For a Fitter (General) Emigrating to Australia
Welcome to our guide on the Australian skills assessment process for a Fitter (General). Before we examine the skills required to be recognised as a Fitter (General) it may be helpful to explain that the skills assessment is the first step of the emigration process. The skills Assessment of a Fitter (General) 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 Fitter (General)s 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 Fitter (General)s and if they need to bring in Fitter (General)s from overseas to fill any potential shortage skills gaps. This report states the number of overseas a Fitter (General)s 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, Fitter (General)s are on the MLTSSL list. Being on this list means a Fitter (General) may qualify for one of the following visa streams:
- 186, 189 (PT), 190, 407, 485 (GW),491 (F), 491 (S/T), TSS (M), 494
To read more about the shortage skills list, you can visit the government website here: MLTSSL
Skills and Experience Required To Be a Fitter (General)
Before a person can be accepted in Australia as Fitter (General), 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 Fitter (General):
The profession “a Fitter (General)” 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 “Fitter (General)” and is uniquely identified by the code 323211. 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 Fitter (General):
For a Fitter (General) to be deemed experienced down under, here are the essential skills, tasks, duties and responsibilities they must be familiar with:
General Duties:
Quality control and inspections
Production processes and machinery
Operating procedures and processes
Construction
Science and mathematics
Work activities preparation
Core Specialist Responsibilities:
Inspect product quality or specifications
Study or review blueprints
Fabricate
assemble or install components
Review work orders and project needs
Design diagrams
models and templates
Use climbing or lifting equipment
Design or assemble equipment and systems
Operate textile production equipment
Prepare work pieces for production
assembly or processing
Operate production equipment and make products
Direct operational or production activities
Metal fabrication and tool operation
Measure or calculate dimensions
distance
volume or capacity
Specific Tasks Associated with the Role:
Smooth metal surfaces or edges
Heat material or work pieces to prepare for or complete production
Measure dimensions of completed products or work pieces to verify conformance to specifications
Operate grinding equipment
Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment
Direct operational or production activities
Operate cutting equipment
Assemble temporary equipment or structures
Inspect metal products
Mount materials or work pieces onto production equipment
Design templates or patterns
Lift materials or work pieces using cranes or other lifting equipment
Operate welding equipment
Reshape metal work pieces to established specifications
Lay out parts to prepare for assembly
Align parts or work pieces for assembly
Construct patterns
templates or other work aids
Assemble metal parts or products
Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences
Shape metal work pieces with hammers or other small hand tools
Draw guide lines or markings on materials or work pieces using patterns or other references
Assemble electromechanical or hydraulic systems
Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements
3. The Australian eligibility criteria for a Fitter (General):
Currently Fitter (General)’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 Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council Limited Skills Assessment Process
For Fitter (General)s, the skills assessing body is “Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council Limited” they are often referred to as the ANMAC. To visit their site, follow the link: >https://www.anmac.org.au
It is important to note that the primary purpose of the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council Limited 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 ANMAC 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.
