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About this form

This information form lists the skilled occupations which are

acceptable for permanent migration to Australia under

2 separate categories:

Occupations are listed alphabetically in accordance with the

first four major occupational groups in the Australian

Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) dictionary:

• Managers and Administrators,

• Professionals,

• Associate Professionals, and

• Tradespersons and Related Workers.

The ASCO dictionary is available from the Australian Bureau

of Statistics website http://www.abs.gov.au/

For each occupation the list shows:

• the name of the occupation,

• the ASCO code of the occupation,

• the relevant skills/qualifications assessing authority for the

occupation,

• whether the occupation is included on the SOL for General

Skilled Migration, (Y for yes, N for no),

• whether the occupation is on the SSASSL for General

Skilled Migration to the Sydney region (Y for yes, N for no),

• the number of points for skill allocated for the occupation

in the points test (General Skilled Migration only), and

• whether the occupation is on the ENSOL the Employer

Nomination Scheme (Y for yes, N for no).

General Skilled Migration

Skilled Occupation List (SOL)

If you intend to apply under General Skilled Migration you

must have a nominated occupation which is on the SOL at

the time you apply.

Offshore General Skilled – (a General Skilled Migration

visa which can only be granted while you are outside

Australia) you must provide evidence that you have obtained

a skills assessment from a relevant assessing authority for

your nominated occupation at the time you lodge your

application.

Onshore General Skilled – (a General Skilled Migration

visa which can only be granted while you are in Australia)

you must make a declaration that you have applied for a skills

assessment from a relevant assessing authority for your

nominated occupation at the time you lodge your application.

For further information on the requirements for General

Skilled Migration, see the department’s website

Onshore Skilled New Zealand Citizen categories – you

must provide an assessment from the relevant assessing

authority for your nominated occupation at the time you

lodge your application. The assessment must confirm that

your skills have been assessed as suitable for your nominated

occupation.

Sydney and Selected Areas Skilled Shortage List (SSASSL)

If you are applying for the Skilled - Australian Sponsored

(subclass 138) visa and your sponsor lives in Sydney, Gosford,

Newcastle or Wollongong, you must have a nominated

occupation which is on the SSASSL.

For further information on the SSASSL, including whether you

need to nominate an occupation on the SSASSL, see the

department’s website

Employer Nomination Scheme

Employer Nomination Scheme Occupation List (ENSOL)

If you are applying under the Employer Nomination Scheme,

you must have been nominated by an Australian employer to

fill a position in an occupation that appears in the ENSOL.

You must also demonstrate that you have the necessary skills

and qualifications to fill the position for which you have been

nominated. You can demonstrate this by:

• working in Australia in the occupation for which you are

being nominated for 2 years prior to applying for your ENS

visa (including at least the last 12 months with your

nominating employer); or

• have your skills and qualifications assessed as equivalent to

the Australian standard by the appropriate assessment

authority and, unless exceptional circumstances apply, have

3 years post-qualification experience in the occupation; or

• be nominated for a position which attracts a base salary of

more than A$151,500 (excluding superannuation and

allowances).

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If you wish to demonstrate that you have the necessary skills

by obtaining a skills assessment from the assessment

authority listed for your occupation on this form (ie. option 2

above), then you must obtain this skills assessment before

you lodge your visa application and you must provide it to

the department at the time you lodge your visa application.

If you are applying under the Employer Nomination

Scheme, and you are required to hold a licence or

registration of any kind in order to work in Australia in your

occupation, you can provide evidence that you are eligible to

unconditionally hold that licence or registration with your visa

application instead of providing a skills assessment from the

assessing authority listed on this form.

If you are applying under the Employer Nomination

Scheme and you have been nominated to fill a senior

academic or scientific research position by an Australian

university or the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial

Research Organisation (CSIRO), you will not need to have

your skills assessed by an assessing authority listed on this

form.

If you are applying under the Employer Nomination

Scheme and the assessing authority for your occupation is

listed as TRA (Trades Recognition Australia), the

For further information on the requirements of the Employer

Nomination Scheme, see the department’s website

www.immi.gov.au/migration/employers/ or read

booklet 5, Employer Sponsored Migration, which is available

from the website or from any of the department’s offices.

Assessing authorities

The assessing authorities are responsible for undertaking

skills assessments for migration purposes and are not

employment agencies. The assessing authorities will not reply

to requests for job placement.

You must contact a relevant assessing authority directly to

obtain a skills assessment. They will provide all necessary

applications forms and associated information relating to the

assessment. There will be a charge for the assessment. The

contact details for assessing authorities are listed on

pages 15–17 of this form.

An overview of the processing guidelines of some assessing

authorities is provided on pages 18–23. Information on

processing guidelines is intended as a guide only and the

most up to date information can be obtained from the

relevant assessing authority.

Telephone 131 881 during business hours

in Australia to speak to an operator (recorded

information available outside these hours).

If you are outside Australia, please contact

your nearest Australian mission.

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Child Care Co-ordinator

1295-11

Y

Y

50

VETASSESS

Y

Company Secretary

1212-11

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Construction Project Manager

1191-11

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Director of Nursing

1292-11

Y

N

60

ANMC

Y

Education Managers (nec)

1293-79

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Engineering Manager

1221-11

Y

N

60

Engineers Australia/AIM

Y

Environment, Parks and Land Care Manager

1299-17

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Finance Manager

1211-11

Y

N

60

CPAA/ICAA/NIA

Y

General Manager

1112-11

Y

Y

60

AIM

Y

Human Resource Manager

1213-11

Y

N

60

AIM

Y

Information Technology Manager

1224-11

Y

N

60

ACS

Y

Laboratory Manager

1299-13

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Medical Administrator

1292-13

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Policy And Planning Manager

1291-11

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Production Manager (Manufacturing)

1222-11

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Production Manager (Mining)

1222-13

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Project Builder

1191-13

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Regional Education Manager

1293-15

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Research and Development Manager

1299-11

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Sales and Marketing Manager

1231-11

Y

N

60

AIM

Y

Sports Administrator

1299-19

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Supply and Distribution Manager

1223-11

Y

N

60

AIM

Y

Welfare Centre Manager

1299-15

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Artistic Director

1296-13

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Commissioned Defence Force Officer

1294-11

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Commissioned Fire Officer

1294-13

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Commissioned Police Officer

1294-15

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Faculty Head

1293-13

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Importer or Exporter

1192-11

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Manufacturer

1193-11

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Media Producer

1296-11

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

School Principal

1293-11

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Specialist Managers (nec)

1299-79

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Wholesaler

1192-13

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Occupation

ASCO

SOL SSASSL

Points

Assessing

ENSOL

(Employer Nomination Scheme only)

Code

for Skill

Authority

In addition, the following Manager and Administrator occupations may be nominated under the Employer Nomination Scheme but not under the

General Skilled Migration categories.

