VETASSESS List of General Professional Occupations

VETASSESS list of general professional occupations
Current as of 20 Jun 2019

Occupations subject to change without notice
Group A
Skills Assessment Criteria:
Qualification(s) assessed at Australian Bachelor degree or higher degree with a highly relevant field of study and at least
one year of post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years.
ANZSCO Code Occupation Name Additional Information
This occupation requires a major in Actuarial Studies or Actuarial

Science. Actuarial Studies is the application of mathematical and
statistical analysis in order to solve financial planning problems in
224111 Actuary areas such as insurance, superannuation and investment
(ASCED). Qualifications in Mathematics or Statistics with
supporting highly relevant employment will be assessed on a
case-by-case basis.
234111 Agricultural Consultant Information sheet
234112 Agricultural Scientist Information sheet
212111 Artistic Director
252711 Audiologist Information sheet
234513 Biochemist
234514 Biotechnologist
234515 Botanist
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 their career. A Careers Counsellor
provides individuals and groups with information about career
choices and assists individuals with self-employment (ANZSCO).
272111 Careers Counsellor A highly relevant field of study would be Counselling, which is the
study of the practice and skills required to provide guidance on
personal, social and psychological problems (ASCED).
Qualifications in Psychology without studies and supervised
practical training in counselling will not usually be assessed
positively.
232213 Cartographer
For more information about VETASSESS Skills Assessment service, please visit www.vetassess.com.au
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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
234211 Chemist environmental chemistry, polymer science and surface science.
Qualifications in Pharmacy, Food Science or Food Technology do

not usually have the breadth and depth of Chemistry-related
subjects to be considered positive for this occupation.
This occupation should not be confused with 251512 Industrial

Pharmacist, who undertakes research, testing and analysis
related to the development, production, storage, quality control
and distribution of drugs and related supplies.
Complementary Health Therapists

252299 nec means “not elsewhere classified”
nec
234311 Conservation Officer
133111 Construction Project Manager
Counselling is the study of the practice and skills required to

provide guidance on personal, social and psychological problems
(ASCED). Qualifications in Psychology without studies and
supervised practical training in counselling will not usually be
assessed positively
Nomination of the not elsewhere classified (nec) code requires

applicants to hold qualifications and employment which do not
272199 Counsellors nec
better fit under another
ANZSCO code, including the other counselling occupations.
Specialisations covered in the nec code include Gambling

Counsellor, Grief Counsellor, Life Coach, Rape Crisis Counsellor
and Trauma
Counsellor. Religious Counsellors may be better covered under
272211 Ministers of Religion.
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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).
272112 Drug and Alcohol Counsellor A highly relevant field of study would be Counselling, which is the
personal, social and
psychological problems (ASCED). Qualifications in Psychology
without studies and supervised practical training in counselling
will not usually be
assessed positively.
224311 Economist
249111 Education Adviser
An Education Manager plans, organises, directs, controls and

coordinates educational policy, and provides advice and
educational and administrative support to staff and students in
educational institutions (ANZSCO).
This occupation covers Education Managers which are not

134499 Education Managers nec
elsewhere classified in ANZSCO. This occupation includes Project
Coordinator (Education), TAFE Registrar and University Registrar.
Highly relevant fields of study would be Educational Studies,

Teacher Education, and Educational Leadership and
Administration.
234312 Environmental Consultant Information sheet
Environmental Health Officers develop, enforce and evaluate

environmental health policies, programs and strategies to
improve health outcomes, and oversee the implementation and
monitoring of environmental health legislation, Specialisations
under this occupation include Food Safety Auditor and Food
Safety Officer (ANZSCO).
A highly relevant field of study would be Environmental Health,

251311 Environmental Health Officer
which is the study of recognising, evaluation and controlling
environmental factors affecting public health (ASCED). Relevant
subjects include environmental pollution effects on health
communicable disease management systems and public hygiene.
Applicants with qualifications and employment in Nutrition or

Dietetics may better fit under other occupations, such as 251112
Nutritionist and 251111 Dietician.
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A highly relevant field of study would be Environmental Studies,

which includes the study of the impact humans have upon the
234313 Environmental Research Scientist
natural environment in order to establish an environmentally
sustainable society (ASCED).
234399 Environmental Scientists nec nec means “not elsewhere classified”
Exercise Physiologists assess, plan and implement exercise

programs for preventing and managing chronic diseases and
injuries, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis,
depression, cancer and arthritis, and assist in restoring optimal
234915 Exercise Physiologist physical function, health and wellness.
Highly relevant fields of study for this occupation include Exercise

