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)
| Job | Countries that need assessment |
|---|---|
| Automotive Electrician | Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |
| Baker | China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, PNG, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |
| Cabinetmaker | Brazil, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |
| Carpenter | Brazil, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, PNG, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |
| Carpenter & Joiner | Brazil, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |
| Chef | Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Nepal, Pakistan, PNG, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |
| Cook | Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Nepal, Pakistan, PNG, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |
| Diesel Motor Mechanic | Fiji, 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 & Turner | Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |
| Fitter-Welder | Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |
| Joiner | Brazil, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |
| Metal Fabricator | Brazil, 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 nec | Brazil, 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 |
| Panelbeater | China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |
| Pastrycook | Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, PNG, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |
| Sheetmetal Trades Worker | Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |
| Toolmaker | Brazil, 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