Occupation

ASCO

SOL SSASSL

Points

Assessing

ENSOL

(General Skilled Migration and Employer Nomination Scheme)

Code

for Skill

Authority

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Accountant

2211-11

Y

Y

60

CPAA/ICAA/NIA

Y

Accountant – Corporate Treasurer

2213-11

Y

Y

60

CPAA/ICAA/NIA

Y

Accountant – Internal Auditor

2212-13

Y

Y

50

VETASSESS

Y

Accountant – External Auditor

2212-11

Y

Y

60

CPAA/ICAA/NIA

Y

Actuary

2293-15

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Acupuncturist

2394-13

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Advertising Specialist

2221-17

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Agricultural Adviser

2114-21

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Agricultural Scientist

2114-19

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Anatomist or Physiologist

2113-11

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Architect

2121-11

Y

N

60

AACA

Y

Archivist

2299-15

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Art Teacher (Private)

2491-11

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Audiologist

2399-11

Y

Y

50

VETASSESS

Y

Biochemist

2113-17

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Botanist

2113-13

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Building Surveyor

2549-79

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Business and Information Professionals (nec)

2299-79

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Careers Counsellor

2513-17

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Cartographer

2123-11

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Chemist

2111-11

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Chiropractor

2387-11

Y

N

60

CCEA

Y

Community Worker

2512-13

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Computing Professionals – (nec)

2231-79

Y

Y

60

ACS

Y

Computing Professionals – Applications and Analyst Programmer

2231-17

Y

Y

60

ACS

Y

Computing Professionals – Computer Systems Auditor

2231-21

Y

Y

60

ACS

Y

Computing Professionals – Software Designer

2231-15

Y

Y

60

ACS

Y

Computing Professionals – Systems Designer

2231-13

Y

Y

60

ACS

Y

Computing Professionals – Systems Manager

2231-11

Y

Y

60

ACS

Y

Computing Professionals – Systems Programmer

2231-19

Y

Y

60

ACS

Y

Conservator

2549-11

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Copywriter

2534-19

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Counsellors (nec)

2513-79

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Dance Teacher (Private)

2491-15

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Dental Specialist

2381-13

Y

N

60

ADC

Y

Dentist

2381-11

Y

Y

60

ADC

Y

Dietitian

2393-11

Y

N

60

DAA

Y

Drama Teacher (Private)

2491-17

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Drug and Alcohol Counsellor

2513-13

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Economist

2522-11

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Editor

2534-11

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Electorate Officer

2549-13

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Engineer – Aeronautical Engineer

2129-11

Y

Y

60

Engineers Australia

Y

Engineer – Agricultural Engineer

2129-13

Y

N

60

Engineers Australia

Y

Engineer – Biomedical Engineer

2129-15

Y

N

60

Engineers Australia

Y

Engineer – Building and Engineering Professionals (nec)

2129-79

Y

N

60

Engineers Australia

Y

Occupation

ASCO

SOL SSASSL

Points

Assessing

ENSOL

(General Skilled Migration and Employer Nomination Scheme)

Code

for Skill

Authority

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Engineer – Chemical Engineer

2129-17

Y

N

60

Engineers Australia

Y

Engineer – Civil Engineer

2124-11

Y

Y

60

Engineers Australia

Y

Engineer – Civil Engineering Technologist

2128-11

Y

N

60

Engineers Australia

Y

Engineer – Electrical Engineer

2125-11

Y

Y

60

Engineers Australia

Y

Engineer – Electrical or Electronics Engineering Technologist

2128-15

Y

N

60

Engineers Australia

Y

Engineer – Electronics Engineer

2125-13

Y

N

60

Engineers Australia

Y

Engineer – Engineering Technologists (nec)

2128-79

Y

N

60

Engineers Australia

Y

Engineer – Industrial Engineer

2129-19

Y

N

60

Engineers Australia

Y

Engineer – Materials Engineer

2127-15

Y

N

60

Engineers Australia

Y

Engineer – Mechanical Engineer

2126-11

Y

N

60

Engineers Australia

Y

Engineer – Mechanical Engineering Technologist

2128-13

Y

N

60

Engineers Australia

Y

Engineer – Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)

2127-11

Y

N

60

Engineers Australia

Y

Engineer – Naval Architect

2129-21

Y

N

60

Engineers Australia

Y

Engineer – Petroleum Engineer

2127-13

Y

N

60

Engineers Australia

Y

Engineer – Production or Plant Engineer

2126-13

Y

N

60

Engineers Australia

Y

Environmental Health Officer

2543-13

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Environmental Research Scientist

2114-11

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Extractive Metallurgist

2119-15

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Family Counsellor

2513-15

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Fashion Designer

2533-11

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Forester

2114-13

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Geologist

2112-11

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Geophysicist

2112-13

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Graphic Designer

2533-13

Y

Y

50

VETASSESS

Y

Health Information Manager

2299-11

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Historian

2529-11

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Illustrator

2533-19

Y

Y

50

VETASSESS

Y

Industrial Designer

2533-15

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Industrial Relations Officer

2291-15

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Intelligence Officer

2299-19

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Interior Designer

2533-17

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Interpreter

2529-13

Y

N

60

NAATI

Y

Journalists and Related Professionals (nec)

2534-79

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Land Economist

2295-13

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Landscape Architect

2121-13

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Legal Practitioner – Barrister

2521-11

Y

N

60

SLAA

Y

Legal Practitioner – Solicitor

2521-13

Y

N

60

SLAA

Y

Librarian

2292-11

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Life Scientists (nec)

2113-79

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Management Consultant

2294-11

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Marine Biologist

2113-19

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Market Research Analyst

2221-15

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Marketing Specialist

2221-13

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Master Fisher

2542-13

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Materials Scientist

2119-19

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Mathematician

2293-11

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Occupation

ASCO

SOL SSASSL

Points

Assessing

ENSOL

(General Skilled Migration and Employer Nomination Scheme)

Code

for Skill

Authority

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Medical Practitioner – Anaesthetist

2312-11

Y

Y

60

State/Territory Medical Board

Y

Medical Practitioner – Dermatologist

2312-13

Y

N

60

State/Territory Medical Board

Y

Medical Practitioner – Emergency Medicine Specialist

2312-15

Y

Y

60

State/Territory Medical Board

Y

Medical Practitioner – General Medical Practitioner

2311-11

Y

Y

60

State/Territory Medical Board

Y

Medical Practitioner – Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

2312-17

Y

Y

60

State/Territory Medical Board

Y

Medical Practitioner – Ophthalmologist

2312-19

Y

N

60

State/Territory Medical Board

Y

Medical Practitioner – Paediatrician

2312-21

Y

N

60

State/Territory Medical Board

Y

Medical Practitioner – Pathologist

2312-23

Y

N

60

State/Territory Medical Board

Y

Medical Practitioner – Psychiatrist

2312-27

Y

Y

60

State/Territory Medical Board

Y

Medical Practitioner – Radiologist

2312-29

Y

N

60

State/Territory Medical Board

Y

Medical Practitioner – Specialist Medical Practitioners (nec)