Physiology, Exercise Science, Sports Science, or equivalent.
Qualifications and/or employment in Physiotherapy cannot be
considered under this occupation.
134411 Faculty Head
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

272113 Family and Marriage Counsellor provide guidance on personal, social and psychological problems
(ASCED). Qualifications in Psychology without studies and
practical training in counselling will not usually be assessed
positively.
234212 Food Technologist
234113 Forester (Aus)/Forest Scientist (NZ)
234411 Geologist
234412 Geophysicist
Health and Welfare Services

Managers nec
Health Diagnostic and Promotion

Professionals nec
251911 Health Promotion Officer
234413 Hydrogeologist
251512 Industrial Pharmacist
271214 Intellectual Property Lawyer
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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
221214 Internal Auditor against outcomes (ANZSCO).
This occupation should not be confused with Accountants and

External Auditors, occupations assessed by the accounting
bodies.
Information Sheet
Judicial and Other Legal

Professionals nec
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 with
supporting highly relevant employment will be considered on a
224511 Land Economist case-by- case basis.
Degrees with general economics units and without subjects in

property/land economics/valuation would not be assessed
positively.
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 field of study is Landscape Architecture, which is

the study of planning, designing and installing exterior
environments with concern for functionality, practicality and
232112 Landscape Architect 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.
This occupation requires an applicant to undertake highly

relevant employment as a Landscape Architect. Registration as a
Landscape Architect will be highly regarded.
224611 Librarian
234511 Life Scientists (General)
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Nomination of the “not elsewhere classified” (nec) occupation

requires applicants to hold qualifications and employment which
do not better fit under any other ANZSCO code. The tasks
performed should also match the level, nature and general
234599 Life Scientists nec employment content of both the minor and unit group
description for this occupation.
Qualifications in Food Science and Technology and/or

employment in food testing laboratories will not be considered
positively for this occupation.
234516 Marine Biologist
224112 Mathematician
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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. Medical Administrators

may also hold additional 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 nonhospital
practice managers.
134211 Medical Administrator Other managers in health care settings may better fit under other
related occupations 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 Dentistry

and Homeopathy, would not usually meet the requirements for
this occupation.
Information Sheet
For visa-related requirements including caveats that may apply

for certain occupations, please visit the Department of Home
Affairs website.
234912 Metallurgist
234913 Meteorologist
234517 Microbiologist
Exercise Physiologist has an ANZSCO Code that is separate to this

Natural and Physical Science
234999 occupation, and therefore cannot be considered under the nec
Professionals nec
category.
252213 Naturopath
251112 Nutritionist
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An Occupational Health and Safety Adviser develops, implements

and evaluates risk management policies and programs, trains
employees in occupation health and safety procedures, monitors
and audits the workplace, and records and investigates incidents
to ensure safe and healthy working conditions. Alternative titles
for this occupation include Occupational Health and Safety
Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator, and Occupational Health and Safety Officer
251312 (ANZSCO).
Adviser
A highly relevant field of study would be 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).
Information sheet
251412 Orthoptist
232214 Other Spatial Scientist
Applicants with qualifications and employment as a 234914

Medical Physicist wishing to be assessed for GSM purposes are
234914 Physicist
advised that this occupation is assessed by the Australian College
of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM).
Primary Health Organisation

134213
Manager
A highly relevant field of study is Building Science and Technology,

or Building Construction Management (ASCED).
133112 Project Builder For visa-related requirements including caveats that may apply
Affairs website.
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).
272314 Psychotherapist A highly relevant field of study would be Psychotherapy. Other

programs such as in Psychology (General) which lack supervised
practical training in Psychotherapy/Counselling are unlikely to be
Information Sheet
134412 Regional Education Manager
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Rehabilitation Counsellors assist physically, mentally and socially

disadvantaged people to reintegrate into work and the
community (ANZSCO).
272114 Rehabilitation Counsellor
Highly relevant fields of study include Rehabilitation Counselling /
Rehabilitation Studies / Rehabilitation Science; Behavioural
Science; Psychology.
134311 School Principal
272499 Social Professionals nec nec means “not elsewhere classified”
224113 Statistician Information Sheet
Student Counsellors provide information and assistance to

