Nominating an occupation
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Nominating an occupation
To apply, you must nominate one occupation for the skills assessment. It is important that you choose only one occupation for each application. You will need to pay the full assessment fee for each occupation.
Requirements for each group
All VETASSESS occupations have been coded as A, B, C, D or E. Occupations are classified by groups according to their requirements. Please note DIAC has introduced a new SOL effective from the 1st of July 2011.
Group A
Group A Occupations require a qualification which is at least at the level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor degree, in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation. In addition to this, the applicant must have at least one year of post-qualification employment in a field which is highly relevant and at an appropriate skill level to your nominated occupation completed in the five years before the date of application for a Skills Assessment.
Employment needs to be undertaken after completion of the highly relevant qualification. Pre-qualification employment cannot be considered for Group A.
Group B
Group B Occupations require a qualification which is assessed as at least at the level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor degree, in a highly relevant field to the nominated occupation. In addition to this, the applicant must have at least one year of post-qualification employment in a field which is highly relevant and at an appropriate skill level to your nominated occupation completed in the five years before the date of application for a Skills Assessment. Pre-qualification employment may be considered.
If your qualification is not in a highly relevant field, additional years of employment will be required. Please see Group B below for details.
See Pre- and post-qualification employment
Group C
Group C Occupations require a qualification assessed as comparable to the educational level of at least an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Diploma, in a highly relevant field to the nominated occupation. In addition to this, the applicant must have at least one year of post-qualification employment in a field which is highly relevant and at an appropriate skill level to your nominated occupation completed in the five years before the date of application for a Skills Assessment. Pre-qualification employment may be considered.
See Pre- and post-qualification employment
If your qualification is not in a highly relevant field to the nominated occupation, two years of highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level will be required. Please see Group C below for details.
Group D
Group D Occupations require a qualification assessed as comparable to the educational level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate III or IV, in a highly relevant field to the nominated occupation, and post-qualification employment as follows:
Applicants with a qualification assessed at AQF Certificate IV level in a highly relevant field must also have at least one year of post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level to their nominated occupation completed in the five years before the date of application for a Skills Assessment. Two years of such employment is required if the qualification/s has a shortfall in content relevance.
Applicants with a qualification assessed at AQF Certificate III level in a highly relevant field must also have three years of post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level to their nominated occupation. No additional years of employment will compensate for a lack of a highly relevant major.
See Pre- and post-qualification employment
Group E
Group E Occupations require a qualification assessed as comparable to the educational level of at least an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Diploma, in a highly relevant field to the nominated occupation. In addition to this, the applicant must have at least one year of employment in a field which is highly relevant and at an appropriate skill level to your nominated occupation completed in the five years before the date of application for a Skills Assessment.
Employment needs to be undertaken after completion of the highly relevant qualification at the required educational level. Pre-qualification employment cannot be considered for Group E occupations.
List of Occupations assessed by VETASSESS
topGroup A | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Level of Qualifications |
Field of study |
Employment |
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| Qualification/s assessed at Australian Bachelor degree or Australian higher degree level | with a highly relevant major | and at least one year of post-qualification highly relevant employment to the nominated occupation, completed at an appropriate skill level in the five years before the date of application for a Skills Assessment. | ||
Applicants must have all of the above in order to be assessed positively for Group A. | ||||
ANZSCO Code |
Occupation Name |
Group |
GSM /ENSOL/State/ Territory Sponsorship |
|
133111 |
Moved from Group B to Group A
