Australian visa options for Plumber (General)							Employer Sponsorship
			Permanent		489 Visa		Permanent		457 Visa
Skilled Occupation	ANZSCO Code	Assessing Authority	189 Visa	190 Visa	State	Family	186 Visa (DE)	187 Visa	All area	Regional area
Plumber (General)	334111	TRA
Visa processing times-months (75%)			7	7	7		6	14	5	5
Visa processing times-months (90%)			12	13	12		10	15	10	10

The maximum numbers of invitations in Next events:	189 Visa	489 Visa (Provisional)(Family Sponsored)
18/10/2017	1250	5

Occupation Ceiling for Plumber (General) :
Results : 4 / 5507 (Available: 5503) (Ceiling Value)


State and territory nominated visas is not subject to occupational ceiling limitations

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Sponsorship options for Plumber (General)
190 Visa Sponsorship				489 Visa Sponsorship
Northern Territory (NT) (Darwin) Government Visa Sponsorship
NT		_______________________________________ A mandatory licensing or registration requirement Financial capacity Applicants living outside Australia: one year of skilled work experience in the past 2 years or alternatively have Australian qualifications.		NT		_______________________________________ A mandatory licensing or registration requirement Financial capacity Applicants living outside Australia: one year of skilled work experience in the past 2 years or alternatively have Australian qualifications. Postcodes: Entire territory (including Darwin, Palmerston, Alice Springs, Katherine and Nhulunbuy)
Nomination by South Australia State Government (SA) (Adelaide)
SA		List current as of 19/10/2017		SA		List current as of 19/10/2017
SA		Available to South Australian international graduates, OR applicants have worked in a skilled occupation in South Australia, OR have an immediate family member permanently residing in South Australia OR have eighty points or higher (including state nomination points). one year of skilled work experience in the past 3 years. See Work experience waiver 45 years or less Financial capacity Competent English (e.g. IELTS 6.0 in each band) See Exemption considerations for International graduates of South Australia Processing Times: 6 - 7 weeks (Current at: 13/7/2016)		SA		Available to South Australian international graduates, OR applicants have worked in a skilled occupation in South Australia, OR have an immediate family member permanently residing in South Australia OR have eighty points or higher (including state nomination points). one year of skilled work experience in the past 3 years. See Work experience waiver 45 years or less Financial capacity Competent English (e.g. IELTS 6.0 in each band) See Exemption considerations for International graduates of South Australia Processing Times: 6 - 7 weeks (Current at: 13/7/2016)
Victoria State Nomination (VIC) (Melbourne)
VIC				VIC
VIC		For Graduates in Victoria: completed a PhD in Victoria within the past five years. IELTS: Minimum 6.0 in each band		VIC		For Graduates in Victoria: completed a PhD in Victoria within the past five years. IELTS: Minimum 6.0 in each band
Skilled Migration Western Australia State Nomination (WA) (Perth)
WA				WA
New South Wales (NSW) (Sydney) State Visa Sponsorship
NSW				NSW
						Far South Coast
						Mid North Coast
						Murray
						Northern Inland
						Orana
						Riverina
						Southern Inland
Queensland (QLD) State Visa Sponsorship (Brisbane)
QLD				QLD		have two years work experience; - PhD graduates who have completed a doctorate from an Australian or international education institution in a specialised field relating to their nominated occupation are able to have their studies counted towards BSMQ's work experience requirements. Sufficient funds Hold valid Queensland and Australian licenses (if applicable) Sponsorship Fee: $ 200 For applicants are currently residing, working or studying in another state or territory of Australia: Evidence they have accepted a minimum 12 month job in Queensland in their nominated occupation or closely related occupation. Postcodes: 4124 to 4125, 4133, 4211, 4270 to 4272, 4275 , 4280, 4285, 4287, 4307 to 4499, 4515, 4517 to 4519, 4522 to 4899. (Anywhere except the greater Brisbane area and the Gold Coast; including Sunshine Coast, Townsville, Cairns, Toowoomba, Rockhampton, Mackay, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Pacific Pines, Carrara, Nerang and Gladstone)
QLD				QLD		For applicants currently working in Queensland: Currently working in regional Queensland in the nominated or closely related occupation for the previous 4 months at time of lodging the Expression of Interest; and Have an offer to continue your employment and the same employer for 12 months in regional Queensland in your nominated or closely related occupation Sponsorship Fee: $ 200 Eligible Postcodes: 4124 to 4125, 4133, 4211, 4270 to 4272, 4275, 4280, 4285, 4287, 4307 to 4499, 4515, 4517 to 4519, 4522 to 4899 (Anywhere except the greater Brisbane area and the Gold Coast; including Sunshine Coast, Townsville, Cairns, Toowoomba, Rockhampton, Mackay, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Pacific Pines, Carrara, Nerang and Gladstone)
QLD		For PhD Graduates in Queensland: Completed within the last two years Have a positive decision on thesis Sufficient funds Sponsorship Fee: $ 200
Australian Capital Territory (ACT) (Canberra) Visa Sponsorship
ACT		Closed Applicants working in Canberra are eligible to apply. Overseas applicants with an ACT job offer, close family member living in Canberra OR they have completed a PhD at an ACT university may be eligible to apply. IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overal; or OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections; or TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overallL93); or PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overal; (For overseas residents) Passport Holders of the following countries are exempt from submitting IELTS or OET: UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; or Ireland Service fee: A$300 Effective 23 Agust 2017, applications for ACT nomination from overseas residents will not be accepted. The program reopens in July 2018. This action does not affect Canberra based applicants or overseas applicants with close ties in Canberra (either family or genuine job offer) in Canberra; OR they have completed a PhD at an ACT university, they are still eligible to apply for ACT nomination.		ACT
Tasmanian (TAS) (Hobart) Government Visa Sponsorship
TAS		Nomination Criteria: Available to Tasmanian international graduates who have been living in the state for at least 12 months and have studied for a minimum of one academic year (40 weeks) in Tasmania; The course undertaken must be full time and be either a bachelor or any higher degree, a diploma, an advanced diploma, or a trade qualification (minimum Cert III level for a skilled occupation in Major Group 3 in ANZSCO); or have formal job offer for a job that is based in Tasmania and in-line with applicant's skills assessment (for a minimum of 35 hours per week); or For Overseas Applicants: have formal job offer for a job that is based in Tasmania and in-line with applicant's skills assessment; The applicant and his/her dependants have not lived in another Australian state or territory within the last 12 months. Future Changes: Three months prior employment requirement for ‘Category 2’ (from 1 October 2017) Two year study requirement (from 1 January 2018) and sufficient funds. Processing Time: 20 working days Sponsorship Fee: Nill		TAS		Nomination Criteria: Available to Tasmanian international graduates who have been living in the state for at least 12 months and have studied for a minimum of one academic year (40 weeks) in Tasmania; The course undertaken must be full time and be either a bachelor or any higher degree, a diploma, an advanced diploma, or a trade qualification (minimum Cert III level for a skilled occupation in Major Group 3 in ANZSCO); or have formal job offer for a job that is based in Tasmania in any fields (for a minimum of 35 hours per week); or For applicants from outside Australia: The applicant and his/her dependants have not lived in another Australian state or territory within the last 12 months. have at least ‘Proficient English' (ie IELTS 7 in all bands) or hold a passport of the UK, Ireland, the USA, Canada or New Zealand researched the Tasmanian labour market and provide evidence that there are sufficient employment opportunities skills and recent experience relevant to the researched employment opportunities. or For Overseas Applicants: have formal job offer for a job that is based in Tasmania and in-line with applicant's skills assessment; The applicant and his/her dependants have not lived in another Australian state or territory within the last 12 months. or have an immediate family member (parent, child, sibling, aunt, uncle, first cousin, or grandparent) permanently residing in Tasmania; or Available to small business owners with past business experience and management expertise who have a business plan. Future Changes: Labour market testing for ‘Category 2’ (from 1 August 2017) Three months prior employment requirement for ‘Category 2’ (from 1 October 2017) and sufficient funds. Processing Time: 20 working days Sponsorship Fee: Nill Eligible Postcodes: Entire territory (including Hobart, Launceston, Devonpor, Burnie, Kingston, Ulverstone, Wynyard, George Town and Sorell)

