If your country of passport is listed below, this means it is mandatory for you to obtain the Cook skills assessment for a Subclass 482 visa application.
Persons who hold a passport issued by Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam or Zimbabwe.
https://www.downundercentre.com/mandatory-skill-assessment-subclass-482-visa
