This is a 2026 step-by-step pathway guide for a Wall and Floor Tiler migrating to Australia under ANZSCO 333411. 333411 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 333411 cost & timeline case study. For TRA document details see the skills assessment guide.
Step 1 — Confirm 333411 is the right code
ANZSCO 333411 covers ceramic / porcelain / stone wall and floor tiling — ceramic tile installation, porcelain tile installation, natural stone (marble, granite, travertine, slate) installation, large-format tile installation (600x1200, 1200x2400 panels), mosaic tile, wet-area waterproofing (AS 3740 — Internal, AS 4654 — External), shower base / hob / niche construction, screeding and substrate preparation, swimming pool tiling, premium-residential / commercial / hospitality tiling.
If your work is timber / vinyl flooring, 332111 Floor Finisher fits better. Roof tiling fits 333311.
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 333411 is on MLTSSL — confirm at EOI. 190 / 491 are realistic.
Subclass 186 / 494 / 482
Main 333411 employers:
- Home builders' tiling subcontractors — captive subbie networks for Metricon, Henley, Carlisle, Simonds, Burbank.
- Tile retailers / installers — Beaumont Tiles (Bunnings-owned), National Tiles, Italia Ceramics, Tile Mob, Amber Tiles.
- Premium-residential tiling specialists — across major capital cities.
- Tier 1 / 2 builders — Lendlease, Multiplex, John Holland, CPB, Built, Hutchinson Builders.
- Commercial fit-out — Schiavello, Total Construction, ISIS Group.
- Swimming pool builders — Compass Pools, Narellan Pools, Freedom Pools.
Step 5 — Score / Step 6 — Submit
Use points calculator. Lodge via SkillSelect.
Tools
Authoritative sources
- Home Affairs
- Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)
- Australian Tile Council (ATC)
- Master Builders Australia
- Office of MARA
Next step
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