322311: Metal Fabricator
Skill Level: 3
Assessing Authority: TRA
Visa Options – ANZSCO 322311
Visa Type | Eligibility | MLTSSL | STSOL | ROL |
---|---|---|---|---|
Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) | - | - | ||
Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) | - | - | ||
Subclass 491 (State/Territory nominated) | - | - | ||
Subclass 491 (NOT nominated by State/Territory) | - | - | ||
Subclass 485 (Graduate) | - | - | ||
Subclass 482 (TSS) | - | - | ||
Subclass 186 (ENS) | - | - | ||
Subclass 187 (RSMS) | - | - | ||
Subclass 407 (Training) | - | - |
State Eligibility Summary Table – ANZSCO 322311
322311: Metal Fabricator
Description
Marks off and fabricates structural steel and other metal stock to make or repair metal products and structures such as boilers and pressure vessels.
Skill Level
Occupations at Skill Level 3 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:
– NZ Register Level 4 qualification
– AQF Certificate IV or
– AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training.
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Specialisations
- Boilermaker-Welder
- Brass Finisher
- Metal Fabricator-Welder
- Metal Template Maker
- Structural Steel Trades Worker
Specialisation titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation.
Tasks
- Studying blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job requirements
- Selecting, cleaning and preparing metal stock
- Cutting marked-out metal sections and shapes using hand tools, flame cutting torches and metal cutting machines
- Shaping and bending metal sections and pipes using hand and machine tools, and by heating and hammering
- Aligning parts to be joined using hand tools and measuring instruments
- Joining metal sections using various welding techniques, bolting and riveting
- Examining welds for width of bead, penetration and precision
- Finishing products by cleaning, polishing, filing and bathing in acidic solutions
- Cleaning and smoothing welds by filing, chiselling and grinding
Assessing Authority
“Currently there is no known caveats applicable to this occupation”. Refer to Department of Home Affairs website for updated list