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THE HON PETER DUTTON MP
Minister for Immigration and Border Protection
SCHEDULE 1
Skilled Occupation List (SOL)
(Specification of occupations, countries, and assessing authorities for the purposes of paragraphs 3, 4 and 5, specification of occupations and assessing authorities for the purposes of paragraphs 6 and 7 and specification of occupations and their corresponding 6-digit code for the purposes of paragraphs 2 and 8 of this instrument)
Column A | Column B | Column C | Column D |
OCCUPATION | ANZSCO CODE | COUNTRY | ASSESSING AUTHORITY |
Construction Project Manager |
133111 |
All | VETASSESS |
Project Builder |
133112 |
All | VETASSESS |
Engineering Manager |
133211 |
All | Engineers Australia/AIM |
Production Manager (Mining) |
133513 |
All | VETASSESS |
Child Care Centre Manager |
134111 |
All | TRA |
Medical Administrator |
134211 |
All | VETASSESS |
Nursing Clinical Director |
134212 |
All | ANMAC |
Primary Health Organisation Manager |
134213 |
All | VETASSESS |
Welfare Centre Manager |
134214 |
All | ACWA/VETASSESS |
Accountant (General) |
221111 |
All | CPA/ICAA/IPA |
Management Accountant |
221112 |
All | CPA/ICAA/IPA |
Taxation Accountant |
221113 |
All | CPA/ICAA/IPA |
External Auditor |
221213 |
All | CPA/ICAA/IPA |
Internal Auditor |
221214 |
All | VETASSESS |
Actuary |
224111 |
All | VETASSESS |
Land Economist |
224511 |
All | VETASSESS |
Valuer |
224512 |
All | VETASSESS |
Ship’s Engineer |
231212 |
All | AMSA |
Ship’s Master |
231213 |
All | AMSA |
Ship’s Officer |
231214 |
All | AMSA |
Architect |
232111 |
All | AACA |
Landscape Architect |
232112 |
All | VETASSESS |
Cartographer |
232213 |
All | VETASSESS |
Other Spatial Scientist |
232214 |
All | VETASSESS |
Surveyor |
232212 |
All | SSSI |
Chemical Engineer |
233111 |
All | Engineers Australia |
Materials Engineer |
233112 |
All | Engineers Australia |
Civil Engineer |
233211 |
All | Engineers Australia |
Geotechnical Engineer |
233212 |
All | Engineers Australia |
Quantity Surveyor |
233213 |
All | AIQS |
Structural Engineer |
233214 |
All | Engineers Australia |
Transport Engineer |
233215 |
All | Engineers Australia |
Electrical Engineer |
233311 |
All | Engineers Australia |
Electronics Engineer |
233411 |
All | Engineers Australia |
Industrial Engineer |
233511 |
All | Engineers Australia |
Mechanical Engineer |
233512 |
All | Engineers Australia |
Production or Plant Engineer |
233513 |
All | Engineers Australia |
Aeronautical Engineer |
233911 |
All | Engineers Australia |
Agricultural Engineer |
233912 |
All | Engineers Australia |
Biomedical Engineer |
233913 |
All | Engineers Australia |
Engineering Technologist |
233914 |
All | Engineers Australia |
Environmental Engineer |
233915 |
All | Engineers Australia |
Naval Architect |
233916 |
All | Engineers Australia |
Agricultural Consultant |
234111 |
All | VETASSESS |
Agricultural Scientist |
234112 |
All | VETASSESS |
Forester |
234113 |
All | VETASSESS |
Medical Laboratory Scientist |
234611 |
All | AIMS |
Veterinarian |
234711 |
All | AVBC |
Physicist (Medical Physicist only) |
234914 |
All | ACPSEM |
Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher |
241111 |
All | AITSL |
Secondary School Teacher |
241411 |
All | AITSL |
Special Needs Teacher |
241511 |
All | AITSL |
Teacher of the Hearing Impaired |
241512 |
All | AITSL |
Teacher of the Sight Impaired |
241513 |
All | AITSL |
Special Education Teachers (nec) |
241599 |
All | AITSL |
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer |
251211 |
All | AIR |
Medical Radiation Therapist |
251212 |
All | AIR |
Nuclear Medicine Technologist |
251213 |
All | ANZSNM |
Sonographer |
251214 |
All | AIR |
Optometrist |
251411 |
All | OCANZ |
Orthotist or Prosthetist |
251912 |
All | VETASSESS |
Chiropractor |
252111 |
All | CCEA |
Osteopath |
252112 |
All | ANZOC |
Occupational Therapist |
252411 |
All | OTC |
Physiotherapist |
252511 |
All | APC |
Podiatrist |
252611 |
All | APodC/ANZPAC |
Audiologist |
252711 |
All | VETASSESS |
Speech Pathologist |
252712 |
All | SPA |
General Practitioner |
253111 |
All | Medical Board of Australia |
Anaesthetist |
253211 |
All | Medical Board of Australia |
Specialist Physician (General Medicine) |
253311 |
