Mandatory Skills Assessment for 482 Visa – Full Country & Occupation List

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Valid as of: 02 October 2025

Here’s the latest easy breakdown of which 482 visa jobs + passport countries need a mandatory skills assessment.

📊 Jobs that need a skills assessment (by passport country)

JobCountries that need assessment
Automotive ElectricianFiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
BakerChina, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, PNG, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
CabinetmakerBrazil, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
CarpenterBrazil, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, PNG, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
Carpenter & JoinerBrazil, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
ChefBangladesh, Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Nepal, Pakistan, PNG, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
CookBangladesh, Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Nepal, Pakistan, PNG, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
Diesel Motor MechanicFiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
Electrician (General)Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Vietnam
Electrician (Special Class)Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Vietnam
Fitter (General)Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
Fitter & TurnerBrazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
Fitter-WelderBrazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
JoinerBrazil, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
Metal FabricatorBrazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
Metal Machinist (First Class)Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
Metal Fitters & Machinists necBrazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
Motor Mechanic (General)Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
PanelbeaterChina, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
PastrycookBrazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, PNG, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
Sheetmetal Trades WorkerBrazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
ToolmakerBrazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
Welder (First Class)Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe

⚠️ Exceptions (you may not need a skills assessment)

  • Already on a 482 visa with the same employer
  • Have a relevant Australian trade qualification
  • Already hold the required licence/registration in Australia
  • Already passed an approved offshore skills assessment
  • Your passport country isn’t listed for your job

🔍 Takeaway

  • Only specific jobs + passport countries require a skills assessment.
  • Check if you fall under an exception before booking one.

Disclaimer: General advice only, not valid for migration purposes.

Priyanka Kansal
MARN: 2016611

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