Boat Builder and Repairer — 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 Boat Builder and Repairer 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.
Boat Builder and Repairer × Subclass 485 — pathway overview
Boat Builder and Repairer (ANZSCO 399111) is eligible for the Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa. As an occupation on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Combined Skilled Occupation List (CSOL), graduates who have completed eligible Australian qualifications may apply for the Graduate Work stream of this visa. Boat Builders and Repairers construct, maintain, and repair watercraft including recreational boats, commercial vessels, and fibreglass craft, working with timber, fibreglass, aluminium, and composites to build and restore hulls and fittings. The Graduate Work stream targets graduates whose qualifications relate to an occupation on a skilled occupation list. Applicants must have studied in Australia for at least two years towards an eligible qualification and be under 50 years of age at the time of application. Skills assessment by the Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) is required to confirm the Australian qualification relates to the nominated occupation. Vocational English is the minimum language standard for the Graduate Work stream. Processing typically takes four to twelve months. The Subclass 485 application fee is approximately AUD 1,895. The visa allows temporary residence in Australia to gain local work experience and is not renewable; it is commonly used as a stepping stone toward longer-term skilled migration pathways. 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 Boat Builder and Repairer
- 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 Boat Builder and Repairer
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.