students, parents and teachers about a wide range of matters
such as students’ personal problems, leaning difficulties and
special requirements (ANZSCO).
272115 Student Counsellor A highly relevant field of study would be Counselling, which is the
personal, social and psychological problems (ASCED).
Qualifications with a major in Psychology without studies and
supervised practical training in counselling will not usually be
To be assessed positively for this occupation, applicants must

hold at least a Bachelor degree in the relevant discipline, i.e.
TESOL or English as a Second Language Teaching. This is the study
of theories, methods and practice of teaching English to those
whose first language is other than English, including teaching
children in school settings and teaching adults and children in
Teacher of English to Speakers of other settings (ASCED).
249311
Other Languages Highly relevant fields of study would include a major focus in
pedagogical knowledge (the knowledge of teaching and learning)
supported by content knowledge (how language works).
Qualifications must be in Education or Pedagogy with a focus on
training to be a teacher to speakers of other languages and
include subjects such as TESOL / English Language Teaching /
Modern Language Teaching / Teaching a Second Language.
Information Sheet
242111 University Lecturer For visa-related requirements including caveats that may apply
Affairs website
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232611 Urban and Regional Planner
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
224512 Valuer (ASCED).
General business, commerce or economics studies, without

subjects in Valuation such as property/land economics/valuation
will not be assessed positively.
The occupation of Vocational Education Teacher (non-trades) is

described as someone who teaches one or more subjects within a
prescribed course of study at a technical and further education
Vocational Education Teacher
242211 (TAFE) institute, polytechnic or other training institute to tertiary
(non-trades)
students for vocational education and training purposes
(ANZSCO). University lecturers and University tutors will not be
assessed positively for this occupation.
234518 Zoologist
End of Group A
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Group B
Qualification(s) assessed at AQF Bachelor degree or higher degree with a highly relevant field of study and at least one
year of post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years;
OR
Qualification(s) assessed at AQF Bachelor degree or higher degree with an additional qualification at least Australian
Qualifications Framework (AQF) Diploma level in a highly relevant field of study and at least two years of post
qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years;
OR
Qualification(s) assessed at AQF Bachelor degree or higher degree without a highly relevant field of study and at least
three years of post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years;
Note: For pre-qualification employment (if all of your employment is before your qualification assessed at the AQF
bachelor degree level), five years of highly relevant employment in addition to at least one year of highly relevant
employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years.

225111 Advertising Specialist Affairs website
Information sheet

121311 Apiarist for certain occupations, please visit the Department of Home
Affairs website

121111 Aquaculture Farmer for certain occupations, please visit the Department of Home
Affairs website
249211 Art Teacher (Private Tuition)
139911 Arts Administrator or Manager

121312 Beef Cattle Farmer for certain occupations, please visit the Department of Home
Affairs website
212212 Book or Script Editor
272611 Community Arts Worker
221211 Company Secretary
234911 Conservator
212411 Copywriter
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132111 Corporate Services Manager for certain occupations, please visit the Department of Home
Affairs website

121211 Cotton Grower for certain occupations, please visit the Department of Home
Affairs website
nec means “not elsewhere classified”
121299 Crop Farmers nec For visa-related requirements including caveats that may apply
Affairs website

121313 Dairy Cattle Farmer for certain occupations, please visit the Department of Home
Affairs website
249212 Dance Teacher (Private Tuition)
211112 Dancer or Choreographer
121314 Deer Farmer
Director (Film, Television, Radio or

212312
Stage)
139912 Environmental Manager
232311 Fashion Designer
212314 Film and Video Editor
222299 Financial Dealers nec nec means “not elsewhere classified”
222311 Financial Investment Adviser
222312 Financial Investment Manager
222211 Financial Market Dealer

121212 Flower Grower for certain occupations, please visit the Department of Home
Affairs website

231113 Flying Instructor for certain occupations, please visit the Department of Home
Affairs website
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121213 Fruit or Nut Grower for certain occupations, please visit the Department of Home
Affairs website
224212 Gallery or Museum Curator
121315 Goat Farmer

Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower
121214 for certain occupations, please visit the Department of Home
(Aus) / Field Crop Grower (NZ)
Affairs website

121215 Grape Grower for certain occupations, please visit the Department of Home
Affairs website
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 Designer and 232412 Illustrator as there are some
similarities in these occupations; Applicants must ensure they
232411 Graphic Designer nominate the occupation which most closely matches their
qualifications and employment.
Applicants with qualifications/employment as 232413 Multimedia

Designer, 261211 Multimedia Specialist and 261212 Web
Developer would not usually be assessed positively for this
occupation.