This occupation requires a highly relevant qualification assessed as comparable to an Australian Bachelor degree, as well as one year of highly relevant employment in the nominated occupation. Additional years of employment cannot compensate for the lack of relevant qualifications. A highly relevant field of study is Construction Project Management, which is the study of planning and controlling building projects (ASCED). General management degrees without underpinning or related studies in construction/civil engineering or building would not usually be positively assessed for this occupation. Architecture qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
A |
GSM ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship |
|
133112 |
Moved from Group B to Group A
This occupation requires a highly relevant qualification assessed as comparable to an Australian Bachelor degree, as well as one year of highly relevant employment in the nominated occupation. Additional years of employment cannot compensate for the lack of relevant qualifications. According to ANZSCO, a Project Builder plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the construction, alteration and renovation of dwellings and other buildings, and the physical and human resources involved in the building process. Registration or licensing is required. A highly relevant field of study is Building Science and Technology, or Building Construction Management. |
A |
GSM ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship |
|
134211 |
Moved from Group B to Group A
This occupation requires a highly relevant qualification assessed as comparable to an Australian Bachelor degree, as well as one year of highly relevant employment in the nominated occupation. Additional years of employment cannot compensate for the lack of relevant qualifications. The occupation of Medical Administrator describes someone who plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates medical programs and clinical services in a hospital or other health service facility, maintains standards of medical care, provides leadership to ensure an appropriately skilled medical workforce, and contributes to health service planning (ANSZCO). The role of Medical Administrator is usually the most senior medical management position in a hospital or hospital department. They may also be known by other titles such as Medical Manager, Director of Clinical Services, and Director of Medical Services. Medical administration is administration or management utilising the medical and clinical knowledge, skill, and judgement of a registered medical practitioner, and capable of affecting the health and safety of the public or any person (RACMA). A highly relevant field of study is Medicine. In addition, Medical Administrators may hold higher qualifications in Health Administration and Public Health. Please note that this occupation is at a higher skill level and tasks are different to practicing physicians, medical officers, nursing managers, interns, administrative hospital staff and non-hospital practice managers. Other managers in health care settings may better fit under other occupations not assessed by VETASSESS and therefore would not be assessed positively for this occupation. These other occupations include 134213 Primary Health Organisation Manager, which covers out-of-hospital health services, and 134299 Health and Welfare Services Managers nec, which includes Directors of Health Professional Services not elsewhere classified. Qualifications in Nursing or allied health fields such as Homeopathy, would not usually meet the requirements for this occupation. |
A |
GSM ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship |
|
134214 |
Moved from Group B to Group A
This occupation requires a highly relevant qualification assessed as comparable to an Australian Bachelor degree, as well as one year of highly relevant employment in the nominated occupation. Additional years of employment cannot compensate for the lack of relevant qualifications. A Welfare Centre Manager plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates a centre, program or project concerned with social welfare support (ANZSCO). A highly relevant field of study would be in the broad discipline of Welfare Studies and Services which develops an understanding of public and social policy theory and social welfare practice, incorporating the provision of personal services to individuals and family groups who are socially disadvantaged or otherwise in need. Other majors in social science may be considered on a case by case basis. |
A |
GSM ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship |
|
134311 | School Principal | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
134411 | Faculty Head | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
134412 | Regional Education Manager | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
134499 | Education Managers (nec) | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
212112 | Media Producer (excluding Video) | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
221214 |
An Internal Auditor examines, verifies, evaluates and reports on financial, operational and managerial processes, systems and outcomes to ensure financial and operational integrity and compliance, and assists in business process reviews, risk assessments, developing deliverables and reporting progress against outcomes (ANZSCO).
This occupation should not be confused with Accountants and External Auditors, occupations assessed by the accounting bodies – see www.immi.gov.au/asri for details. |
A |
GSM ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship |
|
224111 |
According to ANZSCO, an Actuary analyses mathematical, statistical, demographic, financial or economic data to predict and assess the long-term risk involved in financial decisions and planning.
