# Migration (IMMI 18/039: Mandatory Skills Assessment—Subclass 482 Visa) Instrument 2018 > F2018L00294 — as made — Status: InForce — Made/registered 2018-03-16 — https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2018L00294/latest/text > _As-made (original) text, reproduced from the Federal Register of Legislation (legislation.gov.au) under CC BY 4.0. For amended instruments the current compilation may differ; confirm against the official source._ Migration (IMMI 18/039: Mandatory Skills Assessment—Subclass 482 Visa) Instrument 2018 I, Alan Tudge, Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, make the following instrument. Dated: 15 March 2018 Alan Tudge The Hon Alan Tudge MP Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs Contents Part 1—Preliminary 1 Name 2 Commencement 3 Authority 4 Definitions Part 2—Specification of occupations etc. for Subclass 482 visa 5 Specification of occupations etc. 6 Specification of classes of persons 7 Exempt applicant for an occupation Part 1—Preliminary 1  Name (1) This instrument is the Migration (IMMI 18/039: Mandatory Skills Assessment—Subclass 482 Visa) Instrument 2018. (2) This instrument may be cited as IMMI 18/039. 2  Commencement (1) Each provision of this instrument specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms. Commencement information Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Provisions Commencement Date/Details 1.  The whole of this instrument 18 March 2018. 18 March 2018 Note: This table relates only to the provisions of this instrument as originally made. It will not be amended to deal with any later amendments of this instrument. (2) Any information in column 3 of the table is not part of this instrument. Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it may be edited, in any published version of this instrument. 3  Authority This instrument is made under paragraph 1240(3)(g) of Schedule 1 to the Migration Regulations 1994. 4  Definitions Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in the Regulations, including the following: (a) ANZSCO; (b) AUD; (c)  Hong Kong; (d) Macau; (e) standard business sponsor. In this instrument: exempt applicant: see subsections 7(1), (2) and (4). nec is short for not elsewhere classified. permitted foreign country: see subsection 7(3). Regulations means the Migration Regulations 1994. TRA means Trades Recognition Australia. Part 2—Specification of occupations etc. for Subclass 482 visa 5  Specification of occupations etc. (1) This section applies in relation to an application by a person seeking to satisfy the primary criteria for the grant of a Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage) visa. (2) For the purposes of subparagraphs 1240(3)(g)(ii), (iv) and (v) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations: (a) an occupation mentioned in column 1 of an item of the following table is specified; and (b) an assessing authority mentioned in column 3 of the item is the assessing authority for the occupation; and (c) the type of assessment mentioned in column 4 of the item is specified for the occupation; and (d) the 3 year period ending immediately before the day the application is made is specified. Note: Column 2 of the following table sets out the ANZSCO code for each specified occupation. This is included for information only. Occupations etc. Item Column 1 Occupation Column 2 ANZSCO code Column 3 Assessing authority Column 4 Type of assessment 1 automotive electrician 321111 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment. 2 baker 351111 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment. 3 cabinetmaker 394111 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment. 4 carpenter 331212 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment. 5 carpenter and joiner 331211 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment. 6 chef 351311 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment. 7 cook 351411 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment. 8 diesel motor mechanic 321212 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment. 9 electrician (general) 341111 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment. 10 electrician (special class) 341112 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment. 11 fitter (general) 323211 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment. 12 fitter and turner 323212 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment. 13 fitter‑welder 323213 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment. 14 joiner 331213 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment. 15 metal fabricator 322311 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment. 16 metal fitters and machinists (nec) 323299 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment. 17 metal machinist (first class) 323214 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment. 18 motor mechanic (general) 321211 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment. 19 panelbeater 324111 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment. 20 pastrycook 351112 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment. 21 program or project administrator 511112 VETASSESS Skills Assessment for General Professional Occupations 22 sheetmetal trades worker 322211 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment. 23 specialist managers (nec) except: (a) ambassador; or (b) archbishop; or (c) bishop 139999 VETASSESS Skills Assessment for General Professional Occupations 24 toolmaker 323412 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment. 25 welder (first class) 322313 TRA (a) 457 Skills Assessment; or (b) TSS Skills Assessment. 6  Specification of classes of persons (1) This section applies in relation to an application by a person seeking to satisfy the primary criteria for the grant of a Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage) visa. (2) For the purposes of subparagraph 1240(3)(g)(iii) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, the class of persons mentioned in column 2 of an item of the following table is specified for the occupation mentioned in column 1 of that item. Class of persons Item Column 1 Occupation Column 2 Class of persons 1 automotive electrician Persons: (a) who hold a passport issued by Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam or Zimbabwe; and (b) who are not exempt applicants for the occupation. 2 baker Persons: (a) who hold a passport issued by China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam or Zimbabwe; and (b) who are not exempt applicants for the occupation. 3 cabinetmaker Persons: (a) who hold a passport issued by Brazil, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam or Zimbabwe; and (b) who are not exempt applicants for the occupation. 