Welder (First Class) / Welder, ANZSCO 322313: Code, Lists, and Assessment

Welder (First Class) in Australia, Welder in New Zealand: both map to ANZSCO 322313, skill level 3. The ABS describes the work as fabricating and repairing metal products using various welding techniques.

Who assesses this occupation

The verified record for 322313 does not name a specific assessing authority. The occupation page for 322313 carries the current authority detail and links. Check it before starting an assessment application, as these details can change.

Which lists it appears on

Welder (First Class) / Welder 322313 appears on two Australian skilled migration lists as of 2025-09-08:

• Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). Being on the MLTSSL opens pathways to visas including the Skilled Independent stream and longer-term employer sponsored options. Check the current Home Affairs skill occupation list before relying on this.
• Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). The CSOL governs the Core Skills stream under the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482). Verify the current status on the official list before you proceed.

List membership and shortage are different things. Being on the MLTSSL or CSOL means the occupation is eligible for certain visa pathways. It says nothing directly about how tight the labour market is. The 2024 Occupation Shortage List by Jobs and Skills Australia rates Welder (First Class) / Welder as S (in shortage) nationally. That is a separate, point-in-time read of labour market conditions.

NZ Green List: 322313 appears on the NZ Green List as Tier 2. Confirm the current status on the Immigration New Zealand Green List before relying on this.

Near-miss codes to check

322313 sits in the Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers group (3223). Two related codes are worth checking if your work is more specific:

• Welder (First Class) 322311: a separate code in some classification contexts; check the group page and the occupation page to confirm how 322311 and 322313 differ in the current edition.
• Metal Fabricator 322312: covers workers whose primary work is fabricating metal structures and components, rather than welding as the core technique.

If your role centres on welding as the primary technique, rather than general metal fabrication, 322313 is the starting point. Confirm the distinction against the ABS definitions and the group page before settling on a code. The right code matters: it shapes which lists apply and which assessing authority you go to.

Find your exact code

Browse all occupations at /en/anzsco/2022/ to confirm the best fit for your specific role. If you are unsure which code matches your CV, the CV matcher at app.anzscofinder.com can show you the closest codes based on your work history.

For advice on which visa pathway suits your situation, speak to a registered migration agent.