Skill Assessment for RSMs
TABLE OF CONTENTS
No Time of Application/Time of Decision Dichotomy for Nominations
Exemptions for Age and English Recast
Skill Assessment Exemption for ENS Direct Entry
Ministers of Religion no Longer Exempt
Have One's Regulatory House in Order
The Revamp of the ENS Regime Which Came into Force on 1 July 2012
This requirement is found in 187.234
At the time of application:
(a) the applicant was a person in a class of persons specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing for this paragraph; or
(b) all of the following requirements were met:
(i) the applicant’s occupation is specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing for this subparagraph;
(ii) the applicant did not obtain the necessary qualification in Australia;
(iii) the applicant’s skills had been assessed as suitable for the occupation by an assessing authority specified by the Minister in the instrument for subparagraph (i) as the assessing authority for the occupation;
(iv) the assessment was not for a Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate) visa;
(v) if the assessment specified a period during which the assessment was valid, and the period did not end more than 3 years after the date of the assessment — the period had not ended;
(vi) if subparagraph (v) did not apply — not more than 3 years had passed since the date of the assessment; or
(c) if neither paragraph (a) nor (b) applies, the applicant had the qualifications listed in ANZSCO as being necessary to perform the tasks of the occupation.
For 187.234(a) the requirement in Immi 15/083 is :
Class 2
Persons who hold Subclass 444 – Special Category visa; or Subclass 461 – New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) visa and who have been working in their nominated occupation for their nominating employer for at least two years (excluding any periods of unpaid leave) in the previous three years, immediately before applying for their Subclass 187 – Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa.
But the occupations list is found in Immi 12/096 dated 12 September 2012 and are as follows :
OCCUPATIONANZSCO CODEASSESSING AUTHORITY
Automotive Electrician321111TRA
Motor Mechanic (General)321211TRA
Diesel Motor Mechanic321212TRA
Motorcycle Mechanic321213TRA
Small Engine mechanic321214TRA
Blacksmith322111TRA
Electroplater322112TRA
Farrier322113TRA
Metal Casting Trades Worker322114TRA
Metal Polisher322115TRA
Sheetmetal Trades Worker322211TRA
Metal Fabricator322311TRA
Pressure Welder322312TRA
Welder (First Class)322313TRA
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)323111TRA
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)323112TRA
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)323113TRA
Fitter (General)323211TRA
Fitter and Turner323212TRA
Fitter-Welder323213TRA
Metal Machinist (First Class)323214TRA
Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic323215TRA
Metal Fitters and Machinists nec323299TRA
Engraver323311TRA
Gunsmith323312TRA
Locksmith323313TRA
Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer323314TRA
Saw Maker and Repairer323315TRA
Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer323316TRA
Engineering Patternmaker323411TRA
Toolmaker323412TRA
Panelbeater324111TRA
Vehicle Body Builder324211TRA
Vehicle Trimmer324212TRA
Vehicle Painter324311TRA
Bricklayer331111TRA
Stonemason331112TRA
Carpenter and Joiner331211TRA
Carpenter331212TRA
Joiner331213TRA
Floor Finisher332111TRA
Painting Trades Worker332211TRA
Glazier333111TRA
Fibrous Plasterer333211TRA
Solid Plasterer333212TRA
Roof Tiler333311TRA
Wall and Floor Tiler333411TRA
Plumber (General)334111TRA
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber334112TRA
Drainer334113TRA
Gasfitter334114TRA
Roof Plumber334115TRA
Electrician (General)341111TRA
Electrician (Special Class)341112TRA
Lift Mechanic341113TRA
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic342111TRA
Electrical Linesworker342211TRA
Technical Cable Jointer342212TRA
Business Machine Mechanic342311TRA
Communications Operator342312TRA
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker342313TRA
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker (General)342314TRA
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker (Special class)342315TRA
Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)342411TRA
Telecommunications Cable Jointer342412TRA
Telecommunications Linesworker342413TRA
Telecommunications Technician342414TRA
Baker351111TRA
Pastrycook351112TRA
Butcher or Smallgoods Maker351211TRA
Chef351311TRA
Cook351411TRA
Dog Trainer or Handler361111VETASSESS
Horse Trainer361112TRA
Pet Groomer361113VETASSESS
Zookeeper361114VETASSESS
Animal Attendants and Trainers nec361199VETASSESS
Shearer361211VETASSESS
Veterinary Nurse361311VETASSESS
Florist362111TRA
Gardener (General)362211TRA
Arborist362212TRA
Landscape Gardener362213TRA
Greenkeeper362311TRA
Nurseryperson362411TRA
Hairdresser391111TRA
Binder and Finisher392111TRA
Screen Printer392112TRA
Graphic Pre-press Trades Worker392211TRA
Printing Machinist392311TRA
Small Offset Printer392312TRA
Canvas Goods Maker393111TRA
Leather Goods Maker393112TRA
Sail Maker393113TRA
Shoemaker393114TRA
Apparel Cutter393211TRA
Clothing Patternmaker393212TRA
Dressmaker or Tailor393213TRA
Clothing Trades Workers nec393299VETASSESS
Upholsterer393311TRA
Cabinetmaker394111TRA
Furniture Finisher394211TRA
Picture Framer394212TRA
Wood Machinist394213TRA
Wood Turner394214TRA
Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec394299TRA
Boat Builder and Repairer399111TRA
Shipwright399112TRA
Chemical Plant Operator399211TRA
Gas or Petroleum Operator399212TRA
Power Generation Plant Operator399213TRA
Gallery or Museum Technician399311TRA
Jeweller399411TRA
Broadcast Transmitter Operator399511TRA
Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video)399512TRA
Light Technician399513TRA
Make Up Artist399514TRA
Musical Instrument Maker or Repairer399515TRA
Sound Technician399515TRA
Television Equipment Operator399517TRA
Performing Arts Technicians nec399599VETASSESS
Signwriter399611TRA
Diver399911VETASSESS
Optical Dispenser399913TRA
Optical mechanic399914TRA
Photographer’s Assistant399915VETASSESS
Plastics Technician399916TRA
Wool Classer399917TRA
Fire Protection Equipment Technician399918TRA
Technicians and Trades Workers nec399999TRA