ListofGeneralProfessionalOccupationsassessedbyVETASSESS

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GroupA
GroupA
SkillsAssessmentCriteria:
Qualification/sassessedatAustralianBachelordegreeorhigherdegreewithahighlyrelevantfieldofstudyandatleastoneyear
ofpost-qualificationhighlyrelevantemploymentatanappropriateskilllevelcompletedinthelastfiveyears.
ANZSCOCode OccupationName AdditionalInformation
224111 Actuary ThisoccupationrequiresamajorinActuarialStudiesorActuarialScience.Actuarial
Studiesistheapplicationofmathematicalandstatisticalanalysisinordertosolve
financialplanningproblemsinareassuchasinsurance,superannuationandinvestment
(ASCED).QualificationsinMathematicsorStatisticswithsupportinghighlyrelevant
employmentwillbeassessedonacase-by-casebasis.
252211 Acupuncturist
234111 AgriculturalConsultant
234112 AgriculturalScientist
272414 Archaeologist
212111 ArtisticDirector
252711 Audiologist
234513 Biochemist
234514 Biotechnologist
234515 Botanist
272111 CareersCounsellor CareerCounsellingisaspecialisedfieldofcounsellingwhichfocusesonworkingwith
clientswhoarestartingtheircareersormakingasignificantchangeintheircareer.A
CareersCounsellorprovidesindividualsandgroupswithinformationaboutcareer
choicesandassistsindividualswithself-employment(ANZSCO).
AhighlyrelevantfieldofstudywouldbeCounselling,whichisthestudyofthepractice
andskillsrequiredtoprovideguidanceonpersonal,socialandpsychologicalproblems
(ASCED).QualificationsinPsychologywithoutstudiesandsupervisedpractical
trainingincounsellingwillnotusuallybeassessedpositively.
232213 Cartographer
234211 Chemist AChemiststudiesthechemicalandphysicalpropertiesofsubstances,anddevelops
andmonitorschemicalprocessesandproduction(ANZSCO).Chemistry(orChemical
Sciences)isthestudyofthecomposition,structure,chemicalreactionsand
transformationsofmatter(ASCED).
AmajorinChemistrywouldincludesubjectssuchasanalytical,physical,organicand
inorganicchemistrywithanadditionalfocusonmodernapplicationssuchas
nanotechnology,analyticalandenvironmentalchemistry,polymerscienceandsurface
science.
QualificationsinFoodScienceorFoodTechnologydonotusuallyhavethebreadthand
depthofChemistry-relatedsubjectstobeconsideredpositiveforthisoccupation.
Applicantsshouldconsidertheoccupationof234212FoodTechnologistinstead.
Thisoccupationshouldnotbeconfusedwith251512IndustrialPharmacist,who
undertakesresearch,testingandanalysisrelatedtothedevelopment,production,
storage,qualitycontrolanddistributionofdrugsandrelatedsupplies.
252299 ComplementaryHealth
Therapistsnec
necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
234311 ConservationOfficer
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ANZSCOCode OccupationName AdditionalInformation
133111 ConstructionProject
Manager
AhighlyrelevantfieldofstudyisConstructionProjectManagement,whichisthestudy
ofplanningandcontrollingbuildingprojects(ASCED).Generalmanagementdegrees
withoutunderpinningorrelatedstudiesinconstruction/civilengineeringorbuilding
wouldnotusuallybepositivelyassessedforthisoccupation.Qualificationsin
ArchitecturalStudieswithsupportinghighlyrelevantemploymentwillbeconsideredon
acase-by-casebasis.
272199 Counsellorsnec Counsellingisthestudyofthepracticeandskillsrequiredtoprovideguidanceon
personal,socialandpsychologicalproblems(ASCED).QualificationsinPsychology
withoutstudiesandsupervisedpracticaltrainingincounsellingwillnotusuallybe
assessedpositively.
Nominationofthenotelsewhereclassified(nec)coderequiresapplicantstohold
qualificationsandemploymentwhichdonotbetterfitunderanotherANZSCOcode,
includingtheothercounsellingoccupations.
SpecialisationscoveredintheneccodeincludeGamblingCounsellor,Grief
Counsellor,LifeCoach,RapeCrisisCounsellorandTraumaCounsellor.Religious
Counsellorsmaybebettercoveredunder272211MinistersofReligion.
272112 DrugandAlcohol
Counsellor
ADrugandAlcoholCounsellorprovidessupportandtreatmentforpeoplewithdrugand
alcoholdependencyproblems,developsstrategieswhichassistthemtosetgoalsand
affectandmaintainchange,andprovidescommunityeducation(ANZSCO).
AhighlyrelevantfieldofstudywouldbeCounselling,whichisthestudyofthepractice
andskillsrequiredtoprovideguidanceonpersonal,socialandpsychologicalproblems
(ASCED).QualificationsinPsychologywithoutstudiesandsupervisedpractical
trainingincounsellingwillnotusuallybeassessedpositively.
