Motor Mechanic (General) is the broadest occupation. Diesel Motor Mechanic, Motorcycle Mechanic and Small Engine Mechanic are separate occupations, each with its own evidence rules.Many mechanics work across more than one of these. We review your duties, your qualifications and your references, then choose the occupation you can support best.
If an approved employer will sponsor you, the 482 is the usual starting point. After two years with the same employer you may move to the 186. The 186 Direct Entry stream needs a positive skills assessment and at least three years of experience.
Regional employer (494)
A provisional visa with a path to PR, for employers outside Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
No sponsor (189, 190, 491)
You need at least 65 points, a positive skills assessment and competent English. State nomination adds 5 points. A regional visa adds 15. Check your score with our points calculator guide.
Your TRA skills assessment
TRA checks your qualifications and work history against Australian standards. It looks closely at what you actually did on the job and which mechanic occupation your evidence supports.The right TRA program depends on your visa, your occupation and your situation. We confirm it before you pay any fee. Read our skills assessment guide for the full process.
Motor mechanics generally do not need a personal trade licence to work for an employer. Some employers or specific tasks, such as roadworthy inspections, may call for separate certification. Tell us what work you plan to do, and we help you plan your visa around it.
Evidence to gather early
1. Your trade qualification or apprenticeship record 2. Employer references that describe your actual work, such as wall, floor or roof tiling tasks 3. Payslips, tax records and bank statements that match your claimed dates 4. Your passport and English test result
Motor mechanic visa questions
Everything you need to know about the our process.
Which mechanic occupation should I choose?
It depends on your visa, your state and your timing. Licensing usually follows a TRA outcome, and it affects when you can start work. We map this out before you lodge.
Which mechanic occupation should I choose?
It depends on your visa, your state and your timing. Licensing usually follows a TRA outcome, and it affects when you can start work. We map this out before you lodge.
Which mechanic occupation should I choose?
It depends on your visa, your state and your timing. Licensing usually follows a TRA outcome, and it affects when you can start work. We map this out before you lodge.
Which mechanic occupation should I choose?
It depends on your visa, your state and your timing. Licensing usually follows a TRA outcome, and it affects when you can start work. We map this out before you lodge.
Which mechanic occupation should I choose?
It depends on your visa, your state and your timing. Licensing usually follows a TRA outcome, and it affects when you can start work. We map this out before you lodge.
Which mechanic occupation should I choose?
It depends on your visa, your state and your timing. Licensing usually follows a TRA outcome, and it affects when you can start work. We map this out before you lodge.
Talk to a Registered Migration Agent
Book a $110 consultation. We will confirm your occupation, your best visa and your next step. Visit our Truganina office or Melbourne CBD office, or meet by phone or video. Need advice fast? An urgent consultation is $220.
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