ANZSCO 334111 · MLTSSL
Plumber (General): ANZSCO 334111
Official Home Affairs skilled occupation list · checked 21 October 2026
Plumber (General) (ANZSCO 334111) is on the MLTSSL (Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List). It can be used for the 189, 190, 491, 485, 494 and 407 visas, and the skills assessment is done by TRA. Checked against the Home Affairs list on 21 October 2026.
Occupation lists
MLTSSL
Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List
Permanent visa options
189, 190
Visas that give permanent residence
Assessing authority
TRA
Trades Recognition Australia
Skill level
Level 3
Certificate IV, or Certificate III with at least 2 years of on-the-job training, or 3 years of relevant experience
The job
What a plumber (general) does
Installs and repairs water, drainage, gas and sewerage pipes and systems other than water-based fire protection systems.
Registration or licensing is required to work in this occupation in Australia.
Description from ANZSCO 2022 code 334116, which replaced 334111.
Unit group 3341
Tasks of Plumbers
- Studying blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems and materials required
- Setting out and installing hot and cold water systems and associated equipment
- Installing water-based fire protections systems, including fire hydrants, hose reels and sprinkler systems
- Designing and installing sanitary plumbing and water supply systems, discharge pipes and sanitary fixtures
- Fabricating and installing soil and waste stacks
- Assembling and installing mechanical services plant, air handling and conditioning equipment and small bore heating systems
- Installing sewerage and effluent pumping equipment and disposal systems
- Installing below-ground drainage systems and associated ground support systems
- Installing, maintaining and repairing gas mains, piping systems downstream of the billing meter, and appliances and ancillary equipment associated with the use of fuel gases
- Fabricating and installing metal roofing, rainwater goods and flashings
Qualifications and experience
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing is required.
- AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
Assessing authorities check your duties against these tasks, so your experience must match them, not only the job title.
Visa options
Which visas ANZSCO 334111 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.
| Visa | Eligible | ANZSCO version | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 Skilled Independent | Yes | ANZSCO 2013 | |
| 190 Skilled Nominated (state) | Yes | ANZSCO 2013 | Needs a state or territory nomination |
| 407 Training visa | Yes | ANZSCO 2013 | |
| 485 Temporary Graduate | Yes | ANZSCO 2013 | Post-Vocational Education Work stream |
| 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional | Yes | ANZSCO 2013 | |
| 491 State Skilled Work Regional, state nominated | Yes | ANZSCO 2013 | Needs a state or territory nomination |
| 491 Family Skilled Work Regional, family sponsored | Yes | ANZSCO 2013 | Needs an eligible relative in a regional area |
| 482 Skills in Demand, Core Skills stream | No | — | |
| 186 Employer Nomination Scheme, Direct Entry | No | — |
Home Affairs uses two ANZSCO versions. For the visas marked ANZSCO 2013 above this occupation is code 334111. For the other visas it is 334116 Plumber (General) (ANZSCO 2022).
Skills assessment
Skills assessment for ANZSCO 334111
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.
Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)
We prepare your TRA assessment with you and check that your duties match ANZSCO 334111 before you apply.
States and territories
State and territory nomination
Plumber (General) 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 plumber (general) now.
Similar occupations
Other occupations in Plumbers
If your duties fit one of these better, that is the code to nominate.
Questions
ANZSCO 334111: common questions
What is the ANZSCO code for plumber (general)?
What does a plumber (general) do?
Which skilled occupation list is Plumber (General) on?
Can I get a 189 visa as a plumber (general)?
Is Plumber (General) eligible for state nomination (190 or 491)?
Can an employer sponsor a plumber (general)?
Who assesses plumber (general) skills for Australian migration?
Talk to us
Is ANZSCO 334111 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.
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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