224311 Economist
249111 EducationAdviser
134499 EducationManagersnec AnEducationManagerplans,organises,directs,controlsandcoordinateseducational
policy,andprovidesadviceandeducationalandadministrativesupporttostaffand
studentsineducationalinstitutions(ANZSCO).
ThisoccupationcoversEducationManagerswhicharenotelsewhereclassifiedin
ANZSCO.ThisoccupationincludesProjectCoordinator(Education),TAFERegistrar
andUniversityRegistrar.
HighlyrelevantfieldsofstudywouldbeEducationalStudies,TeacherEducation,and
EducationalLeadershipandAdministration.
249112 EducationReviewer
234312 EnvironmentalConsultant
251311 EnvironmentalHealth
Officer
EnvironmentalHealthOfficersdevelop,enforceandevaluateenvironmentalhealth
policies,programsandstrategiestoimprovehealthoutcomes,andoverseethe
implementationandmonitoringofenvironmentalhealthlegislation,Specialisations
underthisoccupationincludeFoodSafetyAuditorandFoodSafetyOfficer(ANZSCO).
AhighlyrelevantfieldofstudywouldbeEnvironmentalHealth,whichisthestudyof
recognising,evaluationandcontrollingenvironmentalfactorsaffectingpublichealth
(ASCED).Relevantsubjectsincludeenvironmentalpollutioneffectsonhealth
communicablediseasemanagementsystemsandpublichygiene.
ApplicantswithqualificationsandemploymentinNutritionorDieteticsmaybetterfit
underotheroccupations,suchas251112Nutritionistand251111Dietician.
234313 EnvironmentalResearch
Scientist
AhighlyrelevantfieldofstudywouldbeEnvironmentalStudies,whichincludesthestudy
oftheimpacthumanshaveuponthenaturalenvironmentinordertoestablishan
environmentallysustainablesociety(ASCED).
234399 EnvironmentalScientists
nec
necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
234915 ExercisePhysiologist
134411 FacultyHead
272113 FamilyandMarriage
Counsellor
AFamilyandMarriageCounsellorassistsindividuals,couplesandfamilieswith
marriageandrelationshipdifficulties(ANZSCO).
Counsellingisthestudyofthepracticeandskillsrequiredtoprovideguidanceon
personal,socialandpsychologicalproblems(ASCED).QualificationsinPsychology
withoutstudiesandpracticaltrainingincounsellingwillnotusuallybeassessed
positively.
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ANZSCOCode OccupationName AdditionalInformation
234212 FoodTechnologist
234113 Forester(Aus)/Forest
Scientist(NZ)
234411 Geologist
234412 Geophysicist
134299 HealthandWelfare
ServicesManagersnec
necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
251999 HealthDiagnosticand
PromotionProfessionals
nec
necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
251911 HealthPromotionOfficer
272411 Historian
252212 Homoeopath
234413 Hydrogeologist
251512 IndustrialPharmacist
271214 IntellectualProperty
Lawyer
221214 InternalAuditor AnInternalAuditorexamines,verifies,evaluatesandreportsonfinancial,operational
andmanagerialprocesses,systemsandoutcomestoensurefinancialandoperational
integrityandcompliance,andassistsinbusinessprocessreviews,riskassessments,
developingdeliverablesandreportingprogressagainstoutcomes(ANZSCO).
ThisoccupationshouldnotbeconfusedwithAccountantsandExternalAuditors,
occupationsassessedbytheaccountingbodiesseeASRIfordetails.
271299 JudicialandOtherLegal
Professionalsnec
necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
224511 LandEconomist AhighlyrelevantfieldofstudyisLandEconomics,whichisthestudyofeconomic
principlesapplicabletotheuseofland.Othercloselyrelatedmajorssuchaspropertyor
realestatewithsupportinghighlyrelevantemploymentwillbeconsideredonacase-by-
casebasis.
Degreeswithgeneraleconomicsunitsandwithoutsubjectsinproperty/land
economics/valuationwouldnotbeassessedpositively.
232112 LandscapeArchitect ALandscapeArchitectplansanddesignslandareasforprojectssuchasopenspace
networks,parks,schools,institutions,roads,externalareasforallbuildingtypes,land
subdivisions,andcommercial,industrialandresidentialsites(ANZSCO).
AhighlyrelevantfieldofstudyisLandscapeArchitecture,whichisthestudyofplanning,
designingandinstallingexteriorenvironmentswithconcernforfunctionality,practicality
andhumanneedsandrequirements.Itincludesthedesignofparksandgardens
integratedwiththebuiltenvironment(ASCED).DegreesinArchitecturalStudieswithout
amajorinLandscapeArchitecturewillnotbeassessedpositively,unlesstheapplicant
hasofficialregistrationasaLandscapeArchitect.
Thisoccupationrequiresanapplicanttoundertakefulltimehighlyrelevantemployment
asaLandscapeArchitect.RegistrationasaLandscapeArchitectwillbehighly
regarded.
