Summary:
- Occupation: Plumber (General), ANZSCO Code 334111
- Resumption Date: VETASSESS will resume accepting new Pathway 1 applications for this occupation on February 12, 2024.
- New Qualification: Applicants will be assessed against the CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing, which became effective on January 31, 2024.
- Assessment Details: Skills assessments for migration purposes involve both a practical assessment and a technical interview due to the occupation's licensure in Australia.
- OTSR Holders: Migrant plumbers with an Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) should note that there is currently no nationally agreed Australian Minimum Context Gap Training package for them. Each state and territory regulator decides on the pathway, cost, and duration for obtaining Certificate III in Plumbing and/or a 'full' plumbing registration.
Source: https://www.vetassess.com.au/news/vetassess-resumes-applications-for-plumber-general-skills-assessments