All | Medical Board of Australia |
Cardiologist |
253312 |
All | Medical Board of Australia |
Clinical Haematologist |
253313 |
All | Medical Board of Australia |
Medical Oncologist |
253314 |
All | Medical Board of Australia |
Endocrinologist |
253315 |
All | Medical Board of Australia |
Gastroenterologist |
253316 |
All | Medical Board of Australia |
Intensive Care Specialist |
253317 |
All | Medical Board of Australia |
Neurologist |
253318 |
All | Medical Board of Australia |
Paediatrician |
253321 |
All | Medical Board of Australia |
Renal Medicine Specialist |
253322 |
All | Medical Board of Australia |
Rheumatologist |
253323 |
All | Medical Board of Australia |
Thoracic Medicine Specialist |
253324 |
All | Medical Board of Australia |
Specialist Physicians (nec) |
253399 |
All | Medical Board of Australia |
Psychiatrist |
253411 |
All | Medical Board of Australia |
Surgeon (General) |
253511 |
All | Medical Board of Australia |
Cardiothoracic Surgeon |
253512 |
All | Medical Board of Australia |
Neurosurgeon |
253513 |
All | Medical Board of Australia |
Orthopaedic Surgeon |
253514 |
All | Medical Board of Australia |
Otorhinolaryngologist |
253515 |
All | Medical Board of Australia |
Paediatric Surgeon |
253516 |
All | Medical Board of Australia |
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon |
253517 |
All | Medical Board of Australia |
Urologist |
253518 |
All | Medical Board of Australia |
Vascular Surgeon |
253521 |
All | Medical Board of Australia |
Dermatologist |
253911 |
All | Medical Board of Australia |
Emergency Medicine Specialist |
253912 |
All | Medical Board of Australia |
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist |
253913 |
All | Medical Board of Australia |
Ophthalmologist |
253914 |
All | Medical Board of Australia |
Pathologist |
253915 |
All | Medical Board of Australia |
Diagnostic & Interventional Radiologist |
253917 |
All | Medical Board of Australia |
Radiation Oncologist |
253918 |
All | Medical Board of Australia |
Medical Practitioners (nec) |
253999 |
All | Medical Board of Australia |
Midwife |
254111 |
All | ANMAC |
Nurse Practitioner |
254411 |
All | ANMAC |
Registered Nurse (Aged Care) |
254412 |
All | ANMAC |
Registered Nurse (Child & Family Health) |
254413 |
All | ANMAC |
Registered Nurse (Community Health) |
254414 |
All | ANMAC |
Registered Nurse (Critical Care & Emergency) |
254415 |
All | ANMAC |
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) |
254416 |
All | ANMAC |
Registered Nurse (Disability & Rehabilitation) |
254417 |
All | ANMAC |
Registered Nurse (Medical) |
254418 |
All | ANMAC |
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) |
254421 |
All | ANMAC |
Registered Nurse (Mental Health) |
254422 |
All | ANMAC |
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) |
254423 |
All | ANMAC |
Registered Nurse (Surgical) |
254424 |
All | ANMAC |
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) |
254425 |
All | ANMAC |
Registered Nurses (nec) |
254499 |
All | ANMAC |
ICT business Analyst |
261111 |
All | ACS |
Systems Analyst |
261112 |
All | ACS |
Analyst Programmer |
261311 |
All | ACS |
Developer Programmer |
261312 |
All | ACS |
Software Engineer |
261313 |
All | ACS |
Computer Network & Systems Engineer |
263111 |
All | ACS |
Telecommunications Engineer |
263311 |
All | Engineers Australia |
Telecommunications Network Engineer |
263312 |
All | Engineers Australia |
Barrister |
271111 |
All | SLAA |
Solicitor |
271311 |
All | SLAA |
Clinical Psychologist |
272311 |
All | APS |
Educational Psychologist |
272312 |
All | APS |
Organisational Psychologist |
272313 |
All | APS |
Psychotherapist |
272314 |
All | VETASSESS |
Psychologists (nec) |
272399 |
All | APS |
Social Worker |
272511 |
All | AASW |
Civil Engineering Draftsperson |
312211 |
All | Engineers Australia/ VETASSESS |
Civil Engineering Technician |
312212 |
All | VETASSESS |
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson |
312311 |
All | Engineers Australia |
Electrical Engineering Technician |
312312 |
All | TRA |
Radio Communications Technician |
313211 |
All | TRA |
Telecommunications Field Engineer |
313212 |
All | Engineers Australia |
Telecommunications Network Planner |
313213 |
All | Engineers Australia |
Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist |
313214 |
All | Engineers Australia |
Automotive Electrician |
321111 |
All | TRA |
Motor Mechanic (General) |
321211 |
All | TRA |
Diesel Motor Mechanic |
321212 |
All | TRA |
Motorcycle Mechanic |
321213 |
All | TRA |
Small Engine Mechanic |
321214 |
All | TRA |
Sheetmetal Trades Worker |
322211 |
All | TRA |
Metal Fabricator |
322311 |
All | TRA |
Pressure Welder |
322312 |
All | TRA |
Welder (First Class) |
322313 |
All | TRA |
Fitter (General) |
323211 |
All | TRA |
Fitter & Turner |
323212 |
All | TRA |
Fitter-Welder |
323213 |
All | TRA |
Metal Machinist (First Class) |
323214 |
All | TRA |
Locksmith |
323313 |
All | TRA |
Panelbeater |
324111 |
All | TRA |
Bricklayer |
331111 |
All | TRA |
Stonemason |
331112 |
All | TRA |
Carpenter & Joiner |
331211 |
All | TRA |
Carpenter |
331212 |
All | TRA |
Joiner |
331213 |
All | TRA |
Painting trades workers |
332211 |
All | TRA |
Glazier |
333111 |
All | TRA |
Fibrous Plasterer |
333211 |
All | TRA |
Solid Plasterer |
333212 |
All | TRA |
Wall & Floor Tiler |
333411 |
All | TRA |
Plumber (General) |
334111 |
All | TRA |
Airconditioning & Mechanical Services Plumber |
334112 |
All | TRA |
Drainer |
334113 |
All | TRA |
Gasfitter |
334114 |
All | TRA |
Roof plumber |
334115 |
All | TRA |
Electrician (General) |
341111 |
All | TRA |
Electrician (Special Class) |
341112 |
All | TRA |
Lift Mechanic |
341113 |
All | TRA |
Airconditioning & Refrigeration Mechanic |
342111 |
All | TRA |
Electrical Linesworker |
342211 |
All | TRA |
Technical Cable Jointer |
342212 |
All | TRA |
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker |
342313 |
All | TRA |
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) |
342314 |
All | TRA |
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) |
342315 |
All | TRA |
Chef *** |
351311 |
All | TRA |
Cabinetmaker |
394111 |
All | TRA |
Boat Builder & Repairer |
399111 |
All | TRA |
Shipwright |
399112 |
All | TRA |
SCHEDULE 2
Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL)
(Specification of occupations, countries, and assessing authorities for the purposes of paragraph 5, specification of occupations and assessing authorities for the purposes of paragraphs 6 and 7 and specification of occupations and their corresponding 6-digit code for the purposes of paragraphs 2 and 8 of this instrument)
Column A | Column B | Column C | Column D |
OCCUPATION | ANZSCO CODE | COUNTRY | ASSESSING AUTHORITY |
Chief Executive or Managing Director |
111111 |
All | AIM |
Corporate General Manager |
111211 |
All | AIM |
Defence Force Senior Officer |
111212 |
All | VETASSESS |
Aquaculture Farmer |
121111 |
All | VETASSESS |
Cotton Grower |
121211 |
All | VETASSESS |
Flower Grower |
121212 |
All | VETASSESS |
Fruit or Nut Grower |
121213 |
All | VETASSESS |
Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (Aus) / Field Crop Grower (NZ) |
121214 |
All | VETASSESS |
Grape Grower |
121215 |
All | VETASSESS |
Mixed Crop Farmer |
121216 |
All | VETASSESS |
Sugar Cane Grower |
121217 |
All | VETASSESS |
Turf Grower |
121218 |
All | VETASSESS |
Vegetable Grower (Aus) / Market Gardener (NZ) |
121221 |
All | VETASSESS |
Crop Farmers (nec) |
121299 |
All | VETASSESS |
Apiarist |
121311 |
All | VETASSESS |
Beef Cattle Farmer |
121312 |
All | VETASSESS |
Dairy Cattle Farmer |
121313 |
All | VETASSESS |
Deer Farmer |
121314 |
All | VETASSESS |
Goat Farmer |
121315 |
All | VETASSESS |
Horse Breeder |
121316 |
All | VETASSESS |
Mixed Livestock Farmer |
121317 |
All | VETASSESS |
Pig Farmer |
121318 |
All | VETASSESS |
Poultry Farmer |
121321 |
All | VETASSESS |
Sheep Farmer |
121322 |
All | VETASSESS |
Livestock Farmers (nec) |
121399 |
All | VETASSESS |
Mixed Crop & Livestock Farmer |
121411 |
All | VETASSESS |
Sales & Marketing Manager |
131112 |
All | AIM |
Advertising Manager |
131113 |
All | AIM |
Public Relations Manager |
131114 |
All | AIM |
Corporate Services Manager |
132111 |
All | VETASSESS |
Finance Manager |
132211 |
All | CPAA/ICAA/IPA |
Human Resource Manager |
132311 |
All | AIM |
Policy & Planning Manager |
132411 |
All | VETASSESS |
Research & Development Manager |
132511 |
All | VETASSESS |
Importer or Exporter |
133311 |
All | VETASSESS |
Wholesaler |
133312 |
All | VETASSESS |
Manufacturer |
