Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) — Subclass 482 Pathway
Skills in Demand visa · 1-4 years (Specialist Skills, Core Skills, or Essential Skills stream)
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 482 — Skills in Demand visa
- Points test
- Not points-tested
- Sponsor
- Employer sponsor required
- Eligibility list
- MLTSSLSTSOLROLCSOL
- Base fee
- from $1,455 short-term / from $3,035 medium-term (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~1-4 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) for migration purposes is handled by: TRA.
Skills assessment is only required for some occupation/passport combinations — the assessing body is the same one listed for the ANZSCO code.
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) × Subclass 482 — pathway overview
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) (ANZSCO 342315) qualifies for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa as it appears on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), qualifying it for the Core Skills stream with work rights of up to four years. This visa is not points-tested, meaning applicants do not require a points score, but employer sponsorship is mandatory. An approved standard business sponsor must nominate the position and demonstrate that the role is genuine and cannot be filled from the local labour market. Labour market testing must be conducted prior to nomination. A skills assessment from TRA (Trades Recognition Australia) confirming competency in electronic instrument servicing for special-class industrial applications may be required depending on the stream and the applicant's country of passport. Applicants must hold a genuine offer of employment with a salary meeting the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT). Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent per component) is required. Health and character checks are mandatory. Application fees start from approximately $3,035 and processing times are typically three to six 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 482. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Nominated by an approved Australian sponsor
- Position pays at least the relevant Core Skills Income Threshold
- At least one year of relevant work experience in the nominated occupation
- Positive skills assessment if required for the occupation/passport combination
- Vocational English (IELTS 5.0 in each component or equivalent)
- Health and character requirements
Other visa pathways for Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)
- 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.
- 485Details →Temporary Graduate visa
Post-study work visa for recent graduates of Australian qualifications.
- 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 Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.