Motor Vehicle Mechanic and Repairer
Motor Vehicle Mechanic and Repairer is a manufacturing & trades role (ISCO 7231) commonly listed on skilled-migration and shortage occupation lists. Review country demand and matching work visas on ImmigraPath — admins can enrich this playbook with AI later.
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Country demand snapshot
| Country | Code | Demand level |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | AU | High |
| Canada | CA | High |
| New Zealand | NZ | High |
| United Kingdom | UK | Medium |
High = on a current official shortage, category, Green List, or CSOL-priority list. Medium = typically skilled-visa eligible, but not a current targeted shortage occupation. Lists change — verify on government sources before you file.
Pathways that target this job
Official shortage, category, or salary-list routes that currently include Motor Vehicle Mechanic and Repairer. Lists change — confirm the live occupation table on the government site before you apply.
Canada
- EE Transport
Express Entry — Transport occupations
2026 transport category covering listed pilots, aircraft mechanics/inspectors, avionics technicians, and automotive service technicians — not all driving jobs.
Australia
- CSOL / Core Skills
Australia Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)
ANZSCO occupations on CSOL can be nominated for the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) Core Skills stream. Many also feed Employer Nomination (186) and some skilled independent / state streams.
New Zealand
- Green List (Work to Residence)
New Zealand Green List — Work to Residence
Tier 2 Green List roles can move to residence after 24 months of qualifying work (pay, registration, and occupation conditions still apply).
FAQs about Motor Vehicle Mechanic and Repairer
Is Motor Vehicle Mechanic and Repairer in demand for skilled immigration?+
ImmigraPath currently lists High demand for Motor Vehicle Mechanic and Repairer in Australia, Canada, New Zealand (ISCO 7231). Demand is based on official shortage / category lists and can change — always verify on government sources.
Which immigration categories or visas target Motor Vehicle Mechanic and Repairer?+
Motor Vehicle Mechanic and Repairer is on: Express Entry — Transport occupations; Australia Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL); New Zealand Green List — Work to Residence. Open the visa links on this page, then confirm the live occupation table on the government site — lists are updated through the year.
Which occupation code should I use for Motor Vehicle Mechanic and Repairer?+
Canada uses NOC 72410 (TEER 2). The UK uses SOC 5231. Australia and New Zealand use ANZSCO 321211. Match your day-to-day duties to the code, not only the English job title.
What data does ImmigraPath show for Motor Vehicle Mechanic and Repairer?+
Hard facts: ISCO 7231, Canada NOC 72410, category Manufacturing & Trades, country demand, official destination codes, and the immigration categories/visas that currently target this job. Always verify current lists on government sites.