Core Skills Occupation List · ANZSCO 334113 · Home Affairs list read 6 October 2026
Drainer on the Core Skills Occupation List
Short answer: Drainer (ANZSCO 334113) is on the Core Skills Occupation List, so an approved Australian sponsor can nominate the role on the 482 Skills in Demand visa — and the 186 for permanent residence, or the 494 in regional areas. Salary must meet the CSIT (A$79,423 from 1 July 2026) or the market rate. Assessed by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA). Facts below are read from Home Affairs and the assessing authorities and refreshed monthly.
By Keshab Chapagain, registered migration agent (MARN 1576536) since 2015 · WIDEN, Sydney · Reviewed October 2026
Keshab Chapagain · MARN 1576536 · Registered since 2015 - ANZSCO 2022 / 2013
- 334113 / 334113
- Lists
- MLTSSL · CSOL
- Employer sponsored
- 482 · 186 · 494
- Points-tested
- 189 · 190 · 491
- Assessing authority
- TRA
- CSIT 2026–27
- A$79,423
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The list entry
Drainer, ANZSCO 334113, is on: MLTSSL, CSOL. Read from the Home Affairs skilled occupation list on 6 October 2026.
Which visas it opens
From the Home Affairs skilled occupation list (read 6 October 2026), Drainer — ANZSCO 334113 — is eligible for:
| Visa | Route |
|---|---|
| 189 Skilled Independent | Points-tested — skills assessment, English and an EOI; no employer needed |
| 190 Skilled Nominated | Points-tested — skills assessment, English and an EOI; no employer needed |
| 407 Training | Employer sponsored — an approved sponsor nominates the position |
| 485 Temporary Graduate | Points-tested — skills assessment, English and an EOI; no employer needed |
| 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional | Employer sponsored — an approved sponsor nominates the position |
| 491 Skilled Work Regional | Points-tested — skills assessment, English and an EOI; no employer needed |
| 482 Skills in Demand (Core Skills stream) | Employer sponsored — an approved sponsor nominates the position |
| 186 Employer Nomination Scheme | Employer sponsored — an approved sponsor nominates the position |
Also on: MLTSSL. Source: Home Affairs skilled occupation list.
Assessing authority, in brief
Trades Recognition Australia (TRA). Fees, turnaround and how the assessment fits the worker's route: Drainer PR pathways · all assessing authorities.
Salary threshold, in brief
482 Core Skills nominations lodged from 1 July 2026 need at least A$79,423 or the market rate, whichever is higher; roles at A$146,576+ can use the Specialist Skills stream. What the employer pays and does: sponsoring a drainer.
Current processing times
Home Affairs, published 29 September 2026: 482 nomination 50% within 64 days, 90% within 9 months; 482 Core Skills visa 4 months / 9 months; 186 Direct Entry 21 months / 25 months. All subclasses, refreshed monthly.
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Questions we get asked first
Is Drainer on the Core Skills Occupation List?
Yes. Drainer (ANZSCO 334113) appears on the CSOL as published by the Department of Home Affairs (list read 6 October 2026), which means an approved sponsor can nominate the role on the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, Core Skills stream, and it is also available for the 186 Employer Nomination Scheme.
What visas can a Drainer apply for?
According to the Home Affairs occupation list, Drainer is eligible for: 189 Skilled Independent; 190 Skilled Nominated; 407 Training; 485 Temporary Graduate; 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional; 491 Skilled Work Regional; 482 Skills in Demand (Core Skills stream); 186 Employer Nomination Scheme. Which one fits depends on whether you have an employer, your points, and where you will live; the 482 (with the 186 after two years) is the usual employer-sponsored route.
What is the minimum salary to sponsor a Drainer on a 482?
The Core Skills Income Threshold — A$79,423 for nominations lodged from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 — or the annual market salary rate for the role in that location, whichever is higher. A role paid at or above A$146,576 can instead use the Specialist Skills stream, which has no occupation list.
Who assesses Drainer for skilled migration, and what does it cost?
Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) — standard assessment A$795, typically within 120 days (checked August 2026). A skills assessment is required for points-tested visas and for many 482/186 nominations depending on passport and occupation.
How long does a 482 nomination for a Drainer take right now?
Home Affairs (29 September 2026) reports 50% of 482 nominations decided within 64 days and 90% within 9 months; Core Skills visas 4 months / 9 months. Complete, consistent nominations sit at the fast end.
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