Chemical Plant Operator
A Boat Builder and Repairer constructs and repairs fibreglass, aluminium, and timber boats and vessels for Australian marine manufacturing and boat repair industries.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Consistent demand; Australia's large recreational and commercial marine industry sustains demand.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- CSOLCombined Skilled Occupation List
The merged skilled list that consolidates previous MLTSSL and STSOL eligibility under the Skills in Demand program.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- TRATrades Recognition AustraliaVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
- 186Learn more →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 482Learn more →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 494Learn more →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | New South Wales | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Lay up fibreglass hulls and components using hand lay-up and infusion techniques
- Fabricate aluminium marine structures by welding and assembly
- Repair and restore boat hulls, decks, and superstructures
- Install marine systems including plumbing, electrical, and steering components
Skills required
- Fibreglass lamination and composite boat construction
- Aluminium welding and fabrication for marine applications
- Marine hardware installation and systems fitting
- Boat hull fairing, gelcoat, and antifouling paint application
Typical qualifications pathway
Certificate III in Maritime Operations or Marine Craft Construction. TRA assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on CSOL, enabling subclasses 186, 482, and 494 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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