Welder and Flame Cutter
Welder and Flame Cutter is a manufacturing & trades role (ISCO 7212) 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 | High |
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 Welder and Flame Cutter. Lists change — confirm the live occupation table on the government site before you apply.
Canada
- EE Trades
Express Entry — Trade occupations
Category-based draws for listed construction, mechanical, and industrial trades. Federal Skilled Trades and some PNPs can also apply.
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 Welder and Flame Cutter
Is Welder and Flame Cutter in demand for skilled immigration?+
ImmigraPath currently lists High demand for Welder and Flame Cutter in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom (ISCO 7112). Demand is based on official shortage / category lists and can change — always verify on government sources.
Which immigration categories or visas target Welder and Flame Cutter?+
Welder and Flame Cutter is on: Express Entry — Trade 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 Welder and Flame Cutter?+
Canada uses NOC 72106 (TEER 2). The UK uses SOC 5215. Australia and New Zealand use ANZSCO 322313. Match your day-to-day duties to the code, not only the English job title.
What data does ImmigraPath show for Welder and Flame Cutter?+
Hard facts: ISCO 7112, Canada NOC 72106, category Construction, country demand, official destination codes, and the immigration categories/visas that currently target this job. Always verify current lists on government sites.