Precision Metal Trades Worker
Engineering Trades
Visa options for Precision Metal Trades Worker are set out below. Precision Metal Trades Worker is an occupation group. The CSOL lists individual occupations; 2 in this group are on it: Locksmith and Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer.
Precision Metal Trades Worker (ANZSCO unit group 3233) is an occupation group rather than a single occupation, so the group itself is not a row on the Core Skills Occupation List. 2 of the 6 occupations it covers are CSOL-listed, and a skilled visa pathway may be available under that specific title. Assessment is always against the specific occupation. See the list below.
Occupations on this page
A skills assessment is made against a specific occupation, not against the group, so the first step is identifying which of these 6 applies to you; each card marks the occupation lists its code sits on in LIN 19/051 (F2026C00265, in force from 28 March 2026) and LIN 19/219 (F2025C00059, in force from 14 December 2024), and links to the firm's page for that occupation where there is one.
- 323311 494 Engraver
- 323312 494 Gunsmith
- 323313 CSOLMLTSSL494 Locksmith
- 323314 CSOLSTSOL494 Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer
- 323315 494 Saw Doctor
- 323316 494 Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer
Visa pathways for Precision Metal Trades Worker
The Precision Metal Trades Worker group covers 6 occupations, and each visa looks at the specific one. Of the 6, 2 are on the CSOL (482 Core Skills stream and 186 Direct Entry), 1 on the MLTSSL for the 189, 2 listed for the 190, 2 for the 491 and 6 for the 494, under LIN 19/051 (F2026C00265, in force from 28 March 2026) and LIN 19/219 (F2025C00059, in force from 14 December 2024). The cards above show each code's lists.
How each visa works: 482, 186, 494, 189, 190, 491, DAMA and skills assessment. Costs: employer sponsorship cost and visa cost estimator. Lists: Department of Home Affairs.
Reviewed by Visa Plan Lawyers · Last updated: April 2026 · Occupation data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA) and the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO), and the Department of Home Affairs Core Skills Occupation List, given legal effect through the Subclass 482 instrument (F2024L01620) and the Subclass 186 instrument (F2024L01618). Occupation list status (MLTSSL, STSOL, ROL) from LIN 19/051 (F2026C00265, in force from 28 March 2026) and LIN 19/219 (F2025C00059, in force from 14 December 2024); assessing authorities and caveats as published by the Department of Home Affairs on 2026-09-25. This page provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Contact Visa Plan for advice specific to your situation.