2312-79

Y

N

60

State/Territory Medical Board

Y

Medical Practitioner – Specialist Physician

2312-25

Y

N

60

State/Territory Medical Board

Y

Medical Practitioner – Surgeon

2312-31

Y

Y

60

State/Territory Medical Board

Y

Medical Scientist

2115-11

Y

N

60

AIMS

Y

Meteorologist

2119-13

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Museum or Gallery Curator

2549-21

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Music Teacher (Private)

2491-13

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Natural and Physical Science Professionals (nec)

2119-79

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Naturopath

2394-11

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Nurse – Registered Developmental Disability Nurse

2326-11

Y

N

60

ANMC

Y

Nurse – Registered Mental Health Nurse

2325-11

Y

Y

60

ANMC

Y

Nurse – Registered Midwife

2324-11

Y

Y

60

ANMC

Y

Nurse – Registered Nurse

2323-11

Y

Y

60

ANMC

Y

Occupational Health and Safety Officer

2543-11

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Occupational Therapist

2383-11

Y

Y

60

COTRB

Y

Oenologist

2549-17

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Optometrist

2384-11

Y

N

60

OCANZ

Y

Organisation and Methods Analyst

2294-13

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Orthoptist

2399-13

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Orthotist

2399-15

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Osteopath

2387-13

Y

N

60

SCORB

Y

Park Ranger

2114-15

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Patents Examiner

2549-15

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Personnel Consultant

2291-13

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Personnel Officer

2291-11

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Pharmacist – Hospital Pharmacist

2382-11

Y

Y

60

APEC

Y

Pharmacist – Industrial Pharmacist

2382-13

Y

Y

50

VETASSESS

Y

Pharmacist – Retail Pharmacist

2382-15

Y

Y

60

APEC

Y

Physical Metallurgist

2119-17

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Physicist

2119-11

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Physiotherapist

2385-11

Y

Y

60

ACOPRA

Y

Podiatrist

2388-11

Y

Y

60

APC

Y

Policy Analyst

2299-17

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Print Journalist

2534-13

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Psychologist – Clinical Psychologist

2514-11

Y

N

60

APS

Y

Occupation

ASCO

SOL SSASSL

Points

Assessing

ENSOL

(General Skilled Migration and Employer Nomination Scheme)

Code

for Skill

Authority

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Psychologist – Educational Psychologist

2514-13

Y

N

60

APS

Y

Psychologist – Organisational Psychologist

2514-15

Y

N

60

APS

Y

Psychologist – Psychologists (nec)

2514-79

Y

N

60

APS

Y

Public Relations Officer

2221-11

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Quality Assurance Manager

2294-15

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Quantity Surveyor

2122-11

Y

N

60

AIQS

Y

Radio Journalist

2534-17

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Radiographer – Medical Diagnostic Radiographer

2391-11

Y

Y

60

AIR

Y

Radiographer – Nuclear Medicine Technologist

2391-15

Y

Y

60

ANZSNM

Y

Radiographer – Radiation Therapist

2391-13

Y

Y

60

AIR

Y

Radiographer – Sonographer

2391-17

Y

Y

60

AIR

Y

Records Manager

2299-13

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Recreation Officer

2549-19

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Rehabilitation Counsellor

2513-11

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Sales Representative (Industrial Products)

2222-11

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Sales Representative (Information and Communication Products)

2222-13

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products)

2222-15

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Seafarer – Ship's Engineer

2542-15

Y

N

40

AMSA

Y

Seafarer – Ship's Master

2542-11

Y

N

40

AMSA

Y

Seafarer – Ship's Officer

2542-19

Y

N

40

AMSA

Y

Seafarer – Ship's Surveyor

2542-17

Y

N

40

AMSA

Y

Social Professionals (nec)

2529-79

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Social Worker

2511-11

Y

N

60

AASW

Y

Soil Scientist

2114-17

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Speech Pathologist

2386-11

Y

Y

60

SPAA

Y

Statistician

2293-13

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Surveyor

2123-13

Y

N

60

ISA

Y

Teacher – Education Officer

2493-11

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Teacher – Pre-Primary School Teacher

2411-11

Y

N

60

AEI-NOOSR

Y

Teacher – Primary School Teacher

2412-11

Y

N

60

AEI-NOOSR

Y

Teacher – Secondary School Teacher

2413-11

Y

Y

60

AEI-NOOSR

Y

Teacher – Vocational Education Teacher (Non-trades)

2422-11

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Teacher – Vocational Education Teacher (Trades)

2422-11

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Technical Sales Representatives (nec)

2222-79

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Technical Writer

2534-21

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Television Journalist

2534-15

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Training Officer

2291-17

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Translator

2529-15

Y

N

60

NAATI

Y

Urban and Regional Planner

2523-11

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Valuer

2295-11

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Veterinarian

2392-11

Y

N

60

AVBC

Y

Welfare Worker

2512-11

Y

N

60

AIWCW

Y

Zoologist

2113-15

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Occupation

ASCO

SOL SSASSL

Points

Assessing

ENSOL

(General Skilled Migration and Employer Nomination Scheme)

Code

for Skill

Authority

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Air Traffic Controller

2541-13

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Art Director (Film, Television or Stage)

2536-11

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Book Editor

2535-13

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Composer

2537-17

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Dancer or Choreographer

2538-13

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)

2536-13

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Director of Photography

2536-15

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Environmental and Agricultural Science Professionals (nec)

2114-79

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Film and Video Editor

2536-17

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Flight Engineer

2541-17

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Flight Service Officer

2541-15

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Flying Instructor

2541-19

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Instrumental Musician

2537-15

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Legal Professionals (nec)

2521-79

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Ministers of Religion

2515-11

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Music Director

2537-11

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Nurse – Nurse Educator

2322-11

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Nurse – Nurse Manager

2321-11

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Nurse – Nurse Researcher

2322-13

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Painter (Visual Arts)

2531-11

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Photographer

2532-11

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Pilot – Aircraft Pilot

2541-11

N

N

N/A

CASA

Y

Potter or Ceramic Artist

2531-15

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Program Director (Radio or Television)

2536-21

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Radio Presenter

2539-11

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Script Editor

2535-15

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Sculptor

2531-13

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Singer

2537-13

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Stage Manager

2536-19

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Student Counsellor

2513-19

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Teacher – English as a Second Language Teacher

2492-11

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Teacher – Extra-systemic Teachers (nec)

2491-79

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Teacher – Special Education Teachers (nec)

2414-79

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Teacher – Special Needs Teacher

2414-11

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Teacher – Teacher of the Hearing Impaired

2414-13

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Teacher of the Sight Impaired

2414-15

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Technical Director

2536-23

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Television Presenter

2539-13

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

University Lecturer

2421-11

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

University Tutor

2421-13

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals (nec)

2531-79

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Occupation

ASCO

SOL SSASSL

Points

Assessing

ENSOL

(Employer Nomination Scheme only)

Code

for Skill

Authority

In addition, the following Professional occupations may be nominated under the Employer Nomination Scheme but not under the General Skilled

Migration categories.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker

3493-11

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Ambulance Officer

3491-11

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Architectural Associate

3121-13

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Biomedical Engineering Associate

