For a Glass Etcher Emigrating to Australia
Welcome to our guide on the Australian skills assessment process for a Glass Etcher. Before we examine the skills required to be recognised as a Glass Etcher it may be helpful to explain that the skills assessment is the first step of the emigration process. The skills Assessment of a Glass Etcher 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 Glass Etchers 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 Glass Etchers and if they need to bring in Glass Etchers from overseas to fill any potential shortage skills gaps. This report states the number of overseas a Glass Etchers 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, Glass Etchers are on the MLTSSL list. Being on this list means a Glass Etcher 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 Glass Etcher
Before a person can be accepted in Australia as Glass Etcher, 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 Glass Etcher:
The profession “a Glass Etcher” 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 “Glazier” and is uniquely identified by the code 333111. 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 Glass Etcher:
For a Glass Etcher to be deemed experienced down under, here are the essential skills, tasks, duties and responsibilities they must be familiar with:
General Duties:
Operating procedures and processes
Construction
Quality control and inspections
Production processes and machinery
Core Specialist Responsibilities:
Inspect product quality or specifications
Inspect or prepare finished products
Apply paint or finishes
Repair parts or components
Design diagrams
models and templates
Operate textile production equipment
Specific Tasks Associated with the Role:
Design templates or patterns
Immerse objects or work pieces in cleaning or coating solutions
Inspect finishes of work pieces or finished products
Inspected printed materials or other images to verify quality
Fill cracks
imperfections or holes in products or work pieces
Operate cutting equipment
3. The Australian eligibility criteria for a Glass Etcher:
Currently Glass Etcher’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 The Institution of Engineers Australia Skills Assessment Process
For Glass Etchers, the skills assessing body is “The Institution of Engineers Australia” they are often referred to as the Engineers Australia. To visit their site, follow the link: https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au
It is important to note that the primary purpose of the The Institution of Engineers 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 Engineers Australia 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.