This occupation requires a major in Actuarial Studies or Actuarial Science. Actuarial Studies is the application of mathematical and statistical analysis to compute risks, rates etc according to probabilities indicated by recorded facts in order to solve financial planning problems in areas such as insurance, superannuation and investment (ASCED). Qualifications in Mathematics or Statistics can be considered on a case-by-case basis for relevance to Actuarial Science. |
A |
GSM ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship |
|
224112 | Mathematician | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
224113 | Statistician | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
224311 | Economist | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
224511 |
Moved from Group B to Group A
This occupation requires a highly relevant qualification assessed as comparable to an Australian Bachelor degree, as well as one year of highly relevant employment in the nominated occupation. Additional years of employment cannot compensate for the lack of relevant qualifications. A Land Economist provides advice on the administration as well as commercial and operational use of land and property. Specialises in property areas such as industrial, commercial, rural and retail, or in property research or property investment analysis (ANZSCO). A highly relevant field of study is Land Economics, which is the study of economic principles applicable to the use of land. Other closely related majors such as property or real estate may be considered on a case by case basis. Degrees with general economics units without subjects in property/land economics/valuation would not be assessed positively. |
A |
GSM ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship |
|
224512 |
Moved from Group B to Group A
This occupation requires a highly relevant qualification assessed as comparable to an Australian Bachelor degree, as well as one year of highly relevant employment in the nominated occupation. Additional years of employment cannot compensate for the lack of relevant qualifications. Applicants must have undertaken relevant studies in the area of valuation. Valuation is the study of valuing land, buildings, businesses, properties, machinery, art and personal items (ASCED/ANZSCO). General business, commerce or economics study without subjects in valuation, such as property/land economics/valuation would not be assessed positively. |
A |
GSM ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship |
|
224611 | Librarian | A | GSM ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
232112 |
A Landscape Architect plans and designs land areas for projects such as open space networks, parks, schools, institutions, roads, external areas for all building types, land subdivisions, and commercial, industrial and residential sites (ANZSCO).
A highly relevant degree in Landscape Architecture would include study of planning, designing and installing exterior environments with concern for functionality, practicality and human needs and requirements. It includes the design of parks and gardens integrated with the built environment (ASCED). Degrees in Architectural studies without a major in Landscape Architecture will not be assessed positively, unless the applicant has official registration as a Landscape Architect. Employment undertaking full time employment in highly relevant tasks as a Landscape Architect is required. Registration as a Landscape Architect will be highly regarded. |
A |
GSM ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship |
|
232213 | Cartographer | A | GSM ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
232214 | Other Spatial Scientist | A | GSM ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
232611 | Urban and Regional Planner | A | GSM ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
234111 | Agricultural Consultant | A | GSM ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
234112 | Agricultural Scientist | A | GSM ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
234113 | Forester (Aus)/Forest Scientist (NZ) | A | GSM ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
234211 |
A Chemist studies the chemical and physical properties of substances, and develops and monitors chemical processes and production (ANZSCO). Chemistry (or Chemical Sciences) is the study of the composition, structure, chemical reactions and transformations of matter (ASCED).
A major in Chemistry would include subjects such as analytical, physical, organic and inorganic chemistry with an additional focus on modern applications such as nanotechnology, analytical and environmental chemistry, polymer science and surface science. Qualifications in Food Science or Food Technology do not usually have the breadth and depth of Chemistry related subjects to be considered positive for this occupation. Applicants should consider the occupation of 234212 Food Technologist instead. This occupation should not be confused with 251512 Industrial Pharmacists, who undertake research, testing and analysis related to the development, production, storage, quality control and distribution of drugs and related supplies. |
A |
GSM ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship |
|
234212 | Food Technologist | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
234312 | Environmental Consultant | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
234313 | Environmental Research Scientist | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
234314 | Park Ranger | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
234399 | Environmental Scientists (nec) | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
234411 | Geologist | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
234412 | Geophysicist | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
234512 | Anatomist or Physiologist | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
234513 | Biochemist | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
234514 | Biotechnologist | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
234515 | Botanist | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
234516 | Marine Biologist | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
234517 | Microbiologist | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
234518 | Zoologist | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
234599 | Life Scientists (nec) | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
234912 | Metallurgist | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
234913 | Meteorologist | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
234914 |
VETASSESS is the assessing body responsible for the occupation of Physicist, which includes the specialisation of Astronomer. This occupation is available for ENSOL and State/ Territory nomination only.
Applicants with qualifications and employment as a 234914 Medical Physicist wishing to be assessed for GSM purposes are advised that this occupation is assessed by Australian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ASPSEM). |
A |
ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship |
|
234999 | Natural and Physical Science Professionals (nec) | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
242111 | University Lecturer | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
242112 | University Tutor | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
242211 | Vocational Education Teacher (non-trades) | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
249111 | Education Adviser | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
249112 | Education Reviewer | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
249311 | Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
251311 |
Environmental Health Officers develop, enforce and evaluate environmental health policies, programs and strategies to improve health outcomes, and oversees the implementation and monitoring of environmental health legislation. Specialisations under this occupation include Food Safety Auditor and Food Safety Officer (ANZSCO).