133411 |
All | VETASSESS |
Production Manager (Forestry) |
133511 |
All | VETASSESS |
Production Manager (Manufacturing) |
133512 |
All | VETASSESS |
Supply & Distribution Manager |
133611 |
All | AIM |
Procurement Manager |
133612 |
All | AIM |
Health & Welfare Services Managers (nec) |
134299 |
All | VETASSESS |
School Principal |
134311 |
All | VETASSESS |
Faculty Head |
134411 |
All | VETASSESS |
Regional Education Manager |
134412 |
All | VETASSESS |
Education Managers (nec) |
134499 |
All | VETASSESS |
Chief Information Officer |
135111 |
All | ACS |
ICT Project Manager |
135112 |
All | ACS |
ICT Managers (nec) |
135199 |
All | ACS |
Commissioned Defence Force Officer |
139111 |
All | VETASSESS |
Commissioned Fire Officer |
139112 |
All | VETASSESS |
Commissioned Police Officer |
139113 |
All | VETASSESS |
Senior Non-Commissioned Defence Force Member |
139211 |
All | VETASSESS |
Arts Administrator or Manager |
139911 |
All | VETASSESS |
Environmental Manager |
139912 |
All | VETASSESS |
Laboratory Manager |
139913 |
All | VETASSESS |
Quality Assurance Manager |
139914 |
All | VETASSESS |
Sports Administrator |
139915 |
All | VETASSESS |
Specialist Managers (nec) EXCEPT:a. Ambassador |
b. Archbishop
c. Bishop
139999
AllVETASSESSCafe or Restaurant Manager***
141111
AllVETASSESSCaravan Park & Camping Ground Manager
141211
AllVETASSESSHotel or Motel Manager
141311
AllVETASSESSLicensed Club Manager
141411
AllVETASSESSBed & Breakfast Operator
141911
AllVETASSESSRetirement Village Manager
141912
AllVETASSESSAccommodation & Hospitality Managers (nec)
141999
AllVETASSESSAntique Dealer
142112
AllVETASSESSBetting Agency Manager
142113
AllVETASSESSHair or Beauty Salon Manager
142114
AllVETASSESSPost Office Manager
142115
AllVETASSESSTravel Agency Manager
142116
AllVETASSESSAmusement Centre Manager
149111
AllVETASSESSFitness Centre Manager
149112
AllVETASSESSSports Centre Manager
149113
AllVETASSESSCall or Contact Centre Manager
149211
AllVETASSESSCustomer Service Manager
149212
AllVETASSESSConference & Event Organiser
149311
AllVETASSESSFleet Manager
149411
AllVETASSESSRailway Station Manager
149412
AllVETASSESSTransport Company Manager
149413
AllVETASSESSBoarding Kennel or Cattery Operator
149911
AllVETASSESSCinema or Theatre Manager
149912
AllVETASSESSFacilities Manager
149913
AllVETASSESSFinancial Institution Branch Manager
149914
AllVETASSESSEquipment Hire Manager
149915
AllVETASSESSActor
211111
AllVETASSESSDancer or Choreographer
211112
AllVETASSESSEntertainer or Variety Artist
211113
AllVETASSESSActors, Dancers & Other Entertainers (nec)
211199
AllVETASSESSComposer
211211
AllVETASSESSMusic Director
211212
AllVETASSESSMusician (Instrumental)
211213
AllVETASSESSSinger
211214
AllVETASSESSMusic Professionals (nec)
211299
AllVETASSESSPhotographer
211311
AllVETASSESSPainter (Visual Arts)
211411
AllVETASSESSPotter or Ceramic Artist
211412
AllVETASSESSSculptor
211413
AllVETASSESSVisual Arts & Crafts Professionals (nec)
211499
AllVETASSESSArtistic Director
212111
AllVETASSESSMedia Producer (excluding Video)
212112
AllVETASSESSRadio Presenter
212113
AllVETASSESSTelevision Presenter
212114
AllVETASSESSAuthor
212211
AllVETASSESSBook or Script Editor
212212
AllVETASSESSArt Director (Film, Television or Stage)
212311
AllVETASSESSDirector (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)
212312
AllVETASSESSDirector of Photography
212313
AllVETASSESSFilm & Video Editor
212314
AllVETASSESSProgram Director (Television or Radio)
212315
AllVETASSESSStage Manager
212316
AllVETASSESSTechnical Director
212317
AllVETASSESSVideo Producer
212318
AllVETASSESSFilm, Television, Radio & Stage Directors (nec)
212399
AllVETASSESSCopywriter
212411
AllVETASSESSNewspaper or Periodical Editor
212412
AllVETASSESSPrint Journalist
212413
AllVETASSESSRadio Journalist
212414
AllVETASSESSTechnical Writer
212415
AllVETASSESSTelevision Journalist
212416
AllVETASSESSJournalists & Other Writers (nec)
212499
AllVETASSESSCompany Secretary
221211
AllVETASSESSCorporate Treasurer
221212
AllCPAA/ICAA/IPACommodities Trader
222111
AllVETASSESSFinance Broker
222112
AllVETASSESSInsurance Broker
222113
AllVETASSESSFinancial Brokers (nec)
222199
AllVETASSESSFinancial Market Dealer
222211
AllVETASSESSFutures Trader
222212
AllVETASSESSStockbroking Dealer
