Trades · ANZSCO 322313
Welder immigration to Australia & Canada
Welders join metal components for construction and manufacturing. Steady trades demand; TRA assessment required.
Australia pathway
Skilled migration (189 / 190 / 491)
Trades Recognition Australia assesses Welder (First Class) (ANZSCO 322313), with practical demonstration of welding competency to Australian standards. 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
Covered by the renewed trade category for 2026. You will need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and qualifying language scores. We help optimise your CRS and prepare a document-ready profile.
Why Welder applications most often stall
Production welding to a single process and position does not demonstrate first-class competency. Assessment covers multiple processes, positions and materials, and narrow specialisation is the usual reason for a negative outcome.
Based on files ImmiPace has reviewed. Last reviewed 2026-08-29.
Welder migration — common questions
Is Welder eligible for Australian skilled migration?
Welder 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 Welder (First Class) (ANZSCO 322313), with practical demonstration of welding competency to Australian standards. 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 Welder fall under in 2026?
Welder generally falls under Trade occupations. Covered by the renewed trade category for 2026. 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.
Why do Welder skilled migration applications get refused or delayed?
Production welding to a single process and position does not demonstrate first-class competency. Assessment covers multiple processes, positions and materials, and narrow specialisation is the usual reason for a negative outcome.
What documents does a Welder 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.