3129-11

Y

N

40

IEAUST

Y

Branch Accountant (Financial Institution)

3211-11

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Building Associate

3121-11

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Building Associate Professionals (nec)

3129-79

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Building Inspector

3121-17

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Chef

3322-11

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Chef – Head Chef

3322-01

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Chemistry Technical Officer

3112-11

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Civil Engineering Associate

3122-11

Y

N

40

Engineers Australia

Y

Civil Engineering Technician

3122-13

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Commodities Trader

3212-17

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Computing Support Technician

3294-11

Y

N

40

TRA

Y

Dental Hygienist

3492-13

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Dental Technician

3492-15

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Dental Therapist

3492-11

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Disabilities Services Officer

3421-17

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Electrical Engineering Associate

3123-11

Y

N

40

Engineers Australia

Y

Electrical Engineering Technician

3123-13

Y

N

40

TRA

Y

Electronic Engineering Associate

3124-11

Y

N

40

Engineers Australia

Y

Electronic Engineering Technician

3124-13

Y

N

40

TRA

Y

Engineering Associate Professionals (nec)

3129-79

Y

N

40

Engineers Australia

Y

Family Support Worker

3421-19

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Financial Dealers and Brokers (nec)

3212-79

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Financial Institution Branch Manager

3211-13

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Financial Investment Adviser

3213-11

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Financial Market Dealer

3212-15

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Futures Trader

3212-13

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Hotel or Motel Manager (Degree Level)

3323-11

Y

N

50

VETASSESS

Y

Hotel or Motel Manager (Diploma Level)

3323-11

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Insurance Broker

3212-19

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic

3491-13

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Interior Decorator

3999-11

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Library Technician

3997-11

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Massage Therapist

3494-11

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Mechanical Engineering Associate

3125-11

Y

N

40

Engineers Australia

Y

Mechanical Engineering Technician

3125-13

Y

N

40

TRA

Y

Medical Laboratory Technical Officer

3111-11

Y

N

40

AIMS

Y

Metallurgical and Materials Technician

3129-13

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Mine Deputy

3129-15

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Museum or Art Gallery Technician

3999-13

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Office Manager

3291-11

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Parole or Probation Officer

3421-11

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Plumbing Engineering Associate

3121-21

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Occupation

ASCO

SOL SSASSL

Points

Assessing

ENSOL

(General Skilled Migration and Employer Nomination Scheme)

Code

for Skill

Authority

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Plumbing Inspector

3121-19

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Primary Products Inspector

3991-11

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Project or Program Administrator

3292-11

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Property Manager

3293-13

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

N

Real Estate Agency Manager

3293-11

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Real Estate Salesperson

3293-15

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

N

Residential Care Officer

3421-15

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Safety Inspector

3992-11

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Stockbroking Dealer

3212-11

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Surveying and Cartographic Associate

3121-15

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Youth Worker

3421-13

Y

N

40

VETASSESS

Y

Agricultural Technical Officer

3112-17

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Earth Science Technical Officer

3112-13

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Gymnastics Coach

3993-19

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Horseriding Coach

3993-25

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Jockey

3993-11

N

N

N/A

TRA

Y

Life Science Technical Officer

3112-15

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Other Sports Coach

3993-27

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Senior Non-Commissioned Defence Force Officer

3994-11

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Sports Development Officers

3993-29

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Swimming Coach

3993-23

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

Tennis Coach

3993-21

N

N

N/A

VETASSESS

Y

In addition, the following Associate Professional occupations may be nominated under the Employer Nomination Scheme but not under the General

Skilled Migration categories.

Occupation

ASCO

SOL SSASSL

Points

Assessing

ENSOL

(General Skilled Migration and Employer Nomination Scheme)

Code

for Skill

Authority

Occupation

ASCO

SOL SSASSL

Points

Assessing

ENSOL

(Employer Nomination Scheme only)

Code

for Skill

Authority

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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)

4114-15

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

4114-11

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)

4114-13

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Apparel Cutter

4941-17

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Automotive Electrician

4212-11

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Baker

4512-11

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Binder and Finisher

4913-11

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Blacksmith

4123-11

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Boat Builder and Repairer

4981-13

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Bricklayer

4414-11

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Broadcast Transmitter Operator

4992-17

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Business Machine Mechanic

4315-13

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Butcher

4511-11

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Buttermaker or Cheesemaker

4519-13

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Cabinetmaker

4922-11

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Cable Jointer

4313-13

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Canvas Goods Maker

4944-13

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Carpenter

4411-13

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Carpenter and Joiner

4411-11

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Communications Linesperson

4316-13

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Confectioner

4519-15

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Cook

4513-11

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Diesel Fuel Injection Technicians

4999-79

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Drainer

4431-15

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Dressmaker

4941-15

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Electrical Powerline Trades person

4313-11

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Electrician (Special Class)

4311-13

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Electronic Equipment Trades person

4315-11

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Electronic Instrument Trades person (Special Class)

4314-13

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Electroplater

4126-13

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Engraver

4115-21

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Farrier

4123-13

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Fibrous Plasterer

4412-11

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Fitter

4112-11

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Flat Glass Trades person

4982-11

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Floor Finisher

4423-11

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Furniture Finisher

4929-13

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Furniture Upholsterer

4942-11

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Gasfitter

4431-13

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Gem Cutter and Polisher

4983-13

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

General Clothing Trades person

4941-11

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

General Communications Trades person

4316-11

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

General Electrician

4311-11

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

General Electronic Instrument Trades person

4314-11

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

General Fabrication Engineering Trades person

4121-11

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

General Gardener

4623-11

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Occupation

ASCO

SOL SSASSL

Points

Assessing

ENSOL

(General Skilled Migration and Employer Nomination Scheme)

Code

for Skill

Authority

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General Mechanical Engineering Trades person

4111-11

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

General Plumber

4431-11

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Glass Blower

4982-13

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Graphic Pre-Press Trades person

4911-11

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Greenkeeper

4622-11

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Gunsmith

4115-19

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Hairdresser

4931-11

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Head Gardener

4623-01

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Jeweller

4983-11

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Joiner

4411-15

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Landscape Gardener

4623-13

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Leather Goods Maker

4944-11

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Lift Mechanic

4311-15

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Locksmith

4115-15

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Mechanical Services and Air-conditioning Plumber

4431-19

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Medical Grade Shoemaker

4943-13

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Metal Casting Trades person

4125-11

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Metal Fabricator (Boilermaker)

4122-11

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Metal Machinist (First Class)

4112-13

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Metal Polisher

4126-11

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Motor Mechanic

4211-11

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Nursery person

4621-11

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Optical Mechanic

4999-11

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Painter and Decorator

4421-11

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Panel Beater

4213-11

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Pastry cook

4512-13

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Pattern maker-Grader (Clothing)

4941-19

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Piano Tuner

4999-17

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Picture Framer

4929-11

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer

4115-11

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Pressure Welder

4122-13

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Printing Machinist

4912-11

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic

4312-11

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Roof Plumber

4431-17

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Roof Slater and Tiler

4413-11

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Sail Maker

4944-15

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Saw Maker and Repairer

4115-17

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Screen Printer

4914-11

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Sheetmetal Worker (First Class)