222213
AllVETASSESSFinancial Dealers (nec)
222299
AllVETASSESSFinancial Investment Adviser
222311
AllVETASSESSFinancial Investment Manager
222312
AllVETASSESSHuman Resource Adviser
223111
AllVETASSESSRecruitment Consultant
223112
AllVETASSESSWorkplace Relations Adviser
223113
AllVETASSESSICT Trainer
223211
AllACSTraining & Development Professional
223311
AllVETASSESSMathematician
224112
AllVETASSESSStatistician
224113
AllVETASSESSArchivist
224211
AllVETASSESSGallery or Museum Curator
224212
AllVETASSESSHealth Information Manager
224213
AllVETASSESSRecords Manager
224214
AllVETASSESSEconomist
224311
AllVETASSESSIntelligence Officer
224411
AllVETASSESSPolicy Analyst
224412
AllVETASSESSLibrarian
224611
AllVETASSESSManagement Consultant
224711
AllVETASSESSOrganisation & Methods Analyst
224712
AllVETASSESSElectorate Officer
224911
AllVETASSESSLiaison Officer
224912
AllVETASSESSMigration Agent (Aus)
224913
AllVETASSESSPatents Examiner
224914
AllVETASSESSInformation & Organisation Professionals (nec)
224999
AllVETASSESSAdvertising Specialist
225111
AllVETASSESSMarket Research Analyst
225112
AllVETASSESSMarketing Specialist
225113
AllVETASSESSICT Account Manager
225211
AllVETASSESSICT Business Development Manager
225212
AllVETASSESSICT Sales Representative
225213
AllVETASSESSPublic Relations Professional
225311
AllVETASSESSSales Representative (Industrial Products)
225411
AllVETASSESSSales Representative (Medical & Pharmaceutical Products)
225412
AllVETASSESSTechnical Sales Representatives (nec)
225499
AllVETASSESSAeroplane Pilot
231111
AllCASAAir Traffic Controller
231112
AllVETASSESSFlying Instructor
231113
AllVETASSESSHelicopter Pilot
231114
AllCASAAir Transport Professionals (nec)
231199
AllVETASSESSMaster Fisher
231211
AllVETASSESSMarine Surveyor
231215
AllAMSAMarine Transport Professionals(nec)
231299
AllVETASSESSFashion Designer
232311
AllVETASSESSIndustrial Designer
232312
AllVETASSESSJewellery Designer
232313
AllVETASSESSGraphic Designer
232411
AllVETASSESSIllustrator
232412
AllVETASSESSMultimedia Designer
232413
AllVETASSESSWeb Designer
232414
AllVETASSESSInterior Designer
232511
AllVETASSESSUrban & Regional Planner
232611
AllVETASSESSMining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum)
233611
AllEngineers AustraliaPetroleum Engineer
233612
AllEngineers AustraliaEngineering Professionals (nec)
233999
AllEngineers AustraliaChemist
234211
AllVETASSESSFood Technologist
234212
AllVETASSESSWine Maker
234213
AllVETASSESSConservation Officer
234311
AllVETASSESSEnvironmental Consultant
234312
AllVETASSESSEnvironmental Research Scientist
234313
AllVETASSESSPark Ranger
234314
AllVETASSESSEnvironmental Scientists (nec)
234399
AllVETASSESSGeologist
234411
AllVETASSESSGeophysicist
234412
AllVETASSESSHydrogeologist
234413
AllVETASSESSLife Scientist (General)
234511
AllVETASSESSBiochemist
234513
AllVETASSESSBiotechnologist
234514
AllVETASSESSBotanist
234515
AllVETASSESSMarine Biologist
234516
AllVETASSESSMicrobiologist
234517
AllVETASSESSZoologist
234518
AllVETASSESSLife Scientists (nec)
234599
AllVETASSESSConservator
234911
AllVETASSESSMetallurgist
234912
AllVETASSESSMeteorologist
234913
AllVETASSESSPhysicist
234914
AllVETASSESSExercise Physiologist
234915
AllVETASSESSNatural & Physical Science Professionals (nec)
234999
AllVETASSESSPrimary School Teacher
241213
AllAITSLMiddle School Teacher (Aus) / Intermediate School Teacher (NZ)
241311
AllAITSLUniversity Lecturer (Suitable for the
position of Research Associate or Research Fellow in a University)
242111
AllVETASSESSUniversity Tutor
242112
AllVETASSESSVocational Education Teacher (Non Trades)
242211
AllVETASSESSVocational Education Teacher (Trades)
242211
AllTRAEducation Adviser
249111
AllVETASSESSEducation Reviewer
249112
AllVETASSESSArt Teacher (Private Tuition)
249211
AllVETASSESSDance Teacher (Private Tuition)
249212
AllVETASSESSDrama Teacher (Private Tuition)
249213
AllVETASSESSMusic Teacher (Private Tuition)
249214
AllVETASSESSPrivate Tutors & Teachers (nec)
249299
AllVETASSESSTeacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages
249311
AllVETASSESSDietitian
251111
AllDAANutritionist
251112
AllVETASSESSEnvironmental Health Officer
251311
AllVETASSESSOccupational Health and Safety Adviser
251312
AllVETASSESSOrthoptist
251412
