VETASSESS vide its email on 18 September, has informed all Migration Agents and Lawyers that from September 25 it will pause acceptance of new applications for assessment for 7 trade occupations, to cope up with a high number of applications.
The acceptance of the new applications for assessment have been paused for the following trade occupations:
- Chef, ANZSCO Code 351311
- Cook, ANZSCO Code 351411
- Diesel Motor Mechanic, ANZSCO Code 321212
- Motor Mechanic (General), ANZSCO Code 321211
- Fitter (General), ANZSCO Code 323211
- Electrician (General), ANZSCO Code 341111
- Metal Machinist (First Class), ANZSCO Code 323214.
Applications for the occupation of Plumber (General), ANZSCO Code 334111- new Pathway 1 will also be paused from September 30.
VETASSESS currently assess this occupation for the CPC32413 Certificate III in Plumbing, which has been superseded and is not equivalent to the new CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing qualification that is due to come into effect on January 31, 2024 and are awaiting instructions from Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) on assessment requirements for the new qualification.