4124-11

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Shipwright

4981-11

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Shoemaker

4943-11

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Signwriter

4422-11

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Small Offset Printer

4912-13

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Smallgoods Maker

4511-13

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Solid Plasterer

4415-11

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Stonemason

4416-13

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Occupation

ASCO

SOL SSASSL

Points

Assessing

ENSOL

(General Skilled Migration and Employer Nomination Scheme)

Code

for Skill

Authority

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Supervisor, Aircraft Maintenance Engineers

4114-01

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Automotive Electricians

4212-01

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Bakers and Pastry cooks

4512-01

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Bricklayers

4414-01

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Cabinet makers

4922-01

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Carpentry and Joinery Trades persons

4411-01

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Communications Trades persons

4316-01

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Electrical Distribution Trades persons

4313-01

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Electricians

4311-01

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Electronic and Office Equipment Trades persons

4315-01

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Electronic Instrument Trades persons

4314-01

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Fibrous Plasterers

4412-01

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Floor Finishers

4423-01

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Forging Trades persons

4123-01

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, General Fabrication Engineering Trades persons

4121-01

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, General Mechanical Engineering Trades persons

4111-01

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Hairdressers

4931-01

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Meat Trades persons

4511-01

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Metal Casting Trades persons

4125-01

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Metal Finishing Trades persons

4126-01

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Metal Fitters and Machinists

4112-01

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Motor Mechanics

4211-01

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Painters and Decorators

4421-01

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Panel Beaters

4213-01

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Plumbers

4431-01

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Precision Metal Trades persons

4115-01

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanics

4312-01

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Roof Slaters and Tilers

4413-01

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Sheet metal Trades persons

4124-01

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Signwriters

4422-01

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Solid Plasterers

4415-01

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Structural Steel and Welding Trades persons

4122-01

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Toolmakers

4113-01

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Vehicle Body Makers

4215-01

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Vehicle Painters

4214-01

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Vehicle Trimmers

4216-01

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Wall and Floor Tilers and Stonemasons

4416-01

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Tailor

4941-13

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Textile, Clothing or Footwear Mechanic

4112-15

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Toolmaker

4113-11

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Trades Person and Related Workers (nec)

4999-79

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Tree Surgeon

4623-15

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Upholsterers and Bedding Trades persons (nec)

4942-79

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Vehicle Body Maker

4215-11

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Vehicle Painter

4214-11

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Vehicle Trimmer

4216-11

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Occupation

ASCO

SOL SSASSL

Points

Assessing

ENSOL

(General Skilled Migration and Employer Nomination Scheme)

Code

for Skill

Authority

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Wall and Floor Tiler

4416-11

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer

4115-13

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Welder (First Class)

4122-15

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Wood Trades persons (nec)

4929-79

Y

N

60

TRA

Y

Wood Turner

4921-13

Y

Y

60

TRA

Y

Aircraft Safety Equipment Worker

4999-15

N

N

N/A

TRA

Y

Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video)

4992-13

N

N

N/A

TRA

Y

Chemical Plant Operator

4987-11

N

N

N/A

TRA

Y

Driller

4986-11

N

N

N/A

TRA

Y

Florist

4984-11

N

N

N/A

TRA

Y

Horse Trainer

4614-11

N

N

N/A

TRA

Y

Light Technician

4992-21

N

N

N/A

TRA

Y

Make Up Artist

4992-27

N

N

N/A

TRA

Y

Miller

4519-11

N

N

N/A

TRA

Y

Petroleum and Gas Plant Operator

4987-13

N

N

N/A

TRA

Y

Power Generation Plant Operator

4988-11

N

N

N/A

TRA

Y

Slaughterperson

4511-15

N

N

N/A

TRA

Y

Sound Technician

4992-11

N

N

N/A

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Chemical, Petroleum and Gas Plant Operators

4987-01

N

N

N/A

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Drillers

4986-01

N

N

N/A

TRA

Y

Supervisor, Power Generation Plant Operators

4988-01

N

N

N/A

TRA

Y

Television Equipment Operator

4992-15

N

N

N/A

TRA

Y

Wood Machinist (A-Grade)

4921-11

N

N

N/A

TRA

Y

In addition, the following Tradepersons and related worker occupations may be nominated under the Employer Nomination Scheme but not under

the General Skilled Migration categories.

Occupation

ASCO

SOL SSASSL

Points

Assessing

ENSOL

(General Skilled Migration and Employer Nomination Scheme)

Code

for Skill

Authority

Occupation

ASCO

SOL SSASSL

Points

Assessing

ENSOL

(Employer Nomination Scheme only)

Code

for Skill

Authority

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AACA

Architects Accreditation Council of

Australia

Address

Architects Accreditation Council of

Australia

PO Box 236

CIVIC SQUARE ACT 2608

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 2 6230 0506

Fax

61 2 6230 7879

E-mail

Website

AASW

Australian Association of

Social Workers

Address

Australian Association of Social Workers

Overseas Qualifications Assessment

PO Box 4956

KINGSTON ACT 2604

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 2 6273 0199

Fax

61 2 6273 5020

E-mail

Website

ACOPRA

Australian Council of Physiotherapy

Regulating Authorities

Address

Australian Council of Physiotherapy

Regulating Authorities Ltd

PO Box 587

CANBERRA ACT 2601

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 2 6262 6029

Fax

61 2 6262 5284

E-mail

Website

ACS

Australian Computer Society

Address

Australian Computer Society

PO Box Q534

Queen Victoria Building

SYDNEY NSW 1230

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 2 9290 3422

Fax

61 2 9299 3997

E-mail

Website

ADC

Australian Dental Council

Address

Australian Dental Council

Level 2, 112 Wellington Parade

EAST MELBOURNE VIC 3002

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 3 9415 1638

Fax

61 3 9415 1669

E-mail

Website

AEI-NOOSR AEI-NOOSR

Address

Professional and International

Recognition Unit Australian Education

International (AEI)

GPO Box 1407

CANBERRA ACT 2601

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 2 6240 5199

Fax

61 2 6123 6450

E-mail

Website

www.dest.gov.au/noosr

AIM

Australian Institute of Management

Address

Australian Institute of Management

Manager Skills Assessment Unit

PO Box 112 (181 Fitzroy Street)