AllVETASSESSHospital Pharmacist
251511
AllAPharmCIndustrial Pharmacist
251512
AllVETASSESSRetail Pharmacist
251513
AllAPharmCHealth Promotion Officer
251911
AllVETASSESSHealth Diagnostic & Promotion Professionals (nec)
251999
AllVETASSESSAcupuncturist
252211
AllVETASSESSHomoeopath
252212
AllVETASSESSNaturopath
252213
AllVETASSESSTraditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
252214
AllChinese Medicine Board Of AustraliaComplementary Health Therapists(nec)
252299
AllVETASSESSDental Specialist
252311
AllADCDentist
252312
AllADCResident Medical Officer
253112
AllMedical Board of AustraliaNurse Researcher
254212
AllANMAC/VETASSESSNurse Manager
254311
AllANMAC/VETASSESSNurse Educator
254211
AllANMAC/VETASSESSMultimedia Specialist
261211
AllACSWeb Developer
261212
AllACSSoftware Tester
261314
AllACSSoftware & Applications Programmers (nec)
261399
AllACSDatabase Administrator
262111
AllACSICT Security Specialist
262112
AllACSSystems Administrator
262113
AllACSNetwork Administrator
263112
AllACSNetwork Analyst
263113
AllACSICT Quality Assurance Engineer
263211
AllACSICT Support Engineer
263212
AllACSICT Systems Test Engineer
263213
AllACSICT Support & Test Engineers(nec)
263299
AllACSJudge*
271211
AllAgency that approves the appointmentMagistrate*
271212
AllAgency that approves the appointmentTribunal Member**
271213
AllAgencies that approve the appointmentIntellectual Property Lawyer
271214
AllVETASSESSJudicial & Other Legal Professionals (nec)
271299
AllVETASSESSCareers Counsellor
272111
AllVETASSESSDrug & Alcohol Counsellor
272112
AllVETASSESSFamily & Marriage Counsellor
272113
AllVETASSESSRehabilitation Counsellor
272114
AllVETASSESSStudent Counsellor
272115
AllVETASSESSCounsellors (nec)
272199
AllVETASSESSMinister of Religion****
272211
AllVETASSESSHistorian
272411
AllVETASSESSInterpreter
272412
AllNAATITranslator
272413
AllNAATIArchaeologist
272414
AllVETASSESSSocial Professionals (nec)
272499
AllVETASSESSCommunity Arts Worker
272611
AllVETASSESSRecreation Officer
272612
AllVETASSESSWelfare Worker
272613
AllACWAAgricultural Technician
311111
AllVETASSESSAnaesthetic Technician
311211
AllVETASSESSCardiac Technician
311212
AllVETASSESSMedical Laboratory Technician
311213
AllAIMSOperating Theatre Technician
311214
AllVETASSESSPharmacy Technician
311215
AllVETASSESSPathology Collector (Aus) / Phlebotomist (NZ)
311216
AllAIMSMedical Technicians (nec)
311299
AllVETASSESSFisheries Officer
311311
AllVETASSESSMeat Inspector
311312
AllVETASSESSQuarantine Officer
311313
AllVETASSESSPrimary Products Inspectors (nec)
311399
AllVETASSESSChemistry Technician
311411
AllVETASSESSEarth Science Technician
311412
AllVETASSESSLife Science Technician
311413
AllVETASSESSSchool Laboratory Technician
311414
AllVETASSESSHydrographer
311415
AllVETASSESSScience Technicians (nec)
311499
AllVETASSESSArchitectural Draftsperson
312111
AllVETASSESSBuilding Associate
312112
AllVETASSESSBuilding Inspector
312113
AllVETASSESSConstruction Estimator
312114
AllVETASSESSPlumbing Inspector
312115
AllVETASSESSSurveying or Spatial Science Technician
312116
AllVETASSESSArchitectural, Building & Surveying Technicians (nec)
312199
AllVETASSESSElectronic Engineering Draftsperson
312411
AllEngineers AustraliaElectronic Engineering Technician
312412
AllTRAMechanical Engineering Draftsperson
312511
AllEngineers AustraliaMechanical Engineering Technician
312512
AllTRASafety Inspector
312611
AllVETASSESSMaintenance Planner
312911
AllVETASSESSMetallurgical or Materials Technician
312912
AllVETASSESSMine Deputy
312913
AllVETASSESSBuilding & Engineering Technicians (nec)
312999
AllVETASSESS/Engineers AustraliaHardware Technician
313111
AllTRAICT Customer Support Officer
313112
AllTRAWeb Administrator
313113
AllACSICT Support Technicians (nec)
313199
AllTRABlacksmith
322111
AllTRAElectroplater
322112
AllTRAFarrier
322113
AllTRAMetal Casting Trades Worker
322114
AllTRAMetal Polisher
322115
AllTRAAircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
323111
AllTRAAircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
323112
AllTRAAircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)
323113
AllTRATextile, Clothing & Footwear Mechanic
323215
AllTRAMetal Fitters & Machinists (nec)
323299
AllTRAEngraver
323311
AllTRAGunsmith
323312