224611 Librarian
234511 LifeScientists(General)
234599 LifeScientistsnec Nominationofthenotelsewhereclassified(nec)occupationrequiresapplicantsto
holdqualificationsandemploymentwhichdonotbetterfitunderanyotherANZSCO
code.Thetasksperformedshouldalsomatchthelevel,natureandgeneralemployment
contentofboththeminorandunitgroupdescriptionforthisoccupation.
Qualificationsand/oremploymentinFoodScienceandTechnologywillnotusuallybe
consideredpositivelyforthisoccupationastheymaybecoveredelsewherein
ANZSCO.
234516 MarineBiologist
224112 Mathematician
212112 MediaProducer
(excludingVideo)
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ANZSCOCode OccupationName AdditionalInformation
134211 MedicalAdministrator TheroleofMedicalAdministratorisusuallythemostseniormedicalmanagement
positioninahospitalorhospitaldepartment.Theymayalsobeknownbyothertitles
suchasMedicalManager,DirectorofClinicalServices,andDirectorofMedical
Services.
Medicaladministrationisadministrationormanagementutilisingthemedicaland
clinicalknowledge,skill,andjudgementofaregisteredmedicalpractitioner,and
capableofaffectingthehealthandsafetyofthepublicoranyperson(RACMA).
AhighlyrelevantfieldofstudyisMedicine.MedicalAdministratorsmayalsohold
additionalhigherqualificationsinHealthAdministrationandPublicHealth.
Pleasenotethatthisoccupationisatahigherskilllevelandtasksaredifferentto
practicingphysicians,medicalofficers,nursingmanagers,interns,administrative
hospitalstaffandnon-hospitalpracticemanagers.
Othermanagersinhealthcaresettingsmaybetterfitunderotherrelatedoccupations
andthereforewouldnotbeassessedpositivelyforthisoccupation.Theseother
occupationsinclude134213PrimaryHealthOrganisationManager,whichcoversout-
of-hospitalhealthservices,and134299HealthandWelfareServicesManagersnec,
whichincludesDirectorsofHealthProfessionalServicesnotelsewhereclassified.
QualificationsinNursingoralliedhealthfieldssuchasDentistryandHomeopathy,
wouldnotusuallymeettherequirementsforthisoccupation.
234912 Metallurgist
234913 Meteorologist
234517 Microbiologist
234999 NaturalandPhysical
ScienceProfessionals
nec
ExercisePhysiologisthasanANZSCOCodethatisseparatetothisoccupation,and
thereforecannotbeconsideredundertheneccategory.
252213 Naturopath
254211 NurseEducator
254311 NurseManager
254212 NurseResearcher
251112 Nutritionist
251312 OccupationalHealthand
SafetyAdviser
AnOccupationalHealthandSafetyAdviserdevelops,implementsandevaluatesrisk
managementpoliciesandprograms,trainsemployeesinoccupationhealthandsafety
procedures,monitorsandauditstheworkplace,andrecordsandinvestigatesincidents
toensuresafeandhealthyworkingconditions.Alternativetitlesforthisoccupation
includeOccupationalHealthandSafetyCoordinator,andOccupationalHealthand
SafetyOfficer(ANZSCO).
AhighlyrelevantfieldofstudywouldbeOccupationalHealthandSafetywhichisthe
studyofrecognising,evaluatingandcontrollingenvironmentalfactorsassociatedwith
theinteractionofindividualsandtheworkplace(ASCED).
QualificationswhichdonothaveamajorinOH&Swillbeconsideredonacase-by-
casebasisprovidedthatthereisevidenceofemploymentwhichisassessedashighly
relevanttothenominatedoccupationandsupportedbyinhouserelevanttraininge.g.a
qualificationinbuildingandconstructionaswellasshortcoursesand/orlicensingin
OH&S,combinedwithemploymentinaconstructionsetting,andworkingprimarilyina
full-timeOH&Srole.
251412 Orthoptist
251912 OrthotistorProsthetist
232214 OtherSpatialScientist
234314 ParkRanger
234914 Physicist Applicantswithqualificationsandemploymentasa234914MedicalPhysicistwishing
tobeassessedforGSMpurposesareadvisedthatthisoccupationisassessedbythe
AustralianCollegeofPhysicalScientistsandEngineersinMedicine(ACPSEM).
134213 PrimaryHealth
OrganisationManager
133112 ProjectBuilder AhighlyrelevantfieldofstudyisBuildingScienceandTechnology,orBuilding
ConstructionManagement(ASCED).
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ANZSCOCode OccupationName AdditionalInformation
272314 Psychotherapist Psychotherapistsdiagnoseandtreatmentalandemotionaldisordersusing
psychotherapeuticmethodswhichhaveaparticularfocusonthetherapeutic
relationshipbetweenthetherapistandclient(ANZSCO).
AhighlyrelevantfieldofstudywouldbePsychotherapy.Otherprogramssuchasin
Psychology(General)whichlacksupervisedpracticaltrainingin
Psychotherapy/Counsellingareunlikelytobeassessedpositively.
