VisaChief Chemical Plant Operator (399211): Australian visa options
Which skilled visas Chemical Plant Operator is eligible for, the lists it sits on, its caveats, and who assesses it.
Chemical Plant Operator is ANZSCO 399211 under both the 2013 and 2022 versions. It is on the CSOL and ROL. That makes it eligible for 3 skilled visa subclasses: 186, 482, 494.
Visas this occupation can be used for
| Subclass | Visa | Stream |
|---|---|---|
| 494 | Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (494) | Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream |
| 482 | Skills in Demand visa (482) | Skills in Demand (subclass 482) - Core Skills stream |
| 186 | Employer Nomination Scheme visa (186) | Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) - Direct Entry Pathway |
Who assesses this occupation
Skills assessments for Chemical Plant Operator are done by TRA (Trades Recognition Australia). Their site: tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au. A positive skills assessment is a prerequisite, not a points factor: without one you cannot lodge, no matter how high your points score is.
Which list it is on, and why that matters
- CSOL - Skills in Demand (482) Core Skills stream and the Employer Nomination Scheme (186) Direct Entry stream.
- ROL - Skilled Work Regional (491) and Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (494).
Occupation lists change, and an occupation being removed does not affect an application already lodged. The department publishes the operative list in a legislative instrument; this page reflects the combined list as published on immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chemical Plant Operator on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Chemical Plant Operator (ANZSCO 399211) is on the CSOL, ROL.
What is the ANZSCO code for Chemical Plant Operator?
ANZSCO 399211 under both the 2013 and 2022 versions.
Which visas can I apply for as a Chemical Plant Operator?
This occupation appears against subclass 186, subclass 482, subclass 494.
Who does the skills assessment for Chemical Plant Operator?
TRA (Trades Recognition Australia) is the assessing authority for this occupation.