Shipwright — 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 Shipwright 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.
Shipwright × Subclass 485 — pathway overview
Shipwright (ANZSCO 399112) appears on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and is relevant to the Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa — Post-Vocational Education Work stream. This visa is designed for graduates who have completed eligible Australian trade qualifications on the MLTSSL. Shipwrights construct, repair, and maintain wooden and fibreglass vessels including boats, ships, and barges, working in boatyards, shipyards, and marine workshops. Their work spans hull construction, caulking, fitting, and structural repairs requiring a high degree of precision and craft skill. Applicants must have completed at least two years of a registered Australian trade qualification and graduated within six months of applying, or must have studied and graduated in regional Australia. The visa does not require a job offer but does require a skills assessment from TRA confirming the qualification. Applicants must hold functional English and meet health and character requirements. The Subclass 485 application fee is approximately AUD 1,895, with processing typically taking three to six months. The visa is granted for up to two years, providing recent graduates with the opportunity to gain Australian work experience and strengthen future skilled visa applications. 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 Shipwright
- 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 Shipwright
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.