134412 RegionalEducation
Manager
272114 RehabilitationCounsellor AhighlyrelevantfieldofstudywouldbeCounselling,whichisthestudyofthepractice
andskillsrequiredtoprovideguidanceonpersonal,socialandpsychologicalproblems
(ASCED).
ARehabilitationCounsellorassistsphysically,mentallyandsociallydisadvantaged
peopletoreintegrateintoworkandthecommunity.DrugandAlcoholRehabilitation
Counsellorsareassessedunder272112DrugandAlcoholCounsellor.
QualificationsinOccupationalTherapy,Physiotherapy,Psychology,SocialWork,
NursingandAlliedHealthprofessionsmaybeconsideredonacase-by-casebasis
providedthatthereisevidenceofemploymentasrehabilitationcounsellor.
134311 SchoolPrincipal
272499 SocialProfessionalsnec necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
224113 Statistician
272115 StudentCounsellor StudentCounsellorsprovideinformationandassistancetostudents,parentsand
teachersaboutawiderangeofmatterssuchasstudentspersonalproblems,leaning
difficultiesandspecialrequirements(ANZSCO).
AhighlyrelevantfieldofstudywouldbeCounselling,whichisthestudyofthepractice
andskillsrequiredtoprovideguidanceonpersonal,socialandpsychologicalproblems
(ASCED).QualificationswithamajorinPsychologywithoutstudiesandsupervised
practicaltrainingincounsellingwillnotusuallybeassessedpositively.
249311 TeacherofEnglishto
SpeakersofOther
Languages
242111 UniversityLecturer
242112 UniversityTutor
232611 UrbanandRegional
Planner
224512 Valuer Applicantsmusthaveundertakenrelevantstudiesintheareaofvaluation.Valuationis
thestudyofvaluingland,buildings,businesses,properties,machinery,artandpersonal
items(ASCED).
Generalbusiness,commerceoreconomicsstudies,withoutsubjectsinValuationsuch
asproperty/landeconomics/valuationwillnotbeassessedpositively.
242211 VocationalEducation
Teacher(non-trades)
134214 WelfareCentreManager AhighlyrelevantfieldofstudywouldbeinthebroaddisciplineofWelfareStudiesand
Serviceswhichdevelopsanunderstandingofpublicandsocialpolicytheoryandsocial
welfarepractice,incorporatingtheprovisionofpersonalservicestoindividualsand
familygroupswhoaresociallydisadvantagedorotherwiseinneed(ASCED).Other
majorsinSocialSciencewithsupportinghighlyrelevantemploymentwillbeconsidered
onacase-by-casebasis.
234518 Zoologist
EndofGroupA
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GroupB
GroupB
SkillsAssessmentCriteria:
Qualification/sassessedatAustralianBachelordegreeorhigherdegreewithahighlyrelevantfieldofstudyandatleastoneyear
ofpost-qualificationhighlyrelevantemploymentatanappropriateskilllevelcompletedinthelastfiveyears
OR
Qualification/sassessedatAustralianBachelordegreeorhigherdegreewithanadditionalqualificationatleastAustralian
QualificationsFramework(AQF)Diplomalevelinahighlyrelevantfieldofstudyandatleasttwoyearsofpost-qualificationhighly
relevantemploymentatanappropriateskilllevelcompletedinthelastfiveyears
OR
Qualification/sassessedatAustralianBachelordegreeorhigherdegreewithoutahighlyrelevantfieldofstudyandatleastthree
yearsofpost-qualificationhighlyrelevantemploymentatanappropriateskilllevelcompletedinthelastfiveyears
Note:Forpre-qualificationemployment(ifallofyouremploymentisbeforeyourqualificationassessedattheAustralianbachelor
degreelevel),fiveyearsofrelevantemploymentinadditiontoatleastoneyearofhighlyrelevantemploymentatanappropriateskill
levelcompletedinthelastfiveyears.
