Polishes metal to impart smooth, reflective and other finishes.
“METAL CASTING, FORGING AND FINISHING TRADES WORKERS fabricate mould patterns and form sand moulds and cores for the production of metal castings, heat and hammer metal into shape, and make, repair, coat and polish metal parts and articles.”
None listed under ANZSCO 322115.
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency
Provisional visa for regional employer sponsorship. 3-year commitment with a clear pathway to permanent residence via 191.
Live, work, and study in a regional area — lead to PR via 191
No skilled regional (provisional) pathway currently open.
Short to medium-term visas — some offer a PR pathway
No temporary work & training pathway currently open.
Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA)
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Your employment history should align with these ANZSCO-defined tasks. The assessing authority looks for demonstrable experience in at least five.
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Personalised for Metal Polisher (ANZSCO 322115). Estimated pathway timeline: up to 24 months.
On ROL · Skill Level 3
60 days to lodge · SC 189 DHA processing
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