Affairs website
224213 Health Information Manager

121316 Horse Breeder for certain occupations, please visit the Department of Home
Affairs website
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A highly relevant field of study would be Hospitality Management,

which is the study of managing the operations of organisations
which provide hospitality services (ASCED).
Tourism/Events Management Studies without relevant subjects in

Hospitality/Hotel Management would not usually be considered
Hotel or Motel Manager (Degree Please note that employment as Restaurant Manager on its own
141311
Level) will not be positively assessed for Hotel or Motel Manager as it
better matches the separately listed occupation of 141111 Café or
Restaurant Manager.

Affairs website
Information sheet
223111 Human Resource Adviser Information Sheet
An ICT Account Manager manages sale of computer hardware,

software and services to existing account clients and identifies
further sales opportunities within these accounts, builds new
account clients, manages customer satisfaction and retention,
and coordinates the preparation and presentation of ICT sales
proposals and tenders.
Highly relevant fields of study would include disciplines relevant

to information and communication products, such as computer
science and information technology. Other major fields of study
such as marketing, accounting, or finance will be considered on a
case-by-case basis if the employment is highly relevant and there
is a clear connection between the major field of study and the
225211 ICT Account Manager products/services sold.
The ICT products sold are typically targeted at enterprise

(corporate) or public sectors and would normally be expected to
constitute business solutions rather than be off-the-shelf
products. The role requires in-depth, specialised knowledge in ICT
to assess the needs of client organisations, explain the goods and
services in detail, and engage in appropriate reporting and
business planning. The role of an Account Manager is primarily to
generate increased revenue from existing accounts, rather than
to acquire new accounts. ICT Sales Assistants, who sell computing
and telecommunications related goods and services in retail and
wholesale establishments, are elsewhere classified in ANZSCO at a
lower skill level than ICT Sales Professionals.
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An ICT Business Development Manager identifies and generates

new ICT business opportunities to further improve market share
and awareness by gaining an understanding of customers' ICT
needs and promoting goods and services to these customers.
May manage some key customer accounts.

products/services sold.
ICT Business Development
225212
Manager The ICT products sold are typically targeted at enterprise
business planning. The role of a Business Development Manager
is primarily to acquire new business/accounts, rather than to
generate increased revenue from existing accounts. ICT Sales
Assistants, who sell computing and telecommunications related
goods and services in retail and wholesale establishments, are
elsewhere classified in ANZSCO at a lower skill level than ICT Sales
Professionals.
An ICT Sales Representative develops and converts sales

opportunities into sales of computer hardware, software and ICT
services.

products/services sold.
225213 ICT Sales Representative
The ICT products sold are typically targeted at enterprise
business planning. ICT Sales Assistants, who sell computing and
telecommunications related goods and services in retail and
wholesale establishments, are elsewhere classified in ANZSCO at a
lower skill level than ICT Sales Professionals.
232412 Illustrator
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232312 Industrial Designer
Nomination of the “not elsewhere classified” (nec) code requires

applicants to hold qualifications and employment which do not
Information and Organisation better fit under any other ANSZCO code.
224999
Professionals nec
Affairs website
232511 Interior Designer
232313 Jewellery Designer
212499 Journalists and Other Writers nec nec means “not elsewhere classified”
139913 Laboratory Manager
224912 Liaison Officer
121399 Livestock Farmers nec For visa-related requirements including caveats that may apply
Affairs website
Information Sheet
224711 Management Consultant For visa-related requirements including caveats that may apply
Affairs website
133411 Manufacturer
225112 Market Research Analyst Information sheet

225113 Marketing Specialist Affairs website
Information sheet
Available for nomination pursuant to the Department of Home

Affairs - Minister of Religion Labour Agreement programme only.
272211 Minister of Religion
Affairs website
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121411 Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer for certain occupations, please visit the Department of Home
Affairs website