ST KILDA VIC 3182

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 3 9534 8181

Fax

61 3 9534 8860

E-mail

Website

AIMS

Australian Institute of

Medical Scientists

Address

Australian Institute of Medical Scientists

PO Box 1911

MILTON QLD 4064

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 7 3876 2988

Fax

61 7 3876 2999

E-mail

Website

AIQS

Australian Institute of

Quantity Surveyors

Address

Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors

PO Box 301

DEAKIN WEST ACT 2600

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 2 6282 2222

Fax

61 2 6285 2427

E-mail

Website

AIR

Australian Institute of Radiography

Address

Australian Institute of Radiography

PO Box 1169

COLLINGWOOD VIC 3066

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 3 9419 3336

Fax

61 3 9416 0783

E-mail

Website

AIWCW

Australian Institute of Welfare and

Community Workers

Address

Australian Institute of Welfare and

Community Workers

PO Box 42

Flinders Lane Post Office

MELBOURNE VIC 8009

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 3 9654 8287

Fax

61 3 9654 1081

E-mail

Website

AMSA

Australian Maritime Safety Authority

Address

Ship Operators and Qualifications

Maritime Operations

Australian Maritime Safety Authority

GPO Box 2181

CANBERRA ACT 2601

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 2 6279 5043

Fax

61 2 6279 5056

E-mail

Website

ANMC

Australian Nursing and

Midwifery Council

Address

Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council

PO Box 873

DICKSON ACT 2602

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 2 6257 7960

Fax

61 2 6257 5056

E-mail

Website

ANZSNM

Australasia and New Zealand Society

of Nuclear Medicine

Address

Australasia and New Zealand Society of

Nuclear Medicine Incorporated ANZSNM

(Accreditation Board) Secretariat

PO Box 7108

UPPER FERNTREE GULLY VIC 3156

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 3 9756 0128

Fax

61 3 9753 6372

E-mail

Website

APodC

Australasian Podiatry Council

Address

Australasian Podiatry Council

41 Derby Street

COLLINGWOOD VIC 3066

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 3 9416 3111

Fax

61 3 9416 3188

E-mail

Website

APEC

Australian Pharmacy Examining

Council Incorporated

Address

Australian Pharmacy Examining

Council Inc (APEC)

PO Box 269

CIVIC SQUARE ACT 2608

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 2 6247 5088

Fax

61 2 6247 9611

E-mail

Website

APS

Australian Psychological Society

Address

Australian Psychological Society

PO Box 38

Flinders Lane Post Office

MELBOURNE VIC 8009

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 3 8662 3300 or

1800 333 497 (toll free)

Fax

61 3 9663 6177

E-mail

Website

AVBC

Australasian Veterinary

Boards Council

Address

Australasian Veterinary Boards Council

Level 11, 470 Collins Street

MELBOURNE VIC 3000

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 3 9620 7844

Fax

61 3 9620 7844

E-mail

Website

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CASA

Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Address

Civil Aviation Safety Authority

PO Box 2005

CANBERRA ACT 2601

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 131 757

Fax

61 2 6217 1664

E-mail

Website

http://www.casa.gov.au/

CCEA

Council on Chiropractic Education

Australasia Incorporated

Address

PO Box 100

ROSEWOOD QLD 4340

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 07 5464 1658

Fax

07 5464 2076

E-mail

Website

COTRB

Council of Occupational Therapists

Registration Board

Address

Council of Occupational Therapists

Registration Board (Australia and NZ)

Incorporated

PO Box 229

TORRENSVILLE SA 5031

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 8 8443 9375

Fax

61 8 8443 9550

E-mail

Website

http://www.cotrb.saboards.com.au/

CPAA

Certified Practising Accountants

of Australia

Address

Qualifications Assessment Unit CPA

Australia

GPO Box 2820AA

MELBOURNE VIC 3001

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 3 9606 9606

Fax

61 3 9670 3336

E-mail

Website

DAA

Dietitians Association of Australia

Address

1/8 Phipps Close

DEAKIN ACT 2600

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 2 6282 9555

Fax

61 2 6282 9888

E-mail

Website

ICAA

Institute of Chartered Accountants

in Australia

Address

Qualifications Assessment Section

GPO Box 3921

SYDNEY NSW 2001

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 2 9290 5732

Fax

61 2 9262 1298

E-mail

Website

http://www.icaa.org.au/

Engineers Australia

Engineers Australia

Address

Engineers Australia

Engineering House

11 National Circuit

BARTON ACT 2600

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 2 6270 6577

Fax

61 2 6273 2354

E-mail

Website

ISA

Institution of Surveyors, Australia

Address

Institution of Surveyors, Australia

27-29 Napier Close

DEAKIN ACT 2600

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 2 6282 2866

Fax

61 2 6282 2576

E-mail

Website

NAATI

National Accreditation Authority for

Translators and Interpreters

Address

National Accreditation Authority for

Translators and Interpreters (NAATI)

PO Box 40

HAWKER ACT 2614

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 2 6255 1888

Fax

61 2 6255 1889

E-mail

Website

NIA

National Institute of Accountants

Address

National Institute of Accountants

PO Box 18204

Collins Street East

MELBOURNE VIC 8003

Telephone 61 3 8665 3100

Fax

61 3 8665 3130

E-mail

Website

OCANZ

Optometry Council of Australia and

New Zealand

Address

Optometry Council of Australia and

New Zealand

PO Box 185

CARLTON SOUTH VIC 3053

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 3 9663 2733

Fax

61 3 9663 7478

E-mail

Website

SCORB

State Chiropractors/Osteopaths

Registration Board

(refer to relevant authority in the

State/Territory to which you intend

to migrate)

New South Wales

Address

NSW Chiropractors Registration Board

PO Box K599

HAYMARKET NSW 1238

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 2 9219 0277

Fax

61 2 9281 2030

E-mail

Website

Address

NSW Osteopaths Registration Board

PO Box K599

HAYMARKET NSW 1238

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 2 9219 0233

Fax

61 2 9281 2030

E-mail

Website

Queensland

Address

Executive Officer

Chiropractors Board of Queensland

GPO Box 2438

BRISBANE QLD 4001

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 7 3225 2517

Fax

61 7 3225 2527

E-mail

Website

Address

Executive Officer

Osteopaths Board of Queensland

GPO Box 2438

BRISBANE QLD 4001

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 7 3225 2517

Fax

61 7 3225 2527

E-mail

Website

South Australia (Chiropractors and Osteopaths)

Address

Chiropractors Board of South Australia

PO Box 229

TORRENSVILLE PLAZA SA 5031

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 8 8443 9669

Fax

61 8 8443 9550

E-mail

Website

Tasmania

Address

Registrar

Tasmanian Chiropractors & Osteopaths

Registration Board (Tas)

PO Box 6

SOUTH HOBART TAS 7004

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 3 6224 9666

Fax

61 3 6224 9700

E-mail

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Victoria

Address

Registrar

Osteopaths Registration Board of Victoria

PO Box 248

Collins Street West

MELBOURNE VIC 8007

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 3 9286 1888

Fax

61 3 9286 1880

E-mail

Website

Address

Registrar

Chiropractors Registration Board of

Victoria

GPO Box 4831VV

MELBOURNE VIC 3001

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 3 9639 8652

Fax

61 3 9639 8653

E-mail

Website

Western Australia

Address

Osteopaths Registration Board

of Western Australia

PO Box 263

WEST PERTH WA 6872

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 8 9368 2633

Fax

61 8 9368 2677

E-mail

Address

Chiropractors Registration Board

of Western Australia

PO Box 263

SOUTH PERTH WA 6951

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 8 9321 8499

Fax

61 8 9481 3686

E-mail

Northern Territory

Address

Registrar

Chiropractors and Osteopaths

Registration Board of the NT

GPO Box 4221

DARWIN NT 0801

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 8 8946 9543

Fax

61 8 8946 9550

Australian Capital Territory

Address

Registrar

Chiropractic and Osteopaths Registration

Board of the ACT

PO Box 976

CIVIC SQUARE ACT 2608

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 2 6205 1597

Fax

61 2 6205 1602

E-mail

SLAA

State Legal Admission Authority

If your nominated occupation is legal

practitioner you must make application to

the SLAA for admission as a barrister

and/or solicitor in the relevant Australian

State or Territory. Once you have been

admitted as a barrister and/or solicitor

you do not need to make application to a

SLAA for a skills assessment, as evidence

of your admission in the relevant State or

Territory (eg. certified admission

certificate) itself constitutes a skills

assessment.