489 Relative Sponsorship
State		Designated Areas
NT		Anywhere
SA		Anywhere
VIC		Anywhere
WA		Anywhere
NSW		Post areas 2311-2312, 2328-2333, 2336-2490, 2535-2551, 2575-2739, 2787-2898 (anywhere except Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong)
QLD		Postcode areas 4019-4028, 4037-4050, 4079-4100, 4114, 4118, 4124-4150, 4158-4168, 4180-4899 (anywhere except Brisbane metropolitan area)
ACT		Anywhere
TAS		Anywhere

Source: DIBP, migration.tas.gov.au, business.nsw.gov.au, migration.qld.gov.au, migration.sa.gov.au, australiasnorthernterritory.com.au, liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au, migration.wa.gov.au,

Plumber (General) job description, duties and education requirements

UNIT GROUP 3341 PLUMBERS PLUMBERS install, maintain and repair pipes, drains, guttering and metal roofing, mechanical services and related equipment for water supply, gas, drainage, sewerage, heating, cooling and ventilation systems. Indicative Skill Level: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. In Australia: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) In New Zealand: NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing is required. Tasks Include: studying blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems and materials required setting out and installing hot and cold water systems and associated equipment installing water-based fire protections systems, including fire hydrants, hose reels and sprinkler systems designing and installing sanitary plumbing and water supply systems, discharge pipes and sanitary fixtures fabricating and installing soil and waste stacks assembling and installing mechanical services plant, air handling and conditioning equipment and small bore heating systems installing sewerage and effluent pumping equipment and disposal systems installing below-ground drainage systems and associated ground support systems installing gas appliances, flues and pressure regulating devices fabricating and installing metal roofing, rainwater goods and flashings Occupations: Plumber (General) Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber Drainer (Aus) \ Drainlayer (NZ) Gasfitter Roof Plumber Sources: www.abs.gov.au and DIBP

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