121216 Mixed Crop Farmer for certain occupations, please visit the Department of Home
Affairs website

121317 Mixed Livestock Farmer for certain occupations, please visit the Department of Home
Affairs website
232413 Multimedia Designer
211212 Music Director
211299 Music Professionals nec nec means “not elsewhere classified”
249214 Music Teacher (Private Tuition)
211213 Musician (Instrumental)
212412 Newspaper or Periodical Editor
224712 Organisation and Methods Analyst
224914 Patents Examiner
211311 Photographer

121318 Pig Farmer for certain occupations, please visit the Department of Home
Affairs website
224412 Policy Analyst
132411 Policy and Planning Manager

121321 Poultry Farmer for certain occupations, please visit the Department of Home
Affairs website
212413 Print Journalist
249299 Private Tutors and Teachers nec nec means “not elsewhere classified”

133511 Production Manager (Forestry) for certain occupations, please visit the Department of Home
Affairs website
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Production Manager
133512
(Manufacturing)
133513 Production Manager (Mining)
Program Director (Television or

212315
Radio)
This occupation is different to 225113 Marketing Specialist,

225111 Advertising Specialist and 225112 Market Research
225311 Public Relations Professional
Analyst. Applicants with employment in one of these professions
would not be assessed positively for Public Relations Professional.
139914 Quality Assurance Manager
224214 Records Manager Information Sheet
272612 Recreation Officer (Aus)
Information Sheet
223112 Recruitment Consultant For visa-related requirements including caveats that may apply
Affairs website
Research and Development

132511
Manager

121322 Sheep Farmer for certain occupations, please visit the Department of Home
Affairs website
139999 Specialist Managers nec nec means “not elsewhere classified”
139915 Sports Administrator
212316 Stage Manager
222213 Stockbroking Dealer

121217 Sugar Cane Grower for certain occupations, please visit the Department of Home
Affairs website
212317 Technical Director
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Technical Sales Representatives
225499 For visa-related requirements including caveats that may apply
nec
Affairs website
212415 Technical Writer
212416 Television Journalist

Vegetable Grower (Aus) / Market
Gardener (NZ)
Affairs website
212318 Video Producer
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

232414 Web Designer occupations of 232411 Graphic Designer 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.
Applicants with qualifications/employment as 232413 Multimedia

Designer, 261211 Multimedia Specialist and 261212 Web
Developer would not usually be assessed positively for this
occupation.

234213 Wine Maker for certain occupations, please visit the Department of Home
Affairs website
223113 Workplace Relations Adviser Information Sheet
End of Group B
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Group C
Qualification(s) assessed at least AQF Diploma level with a highly relevant field of study and at least one year of post-
OR
Qualification(s) assessed at least AQF Diploma level with an additional qualification at least AQF Certificate IV in a highly
relevant field of study and at least one year of post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill
level in the last five years;
OR
Qualification(s) assessed at least AQF Diploma level without a highly relevant field of study and at least two years of
post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years;
Note: For pre-qualification employment (if all of your employment is before your qualification assessed at the AQF diploma
level), three years of highly relevant employment in addition to at least one year of highly relevant employment at an
appropriate skill level in the last five years.

Accommodation and Hospitality
141999 For visa-related requirements including caveats that may apply
Managers nec
Affairs website

311111 Agricultural Technician for certain occupations, please visit the Department of Home
Affairs website
411111 Ambulance Officer
149111 Amusement Centre Manager
312111 Architectural Draftsperson
Architectural, Building and

Surveying Technicians nec
Building and Engineering

Technicians nec
312113 Building Inspector
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In order to be considered as a Café or Restaurant Manager, the

position must be responsible for every aspect of the café or
restaurant's performance including the management of all
employees and their occupational development, oversight of
establishment operations, management of sales and profit
targets, and participation in business planning.
An acceptable café or restaurant setting would be one that

141111 Cafe or Restaurant Manager provides food and beverage services for consumption on the
premises. Customers can expect that food is typically prepared by
chefs on the premises under the supervision of a chef and table
service is provided. A diversity of dishes across a menu is
generally provided by the café or restaurant.
As stated in ANZSCO, Fast Food Managers are excluded from this

occupation.
Information sheet
Caravan Park and Camping

141211
Ground Manager
311411 Chemistry Technician
149912 Cinema or Theatre Manager
312211 Civil Engineering Draftsperson
312212 Civil Engineering Technician
222111 Commodities Trader