Applicants with qualifications and employment in Nutrition or Dietetics should contact the Dieticians Association of Australia which is the relevant assessing authority for the occupation of Dietitian – 251111. |
A |
GSM ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship |
|
251312 |
An Occupational Health and Safety Advisor develops, implements and evaluates risk management policies and programs, trains employees in occupational health and safety procedures, monitors and audits the workplace, and records and investigates incidents to ensure safe and healthy working conditions (ANZSCO).
Alternative titles for this occupation include Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator and Occupational Health and Safety Officer. A highly relevant field of study is Occupational Health and Safety which is the study of recognising, evaluating and controlling environmental factors associated with the interaction of individuals and the workplace (ASCED definition). Qualifications which do not have a major in OH&S will be considered on a case by case basis provided that the employment is assessed as highly relevant to the nominated occupation. For example, a qualification in building and construction, as well as short courses and/or licensing in OH&S combined with employment in a construction setting, primarily in a full time OH&S role. |
A |
GSM ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship |
|
251412 | Orthoptist | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
251512 | Industrial Pharmacist | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
251912 | Orthotist or Prosthetist | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
252211 | Acupuncturist | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
252213 | Naturopath | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
252711 | Audiologist | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
254211 | Nurse Educator | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
254212 | Nurse Researcher | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
254311 | Nurse Manager | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
271299 | Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
272111 |
Career Counselling is a specialised field of counselling which focuses on working with clients who are starting their careers or making a significant change in career. A Careers Counsellor provides individuals and groups with information about career choices and assists individuals with self-development (ASCED).
Studies in careers counselling include understanding the career needs of the client, the connection between values and attitudes and preferred career choice, and facilitating a client to make a successful career change (APIC). Qualifications in HR/Psychology with supporting highly relevant employment will be assessed on a case by case basis. |
A |
ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship |
|
272112 |
A Drug and Alcohol Counsellor provides support and treatment for people with drug and alcohol dependency problems, develops strategies which assist them to set goals and affect and maintain change, and provides community education (ANZSCO).
Counselling is the study of the practice and skills required to provide guidance on personal, social and psychological problems. Qualifications with a major in Psychology without studies and practical training in counselling will not usually be assessed positively. |
A |
ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship |
|
272113 |
A Family and Marriage Counsellor assists individuals, couples and families with marriage and relationship difficulties (ANZSCO).
Counselling is the study of the practice and skills required to provide guidance on personal, social and psychological problems. Qualifications with a major in Psychology without studies and practical training in counselling will not usually be assessed positively. |
A |
ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship |
|
272114 |
Counselling is the study of the practice and skills required to provide guidance on personal, social and psychological problems (ASCED).
A Rehabilitation Counsellor assists physically, mentally and socially disadvantaged people to reintegrate into work and the community. Drug and Alcohol rehabilitation counsellors are assessed under ANZSCO 272112 - Drug and Alcohol Counsellor. Qualifications in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Social Work, Nursing and Allied Health professions may be considered on a case by case basis. The full Skills Assessment to support an application for permanent residency also requires evidence of employment as a Rehabilitation Counsellor, performing tasks highly relevant to the nominated occupation. |
A |
ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship |
|
272115 |
Student Counsellors provide information and assistance to students, parents and teachers about a wide range of matters such as students' personal problems, learning difficulties and special requirements (ANZSCO).
Counselling is the study of the practice and skills required to provide guidance on personal, social and psychological problems (ASCED). Qualifications with a major in Psychology without studies and supervised practical training in counselling will not usually be assessed positively. |
A |
ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship |
|
272199 |
Counselling is the study of the practice and skills required to provide guidance on personal, social and psychological problems (ASCED). Qualifications with a major in Psychology without supervised studies and practical training in counselling will not usually be assessed positively.
Nomination of the not elsewhere covered (nec) code requires applicants to hold qualifications and employment which do not better fit under another ANSZCO code, including the other counselling occupations. Specialisations covered in the nec code include Gambling Counsellor, Grief Counsellor, Life Coach, Rape Crisis Counsellor, Trauma Counsellor. Religious Counsellors may be better covered under Ministers of Religion. |
A |
ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship |
|
272314 |
Psychotherapists diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders using psychotherapeutic methods which have a particular focus on the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and client (ANZSCO).
