Trades · ANZSCO 334111
Plumber immigration to Australia & Canada
Plumbers install and maintain water, gas, and drainage systems. Persistent trades shortage; practical skills assessment applies.
Australia pathway
Skilled migration (189 / 190 / 491)
Trades Recognition Australia assesses Plumber (General) (ANZSCO 334111), typically through a practical pathway rather than document review alone. A positive skills assessment is required before an Expression of Interest. Points cover age, English, education, and experience; state nomination (190) or regional (491) can add points.
Canada pathway
Express Entry & 2026 category draws
2026 category: Trade occupations
Within the renewed trade category for 2026 category-based selection. You will need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and qualifying language scores. We help optimise your CRS and prepare a document-ready profile.
Why Plumber applications most often stall
Australian plumbing covers gas fitting, drainage and roofing under one licence, and overseas experience is often narrower. Assessors test against the full Australian scope, so partial-scope experience commonly fails.
Based on files ImmiPace has reviewed. Last reviewed 2026-08-29.
Plumber migration — common questions
Is Plumber eligible for Australian skilled migration?
Plumber is assessed by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) for Australian skilled visas (subclass 189 Skilled Independent, 190 State Nominated, and 491 Regional). Trades Recognition Australia assesses Plumber (General) (ANZSCO 334111), typically through a practical pathway rather than document review alone. Occupation lists and state nomination criteria change, so always confirm current eligibility with the Department of Home Affairs and the relevant assessing authority.
Which Canada Express Entry category does a Plumber fall under in 2026?
Plumber generally falls under Trade occupations. Within the renewed trade category for 2026 category-based selection. For renewed categories IRCC requires at least one year of experience in an eligible occupation. Category eligibility can matter more than raising your CRS score, because category rounds frequently invite below the general cut-off.
Do I need registration or a licence to work as a Plumber in Australia?
Plumbing is licensed by state and territory authorities, and licensing is separate from both the skills assessment and the visa. Registration and the migration skills assessment are separate processes with separate requirements, and passing one does not satisfy the other.
Why do Plumber skilled migration applications get refused or delayed?
Australian plumbing covers gas fitting, drainage and roofing under one licence, and overseas experience is often narrower. Assessors test against the full Australian scope, so partial-scope experience commonly fails.
What documents does a Plumber need for a skills assessment?
Typically: degree certificates and transcripts, detailed employment reference letters matching the duties of the nominated occupation, CV, English test results, and identity documents. ImmiPace reviews your documents and prepares a submission-ready file.