades Recognition Australia Skills Assessment Process
For Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics, the skills assessing body is “Trades Recognition Australia” they are often referred to as the TRA. To visit their site, follow the link: https://tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au
It is important to note that the primary purpose of the Trades Recognition Australia is to make a profit and protect their current members from migrants entering Australia, taking their members’ jobs, and driving down standards or wages.
Therefore, the TRA will often look to delay, frustrate and reject cases, preventing accreditations wherever possible, with those aims in mind.
The result of a candidate’s skills assessment is often a key factor in their success. It is vital that we secure the highest possible skills accreditation.
Find out more
Emigration law is one of the most complex areas of legislation and is continuously being adapted. By definition, emigrating to Australia is a legal process where the individual must prove their case. It is not down to the government to assist in that process. In fact, in legal terms, it is the government against whom we must win our case.
To discover more, complete our assessment form for your complimentary guide and one of our friendly experts will assess your eligibility to live and work in Australia.
