Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic – ANZSCO 342111: Duties, Skills Assessment, and Visa Eligibility

Key Duties

  • Installation & Assembly: Setting up industrial, commercial, and domestic air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
  • Maintenance & Repairs: Identifying faults, replacing parts, and maintaining system efficiency.
  • Testing & Compliance: Conducting gas leak tests, refilling refrigerants, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Diagnostics & Documentation: Recording faults and repairs for future reference.

Skills Assessment Requirements

The Skills Assessment Authority is Trades Recognition Australia (TRA). For a positive assessment:

  1. Qualification
    • Must have an AQF Certificate III in Airconditioning and Refrigeration or an equivalent international qualification.
  2. Experience
    • 12 months full-time work within the past three years.
    • If qualifications are from overseas, three years of post-qualification experience is required.
    • For Australian RPL qualifications, three years of post-qualification or six years combined pre- and post-qualification experience is needed.

Visa Options

  1. Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)
    • Permanent visa with no sponsorship requirement.
    • 65 points minimum required, though higher scores may improve the chance of invitation.
  2. Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
    • State-nominated permanent visa with additional points for state nomination.
    • Requires state/territory nomination.
  3. Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491)
    • Provides five years of stay with a pathway to permanent residency via Subclass 191.
    • Requires regional nomination.
  4. Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482)
    • Employer-sponsored visa allowing up to 4 years of stay.
    • Requires two years of work experience in the occupation.
  5. Graduate Temporary Visa (Subclass 485)
    • Available for international graduates from Australian institutions.
    • Requires completion of a two-year CRICOS-registered course.
  6. Skilled Sponsored Regional Visa (Subclass 494)
    • Requires sponsorship from a regional employer.
    • Offers a pathway to Subclass 191 permanent residency.
  7. Training Visa (Subclass 407)
    • Temporary visa for structured workplace training in Australia.

Points System for Skilled Migration

  • Age: Maximum points for 25-32 years old.
  • English Proficiency: At least Competent English (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent).
  • Work Experience: Points for relevant experience within Australia or overseas.
  • Education: Points awarded for recognized qualifications.
  • Nomination Points: Additional points for state or regional nomination.

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Awais Nisar

Awais Nisar is the Principal Migration Agent at VisaTasker Pty Ltd in Lara, Victoria. He is an Australian Registered Migration Agent (MARN 2318017), a Qualified Education Agent Counsellor (QEAC v077), and a member of the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA 27394). His practice focuses on partner visas, employer sponsorship, skilled migration, DAMA pathways, student visas, Subclass 407 training visas, Administrative Review Tribunal matters, and ministerial intervention requests.

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