ANZSCOCode OccupationName AdditionalInformation
211111 Actor
211199 Actors,Dancersand
OtherEntertainersnec
necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
225111 AdvertisingSpecialist
231112 AirTrafficController
231199 AirTransport
Professionalsnec
necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
121311 Apiarist
121111 AquacultureFarmer
224211 Archivist
212311 ArtDirector(Film,
TelevisionorStage)
249211 ArtTeacher(Private
Tuition)
139911 ArtsAdministratoror
Manager
212211 Author
121312 BeefCattleFarmer
212212 BookorScriptEditor
139111 CommissionedDefence
ForceOfficer
139112 CommissionedFire
Officer
139113 CommissionedPolice
Officer
272611 CommunityArtsWorker
221211 CompanySecretary
211211 Composer
234911 Conservator
212411 Copywriter
132111 CorporateServices
Manager
121211 CottonGrower
121299 CropFarmersnec necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
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ANZSCOCode OccupationName AdditionalInformation
121313 DairyCattleFarmer
249212 DanceTeacher(Private
Tuition)
211112 Danceror
Choreographer
121314 DeerFarmer
111212 DefenceForceSenior
Officer
212312 Director(Film,
Television,Radioor
Stage)
212313 DirectorofPhotography
249213 DramaTeacher(Private
Tuition)
224911 ElectorateOfficer
211113 EntertainerorVariety
Artist
139912 EnvironmentalManager
232311 FashionDesigner
212314 FilmandVideoEditor
212399 Film,Television,Radio
andStageDirectorsnec
necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
222299 FinancialDealersnec necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
222311 FinancialInvestment
Adviser
222312 FinancialInvestment
Manager
222211 FinancialMarketDealer
121212 FlowerGrower
231113 FlyingInstructor
121213 FruitorNutGrower
222212 FuturesTrader
224212 GalleryorMuseum
Curator
121315 GoatFarmer
121214 Grain,OilseedorPasture
Grower(Aus)/Field
CropGrower(NZ)
121215 GrapeGrower
232411 GraphicDesigner AGraphicDesignerplans,designs,developsandpreparesinformationforpublication
andreproductionusingtext,symbols,pictures,coloursandlayouttoachieve
commercialandcommunicationneedswithparticularemphasisontailoringthe
messagefortheintendedaudience(ANZSCO).Applicantsshouldconsiderwhether
theymorecloselymatchtheoccupationsof2324141WebDesignerand232412
Illustratorastherearesomesimilaritiesintheseoccupationsapplicantsmustensure
theynominatetheoccupationwhichmostcloselymatchestheirqualificationsand
employment.
Applicantswithqualifications/employmentas232413MultimediaDesigner,261211
MultimediaSpecialistand261212WebDeveloperwouldnotusuallybeassessed
positivelyforthisoccupation.
224213 HealthInformation
Manager
121316 HorseBreeder
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ANZSCOCode OccupationName AdditionalInformation
141311 HotelorMotelManager
(DegreeLevel)
AhighlyrelevantfieldofstudywouldbeHospitalityManagement,whichisthestudyof
managingtheoperationsoforganisationswhichprovidehospitalityservices(ASCED).
Tourism/EventsManagementStudieswithoutrelevantsubjectsinHospitality/Hotel
Managementwouldnotusuallybeconsideredpositivelyforthisoccupation.
PleasenotethatemploymentasRestaurantManageronitsownwillnotbepositively
assessedforHotelorMotelManagerasitbettermatchestheseparatelylisted
occupationof141111CaforRestaurantManager.
223111 HumanResource
Adviser
225211 ICTAccountManager
225212 ICTBusiness
DevelopmentManager
225213 ICTSales
Representative
AnICTSalesRepresentativedevelopsandconvertssalesopportunitiesintosalesof
computerhardware,softwareandICTservices(ANZSCO).
ThisoccupationrequiresapplicantstobesellingICTproductsandserviceswhich
requirein-depth,specialisedknowledgeinICTtoassesstheneedsofclient
organisations,explainthegoodsandservicesindetail,installequipmentandprovide
theservices.Usually,salesexperiencewithtelephoneandinternetserviceproviders
bettermatchesthetasksofUnitGroup6113SalesRepresentativeswhichareata
lowerskilllevelanddonotrequirethesamedepthofknowledgeasICTSales
Representative.
232412 Illustrator
133311 ImporterorExporter
232312 IndustrialDesigner
224999 Informationand
Organisation
Professionalsnec
Nominationofthenotelsewhereclassified(nec)coderequiresapplicantstohold
qualificationsandemploymentwhichdonotbetterfitunderanyotherANSZCOcode.
224411 IntelligenceOfficer
232511 InteriorDesigner
232313 JewelleryDesigner
212499 JournalistsandOther
Writersnec
necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
139913 LaboratoryManager
224912 LiaisonOfficer
121399 LivestockFarmersnec necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
224711 ManagementConsultant
133411 Manufacturer
231299 MarineTransport
Professionalsnec
necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
225112 MarketResearchAnalyst
225113 MarketingSpecialist
231211 MasterFisher
224913 MigrationAgent(Aus)/
ImmigrationConsultant
(NZ)
272211 MinistersofReligion
121411 MixedCropand
LivestockFarmer
121216 MixedCropFarmer
121317 MixedLivestockFarmer
232413 MultimediaDesigner
211212 MusicDirector
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ANZSCOCode OccupationName AdditionalInformation
211299 MusicProfessionalsnec necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
249214 MusicTeacher(Private
Tuition)
211213 Musician(Instrumental)
212412 NewspaperorPeriodical
Editor
224712 Organisationand
MethodsAnalyst
211411 Painter(VisualArts)
224914 PatentsExaminer
211311 Photographer
121318 PigFarmer
224412 PolicyAnalyst
132411 PolicyandPlanning
Manager
211412 PotterorCeramicArtist
121321 PoultryFarmer
212413 PrintJournalist
249299 PrivateTutorsand
Teachersnec
necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
133511 ProductionManager
(Forestry)
133512 ProductionManager
(Manufacturing)
133513 ProductionManager
(Mining)
212315 ProgramDirector
(TelevisionorRadio)
225311 PublicRelations
Professional
Thisoccupationisdifferentto225113MarketingSpecialist,225111Advertising
Specialistand225112MarketResearchAnalyst.Applicantswithemploymentinoneof
theseprofessionswouldnotbeassessedpositivelyforPublicRelationsProfessional.