Fields of study which are considered for a positive assessment include Psychotherapy and Psychology. Programs which lack practical training in Psychotherapy are unlikely to be assessed positively. |
A |
GSM ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship |
|
272411 | Historian | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
272499 | Social Professionals (nec) | A | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
Please see Points Test Advice for additional requirements for applicants wishing to be assessed for the purpose of providing points test advice to DIAC for GSM visa applicants.
Group B | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Level of Qualifications |
Field of study |
Employment |
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| Qualification/s assessed at Australian Bachelor degree or Australian higher degree level | with a highly relevant major | and at least one year of highly relevant employment to the nominated occupation, completed at an appropriate skill level in the five years before the date of application for a Skills Assessment.
See Pre- and post-qualification employment |
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Or | ||||
| Qualification/s assessed at Australian Bachelor degree or Australian higher degree level | with another qualification with a highly relevant major assessed at either AQF Diploma, AQF Advanced Diploma, Australian Associate Degree or Australian Graduate Diploma level | and at least two years of highly relevant employment to the nominated occupation, completed at an appropriate skill level in the five years before the date of application for a Skills Assessment.
See Pre- and post-qualification employment |
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Or | ||||
| Qualification/s assessed at Australian Bachelor degree or Australian higher degree level | with none of the above | andat least three years of highly relevant employment to the nominated occupation, completed at an appropriate skill level in the five years before the date of application for a Skills Assessment.
See Pre- and post-qualification employment |
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ANZSCO Code |
Occupation Name |
Group |
ENSOL/State/ Territory Sponsorship |
|
132411 | Policy and Planning Manager | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
132511 | Research and Development Manager | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
133311 | Importer or Exporter | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
133312 | Wholesaler | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
133411 | Manufacturer | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
133512 | Production Manager (Manufacturing) | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
133513 | Production Manager (Mining) | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
139111 | Commissioned Defence Force Officer | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
139112 | Commissioned Fire Officer | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
139113 | Commissioned Police Officer | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
139211 | Senior Non-Commissioned Defence Force Officer | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
139911 | Art Administrator or Manager | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
139912 | Environmental Manager | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
139913 | Laboratory Manager | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
139914 | Quality Assurance manager | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
139915 | Sports Administrator | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
139999 | Specialist managers (nec) | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
141311 | Hotel or Motel Manager (Degree Level) | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
211112 | Dancer or Choreographer | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
211211 | Composer | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
211212 | Music Director | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
211213 | Musician (Instrumental) | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
211214 | Singer | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
211311 | Photographer | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
211411 | Painter (Visual Arts) | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
211412 | Potter or Ceramic Artist | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
211413 | Sculptor | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
211499 | Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals (nec) | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
212111 | Artistic Director | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
212113 | Radio Presenter | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
212114 | Television Presenter | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
212212 | Book or Script Editor | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
212311 | Art Director (Film, Television or Stage) | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
212312 | Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
212313 | Director of Photography | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
212314 | Film and Video Editor | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
212315 | Program Director (Television or Radio) | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
212316 | Stage Manager | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
212317 | Technical Director | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
212411 | Copywriter | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
212412 | Newspaper or Periodical Editor | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
212413 | Print Journalist | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
212414 | Radio Journalist | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
212415 | Technical Writer | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
212416 | Television Journalist | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
212499 | Journalists and Other Writers (nec) | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
221211 | Company Secretary | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
222211 | Financial Market Dealer | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
222212 | Futures Trader | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
222213 | Stockbroking Dealer | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
222299 | Financial Dealers (nec) | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
222311 | Financial Investment Adviser | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
223111 | Human Resource Adviser | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
223112 | Recruitment Consultant | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
223113 | Workplace Relations Adviser | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
223311 | Training and Development Professionals | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
224211 | Archivist | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
224212 | Gallery or Museum Curator | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
224213 | Health Information Manager | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
224214 | Records Manager | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
224411 | Intelligence officer | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
224412 | Policy Analyst | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
224711 | Management Consultant | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
224712 | Organisation and Methods Analyst | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
224911 | Electorate Officer | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
224912 | Liaison Officer | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
224914 | Patents Examiner | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
224999 |
Nomination of the not elsewhere covered (nec) code requires applicants to hold qualifications and employment which do not better fit under any other ANSZCO code.
