A Physicist studies matter, space, time, energy, forces and fields and the interrelationship between these physical phenomena to further understanding of the laws governing the behaviour of the universe, and seeks to apply these laws to solve practical problems and discover new information about the earth and the universe.
Occupation description
A Physicist studies matter, space, time, energy, forces and fields and the interrelationship between these physical phenomena to further understanding of the laws governing the behaviour of the universe, and seeks to apply these laws to solve practical problems and discover new information about the earth and the universe.
Occupations considered suitable under this ANZSCO code:
- Astronomer
Occupations not considered under this ANZSCO code:
- Medical Physicist*
*VETASSESS is not the authorised assessing body for this specialisation
Physicist 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
AQF Bachelor degree or higher degree*
This occupation requires a qualification in the following fields; Physics, Astrophysics, Engineering (Physics), Nuclear Physics, Computational Physics.
*This includes qualifications assessed at AQF Bachelor, Master and Doctoral level.
Employment
Highly relevant tasks include:
- Studying matter, space, time, energy, forces and fields and the interrelationship between these physical phenomena to further understanding of the laws governing the behaviour of the universe.
- Developing analytical methodologies and techniques to investigate the structure and properties of matter, the relationships between matter and energy, and other physical phenomena.
- Testing the reliability of these methodologies and techniques by performing tests and experiments under various conditions.
- Preparing scientific papers and reports, or supervising their preparation.
- Supervising and co-ordinating the work of Technicians and Technologists.
- May specialise in one or more branches of physics such as electrical, luminescent, mechanical, magnetic, radioactive, molecular, nuclear, ionospheric, atmospheric physics and signal analysis.
- Using knowledge and/or technology developed from their work to develop new materials, products and processes for use in industry, medicine, defence and other areas of research and development.
- Seeking to apply laws governing the behaviour of the universe to solve practical problems and discovering new information about the earth and the universe.
Employment information
Physicists work in both theoretical and applied fields. Theoretical Physics is the investigation and research of Physics concepts and methods, including improving and creating new laws. Applied Physics is the application of knowledge and technology to solve real world problems in a range of industries.
Physicists work in several industries, including academic, military, engineering, computing, electronics, finance, manufacturing, medicine, astronomy and more.
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