322211: Sheetmetal Worker

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

322211

Skill level

Level 3

Unit group

3222

Sheetmetal Workers

Skills assessor

TRA

ANZSCO 322211 identifies Sheetmetal Worker as a Skill Level 3 occupation in the Sheetmetal Workers unit group (3222), classified under Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers. Marks out, shapes, forms and joins sheetmetal and other materials to make products and components. It may also be known as Sheetmetal Fabricator. The designated skills assessing authority for this occupation is Trades Recognition Australia (TRA).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketSheetmetal Worker is in shortage in Australia. The primary shortage driver is a long training gap — the training pathway is long and shortages persist even with increased training.

Visa pathways13 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsListed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), influencing which skilled migration visas it is eligible for.

AgreementsAccessible via the On-hire Industry Labour Agreement (ILA) and a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).

Workforce snapshot

Based on ABS data, workers in the Sheetmetal Workers unit group earn an indicative average of approximately $1,648 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 30 years, younger than the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$1,648

↑ 15% above national avg

Average age

30 yrs

↓ younger than national avg

Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average

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Based on your interest in Sheetmetal Worker and Sheetmetal Trades Worker, you may be eligible for multiple visa pathways.

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