Generally, VETASSESS does not consider qualifications and/employment in Information Technology as highly relevant to this ANZCO code. Applicants may wish to consider another occupation, whether assessed by VETASESSESS or another Assessing Authority such as the Australian Computer Society which may be contacted for advice.
|
B |
ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship |
|
225111 | Advertising Specialist | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
225112 | Market Research Analyst | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
225113 | Marketing Specialist | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
225213 | ICT Sales Representative | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
225311 |
A Public Relations Professional plans, develops, implements and evaluates information and communication strategies that create an understanding and a favourable view of an organisation, its goods and services, and its role in the community (ANZSCO).
This occupation is different to 225113 Marketing Specialist, 225111 Advertising Specialist and 225112 Market Research Analyst. Applicants with employment in one of these professions would not be assessed positively for Public Relations Professional. |
B |
ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship |
|
225411 | Sales Representative (Industrial Products) | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
225412 | Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products) | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
225499 | Technical Sales Representatives(nec) | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
231112 | Air Traffic Controller | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
231113 | Flying Instructor | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
231114 |
Applicants wishing to nominate the occupation of Aeroplane Pilot 231111 or Helicopter Pilot 231114 are advised to contact the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) for advice.
http://www.casa.gov.au/
|
B |
ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship |
|
231199 | Air Transport Professionals (nec) | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
231211 | Master Fisher | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
232311 | Fashion Designer | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
232312 | Industrial Designer | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
232313 | Jewellery Designer | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
232411 |
A Graphic Designer plans, designs, develops and prepares information for publication and reproduction using text, symbols, pictures, colours and layout to achieve commercial and communication needs with particular emphasis on tailoring the message for the intended audience (ANZSCO). Applicants should consider whether they more closely match the occupations of 232414 Web Designers and 232412 Illustrator as there are some similarities in these occupations; applicants must ensure they nominate the occupation which most closely matches their qualifications and employment.
ANSZCO also has related occupations of Multimedia Designer, Multimedia Developer and Web Developer, which are not assessed by VETASSESS. Applicants with qualifications /employment as a Multimedia Designer, Multimedia or Web Developer would not usually be assessed positively for this occupation. |
B |
ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship |
|
232412 | Illustrator | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
232414 |
A Web Designer plans, designs, develops and prepares information for Internet publication with particular emphasis on the user interface, ease of navigation and location of information using text, pictures, animation, sound, colours, layout and data sources to deliver information tailored to an intended audience and purpose (ANZSCO).
Applicants should consider whether they more closely match the occupations of 232411 Graphic Designers and 232412 Illustrator as there are some similarities in these occupations; applicants must ensure they nominate the occupation which most closely matches their qualifications and employment. ANSZCO also has related occupations of Multimedia Designer, Multimedia Developer and Web Developer, which are not assessed by VETASSESS. Applicants with qualifications /employment as a Multimedia Designer, Multimedia or Web developer would not usually be assessed positively for this occupation. |
B |
ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship |
|
232511 | Interior Designer | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
234213 | Wine Maker | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
234911 | Conservator | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
249211 | Art Teacher (Private Tuition) | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
249212 | Dance Teacher (Private Tuition) | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
249213 | Drama Teacher (Private Tuition) | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
249214 | Music Teacher (Private Tuition) | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
249299 | Private Tutors and Teachers (nec) | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
272211 | Ministers of Religion | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
272612 | Recreation Officer (Aus) | B | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
Please see Points Test Advice for additional requirements for applicants wishing to be assessed for the purpose of providing points test advice to DIAC for GSM visa applicants.
Group C | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Level of Qualifications |
Field of study |
Employment |
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| A qualification assessed at AQF Diploma/AQF Advanced Diploma/Australian Associate Degree level. | with a highly relevant major | and at least one year of highly relevant employment to the nominated occupation, completed at an appropriate skill level in the five years before the date of application for a Skills Assessment.
