Migrate to Australia as a Fitter
Can I migrate to Australia as a Fitter
Yes, Fitter is on the Medium & Long Term Strategic Skills List which opens several visa pathways for Migrating to Australia.
Migrate to Australia as a Fitter
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Migrate to Australia as a Fitter
Every occupation on the MLTSSL and STSOL is assigned an immigration code and the code for those looking to migrate to Australia as a Fitter is 323211. This is also known as the ANZSCO Codefor a Fitter.
According to the ANZSCO Classification Schedule the code for Fitter contains the following Migration Groups and Sub Groups
Major Group: 3 – Technicians and Trades Workers
Sub-Major Group: 32 – Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers | Minor Group: 323 – Mechanical Engineering Trades Workers
Unit Group: 3232 – Metal Fitters and Machinists
General role description for a Fitter migrating to Australia
323211 Australia Migration Code Description: Fits, assembles, grinds and shapes metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment. These key Fitter skill sets split off into many sub-trades: Toolmaking; Cutting Gears; CNC Milling; Cylindrical Grinding; CNC operator/setter/programmer; Automotive Machinist and Engine Assembler amongst others.
Minimum qualifications required to migrate to Australia as a Fitter.
According to ANZSCO those looking to migrate to Australia as a Fitter must demonstrate qualifications equivalent to Skills Level 3 on the Australian Qualification Framework (“AQF”).
If you’re migrating to Australia from the UK as a Fitter you’ll be expected to have at least NVQ Level 3 and if you’re looking to migrate from South Africa to Australia, you’ll need an Advanced National certificate.
Minimum work experience required to migrate to Australia as a Fitter
Generally, we’ll be look at you having over three years’ experience although time spent in training or on an apprenticeship can count towards this time.
Occasionally three years of relevant experience can substitute the need for formal qualifications although this is the exception not the rule
Am I eligible to Migrate to Australia as a Fitter?
Once you’ve satisfied the occupational requirements for ANZSCO then its time to look at overall immigration points which can be calculated below
Age Points
Age 18 – 24 = 25 points
Age 25 – 32 = 30 points
Age 33 – 39 = 25 points
Age 40 – 44 = 15 points
Age 45 = Not eligible for skilled migration although may still be eligible for Permanent residency status via the TSS Visa.
English Language Ability Points
Good = 20 points
Medium = 10 points
Basic = 0 points
Work Experience Points
3 to 5 years = 5 points
5 to 8 years = 10 points
8 years + = 15 points
Qualification Points
PHD = 20 points
Degree = 15 points
Trade Qualification = 10 points
We will always make an application across the State Sponsored visa class of Permanent Residency so by using Let’s Go! Global add in a further 5 or 10 points as required.
What is the process to migrate to Australia as a Fitter?
Once you’ve satisfied ANZSCO and calculated a minimum of 60 immigration points its time to start looking at getting your migration case underway.
Let’s Go Global have a 100% success rate with those in the Fitter category looking to migrate to Australia.
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Migrate to Australia as a Fitter Stage One: Skills Assessment
Every occupation, trade and profession have their own skills assessment body. It’s their job to say that you are who you say you are, and that you have the right skills, experience and qualifications.
In the case of ANZSCO Code 323212 the Australian Skills Assessment body for Fitter is TRA: Trades Recognition Australia although Trades Recognition Australia outsource the assessment for Fitter to Vetassess
Stage 1 Skills Assessment – Training and employment Check: Fitter Australia
Stage one is the collation of a decision ready bundle of documents which can be used by the assessment body to evidence and substantiate your skills, training, qualifications and experience. The cost for Stage One Skills Online is AUD $960.00 and includes $300 Government Administration fee.
Stage 2 – Skills Assessment to migrate to Australia as a Fitter will usually be by technical interview or practical assessment for which the fee is AUD $1400
Migrate to Australia as a Fitter Stage Two: Expression of Interest
After receiving a positive Skills Assessment an Expression of Interest can be lodged which places you into a pool of candidates all looking to migrate to Australia as a Fitter. It important therefore that you build the strongest possible case to receive an invitation to apply for your formal skilled visa.
Migrate to Australia as a Fitter Stage Three: Formal Application
The final stage of your migration to Australia as a fitter is your formal application to the Department of Home Affairs after receiving an invitation to apply. At this stage police checks and medicals are required.
What Emigration Australia Visas are available for a Fitter?
The main skilled visa classes of 189 and 190 bring what’s termed Permanent residency Status from day one. Permanent Residency for a fitter means you’ll be able to:
Live and work in Australia
Enter and leave without the need for further visas
Access Medicare
Access education for children without contribution
Access financial services
Own property
Sponsor other eligible family members after two years
Apply for full citizenship and dual nationality after four years
Can my family join me on a skilled visa?
Yes, with the additional bonus that your partner may not even need to do a skills assessment in their own right for whatever occupation they hold. The rights and privileges afforded to the main visa holder are passed onto partners and children automatically.
Employer Sponsored Visas for Fitter Australia
Fitter is on the MLTSSL for Australia which means it’s eligible for the TSS Employer Sponsored Visa and whilst this visa is initially classed as temporary it can convert to fill Permanent Residency Status after three years.
Occupation Ceilings for Fitter Australia Migration
Occupation ceilings dictate how many skilled visas are issued to applicants in a particular year. For 2018 the occupation ceiling for Fitters immigrating to Australia is 5330.
190 State Nomination for Fitter
The following Australian States and Territories currently offer their weight to the 190 Visa class for Fitters emigrating to Australia
ACT Australian Capital Territory
NSW New South Wales
NT Northern Territory
SA South Australia
TAS Tasmania
Do I need a job to Migrate to Australia as a Fitter?
Not usually. The 189 visa class does not require a formal job offer although some States and Territories do require this for the 190 subclass.
Jobs in Australia for Fitters
The Job market in Australia for Fitters remains constant and is expected to do so for the next five years. There are currently 98,900 fitters employed in Australia with the majority of these employed on a full-time basis. Unemployment for qualified fitters in Australia is below average.
Average Salary in Australia for a Fitter
Average Salary for Fitter in Australia is $38.92 per hour
Average salary for a fitter in South Australia: $67,412 per year
The average salary for a Fitter is $67,412 per year in South Australia, which meets the national average.
Average salary for a fitter in Canberra, ACT: $63,566 per year
The average salary for a Fitter is $63,566 per year in Canberra, ACT, which is 8% below the national average.
Average for a fitter in New South Wales: $35.59 per hour
The average salary for a Fitter is $35.59 per hour in New South Wales, which is 9% below the national average.
Average salary for a fitter in Northern Territory: $48.69 per hour
The average salary for a Fitter is $48.69 per hour in Northern Territory, which is 25% above the national average.
Average salary for a fitter in Queensland: $36.74 per hour
The average salary for a Fitter is $36.74 per hour in Queensland, which is 6% below the national average.
Average salary in Tasmania for a fitter: $18.97 per hour
The average salary for a Fitter is $18.97 per hour in Tasmania, which is 51% below the national average.
Average salary for a fitter in Victoria: $35.37 per hour
The average salary for a Fitter is $35.37 per hour in Victoria, which is 9% below the national average.
Average salary for a fitter in Western Australia: $45.49 per hour
The average salary for a Fitter is $45.49 per hour in Western Australia, which is 17% above the national average.
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