AllTRAPrecision Instrument Maker & Repairer
323314
AllTRASaw Maker & Repairer
323315
AllTRAWatch & Clock Maker & Repairer
323316
AllTRAEngineering Patternmaker
323411
AllTRAToolmaker
323412
AllTRAVehicle Body Builder
324211
AllTRAVehicle Trimmer
324212
AllTRAVehicle Painter
324311
AllTRAFloor Finisher
332111
AllTRARoof Tiler
333311
AllTRABusiness Machine Mechanic
342311
AllTRACommunications Operator
342312
AllTRACabler (Data &Telecommunications)
342411
AllTRATelecommunications Cable Jointer
342412
AllTRATelecommunications Linesworker
342413
AllTRATelecommunications Technician
342414
AllTRABaker
351111
AllTRAPastrycook
351112
AllTRAButcher or Smallgoods Maker (Excluding the activity of slaughtering animals, or primarily boning, slicing or packaging meat in a non-retail setting.)
351211
AllTRACook***
351411
AllTRADog Handler or Trainer
361111
AllVETASSESSHorse Trainer
361112
AllTRAZookeeper
361114
AllVETASSESSKennel Hand
361115
AllVETASSESSAnimal Attendants & Trainers (nec)
361199
AllVETASSESSShearer
361211
AllVETASSESSVeterinary Nurse
361311
AllVETASSESSFlorist
362111
AllTRAGardener (General)
362211
AllTRAArborist
362212
AllTRALandscape Gardener
362213
AllTRAGreenkeeper
362311
AllTRANurseryperson
362411
AllTRAHairdresser
391111
AllTRAPrint Finisher
392111
AllTRAScreen Printer
392112
AllTRAGraphic Pre-press Trades Worker
392211
AllTRAPrinting Machinist
392311
AllTRASmall Offset Printer
392312
AllTRACanvas Goods Fabricator
393111
AllTRALeather Goods Maker
393112
AllTRASail Maker
393113
AllTRAShoemaker
393114
AllTRAApparel Cutter
393211
AllTRAClothing Patternmaker
393212
AllTRADressmaker or Tailor
393213
AllTRAClothing Trades Workers (nec)
393299
AllVETASSESSUpholsterer
393311
AllTRAFurniture Finisher
394211
AllTRAPicture Framer
394212
AllTRAWood Machinist
394213
AllTRAWood Turner
394214
AllTRAWood Machinists & Other Wood Trades Workers (nec)
394299
AllTRAChemical Plant Operator
399211
AllTRAGas or Petroleum Operator
399212
AllTRAPower Generation Plant Operator
399213
AllTRAGallery or Museum Technician
399311
AllTRALibrary Technician
399312
AllVETASSESSJeweller
399411
AllTRABroadcast Transmitter Operator
399511
AllTRACamera Operator (Film, Television or Video)
399512
AllTRALight Technician
399513
AllTRAMake Up Artist
399514
AllTRAMusical Instrument Maker or Repairer
399515
AllTRASound Technician
399516
AllTRATelevision Equipment Operator
399517
AllTRAPerforming Arts Technicians (nec)
399599
AllVETASSESSSignwriter
399611
AllTRADiver
399911
AllVETASSESSInterior Decorator
399912
AllVETASSESSOptical Dispenser
399913
AllTRAOptical Mechanic
399914
AllTRAPlastics Technician
399916
AllTRAWool Classer
399917
AllTRAFire Protection Equipment Technician
399918
AllTRATechnicians & Trades Workers (nec)
399999
AllTRAAmbulance Officer
411111
AllVETASSESSIntensive Care Ambulance Paramedic
411112
AllVETASSESSDental Hygienist
411211
AllVETASSESSDental Prosthetist
411212
AllTRADental Technician
411213
AllTRADental Therapist
411214
AllVETASSESSDiversional Therapist
411311
AllVETASSESSEnrolled Nurse
411411
AllANMACMothercraft Nurse
411412
AllVETASSESSAboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
411511
AllVETASSESSMassage Therapist
411611
AllVETASSESSCommunity Worker
411711
AllVETASSESSDisabilities Services Officer
411712
AllVETASSESSFamily Support Worker
411713
AllVETASSESSParole or Probation Officer
411714
AllVETASSESSResidential Care Officer
411715
AllVETASSESSYouth Worker
411716
AllVETASSESSDefence Force Member – Other Ranks
441111
AllVETASSESSEmergency Service Worker
441211
AllVETASSESSFire Fighter
441212
AllVETASSESSDetective
441311
AllVETASSESSPolice Officer
441312
AllVETASSESSPrison Officer
442111
AllVETASSESSDriving Instructor
451211
AllVETASSESSFuneral Director
451311
AllVETASSESSFuneral Workers (nec)
451399
AllVETASSESSFlight Attendant
451711
AllVETASSESSTravel Attendants (nec)
451799
AllVETASSESSFirst Aid Trainer
451815
AllVETASSESSDiving Instructor (Open Water)
452311
AllVETASSESSGymnastics Coach or Instructor
452312
AllVETASSESSHorse Riding Coach or Instructor
452313
AllVETASSESSSnowsport Instructor
452314
AllVETASSESSSwimming Coach or Instructor
452315
AllVETASSESSTennis Coach
452316
AllVETASSESSOther Sports Coach or Instructor
452317
AllVETASSESSDog or Horse Racing Official
452318
AllVETASSESSSports Development Officer
