This is a 2026 step-by-step pathway guide for a Drainer migrating to Australia under ANZSCO 334113. 334113 is on CSOL with state nomination availability — full skilled visa stack: Subclass 189 Independent (where listed), Subclass 190 State-Nominated, Subclass 491 Regional Provisional → 191 PR, Subclass 186 Direct Entry, Subclass 494 Regional Employer → 191, and Subclass 482 Core Skills → 186 TRT.
For the cost / timeline view see the 334113 cost & timeline case study. For TRA document details see the skills assessment guide.
Step 1 — Confirm 334113 is the right code
ANZSCO 334113 covers drainage trade work — sewer connection to property, sanitary drainage installation (PVC DWV — Iplex, Vinidex), stormwater drainage (PVC, agricultural drainage), pit and trench excavation, sewer-property-boundary connection ("trap and bend"), inspection openings, gully traps, On-site sewage management (septic tanks, AWTS — aerated wastewater treatment systems), sub-soil agricultural / French drains, retaining-wall drainage, swimming-pool drainage, AS 3500.2 (Sanitary Plumbing and Drainage) compliance.
If your work spans water supply / hot water / sanitary fixtures, 334111 fits better.
Step 2 — TRA skills assessment
TRA — tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au. Pathways: JRP (onshore) or OSA (offshore).
Standard turnaround: OSA ~12 weeks; JRP 12-18 months.
Step 3 — English
EOI lodgement requires Competent English. For points-tested visas, target Proficient (10 pts) or Superior (20 pts).
Step 4 — Choose a visa pathway
Subclass 189 / 190 / 491
189 if 334113 is on MLTSSL — confirm at EOI. 190 / 491 are realistic.
Subclass 186 / 494 / 482
Main 334113 employers:
- Home builders' drainage subcontractors — captive subbie networks for Metricon, Henley, Carlisle, Simonds, Burbank.
- Tier 1 / 2 civil contractors — CPB, John Holland, Lendlease Engineering, Acciona, Laing O'Rourke, BMD Group, Downer.
- Water utilities contractors — Sydney Water tier-2 contractors, Urban Utilities QLD contractors.
- Sewer / drainage specialists — Pipe Management Australia, Australian Pipeline Services, Veolia Water Network Services.
- Civil drainage / earthworks contractors — for large-scale subdivision and infrastructure drainage.
Step 5 — Score / Step 6 — Submit
Use points calculator. Lodge via SkillSelect.
Tools
Authoritative sources
- Home Affairs
- Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)
- Master Plumbers Australia
- Australian Building Codes Board (NCC Volume Three)
- Office of MARA
Next step
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