139914 QualityAssurance
Manager
212414 RadioJournalist
212113 RadioPresenter
224214 RecordsManager
272612 RecreationOfficer(Aus)
223112 RecruitmentConsultant
132511 Researchand
DevelopmentManager
225411 SalesRepresentative
(IndustrialProducts)
225412 SalesRepresentative
(Medicaland
Pharmaceutical
Products)
211413 Sculptor
139211 SeniorNon-
CommissionedDefence
ForceOfficer
121322 SheepFarmer
211214 Singer
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ANZSCOCode OccupationName AdditionalInformation
139999 SpecialistManagersnec necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
139915 SportsAdministrator
212316 StageManager
222213 StockbrokingDealer
121217 SugarCaneGrower
212317 TechnicalDirector
225499 TechnicalSales
Representativesnec
necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
212415 TechnicalWriter
212416 TelevisionJournalist
212114 TelevisionPresenter
223311 Trainingand
Development
Professionals
121218 TurfGrower
121221 VegetableGrower(Aus)/
MarketGardener(NZ)
212318 VideoProducer
211499 VisualArtsandCrafts
Professionalsnec
232414 WebDesigner AWebDesignerplans,designs,developsandpreparesinformationforinternet
publicationwithparticularemphasisontheuserinterface,easeofnavigationand
locationofinformationusingtext,pictures,animation,sound,colours,layoutanddata
sourcestodeliverinformationtailoredtoanintendedaudienceandpurpose
(ANZSCO).
Applicantsshouldconsiderwhethertheymorecloselymatchtheoccupationsof232411
GraphicDesignerand232412Illustratorastherearesomesimilaritiesinthese
occupationsapplicantsmustensuretheynominatetheoccupationwhichmostclosely
matchestheirqualificationsandemployment.
Applicantswithqualifications/employmentas232413MultimediaDesigner,261211
MultimediaSpecialistand261212WebDeveloperwouldnotusuallybeassessed
positivelyforthisoccupation.
133312 Wholesaler
234213 WineMaker
223113 WorkplaceRelations
Adviser
EndofGroupB
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GroupC
GroupC
SkillsAssessmentCriteria:
Qualification/sassessedatleastAQFDiplomalevelwithahighlyrelevantfieldofstudyandatleastoneyearofpost-qualification
highlyrelevantemploymentatanappropriateskilllevelcompletedinthelastfiveyears
OR
Qualification/sassessedatleastAQFDiplomalevelwithanadditionalqualificationatleastAQFCertificateIVinahighlyrelevant
fieldofstudyandatleastoneyearofpost-qualificationhighlyrelevantemploymentatanappropriateskilllevelcompletedinthe
lastfiveyears
OR
Qualification/sassessedatleastAQFDiplomalevelwithoutahighlyrelevantfieldofstudyandatleasttwoyearsofpost-
qualificationhighlyrelevantemploymentatanappropriateskilllevelcompletedinthelastfiveyears
Note:Forpre-qualificationemployment(ifallofyouremploymentisbeforeyourqualificationassessedattheAQFdiplomalevel),
threeyearsofrelevantemploymentinadditiontoatleastoneyearofhighlyrelevantemploymentatanappropriateskilllevelcompleted
inthelastfiveyears.
ANZSCOCode OccupationName AdditionalInformation
411511 AboriginalandTorres
StraitIslanderHealth
Worker
141999 Accommodationand
HospitalityManagersnec
necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
311111 AgriculturalTechnician
411111 AmbulanceOfficer
149111 AmusementCentre
Manager
142112 AntiqueDealer
312111 Architectural
Draftsperson
312199 Architectural,Building
andSurveying
Techniciansnec
necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
141911 BedandBreakfast
Operator
142113 BettingAgencyManager
149911 BoardingKennelor
CatteryOperator
312999 BuildingandEngineering
Techniciansnec
necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
312112 BuildingAssociate
312113 BuildingInspector
141111 CafeorRestaurant
Manager
149211 CallorContactCentre
Manager
141211 CaravanParkand
CampingGround
Manager
311411 ChemistryTechnician
149912 CinemaorTheatre
Manager
312211 CivilEngineering
Draftsperson
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ANZSCOCode OccupationName AdditionalInformation
312212 CivilEngineering
Technician
222111 CommoditiesTrader
411711 CommunityWorker
149311 ConferenceandEvent
Organiser
312114 ConstructionEstimator
511111 ContractAdministrator
599111 Conveyancer
149212 CustomerService
Manager
441311 Detective
411712 DisabilitiesServices
Officer
311412 EarthScience
Technician
149915 EquipmentHireManager
149913 FacilitiesManager
411713 FamilySupportWorker
222112 FinanceBroker
222199 FinancialBrokersnec necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
149914 FinancialInstitution
BranchManager
311311 FisheriesOfficer
149112 FitnessCentreManager
149411 FleetManager
451311 FuneralDirector
142114 HairorBeautySalon
Manager
141311 HotelorMotelManager
(DiplomaLevel)
AhighlyrelevantfieldofstudywouldbeHospitalityManagement,whichisthestudyof
managingtheoperationsoforganisationswhichprovidehospitalityservices(ASCED).
