Plumber

Plumber Skills Assessment

(ANZSCO: 334111)

A plumber skills assessment is an important step towards securing an Australian skilled visa. Plumbers in Australia are required to be licensed by the respective State licensing board before undertaking any plumbing work. Firstly, an Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) must be obtained through VETASSESS or ATTC (Australian Trade Training College). A plumber skills assessment happens in two stages:

Stage 1

Visa Go Australia will work with you to prepare the necessary documentation for lodgement with VETASSESS or ATTC, who will review your training and employment evidence to ensure that you have either:

• 6 years employment experience as a Plumber with no formal training OR
• 4 years employment experience as a Plumber with relevant formal training

You will need to provide your qualification certificates as proof of formal training, and your employment evidence must include at least 12 months in the last 3 years. Evidence may include documents such as wage slips, bank statements, employment references, etc. Visa Go Australia will advise you about what exactly is required and prepare these is readiness for assessment.

ASSESSMENT FEE: AUD$1,280

FIRST AID CERTIFICATE – Plumbers being assessed through Vetassess are required to obtain a Level 2 First Aid Certificate.

Stage 2

You will complete a Technical Interview and Practical Assessment. These take approximately 7-8 hours to complete.

During the Technical Interview you will be asked a series of questions about your skills and duties as a qualified Plumber. This is to determine the extent of your knowledge.

The Practical Assessment involves a series of work-based tasks that demonstrates your skills as a Plumber. These practical tasks are completed in the presence of a licensed Assessor.

The technical interview and practical tasks are based on the units listed in the Fact Sheet.

Visa Go Australia will provide you with a detailed guide to the skills and duties that you will undertake during the practical.

ASSESSMENT FEE: AUD$4,200

Following a successful assessment, VETASSESS or ATTC will issue you with:

1. Skills Assessment Outcome letter
2. Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR)

Licensing

On arrival in Australia, you must apply through the State regulation body for a Provisional license. Once this license has been granted, you may work under the supervision of a fully licensed tradesperson. During this time you will be required to undertake additional training in order to gain the required Australian qualification that enables you to work independently.

** Please note that this ‘Gap Training’ can only be undertaken once in Australia.

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