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Welders, mechanics and plumbers
Some mechanical trades are licensed for safety and some are assessed on documents alone. Knowing which yours is saves months.
The usual steps
Roles this covers: welders and fabricators, fitters and machinists, motor and diesel mechanics, plumbers, air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanics.
- 01
Document your trade and your hours
Employer letters, payslips and certificates for the trade you want assessed.
- 02
Find your trade’s assessment route
A few trades have a compulsory practical assessment; many are assessed on documents.
- 03
Plan any licence
Plumbing and refrigeration work is licensed in many places.
- 04
Prove your English and choose the pathway
JO matches your trade to the routes that fit.
Where do you want to go?
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Australia
Which program assesses you depends on the trade.
Welders, mechanics and plumbers in Australia
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New Zealand
The Trades and Technicians pathway is the main trades route to residence.
Welders, mechanics and plumbers in New Zealand
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Canada
Most mechanical trades go through the skilled trades program.
Welders, mechanics and plumbers in Canada
Next step
See which pathways
fit your profile.
JO compares the routes for your age, English, experience and qualifications.