Tourism/EventsManagementStudieswithoutrelevantsubjectsinHospitality/Hotel
Managementwouldnotusuallybeconsideredpositivelyforthisoccupation.
PleasenotethatemploymentasRestaurantManageronitsownwillnotbepositively
assessedforHotelorMotelManagerasitbettermatchestheseparatelylisted
occupationof141111CaforRestaurantManager.
311415 Hydrographer
222113 InsuranceBroker
411112 IntensiveCare
AmbulanceParamedic
(Aus)/Ambulance
Paramedic(NZ)
399912 InteriorDecorator
599112 LegalExecutive
399312 LibraryTechnician
141411 LicensedClubManager
311413 LifeScienceTechnician
312911 MaintenancePlanner
411611 MassageTherapist
311312 MeatInspector
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ANZSCOCode OccupationName AdditionalInformation
312912 Metallurgicaland
MaterialsTechnician
312913 MineDeputy
411412 MothercraftNurse
512111 OfficeManager
411714 ParoleorProbation
Officer
312115 PlumbingInspector
441312 PoliceOfficer
142115 PostOfficeManager
311399 PrimaryProducts
Inspectorsnec
necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
511112 ProgramorProject
Administrator
TheresponsibilitiesandtasksofaProgramorProjectAdministratorrelatetothe
administrationofspecificprogramsorprojects.Generalclerical/administrativesupport
forabusinessororganisationisnotthesameasprogramorprojectadministrationand
willnotbeassessedpositivelyforthisoccupation.Employmentevidenceprovidedmust
ideallyspecifythespecificprojectsorprogramsthathavebeenadministeredbythe
applicant.
AhighlyrelevantfieldofstudywouldbeProjectManagement.Otherfieldsofstudymay
beconsideredonacase-by-casebasisiftheyarehighlyrelevanttotheindustryor
sectorinwhichtheapplicanthasprojectmanagementexperience.
311313 QuarantineOfficer
149412 RailwayStationManager
612113 RealEstateAgency
Principal
411715 ResidentialCareOfficer
141912 RetirementVillage
Manager
312611 SafetyInspector
311414 SchoolLaboratory
Technician
311499 ScienceTechniciansnec necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
149113 SportsCentreManager
452321 SportsDevelopment
Officer
312116 SurveyingorSpatial
ScienceTechnician
149413 TransportCompany
Manager
142116 TravelAgencyManager
411716 YouthWorker
EndofGroupC
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GroupD
GroupD
SkillsAssessmentCriteria:
Qualification/sassessedatAQFCertificateIVwithahighlyrelevantfieldofstudyandatleastoneyearofpost-qualification
highlyrelevantemploymentatanappropriateskilllevelcompletedinthelastfiveyears
OR
Qualification/sassessedatAQFCertificateIVwithoutahighlyrelevantfieldofstudyandatleasttwoyearsofpost-qualification
highlyrelevantemploymentatanappropriateskilllevelcompletedinthelastfiveyears
OR
Qualification/sassessedatAQFCertificateIIIwithahighlyrelevantfieldofstudyandatleastthreeyearsofpost-qualification
highlyrelevantemploymentatanappropriateskilllevelcompletedinthelastfiveyears
Note:Forpre-qualificationemployment(ifallofyouremploymentisbeforeyourqualificationsassessedattheAQFCertificateIV
level),threeyearsofrelevantemploymentinadditiontoatleastoneyearofhighlyrelevantemploymentatanappropriateskilllevel
completedinthelastfiveyears.
