Metallurgical or Materials Technician (ANZSCO 312912)
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What a Metallurgical or Materials Technician does
Tests techniques, procedures, applications of equipment and materials as part of processing and refining and/or research into metals, ceramics, polymers and other materials. Registration or licensing may be required.
- Specialisations
- Non-destructive Testing Technician, Petroleum Products Laboratory Technician, Petroleum Refinery Laboratory Technician, Pressure Testing Technician, Ultrasound Technician, Welding Engineering Technician
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 312912
- Skill level
- 2Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma
- Skilled lists
- Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)Regional Occupation List (ROL)
- Assessing authority
- VETASSESS
- National shortage
- Shortage
Visa options
Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.
Points-tested
- Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedVia STSOLEligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedVia STSOL and ROLEligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Employer-sponsored
Shortage by state
- NationalShortage
- ACTShortage
- NSWShortage
- NTShortage
- QLDShortage
- SAShortage
- TASShortage
- VICShortage
- WAShortage
State and territory nomination
For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.
Common questions
What does a Metallurgical or Materials Technician do?
Tests techniques, procedures, applications of equipment and materials as part of processing and refining and/or research into metals, ceramics, polymers and other materials. Registration or licensing may be required. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Metallurgical or Materials Technician on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Metallurgical or Materials Technician (ANZSCO 312912) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and Regional Occupation List (ROL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 186, 190, 482, 491 and 494 visas.
What is the ANZSCO code for Metallurgical or Materials Technician?
312912. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can a Metallurgical or Materials Technician migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Metallurgical or Materials Technician for the Subclass 186, Subclass 190, Subclass 482, Subclass 491 and Subclass 494 visas. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.
Who assesses Metallurgical or Materials Technician for an Australian visa?
VETASSESS, the skills assessing authority listed for 312912.
Is Metallurgical or Materials Technician in demand in Australia?
Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "Shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.