New South Wales

Address

The Professional Services Officer

Legal Practitioners Admission Board

GPO Box 3980

SYDNEY NSW 2001

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 2 9392 0300

Fax

61 2 9392 0315

E-mail

Website

Queensland

Address

Legal Practitioners Admissions Board

GPO Box 1785

BRISBANE QLD 4001

2nd Floor

Law Society House

179 Ann Street

BRISBANE QLD 4000

Telephone 61 7 3842 5985

Fax

61 7 3221 7193

E-mail

South Australia

Address

The Registrar

Legal Practitioners Registry

PO Box 2066

ADELAIDE SA 5001

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 8 8229 0251

Fax

61 8 8231 1929

E-mail

Tasmania

Address

The Secretary

Board of Legal Education

GPO Box 167B

HOBART TAS 7001

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 3 6233 6245

Fax

61 3 6223 7816

Victoria

Address

The Secretary

Council of Legal Education

GPO Box 1776Q

MELBOURNE VIC 3001

Level 27, 530 Collins Street

MELBOURNE VIC 3000

Telephone 61 3 9613 8794

61 3 9614 1011

Fax

61 3 9614 4661

E-mail

Western Australia

Address

The Secretary

Legal Practice Board

5th Floor, Kings Building

533 Hay Street

PERTH WA 6000

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 8 9325 1311

Northern Territory

Address

The Secretary

Legal Practitioners Admissions Board

GPO Box 3946

DARWIN NT 0801

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 8 8999 6574

Australian Capital Territory

Address

The Secretary

Legal Practitioners Admission Board

GPO Box 1548

CANBERRA CITY ACT 2601

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 2 6267 2735

Fax

61 2 6257 3668

E-mail

SPAA

Speech Pathology Association of

Australia

Address

Speech Pathology Association of Australia

2nd Floor, 11-19 Bank Place

MELBOURNE VIC 3000

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 3 9642 4899

Fax

61 3 9642 4922

E-mail

Website

State/Territory Medical Board

If your nominated occupation is medical practitioner,

please consult the following website

www.immi.gov.au/migration/skilled/doctors for

information on the skills assessment process.

TRA

Trades Recognition Australia

Address

Trades Recognition Australia

PO Box 9879

CANBERRA ACT 2601

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 2 6121 7456

Fax

61 2 6121 7768

E-mail

Website

VETASSESS Vocational Education and

Training Assessment Services

Address

Qualifications Assessment Unit

Level 4

478 Albert Street

EAST MELBOURNE VIC 3002

AUSTRALIA

VETASSESS

GPO Box 2752

MELBOURNE VIC 3001

AUSTRALIA

Telephone 61 3 9655 4801

Fax

61 3 9654 3385

E-mail

Website

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Skills assessment process

Following is a brief description on the assessment process for

various occupations.

While you are encouraged to contact the assessment bodies

direct for further information, general information on various

occupations can be obtained through the Occupational

Information leaflets in the publications page of the NOOSR

website at www.dest.gov.au/noosr/leaflets/

AACA Architects Accreditation Council of Australia Inc

The assessment of overseas academic qualifications in

architecture is carried out by the Architects Accreditation

Council of Australia Inc. Qualifications obtained outside

Australia are assessed in terms of equivalence with an academic

qualification in architecture from a recognised school of

architecture in Australia. Generally a qualification is of 5 to

6 years duration from a higher education institution.

Applicants should be aware that this assessment is provisional

only, and upon arrival in Australia they will be required to

submit for the Review of Academic Equivalence (RAE),

undertake work experience in an architect’s office, and submit

for the Architectural Practice Examination (APE) before being

eligible for registration.

AASW Australian Association of Social Workers

The general field of social welfare in Australia is diverse and

complex, with a range of occupational groups involved in

service provision. The social work profession is one of these

groups. Whilst social work is not a legally registered occupation

in Australia, many employers do require eligibility for

membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers

(AASW).

The AASW is the professional organisation for social workers in

Australia. It has a number of functions including: approval of

Australian Bachelor of Social Work courses so that their

graduates can meet AASW membership eligibility requirements;

self-regulation of the profession; and assessment of overseas

social work qualifications.

The assessment of overseas social work qualifications is

undertaken on the basis of AASW’s membership eligibility

requirements. A comparative method of assessment is used:

the formal social work educational course completed overseas

is compared with AASW requirements for social work courses

in Australia, which are Bachelor degrees in social work awarded

after 4 years of study at a university. The overseas qualifications

are compared with AASW requirements for Australian courses

in terms of educational level, length, structure and content,

including required fieldwork placements. AASW encourages

applicants to contact AASW directly if they require further

information and application forms.

ACOPRA Australian Council of Physiotherapy Regulating

Authorities Ltd

The assessment of overseas physiotherapy qualifications is

carried out by the Australian Council of Physiotherapy

Regulating Authorities Ltd through its committee the Australian

Examining Committee for Overseas Physiotherapists (AECOP).

With few exceptions, all overseas-qualified physiotherapists are

required to undertake the AECOP process in order to meet

Australian registration requirements.

AECOP Process

The AECOP process has 3 stages:

1. AECOP Eligibility Assessment – a physiotherapist who

completed his or her basic physiotherapy qualification

overseas must complete and submit the Eligibility and

Skills Assessment form (1249) and certified copies of

specific documents. This information is assessed to

determine whether the AECOP eligibility criteria have been

satisfied.

2. AECOP Written Examination (previously termed Screening

Examination) – conducted world-wide. The AECOP Written

Examination is a multiple choice question examination

covering the principal areas of physiotherapy as practised

in Australia.

3. AECOP Clinical Examination – conducted in Australia only.

Upon successful completion of the AECOP process, a candidate

will be eligible to apply to register to practise as a

physiotherapist in Australia. Only then will a candidate’s skills

be considered suitable for migration purposes.

AECOP Eligibility Criteria

An overseas qualified physiotherapist is normally assessed as

eligible to proceed to the Written Examination if, in addition to

general requirements relating to residency status, he or she

submits evidence that the following criteria have been satisfied:

1. The tertiary level studies leading to his or her

physiotherapy qualification are equivalent in duration to no

less than 3 academic years and the curriculum studied is

sufficiently similar in theory and practical aspects

(including hours of clinical practice) to the entry-level

physiotherapy programs undertaken in Australia, and

included a substantial element of supervised physiotherapy

clinical practice. [Educational programs in Australia leading

to a physiotherapy qualification involve a minimum of

4 years study and include substantial periods of supervised

clinical practice.]