ANZSCOCode OccupationName AdditionalInformation
361199 AnimalAttendantsand
Trainersnec
611111 Auctioneer necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
612111 BusinessBroker
599915 ClinicalCoder
393299 ClothingTradesWorkers
nec
necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
599212 CourtBailifforSheriff
(Aus)/CourtCollections
Officer(NZ)
441111 DefenceForceMember
OtherRanks
399911 Diver
411311 DiversionalTherapist
452311 DivingInstructor(Open
Water)
452318 DogandHorseRacing
Official
361111 DogTrainerorHandler
451211 DrivingInstructor
441211 EmergencyService
Worker
441212 FireFighter
451815 FirstAidTrainer
451711 FlightAttendant
452411 Footballer
451399 FuneralWorkersnec necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
452412 Golfer
452312 GymnasticsCoachor
Instructor
452313 HorseRidingCoachor
Instructor
611211 InsuranceAgent
599611 InsuranceInvestigator
599612 InsuranceLossAdjuster
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ANZSCOCode OccupationName AdditionalInformation
599613 InsuranceRiskSurveyor
361115 KennelHand
452317 OtherSportsCoachor
Instructor
452323 OtherSportsOfficial
399599 PerformingArts
Techniciansnec
necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
361113 PetGroomer
399915 Photographer'sAssistant
612112 PropertyManager
612114 RealEstateAgent
612115 RealEstate
Representative
639211 RetailBuyer
361211 Shearer
452314 SnowsportInstructor
452322 SportsUmpire
452499 Sportspersonsnec necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
611112 StockandStationAgent
452315 SwimmingCoachor
Instructor
452316 TennisCoach
451799 TravelAttendantsnec necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
361311 VeterinaryNurse
639212 WoolBuyer
361114 Zookeeper
EndofGroupD
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GroupE
GroupE
SkillsAssessmentCriteria:
Qualification/sassessedatAQFDiplomalevelwithahighlyrelevantfieldofstudyandatleastoneyearofpost-qualification
highlyrelevantemploymentatanappropriateskilllevelcompletedinthelastfiveyears.
ANZSCOCode OccupationName AdditionalInformation
311211 AnaestheticTechnician
311212 CardiacTechnician
411211 DentalHygienist ADentalHygienistcarriesoutpreventativedentalproceduresunderthedirectionofa
Dentist.RegistrationorLicensingisrequired(ANZSCO).
ThisoccupationrequiresahighlyrelevantqualificationatAQFDiplomaandoneyearof
post-qualificationhighlyrelevantemployment.Additionalyearsofemploymentcannot
compensateforlackofrelevantqualifications.
HighlyrelevantqualificationswouldusuallybeintheareaofDentalHygiene,Dental
HygieneTherapyorOralHealthTherapy.
StudiesandemploymentinDentistryorDentalSurgerycannotbeassessedpositively
forthisoccupation.
TasksundertakenmustberelatedtothoseofaDentalHygienist.
411214 DentalTherapist ADentalTherapistexaminesandtreatsdiseasesoftheteethinpreschool,primaryand
secondaryschoolchildrenunderthegeneralsupervisionofaDentist.Registrationor
licensingisrequired(ANZSCO).
ThisoccupationrequiresahighlyrelevantqualificationatAQFDiploma,andoneyear
ofpost-qualificationhighlyrelevantemployment.Additionalyearsofemploymentcannot
compensateforthelackofrelevantqualifications.
HighlyrelevantqualificationswouldusuallybeintheareaofDentalTherapyorOral
HealthTherapy.
StudiesandemploymentinDentistryorDentalSurgerycannotbeassessedpositively
forthisoccupation.
TasksundertakenmustberelatedtothoseofaDentalTherapist.
311299 MedicalTechniciansnec necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
311214 OperatingTheatre
Technician
AqualificationatAQFDiplomalevelwhichisnotinthehighlyrelevantfieldtogetherwith
anunderpinningCertificateIVwithahighlyrelevantmajormaybeconsideredona
case-by-casebasistomeettheeducationalrequirements.Inadditiontothis,applicants
mustholdatleastthreeyearsofhighlyrelevantemploymentinthelastfiveyears.
311215 PharmacyTechnician AqualificationatAQFDiplomalevelwhichisnotinthehighlyrelevantfieldtogetherwith
anunderpinningCertificateIVwithahighlyrelevantmajormaybeconsideredona
case-by-casebasistomeettheeducationalrequirements.Inadditiontothis,applicants
mustholdatleastthreeyearsofhighlyrelevantemploymentinthelastfiveyears.
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GroupF
GroupF
SkillsAssessmentCriteria:
Qualification/sassessedatleastAQFCertificateIIIwithahighlyrelevantfieldofstudyandatleastoneyearofpost-qualification
highlyrelevantemploymentatanappropriateskilllevelcompletedinthelastfiveyears
OR
Qualification/sassessedatAustralianCertificateIIIwithoutahighlyrelevantfieldofstudyandatleasttwoyearsofpost-
qualificationhighlyrelevantemploymentatanappropriateskilllevelcompletedinthelastfiveyears
OR
Qualification/sassessedatAQFCertificateIIwithahighlyrelevantfieldofstudyandatleastthreeyearsofpost-qualification
highlyrelevantemploymentatanappropriateskilllevelcompletedinthelastfiveyears
Note:Forpre-qualificationemployment(ifallofyouremploymentisbeforeyourqualificationsassessedattheAQFCertificateIIIorII
level),threeyearsofrelevantemploymentinadditiontoatleastoneyearofhighlyrelevantemploymentatanappropriateskilllevel
completedinthelastfiveyears.
ANZSCOCode OccupationName AdditionalInformation
442111 PrisonOfficer
EndofGroupF
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