452321
AllVETASSESSSports Umpire
452322
AllVETASSESSOther Sports Official
452323
AllVETASSESSFootballer
452411
AllVETASSESSGolfer
452412
AllVETASSESSJockey
452413
AllTRASportspersons (nec)
452499
AllVETASSESSContract Administrator
511111
AllVETASSESSProgram or Project Administrator
511112
AllVETASSESSConveyancer
599111
AllVETASSESSLegal Executive
599112
AllVETASSESSCourt Bailiff or Sheriff (Aus) / Court Collections Officer (NZ)
599212
AllVETASSESSInsurance Investigator
599611
AllVETASSESSInsurance Loss Adjuster
599612
AllVETASSESSInsurance Risk Surveyor
599613
AllVETASSESSClinical Coder
599915
AllVETASSESSAuctioneer
611111
AllVETASSESSStock & Station Agent
611112
AllVETASSESSInsurance Agent
611211
AllVETASSESSBusiness Broker
612111
AllVETASSESSProperty Manager
612112
AllVETASSESSReal Estate Agency Principal
612113
AllVETASSESSReal Estate Agent
612114
AllVETASSESSReal Estate Representative
612115
AllVETASSESSRetail Buyer
639211
AllVETASSESSWool Buyer
639212
AllVETASSESSDriller
712211
AllTRA
NOTES
FOR SCHEDULE 1 AND SCHEDULE 2
1. ANZSCO means the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and current as at
1 July 2016.
2. nec means “not elsewhere classified”.
3. * Judges and Magistrates are appointed positions, appointed by the Attorney General’s Department.
4. ** Tribunal Member comprises a large number of different positions appointed by different relevant agencies.
5. *** indicates that, despite paragraphs 2, 5 and 6, for a nomination or visa application for a Subclass 457 visa or a Subclass 186 visa, the occupation excludes positions in Fast Food or Takeaway Food Service.
6. **** indicates that Minister of Religion is specified as a skilled occupation only for the purposes of paragraph 2.72I(5)(ba) of the Regulations, and only in relation to an application for a Subclass 402 Training and Research visa. Minister of Religion is not specified as a skilled occupation in relation to any other visa subclass, despite paragraphs 2, 5, 6 and 8.
7. The acronyms used to refer to an Assessing Authority mean:
Acronym | Expanded meanings |
AACA | Architects Accreditation Council of Australia Inc |
AASW | Australian Association of Social Workers |
ACOPRA/APC | Australian Council of Physiotherapy Regulating Authorities Ltd/Australian Physiotherapy Council |
ACPSEM | Australasian College of Physical Scientist and Engineers in Medicine |
ACS | Australian Computer Society |
ACWA | Australian Community Workers Association |
ADC | Australian Dental Council |
AIM | Australian Institute of Management |
AIMS | Australian Institute of Medical Scientists |
AIQS | Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors |
AIR | Australian Institute of Radiography |
AITSL | Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership |
AMSA | Australian Maritime Safety Authority |
ANMAC | Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council |
ANZOC | Australian and New Zealand Osteopathic Council (Name changed to Australasian Osteopathic Accreditation Council from 6 August 2014) |
ANZSNM | Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine |
APharmC | Australian Pharmacy Council |
APodC/ANZPAC | Australian Podiatry Council/Australian and New Zealand Podiatry Accreditation Council Inc. |
APS | Australian Psychological Society |
AVBC | Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Inc. |
CASA | Civil Aviation Safety Authority |
CCEA | Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia Inc. |
CPAA | Certified Practising Accountants Australia |
DAA | Dieticians Association of Australia |
Engineers Australia | Institution of Engineers, Australia |
ICAA | Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia (Name changed to Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand from 31 December 2014) |
IPA | Institute of Public Accountants |
NAATI | National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters |
OCANZ | Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand |
OTC | Occupational Therapy Council |
SLAA | State Legal Admission Authority |
SPA | Speech Pathology Association of Australia |
SSSI | Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute |
TRA | Trades Recognition Australia |
VETASSESS | Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services |