149311 Conference and Event Organiser Affairs website
Information sheet
312114 Construction Estimator

511111 Contract Administrator for certain occupations, please visit the Department of Home
Affairs website
149212 Customer Service Manager
311412 Earth Science Technician

149913 Facilities Manager for certain occupations, please visit the Department of Home
Affairs website
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222112 Finance Broker
222199 Financial Brokers nec nec means “not elsewhere classified”
Financial Institution Branch

149914
Manager

149112 Fitness Centre Manager for certain occupations, please visit the Department of Home
Affairs website
A highly relevant field of study would be Hospitality Management,

which is the study of managing the operations of organisations
which provide hospitality services (ASCED).
Tourism/Events Management Studies without relevant subjects in

Hospitality/Hotel Management would not usually be considered
Hotel or Motel Manager (Diploma Please note that employment as Restaurant Manager on its own
141311
Level) will not be positively assessed for Hotel or Motel Manager as it
better matches the separately listed occupation of 141111 Café or
Restaurant Manager.

Affairs website
Information sheet
222113 Insurance Broker
Intensive Care Ambulance

411112 Paramedic (Aus) / Ambulance
Paramedic (NZ)
311413 Life Science Technician
312911 Maintenance Planner

411611 Massage Therapist for certain occupations, please visit the Department of Home
Affairs website
311312 Meat Inspector
Metallurgical and Materials

312912
Technician
312913 Mine Deputy
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142115 Post Office Manager for certain occupations, please visit the Department of Home
Affairs website
311399 Primary Products Inspectors nec For visa-related requirements including caveats that may apply
Affairs website
511112 Program or Project Administrator
312611 Safety Inspector
311499 Science Technicians nec nec means “not elsewhere classified”

149113 Sports Centre Manager for certain occupations, please visit the Department of Home
Affairs website
452321 Sports Development Officer
Surveying or Spatial Science

312116
Technician

149413 Transport Company Manager for certain occupations, please visit the Department of Home
Affairs website
End of Group C
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Group D
Qualification(s) assessed at AQF Certificate IV with a highly relevant field of study and at least one year of post-
OR
Qualification(s) assessed at AQF Certificate IV without a highly relevant field of study and at least two years of post-
OR
Qualification(s) assessed at AQF Certificate III with a highly relevant field of study and at least three years of post-
Note: For pre-qualification employment (if all of your employment is before your qualifications assessed at the AQF
Certificate III or Certificate IV level), three years of highly relevant employment in addition to at least one year of highly
relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years.

Animal Attendants and Trainers
nec
Affairs website
599915 Clinical Coder
Please note that this occupation is only available for RSMS visa
393299 Clothing Trades Workers nec
(Subclass 187 – Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme)
399911 Diver
411311 Diversional Therapist
452311 Diving Instructor (Open Water)
361111 Dog Trainer or Handler
451211 Driving Instructor
441211 Emergency Service Worker
451815 First Aid Trainer
451711 Flight Attendant
452411 Footballer
451399 Funeral Workers nec nec means “not elsewhere classified”
452312 Gymnastics Coach or Instructor
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452313 Horse Riding Coach or Instructor
611211 Insurance Agent
599612 Insurance Loss Adjuster
452317 Other Sports Coach or Instructor
399599 Performing Arts Technicians nec nec means “not elsewhere classified”
361113 Pet Groomer
399915 Photographer's Assistant

612112 Property Manager for certain occupations, please visit the Department of Home
Affairs website

612115 Real Estate Representative for certain occupations, please visit the Department of Home
Affairs website

639211 Retail Buyer for certain occupations, please visit the Department of Home
Affairs website
361211 Shearer
452314 Snowsport Instructor
452499 Sportspersons nec nec means “not elsewhere classified”
452315 Swimming Coach or Instructor
452316 Tennis Coach
361311 Veterinary Nurse
361114 Zookeeper
End of Group D
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Group E
Qualification(s) assessed at AQF Diploma level with a highly relevant field of study and at least one year of post-
qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years.

