Descriptions
Installs, maintains and repairs electrical wiring and electronic components in motor vehicles. Registration or licensing may be required.
Aliases
Automotive Electrical Fitter Skill Assessment
Job Description
- Using test equipment to locate electrical and electronic malfunctions
- Dismantling and removing electrical and electronic assemblies and components
- Installing electrical equipment and electronic components in motor vehicles
- Connecting power-operated vehicle equipment and accessories to power supply
- Adjusting engine control systems and timing
- Testing and replacing defective alternators, generators, voltage regulators and starter motors
- Repairing and replacing faulty ignition and electrical wiring
- Replacing defective parts such as fuses, lamps and switches
Available Visa Types
Common Visa Types
Skilled Independent visa(subclass 189)
Skilled Nominated visa(subclass 190)
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)
Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)
Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
Training visa (subclass 407)
Other Visa Types
489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - Family sponsored
489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated
494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream
Skill Assessment
Provisional Skills Assessment (PSA)
Job Readiness Program (JRP)
Migration Skills Assessment (MSA)
Offshore Skills Assessment Program (OSAP)
Temporary Skill Shortage visa (TSS 482)
Provisional Skills Assessment (PSA)
Eligibility Assessment
- Hold a valid passport;
- Complete an Australian qualification directly related to the nominated occupation (must be issued by an RTO registered on CRICOS);
- PSA results are valid for 3 years.
Assessment Steps
- Online Registration → Upload color scans of original documents (PDF) as guided → Pay fees → TRA Review → Results issued via email.
Assessment Requirements
- 需持有与提名职业直接相关的澳大利亚资格证书（需提供证书及成绩单/学习记录，显示课程起止日期和课程结构）。
- PSA不再要求提交360小时实习/见习证明（该要求已取消）；审核重点转为身份验证和澳大利亚资格本身。
- 无TRA独立英语成绩要求；签证阶段的英语要求按内政部对应签证标准执行（如Functional/Competent/Vocational等等级及对应考试）。
Estimated time required
- Up to approximately 3 months (from the date of application submission).
Cost (AUD, excluding GST)
- PSA Assessment Fee: $130.
Assessing Authorities
- TRA
Information Source
https://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.auSkill Shortages
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| 2023 | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| 2022 | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| 2021 | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
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