4 carpenter Persons: (a) who hold a passport issued by Brazil, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam or Zimbabwe; and (b) who are not exempt applicants for the occupation. 5 carpenter and joiner Persons: (a) who hold a passport issued by Brazil, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam or Zimbabwe; and (b) who are not exempt applicants for the occupation. 6 chef Persons: (a) who hold a passport issued by Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam or Zimbabwe; and (b) who are not exempt applicants for the occupation. 7 cook Persons: (a) who hold a passport issued by Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam or Zimbabwe; and (b) who are not exempt applicants for the occupation. 8 diesel motor mechanic Persons: (a) who hold a passport issued by Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam or Zimbabwe; and (b) who are not exempt applicants for the occupation. 9 electrician (general) Persons: (a) who hold a passport issued by Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa or Vietnam; and (b) who are not exempt applicants for the occupation. 10 electrician (special class) Persons: (a) who hold a passport issued by Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa or Vietnam; and (b) who are not exempt applicants for the occupation. 11 fitter (general) Persons: (a) who hold a passport issued by Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam or Zimbabwe; and (b) who are not exempt applicants for the occupation. 12 fitter and turner Persons: (a) who hold a passport issued by Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam or Zimbabwe; and (b) who are not exempt applicants for the occupation. 13 fitter‑welder Persons: (a) who hold a passport issued by Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam or Zimbabwe; and (b) who are not exempt applicants for the occupation. 14 joiner Persons: (a) who hold a passport issued by Brazil, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam or Zimbabwe; and (b) who are not exempt applicants for the occupation. 15 metal fabricator Persons: (a) who hold a passport issued by Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam or Zimbabwe; and (b) who are not exempt applicants for the occupation. 16 metal fitters and machinists (nec) Persons: (a) who hold a passport issued by Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam or Zimbabwe; and (b) who are not exempt applicants for the occupation. 17 metal machinist (first class) Persons: (a) who hold a passport issued by Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam or Zimbabwe; and (b) who are not exempt applicants for the occupation. 18 motor mechanic (general) Persons: (a) who hold a passport issued by Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam or Zimbabwe; and (b) who are not exempt applicants for the occupation. 19 panelbeater Persons: (a) who hold a passport issued by China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam or Zimbabwe; and (b) who are not exempt applicants for the occupation. 20 pastrycook Persons: (a) who hold a passport issued by Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam or Zimbabwe; and (b) who are not exempt applicants for the occupation. 21 program or project administrator All persons other than exempt applicants for the occupation. 22 sheetmetal trades worker Persons: (a) who hold a passport issued by Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam or Zimbabwe; and (b) who are not exempt applicants for the occupation. 23 specialist managers (nec) except: (a) ambassador; or (b) archbishop; or (c) bishop All persons other than exempt applicants for the occupation. 24 toolmaker Persons: (a) who hold a passport issued by Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam or Zimbabwe; and (b) who are not exempt applicants for the occupation. 25 welder (first class) Persons: (a) who hold a passport issued by Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam or Zimbabwe; and (b) who are not exempt applicants for the occupation. 7  Exempt applicant for an occupation (1) A person who has applied for a Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage) visa is an exempt applicant for an occupation mentioned in column 1 of an item of the table in section 6 if: (a) all of the following apply in relation to the person: (i) the person holds a Subclass 457 (Temporary Work (Skilled)) visa or Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage) visa; (ii) the person satisfied the primary criteria for the grant of that visa; (iii) the person is employed in Australia in the nominated occupation to which the application relates; or (b) both of the following apply in relation to the person: (i) the person is employed by a company operating an established business overseas in the same occupation as, or a similar occupation to, the nominated occupation to which the application relates; (ii) the person is nominated by a standard business sponsor who is that company or an associated entity of that company. (2) A person who has applied for a Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage) visa is an exempt applicant for an occupation mentioned in column 1 of an item of the table (other than item 21 or 23) in section 6 if: (a) both of the following apply in relation to the person: (i) the person holds a relevant qualification for the nominated occupation to which the application relates that is commensurate with the qualification specified for the occupation in ANZSCO; (ii) the qualification was obtained as a result of the successful completion of a course of study or training in Australia or a permitted country for the occupation; or (b) both of the following apply in relation to the person: (i) the nominated occupation to which the application relates requires the person to hold a licence, registration or membership to perform the occupation; (ii) the person has been granted that license, registration or membership; or (c) the person has met the standards set by TRA under the Offshore Skills Assessment Program for the nominated occupation to which the application relates. (3) A permitted foreign country for an occupation mentioned in column 1 of an item of the table in section 6 is a foreign country, or a Special Administrative Region of a foreign country, that is not mentioned in column 2 of that item. (4) A person who has applied for a Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage) visa is an exempt applicant for an occupation mentioned in item 21 or 23 of column 1 of the table in section 6 if: (a) the person holds a relevant qualification for the nominated occupation to which the application relates that is commensurate with the qualification specified for the occupation in ANZSCO; and (b) the person will receive annual earnings of at least AUD180,000; and (c) the person is nominated by a standard business sponsor who has been given accredited status by the Department.