311211 Anaesthetic Technician
311212 Cardiac Technician
A Dental Hygienist carries out preventative dental procedures

under the direction of a Dentist. Registration or Licensing is
required (ANZSCO).
This occupation requires a highly relevant qualification at AQF

Diploma and one year of post-qualification highly relevant
employment. Additional years of employment cannot
411211 Dental Hygienist compensate for lack of relevant qualifications.
Highly relevant qualifications would usually be in the area of

Dental Hygiene, Dental Hygiene Therapy or Oral Health Therapy.
Studies and employment in Dentistry or Dental Surgery cannot be

Tasks undertaken must be related to those of a Dental Hygienist.
A Dental Therapist examines and treats diseases of the teeth in

preschool, primary and secondary school children under the
general supervision of a Dentist. Registration or licensing is
required (ANZSCO).
This occupation requires a highly relevant qualification at AQF

Diploma, and one year of post-qualification highly relevant
employment. Additional years of employment cannot
411214 Dental Therapist compensate for the lack of relevant qualifications.
Highly relevant qualifications would usually be in the area of

Dental Therapy or Oral Health Therapy.
Studies and employment in Dentistry or Dental Surgery cannot be

Tasks undertaken must be related to those of a Dental Therapist.
311299 Medical Technicians nec nec means “not elsewhere classified”
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A qualification at AQF Diploma level which is not in the highly

relevant field together with an underpinning Certificate IV with a
highly relevant major may be considered on a case-by-case basis
311214 Operating Theatre Technician
to meet the educational requirements. In addition to this,
applicants must hold at least three years of highly relevant
employment in the last five years.
A qualification at AQF Diploma level which is not in the highly

relevant field together with an underpinning Certificate IV with a
highly relevant major may be considered on a case-by-case basis
311215 Pharmacy Technician
to meet the educational requirements. In addition to this,
applicants must hold at least three years of highly relevant
employment in the last five years.
End of Group E
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This occupation requires a major in Actuarial Studies or Actuarial

234111 Agricultural Consultant Information sheet

234112 Agricultural Scientist Information sheet

212111 Artistic Director

252711 Audiologist Information sheet

Career Counselling is a specialised field of counselling which

A Chemist studies the chemical and physical properties of

A major in Chemistry would include subjects such as analytical,

Qualifications in Pharmacy, Food Science or Food Technology do

This occupation should not be confused with 251512 Industrial

Complementary Health Therapists

234311 Conservation Officer

133111 Construction Project Manager

Counselling is the study of the practice and skills required to

Nomination of the not elsewhere classified (nec) code requires

Specialisations covered in the nec code include Gambling

A Drug and Alcohol Counsellor provides support and treatment

249111 Education Adviser

An Education Manager plans, organises, directs, controls and

This occupation covers Education Managers which are not

Highly relevant fields of study would be Educational Studies,

234312 Environmental Consultant Information sheet

Environmental Health Officers develop, enforce and evaluate

A highly relevant field of study would be Environmental Health,

Applicants with qualifications and employment in Nutrition or

A highly relevant field of study would be Environmental Studies,

234399 Environmental Scientists nec nec means “not elsewhere classified”

Exercise Physiologists assess, plan and implement exercise

Highly relevant fields of study for this occupation include Exercise

134411 Faculty Head

A Family and Marriage Counsellor assists individuals, couples and

Counselling is the study of the practice and skills required to

234212 Food Technologist

234113 Forester (Aus)/Forest Scientist (NZ)

Health and Welfare Services

Health Diagnostic and Promotion

251911 Health Promotion Officer

251512 Industrial Pharmacist

271214 Intellectual Property Lawyer

An Internal Auditor examines, verifies, evaluates and reports on

This occupation should not be confused with Accountants and

Judicial and Other Legal

A highly relevant field of study is Land Economics, which is the

Degrees with general economics units and without subjects in

A Landscape Architect plans and designs land areas for projects

A highly relevant field of study is Landscape Architecture, which is

This occupation requires an applicant to undertake highly

234511 Life Scientists (General)

Nomination of the “not elsewhere classified” (nec) occupation

Qualifications in Food Science and Technology and/or

234516 Marine Biologist

The role of Medical Administrator is usually the most senior

Medical administration is administration or management utilising

A highly relevant field of study is Medicine. Medical Administrators

Qualifications in Nursing or allied health fields such as Dentistry