Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic (323215): Australian visa options

Which skilled visas Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic is eligible for, the lists it sits on, its caveats, and who assesses it.

Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic is ANZSCO 323215 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.

ANZSCO code
323215
Assessing authority

Visas this occupation can be used for

SubclassVisaStream
494Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (494)Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream
482Skills in Demand visa (482)Skills in Demand (subclass 482) - Core Skills stream
186Employer Nomination Scheme visa (186)Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) - Direct Entry Pathway

Who assesses this occupation

Skills assessments for Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic 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.

Related occupations in the same ANZSCO group

Frequently asked questions

Is Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic on the skilled occupation list?

Yes. Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic (ANZSCO 323215) is on the CSOL, ROL.

What is the ANZSCO code for Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic?

ANZSCO 323215 under both the 2013 and 2022 versions.

Which visas can I apply for as a Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic?

This occupation appears against subclass 186, subclass 482, subclass 494.

Who does the skills assessment for Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic?

TRA (Trades Recognition Australia) is the assessing authority for this occupation.

Rules, fees and test scores change. Confirm current requirements at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au before you lodge. General information only - not immigration advice.