Migrate to Australia as a Shipwright
Migrate to Australia as a Shipwright
Q. Can I migrate to Australia as a Shipwright
A. Shipwright is on the Medium & Long Term Strategic Skills List which opens several visa pathways for Migrating to Australia.
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Every occupation on the MLTSSL and STSOL is assigned an immigration code and the code for those looking to migrate to Australia as a Shipwright is 399112. This is also known as the ANZSCO Code for a Shipwright.
According to the ANZSCO Classification Schedule the code for Shipwright contains the following Migration Groups and Sub Groups
Major Group: 3 – Technicians and Trades Workers
Sub-Major Group: 39 – Other Technicians and Trades Workers | Minor Group: 399 – Miscellaneous Technicians and Trades Workers
Unit Group: 3991 – Boat Builders and Shipwrights
General role description for a Shipwright migrating to Australia
399112 Australia Migration Code Description: Constructs, fits out and repairs ships. Registration or licensing is required.
Minimum qualifications required to migrate to Australia as a Shipwright.
According to ANZSCO those looking to migrate to Australia as a Shipwright must demonstrate qualifications equivalent to Skills Level 3 on the Australian Qualification Framework (“AQF”).
If you’re migrating to Australia from the UK as a Shipwright you’ll be expected to have at least NVQ Level 3 and if you’re looking to migrate from South Africa to Australia, you’ll need an Advanced National certificate.
Minimum work experience required to migrate to Australia as a Shipwright
Generally, we’ll be looking at you having over three years’ experience although time spent in training or on an apprenticeship can count towards this time.
Occasionally three years of relevant experience can substitute the need for formal qualifications although this is the exception not the rule
Am I eligible to Migrate to Australia as a Shipwright?
Once you’ve satisfied the occupational requirements for ANZSCO then it’s time to look at overall immigration points which can be calculated below
Age Points
Age 18 – 24 = 25 points
Age 25 – 32 = 30 points
Age 33 – 39 = 25 points
Age 40 – 44 = 15 points
Age 45 = Not eligible for skilled migration although may still be eligible for Permanent residency status via the TSS Visa.
English Language Ability Points
Good = 20 points
Medium = 10 points
Basic = 0 points
Work Experience Points
3 to 5 years = 5 points
5 to 8 years = 10 points
8 years + = 15 points
Qualification Points
PHD = 20 points
Degree = 15 points
Trade Qualification = 10 points
We will always make an application across the State Sponsored visa class of Permanent Residency so by using Australia Made Simple add in a further 5 or 10 points as required.
What is the process to migrate to Australia as a Shipwright?
Once you’ve satisfied ANZSCO and calculated a minimum of 60 immigration points it’s time to start looking at getting your migration case underway.
Australia Made Simple has a 100% success rate with those in the Shipwright category looking to migrate to Australia.
Migrate to Australia as a Shipwright Stage One: Skills Assessment
Every occupation, trade and profession have their own skills assessment body. It’s their job to say that you are who you say you are, and that you have the right skills, experience and qualifications. In the case of ANZSCO Code 399112 the Australian Skills Assessment body for Shipwright is TRA: Trades Recognition Australia although Trades Recognition Australia outsource the assessment for Shipwright to Vetassess
Stage 1 Skills Assessment – Training and employment Check: Shipwright Australia
Stage one is the collation of a decision ready bundle of documents which can be used by the assessment body to evidence and substantiate your skills, training, qualifications and experience.
Stage 2 – Skills Assessment to migrate to Australia as a Shipwright will usually be by technical interview or practical assessment.
Migrate to Australia as a Shipwright Stage Two: Expression of Interest
After receiving a positive Skills Assessment an Expression of Interest can be lodged which places you into a pool of candidates all looking to migrate to Australia as a Shipwright. It is important therefore that you build the strongest possible case to receive an invitation to apply for your formal skilled visa.
Migrate to Australia as a Shipwright Stage Three: Formal Application
The final stage of your migration to Australia as a Shipwright is your formal application to the Department of Home Affairs after receiving an invitation to apply. At this stage, police checks and medicals are required.
What Emigration Australia Visas are available for a Shipwright?
The main skilled visa classes of 189 and 190 bring what’s termed Permanent residency Status from day one. Permanent Residency for a Shipwright means you’ll be able to:
Live and work in Australia
Enter and leave without the need for further visas
Access Medicare
Access education for children without contribution
Access financial services
Own property
Sponsor other eligible family members after two years
Apply for full citizenship and dual nationality after four years
Can my family join me on a skilled visa?
Yes, with the added bonus that your partner may not even need to do a skills assessment in their own right for whatever occupation they hold. The rights and privileges afforded to the main visa holder are passed onto partners and children automatically.
Employer Sponsored Visas for Shipwright Australia
Shipwright is on the MLTSSL for Australia which means it’s eligible for the TSS Employer Sponsored Visa and whilst this visa is initially classed as temporary it can convert to fill Permanent Residency Status after three years.
Occupation Ceilings for Shipwright Australia Migration
Occupation ceilings dictate how many skilled visas are issued to applicants in a particular year. For 2019 the occupation ceiling for Shipwrights immigrating to Australia is 1000.
190 State Nomination for Shipwright
The following Australian States and Territories currently offer their weight to the 190 Visa class for Shipwrights emigrating to Australia
ACT Australian Capital Territory
NT Northern Territory
SA South Australia
TAS Tasmania
Do I need a job to Migrate to Australia as a Shipwright?
Not usually. The 189 visa class does not require a formal job offer although some States and Territories do require this for the 190 subclass.
Jobs in Australia for Shipwrights
The Job market in Australia for Shipwrights remains constant and is expected to do so for the next five years. There are currently 42,000 Shipwrights employed in Australia with the majority of those employed on a full-time basis. Unemployment for qualified Shipwrights in Australia is below average.
Average Salary in Australia for a Shipwright
Average Salary for Shipwright in Australia is $85,329 per year
Average salary for a Shipwright in Canberra, ACT: $51,778 per year
The average salary for a Shipwright is $51,778 per year in Canberra, ACT.
Average for a Shipwright in New South Wales: $82,314 per year
The average salary for a Shipwright is $82,314 per year in New South Wales.
Average salary for a Shipwright in Northern Territory: $82,934 per year
The average salary for a Shipwright is $82,934 per year in Northern Territory.
Average salary for a Shipwright in Queensland: $85,478 per year
The average salary for a Shipwright is $85,478 per year in Queensland.
Average salary for a Shipwright in Victoria: $93,315 per year
The average salary for a Shipwright is $93,315 per year in Victoria.
Average salary for a Shipwright in Western Australia: $28.89 per hour
The average salary for a Shipwright is $28.89 per hour in Western Australia.
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