Entomologists study the anatomy, physiology, characteristics, ecology, behaviour, environments, and impact of insects.
Occupation description
Entomologists study the anatomy, physiology, characteristics, ecology, behaviour, environments, and impact of insects.
Occupations considered suitable under this ANZSCO code:
- Entomologist (Biosecurity)
- Medical Entomologist
Occupations not considered under this ANZSCO code:
- Parasitologist
- Microbiologist
Entomologist is a VETASSESS Group A occupation
This occupation requires a qualification assessed as comparable to the educational level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor degree or higher, in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
The information below describes the available pathways for a Skills Assessment under Group A. Please note that in order to achieve a suitable Skills Assessment Outcome, a suitable assessment for both qualifications and employment is required.
Pathway 1
This pathway requires a qualification assessed as comparable to the education level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor degree or higher degree and in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
Bachelor degree or higher degree includes AQF Master Degree or AQF Doctoral Degree.
In addition, it is essential for applicants to meet the following employment criteria:
- at least one year of post-qualification employment at an appropriate skill level, undertaken in the last five years,
- working 20 hours or more per week, and
- highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
Qualification & employment criteria
AQF Bachelor degree
Focus areas include:
- Entomology
- Biosecurity
- Animal Science
- Biological Science, Ecology
Employment
Highly relevant tasks include:
- designing and conducting experiments
- making observations and measurements
- researching information
- analysing data
- preparing or supervising the preparation of laboratory reports and scientific papers
- presenting findings at scientific meetings and conferences, and supervising the work of staff
- studying the forms and structures of bodily organs and tissues by systematic observation
- dissection and microscopic examination
- investigating the impacts of insects on plants
- animals and humans in relation to human health and agricultural production
Employment information
An Entomologist studies the anatomy, physiology, characteristics, ecology, behaviour, environments, and impact of insects.
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