This is a 2026 step-by-step pathway guide for a Glazier migrating to Australia under ANZSCO 333111. 333111 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 333111 cost & timeline case study. For TRA document details see the skills assessment guide.
Step 1 — Confirm 333111 is the right code
ANZSCO 333111 covers glazing — installing windows, doors, shopfronts, glass facades (curtain wall, stick / unitised systems), glass partitions, glass balustrades (AS 1288 / AS 2208 compliant), shower screens, frameless glass, structural glazing (silicone-bonded), automotive glazing (windscreens, side glass, sunroof — though motor vehicle glazing often specialty), aluminium window / door installation, mirror installation, double-glazed unit installation.
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 333111 is on MLTSSL — confirm at EOI. 190 / 491 are realistic.
Subclass 186 / 494 / 482
Main 333111 employers:
- Facade specialists — Permasteelisa Australia, Yuanda Australia, Hayward Industries (now part of Capral), Australian Glass Group, G.James Glass and Aluminium, Bluescope Buildings facade.
- Window / door manufacturers — Stegbar (Jeld-Wen), Wideline, Capral, Trend Windows & Doors, A&L Windows, Bradnam's Windows & Doors, Dowell Windows.
- Glass merchants / installers — Viridian Glass (Australia-wide), DECO Australia, G.James, Sealed Glass, AGC Glass, Schott Glass.
- Tier 1 / 2 builders — Lendlease, Multiplex, John Holland, CPB, Built, Hutchinson Builders — high-rise facade work.
- Shopfitting / commercial glazing — Schiavello, JLL fit-out, ISIS Group.
- Auto glass specialists — O'Brien Glass, Smith & Smith, Novus Glass.
Step 5 — Score / Step 6 — Submit
Use points calculator. Lodge via SkillSelect.
Tools
Authoritative sources
- Home Affairs
- Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)
- Australian Glass and Window Association (AGWA)
- Master Builders Australia
- Office of MARA
Next step
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