See Pre- and post-qualification employment |
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Or | ||||
| A qualification assessed at AQF Diploma/AQF Advanced Diploma/Australian Associate Degree level. | without a highly relevant major | and at least two years of highly relevant employment to the nominated occupation, completed at an appropriate skill level in the five years before the date of application for a Skills Assessment.
See Pre- and post-qualification employment |
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ANZSCO Code |
Occupation Name |
Group |
GSM/ENSOL/State/ Territory Sponsorship |
|
141311 | Hotel or Motel Manager (diploma level) | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
149311 | Conference and Event Organiser | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
149914 | Financial Institution Branch Manager | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
222111 | Commodities Trader | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
222112 | Finance Broker | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
222113 | Insurance Broker | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
222199 | Financial Brokers (nec) | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
311111 | Agricultural Technician | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
311311 | Fisheries Inspector | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
311312 | Meat Inspector | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
311313 | Quarantine Officer | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
311399 | Primary Products Inspector nec | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
311411 | Chemistry Technician | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
311412 | Earth Science Technician | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
311413 | Life Science Technician | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
312111 | Architectural Draftsperson | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
312112 | Building Associate | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
312113 | Building Inspector | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
312114 | Construction Estimator | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
312115 | Plumbing Inspector | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
312116 | Surveying or Spatial Science Technician | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
312211 | Civil Engineering Draftsperson | C | GSM ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
312212 | Civil Engineering Technician | C | GSM ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
312611 | Safety Inspector | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
312912 | Metallurgical and Materials Technician | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
312913 | Mine Deputy | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
312999 | Building and Engineering Technicians (nec) | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
399311 | Gallery or Museum Technician | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
399312 | Library Technician | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
399912 | Interior Decorator | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
411111 | Ambulance Officer | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
411112 | Intensive Care Ambulance/Paramedic (Aus) | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
411511 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
411611 | Massage Therapist | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
399912 | Interior Decorator | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
411711 | Community Worker | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
411712 | Disabilities Services Officer | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
411713 | Family Support Worker | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
411714 | Parole or Probation Officer | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
411715 | Residential Care Officer | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
411716 | Youth Worker | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
452321 | Sports Development Officer | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
511112 | Project or Program Administrator | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
512111 | Office Manager | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
612113 | Real Estate Agency Principal | C | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
Please see Points Test Advice for additional requirements for applicants wishing to be assessed for the purpose of providing points test advice to DIAC for GSM visa applicants.
Group D | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Level of Qualifications |
Field of study |
Employment |
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| A qualification assessed at least at AQF Certificate IV level. | with a highly relevant major | and at least one year of highly relevant employment to the nominated occupation, completed at an appropriate skill level in the five years before the date of application for a Skills Assessment.
See Pre- and post-qualification employment |
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Or | ||||
| A qualification assessed at AQF Certificate IV level. | without a highly relevant major | and at least two years of highly relevant employment to the nominated occupation, completed at an appropriate skill level in the five years before the date of application for a Skills Assessment.
See Pre- and post-qualification employment |
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Or | ||||
| A qualification assessed at AQF Certificate III level. | with a highly relevant major | and at least three years of highly relevant employment to the nominated occupation, completed at an appropriate skill level in the five years before the date of application for a Skills Assessment.
See Pre- and post-qualification employment |
||
ANZSCO Code |
Occupation Name |
Group |
GSM/ENSOL/State/ Territory Sponsorship |
|
361111 | Dog Trainer or Handler | D | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
452312 | Gymnastics Coach or Instructor | D | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
452313 | Horse Riding coach or Instructor | D | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
452314 | Snowsport Instructor | D | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
452315 | Swimming Coach or Instructor | D | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
452316 | Tennis Coach | D | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
452317 | Other Sports Coach or Instructor | D | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
612112 | Property Manager | D | ENSOL State /Territory Sponsorship | |
612115 | Real Estate Representative | D | State /Territory Sponsorship | |
Please see Points Test Advice for additional requirements for applicants wishing to be assessed for the purpose of providing points test advice to DIAC for GSM visa applicants.
Please see Points Test Advice for additional requirements for applicants wishing to be assessed for the purpose of providing points test advice to DIAC for GSM visa applicants.
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