For a Business Machine Mechanic Emigrating to Australia
Welcome to our guide on the Australian skills assessment process for a Business Machine Mechanic. Before we examine the skills required to be recognised as a Business Machine Mechanic it may be helpful to explain that the skills assessment is the first step of the emigration process. The skills Assessment of a Business Machine 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 Business Machine 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 Business Machine Mechanics and if they need to bring in Business Machine Mechanics from overseas to fill any potential shortage skills gaps. This report states the number of overseas a Business Machine 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, Business Machine Mechanics are on the STSOL list. Being on this list means a Business Machine 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: STSOL
Skills and Experience Required To Be a Business Machine Mechanic
Before a person can be accepted in Australia as Business Machine 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 a Business Machine Mechanic:
The profession “a Business Machine 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 “Business Machine Mechanic” and is uniquely identified by the code 342311. This may seem weird to some people, but it is a registry system that has been in place since 2006.
2. Key Requirements for a Business Machine Mechanic:
For a Business Machine Mechanic to be deemed experienced down under, here are the essential skills, tasks, duties and responsibilities they must be familiar with:
General Duties:
Human resources
Quality control and inspections
Production processes and machinery
Customer service
Operating procedures and processes
Business operations and financial activities
Cleaning and maintenance
Digital technologies and electronics
Work activities preparation
Core Specialist Responsibilities:
Inspect items for damage or defects
Design or assemble equipment and systems
Repair equipment and electronics
Operate and maintain computers
Design
make or install electrical systems and equipment
Perform maintenance or inspections
Install and maintain computer equipment or software
Provide customer service and communicate information
Maintain facilities and conduct repairs
Repair mechanical parts or equipment
Set equipment or components to specifications
Manage or document operational procedure or process
Analyse and evaluate documentation or technical information
Inspect
test or maintain equipment or systems
Train staff
Maintain inventory and stock
Fabricate
assemble or install components
Procure materials
supplies
or stock
ICT support
design and management
Specific Tasks Associated with the Role:
Test mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning
Maintain inventories of materials
equipment or products
Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs
Clean or repair equipment
parts or tools
Adjust equipment for optimal performance
Train customers in the use of products
Enter codes or other information into computers
Confer with customers or users to assess problems
Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning
Order materials
supplies
or equipment
Repair worn
damaged
or defective mechanical parts
Calibrate equipment
Install programs onto computer or computer-controlled equipment
Disassemble equipment to inspect for deficiencies
Connect electrical components or equipment
Install electrical components
equipment or systems
Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning
Lay cables to connect equipment
Maintain work equipment or machinery
Analyse test or performance data to assess equipment operation
Coordinate software or hardware installation
Reassemble equipment after repair
Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning
Assemble mechanical components or machine parts
Document operational activities
Replace worn
damaged or defective mechanical parts
Train others in operational procedures
Maintain repair or maintenance records
Travel to work sites
Align equipment or machinery
3. The Australian eligibility criteria for a Business Machine Mechanic:
Currently Business Machine 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 Business Machine 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.
