Metal Fitters And Machinists (Nec) is a skilled occupation with the official Australian job code ANZSCO 323299. It sits on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), one of the government's skilled occupation lists, which means people in this job can apply for the skilled visas below. Here you will find the visa options, the body that checks your skills, current fees, and how much competition there is right now, from live SkillSelect data.
How skilled migration works (in plain English)
Australia selects skilled migrants using a points test. If your job is on an official skilled occupation list (like this one), you can compete for a visa. Most people follow four steps:
- Get a skills assessment. An approved assessing body (listed further down) confirms your qualifications and work experience match this occupation.
- Submit an EOI. An Expression of Interest (EOI) is a free online profile in the government's SkillSelect system. It records your points score and the visa you want.
- Wait for an invitation. The government, and for some visas a state, invites the highest scorers to apply. A higher score means a better chance.
- Apply for the visa. Once invited, you lodge the full application and pay the fee.
The three main skilled visas on this page are:
- Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent): permanent residency, no sponsor needed, decided purely on points.
- Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated): permanent residency where a state or territory nominates you and adds 5 points.
- Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional): a 5 year provisional visa for regional Australia that adds 15 points and leads to permanent residency later.
Your points come from things like age, English level, work experience and qualifications. The minimum to enter the pool is 65 points, but the scores that actually get invited are usually higher, as the tables below show.
Skilled Visa Pathways for Metal Fitters And Machinists (Nec)
| Visa | Status | Main applicant fee |
|---|---|---|
| Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) | Eligible | $6,140 |
| Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional) | Eligible | $6,140 |
Fees shown are the primary-applicant base charge and change over time. Confirm current charges with the Department of Home Affairs before lodging.
SkillSelect Competition
No current SkillSelect EOI data is published for Metal Fitters And Machinists (Nec). This is normal for occupations that receive very few applications. The visa eligibility, fees and skills assessment details above still apply.
Who Assesses Metal Fitters And Machinists (Nec)?
Before lodging an Expression of Interest, a Metal Fitters And Machinists (Nec) must have their skills assessed by the relevant authority:
- Trades Recognition Australia
Subclass 189 Occupation Ceiling
Metal Fitters and Machinists: 873 of 1244 189 places remaining for FY25-26
This is a shared, group-level figure. Australia sets 189 occupation ceilings for the broader ANZSCO occupation group (the 4-digit code 3232), not for each individual occupation. Metal Fitters And Machinists (Nec) belongs to the Metal Fitters and Machinists group, so this ceiling is shared across every occupation in that group, not reserved for Metal Fitters And Machinists (Nec) alone. When the group ceiling is close to full, 189 invitation rounds for the whole group slow down.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Metal Fitters And Machinists (Nec) on the Australian skilled occupation list?
Yes. Metal Fitters And Machinists (Nec) (ANZSCO 323299) is on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), which makes it eligible for the Subclass 190, Subclass 491 visa pathway.
Which visas can a Metal Fitters And Machinists (Nec) apply for in 2026?
Based on the STSOL, Metal Fitters And Machinists (Nec) can apply for Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated), Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional). Eligibility also depends on your points score, skills assessment and (for 190/491) state nomination.
Who assesses Metal Fitters And Machinists (Nec) for migration?
Metal Fitters And Machinists (Nec) is assessed by Trades Recognition Australia. You must obtain a positive skills assessment from this authority before you can be invited to apply.