For a Plumber (General) Emigrating to Australia
Welcome to our guide on the Australian skills assessment process for a Plumber (General). Before we examine the skills required to be recognised as a Plumber (General) it may be helpful to explain that the skills assessment is the first step of the emigration process. The skills Assessment of a Plumber (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 Plumber (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 Plumber (General)s and if they need to bring in Plumber (General)s from overseas to fill any potential shortage skills gaps. This report states the number of overseas a Plumber (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, Plumber (General)s are on the MLTSSL list. Being on this list means a Plumber (General) may qualify for one of the following visa streams:
- 407, 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 Plumber (General)
Before a person can be accepted in Australia as Plumber (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 Plumber (General):
The profession “a Plumber (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 “Plumber (General)” and is uniquely identified by the code 334111. 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 Plumber (General):
For a Plumber (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
Environmental management
Customer service
Construction
Cleaning and maintenance
Science and mathematics
Work activities preparation
Core Specialist Responsibilities:
Perform construction or mining activities
Inspect products
equipment or facilities
Install or operate plumbing or irrigation equipment
Study or review blueprints
Maintain
adjust or repair flow systems
Design or install sustainable processes and systems
Maintain facilities and conduct repairs
Install coverings
systems or structural components
Provide customer service and communicate information
Build or utilise forms or moulds
Estimate labour
materials and project costs
Assess areas and conditions for risks and hazards
Manage construction or production projects
Plastic fabrication and tool operation
Metal fabrication and tool operation
Measure or calculate dimensions
distance
volume or capacity
Specific Tasks Associated with the Role:
Install building fixtures
Cut metal components
Estimate construction project costs
Communicate with clients about products
procedures and policies
Test green technology installations to verify performance
Estimate construction project labour requirements
Inspect work sites to determine condition or necessary repairs
Estimate materials requirements for projects
Mark reference points on construction materials
Measure work site dimensions
Cut plastic components
Weld metal components
Move construction or mining materials
Record operational or environmental data
Install green plumbing or water handling systems
Cut openings in existing structures
Operate leveling equipment
Install plumbing or piping
Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly
Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements
Maintain or repair plumbing or drainage structures or fixtures
Direct construction or mining staff
Weld plastic components
Drill holes in construction materials
Inspect plumbing or drainage systems or fixtures
Install solar energy systems
3. The Australian eligibility criteria for a Plumber (General):
Currently Plumber (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 Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services Skills Assessment Process
For Plumber (General)s, the skills assessing body is “Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services” they are often referred to as the VETASSESS. To visit their site, follow the link: https://www.vetassess.com.au
It is important to note that the primary purpose of the Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services 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 VETASSESS 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 online assessment form for your complimentary guide and to discuss your options with one of our friendly experts.
