Engineering Patternmaker — New South Wales Nomination
NSW Skilled Nomination · Sydney
At a glance
- Program
- NSW Skilled Nomination
- Currently open
- Yes (per latest data — verify with state program)
- Capital
- Sydney
- Program notes
- Uses a Critical Skills List combined with targeted streams aligned to NSW priority sectors. Applicants must be invited to apply.
Official program page: https://www.nsw.gov.au/visas-and-migration
Skills assessment
For Engineering Patternmaker, the assessing authority for migration purposes is TRA.
Engineering Patternmaker in New South Wales — nomination overview
Engineering Patternmaker (ANZSCO 323411) is listed on the Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL) and may be eligible for employer-sponsored and state-nominated pathways in New South Wales. New South Wales has demand for engineering patternmakers in foundry operations, casting pattern production, and specialist manufacturing across Greater Sydney and regional NSW. Skilled migrants seeking nomination are assessed against available state invitation rounds; NSW applies competitive criteria including points score, English proficiency, and relevant occupational experience. Skills assessment is conducted by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA), covering overseas qualifications and work experience against Australian standards. English language proficiency, health, and character requirements must also be satisfied. CSOL listing supports the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (permanent), the Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage visa (employer-sponsored), and the Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa. State nomination may be available through Subclass 190 or Subclass 491 where state demand exists; applicants should monitor current nomination rounds closely. Government fees apply at nomination and visa stages; processing times vary by visa subclass and state. For advice tailored to your circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Visa pathways for Engineering Patternmaker
All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that New South Wales nominates.
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.