Electronic Equipment Trades Worker — Subclass 485 Pathway
Temporary Graduate visa · 18 months to 5 years (depending on stream and qualification)
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 485 — Temporary Graduate visa
- Points test
- Not points-tested
- Sponsor
- No sponsor required
- Eligibility list
- No specific list
- Base fee
- from $2,235 (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~4-12 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Electronic Equipment Trades Worker for migration purposes is handled by: TRA.
No occupation-list eligibility — any qualification recognised by the AQF is in scope, with skills assessment only required for the Post-Vocational Education Work stream.
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker × Subclass 485 — pathway overview
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker (ANZSCO 342313) is a relevant occupation for applicants seeking a Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa, which is available to recent graduates of eligible Australian qualifications. The Subclass 485 is not points-tested and does not require employer sponsorship or state nomination. The Post-Higher Education Work stream applies to graduates of bachelor, masters, or doctoral qualifications from a CRICOS-registered Australian institution with studies related to electronic equipment installation, testing, and repair. This stream provides temporary work rights of two to four years depending on the location of study, with regional graduates eligible for extended stays under current government incentives. Applicants must have completed at least one year of study in Australia within the last six months and hold a qualification at AQF Level 7 or above in a relevant field. Functional English is required. A skills assessment is not required for this visa subclass, but applicants should confirm that their Australian qualification aligns with ANZSCO 342313. Fees are approximately $1,895 and processing takes four to seven months. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Key requirements
High-level criteria for Subclass 485. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Under 35 years of age at application (with exemptions for select fields)
- Recent graduate of an eligible Australian qualification (CRICOS-registered)
- Held a valid student visa in the last six months
- Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
- Positive skills assessment (Post-Vocational Education Work stream only)
- Health, character, and Australian Health Insurance
Other visa pathways for Electronic Equipment Trades Worker
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 189Details →Skilled Independent visa
Permanent points-tested visa for workers not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state.
- 190Details →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations for Electronic Equipment Trades Worker
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.