Land Economists provide advice on the administration as well as commercial and operational use of land and property.
Occupation description
Land Economists provide advice on the administration as well as commercial and operational use of land and property.
Occupations considered suitable under this ANZSCO code:
- Property Economist
- Asset Manager (Land and Property)
Occupations not considered under this ANZSCO code:
- Valuer
- Urban and Regional Planner
- Quantity Surveyor
- Property Manager
- Real Estate Agent
- Real Estate Representative
These occupations are classified elsewhere in ANZSCO.
Land Economist 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 successful Skills Assessment Outcome, a positive 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 and Employment Criteria
Employment
Highly relevant tasks include:
- Providing advice on land and property financing and valuation matters;
- Researching and advising on the administration and use of land and property;
- Developing and implementing sales and leasing proposals for commercial land and property;
- Providing asset management services for the administration and use of land and property;
- Analysing land and property investments;
- Managing land and property portfolios and commercial property developments.
Employment information
Land Economists specialise in property sectors such as industrial, commercial, rural and retail, or in property research or property investment analysis. Roles with a primary focus on valuations, property management, urban and regional planning and design would not be considered relevant to the occupation of Land Economist.
Supporting material for assessment
Applicants nominating this occupation are required to provide evidence in line with VETASSESS’ documentation requirements.
Applicants may also provide details of any relevant training or professional development courses undertaken, and licences/registrations held that relate to performing the role, if applicable. These may be detailed in the Curriculum Vitae/Resume provided.
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