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ANZSCO 133411 · STSOL

Manufacturer: ANZSCO 133411

Official Home Affairs skilled occupation list · checked 21 October 2026

Manufacturer (ANZSCO 133411) is on the STSOL (Short-term Skilled Occupation List). It can be used for the 190, 491, 494 and 407 visas, and the skills assessment is done by VETASSESS. Checked against the Home Affairs list on 21 October 2026.

Occupation lists

STSOL

Short-term Skilled Occupation List

Permanent visa options

190

Visas that give permanent residence

Assessing authority

VETASSESS

Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services

Skill level

Level 1

Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience

The job

What a manufacturer does

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the operations of a small manufacturing establishment.

Unit group 1334

Tasks of Manufacturers

  • Identifying business opportunities, devising new manufacturing processes and determining products to be manufactured
  • Developing business plans and implementing operational, marketing, human resource and pricing procedures
  • Researching and implementing regulatory and statutory requirements affecting manufacturing operations and the environment
  • Directing the activities of production, warehouse, distribution and other operating units
  • Maintaining quality control systems for manufacturing, waste disposal, delivery and other procedures
  • Coordinating orders for raw materials, supplies and equipment, and arranging packaging, delivery and wholesaling of products
  • Overseeing the coordination of after-sales service
  • Overseeing the provision of quotes for the manufacture of specialised goods and arranging contracts with customers
  • May devise and oversee the implementation of production run schedules

Qualifications and experience

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Assessing authorities check your duties against these tasks, so your experience must match them, not only the job title.

Visa options

Which visas ANZSCO 133411 can be used for

From the Department of Home Affairs combined list of eligible skilled occupations. Every visa also has its own points, age, English, experience and skills assessment rules.

VisaEligibleANZSCO versionNotes
189 Skilled Independent No—
190 Skilled Nominated (state) YesANZSCO 2013Needs a state or territory nomination
407 Training visa YesANZSCO 2013
485 Temporary Graduate No—
494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional YesANZSCO 2013
491 State Skilled Work Regional, state nominated YesANZSCO 2013Needs a state or territory nomination
491 Family Skilled Work Regional, family sponsored No—
482 Skills in Demand, Core Skills stream No—
186 Employer Nomination Scheme, Direct Entry No—

Skills assessment

Skills assessment for ANZSCO 133411

Most skilled visas need a positive skills assessment from the authority below before you can lodge. It must be for the same occupation you nominate.

Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS)

We prepare your VETASSESS assessment with you and check that your duties match ANZSCO 133411 before you apply.

States and territories

State and territory nomination

Manufacturer is on a list that allows state nomination for the 190 (permanent) and for the 491 (regional, provisional). Each state then decides which occupations it will nominate, and on what conditions.

State lists, points cut-offs and residence or job offer rules change during the program year, and some states close streams once their places are used. Ask us which states are nominating manufacturer now.

Questions

ANZSCO 133411: common questions

What is the ANZSCO code for manufacturer?
The ANZSCO code is 133411 (Manufacturer). Your occupation is decided by your actual duties, not your job title.
What does a manufacturer do?
A manufacturer plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the operations of a small manufacturing establishment. It is an ANZSCO skill level 1 occupation.
Which skilled occupation list is Manufacturer on?
Manufacturer is on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), according to the Home Affairs combined list checked on 21 October 2026.
Can I get a 189 visa as a manufacturer?
No. Home Affairs does not list Manufacturer for the 189, which is only open to some MLTSSL occupations. Routes that are open: state nomination for the 190, a regional 491 with state nomination or a regional employer (494).
Is Manufacturer eligible for state nomination (190 or 491)?
Yes, it is eligible for the 190 (permanent) and the 491 (regional, provisional). But each state and territory has its own occupation list, points cut-offs and residence or work rules, and they change during the program year. You need to qualify with at least one state.
Can an employer sponsor a manufacturer?
Only in regional Australia. It is not on the CSOL, so the 482 Core Skills stream and 186 Direct Entry stream are not available, but a regional employer can nominate it for the subclass 494 visa.
Who assesses manufacturer skills for Australian migration?
The assessing authority for ANZSCO 133411 is VETASSESS. You need a positive skills assessment before you lodge most skilled visas, and some 482 applicants also need one.

Talk to us

Is ANZSCO 133411 your occupation? Ask us about your options.

Tell us your duties, qualifications, experience and English scores. We will confirm the right occupation and the visas that fit.

The more context you give, the more useful the first conversation will be.

Source: Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. Descriptions: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022 (CC BY 4.0). General information only, not immigration advice.

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