2. The tertiary level studies leading to his or her

physiotherapy qualification included theoretical and clinical

components of cardio-respiratory, musculoskeletal and

neurological physiotherapy, and theoretical and practical

aspects of electrotherapy, similar in content and duration

to entry-level physiotherapy programs undertaken in

Australia;

3. The tertiary level studies leading to his or her

physiotherapy qualification qualify the candidate to be

registered/licensed as a physiotherapist in the country in

which the program was completed (if applicable); and

4. If the candidate is from a country where English is not the

first language of that country, they are able to demonstrate

that they have a comprehensive knowledge and satisfactory

level of skill in English by completing the AECOP English

Language Requirements.

Further details and a copy of form 1249 are available from

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ACS Australian Computer Society

The Australian Computer Society (ACS) is the professional

society for information technology practitioners in Australia.

It is also the professional body authorised by the Australian

Government to conduct skills assessments for migration

purposes.

You may apply for a skills assessment if:

• you are a current Member (MACS) of the ACS; or

• you possess any of the following Australian qualifications or

overseas qualifications and relevant experience assessed as

comparable:

– *Bachelor (undergraduate) degree or higher qualification

with a major in IT plus 4-years of relevant professional IT

work experience;

– Bachelor (undergraduate) degree or higher qualification

with a minor in IT plus 6-years of relevant professional IT

work experience;

– (AQF) Advanced Diploma (3 years full-time)

or (AQF) Diploma (2 years full-time) in IT plus

6-years of relevant professional IT work experience.

*Recent graduates of an Australian university who fall within

the first category do not require experience.

If you do not possess a recognised qualification in IT (or IT

sub-discipline) but you have a qualification in another

discipline together with significant experience in IT and

extensive professional development education, you may apply

for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Applicants in this

category should have a minimum of 6 years relevant

professional IT work experience.

AIM Australian Institute of Management

To satisfy the level of qualifications, training and work

experience for a ‘professional manager’ assessed by AIM,

applicants must hold a senior management position.

The criteria used is as follows:

A record of proven management achievement over a period of

5 years or more in a senior management position such as a

chief executive, general manager or senior functional manager

who delegates authority to several other managers who hold

positions requiring the delegation of work to several other

positions of a supervisory, or technical, or skilled nature.

The years of experience may be reduced if the applicant has

qualifications in management studies or business

administration assessed as comparable to an Australian

Bachelor degree, or in a discipline relevant to the field in which

the manager is working. You must have relevant work

An important factor in making an assessment is whether a

person delegates authority to other managers who are

themselves responsible for planning, organisation, decision

making, staffing and control, and who in turn delegate to

others.

The assessment is based upon a review of an entire career

history and satisfactory evidence is sought of managerial

progression through increased authority and responsibility of

each position thereby demonstrating a period of sustained

success.

Applicants who wish to have their skills assessed should

contact AIM for further information.

Note: Any grading of experience and education undertaken

by any AIM State Division for membership does not

automatically translate into approval under the skills

assessment process for migration.

AIR Australian Institute of Radiography

Medical Radiation Science in Australia

Medical Radiation Science in Australia encompasses:

• Diagnostic Radiographers (Medical Imaging Technologists);

• Radiation Therapists; and

• Sonographers.

Radiographers/Radiation Therapists/ Sonographers and

Industrial Radiographers holding qualifications obtained

outside Australia must apply directly to the Australian Institute

of Radiography for assessment of their qualifications.

The AIR will, through its Overseas Qualifications Assessment

Panel, directly assess Radiographers/Radiation Therapists and

Sonographers and will refer assessments on Industrial

Radiographers to AINDT. However all applications must be

submitted to the AIR.

A Comprehensive appeal process is available to all applicants

and the appeal mechanism is conducted by persons not

associated with the original assessment.

AIWCW Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers

The general field of social welfare in Australia is diverse and

complex, with a range of occupational groups involved in

service provision. Persons with welfare work qualifications are

employed across many of these occupations, and their job titles

may vary greatly. However, eligibility for membership of the

Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers

(AIWCW) is used by a variety of employers as an important

criteria for employment.

The AIWCW is the professional organisation responsible for

assessment of overseas qualifications and work experience

suitable for recognition as a generic welfare worker in Australia,

using the criteria for eligibility for membership. Eligibility for

membership of the AIWCW generally requires a person to have

completed a vocational qualification in welfare work,

community services or human services, with a 3 year university

degree, or a 2 year diploma at a college of technical and further

education (TAFE); including studies of society, individual

human structure and function, welfare work with individuals,

groups and communities, welfare services and systems, and

practical training of at least 400 hours.

Full membership of the AIWCW is also available to those who:

• satisfy the AIWCW requirements for Core Competencies; and

• have a relevant qualification at least equivalent to the

Australian Qualification Framework Diploma in academic

standard; and

• which is at least equivalent to 2 years of full-time or

1000 hours of study; and

• have at least 3 years of professional work experience

(30 hours per week or more) within the last 10 years.

A ‘relevant qualification’ may include, for example, a general

3 year Bachelor of Arts degree with a psychology or sociology

major, or a specialised 2 year diploma in the field of social

welfare. Decisions about the relevance of alternative

qualifications and/or work experience are made on an

individual basis by an AIWCW Membership Assessment

Coordinator, with doubtful cases being referred to the National

Membership Assessment Panel.

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Experience has shown that, due to differences in social work

education between countries, the course studied by many

overseas trained social workers, who initially seek to join the

AASW, do not meet AASW eligibility requirements. In the past,

many of these people have met the requirements of the

AIWCW. You may initially apply for social work assessment and

if unsuccessful, have your application sent on for welfare work

assessment without additional cost. However, this process is

not usually available for other occupations in this complex

field.

AMSA Australian Maritime Safety Authority

The professions assessed by AMSA are seafarers classified as

deck officers (masters and mates) and engineers.

ANMC Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council

Registered Nurses who have completed education programs

leading to initial registration as a registered nurse in the

following countries meet the requirements for registration with

the Australian Nurse Regulatory Authorities: United Kingdom,

Ireland, South Africa, USA, *Canada, *Hong Kong, *Singapore

and nurses from the *Netherlands with HBO qualifications.

*Proof of English language proficiency is required.

Midwives who have completed education programs leading to

initial registration as a midwife in the following countries meet

the requirements for registration with the Australian Nurse

Regulatory Authorities: United Kingdom and Ireland.

Note: Nurse Regulatory Authorities may impose additional

requirements. Nurses from the above countries applying for

migration must have their qualifications assessed by the ANMC.

• completed a pre-registration course of training;

• been registered as a nurse in the country where education

was undertaken;

• current registration, a practising certificate or licence in the

country where they are currently practising; and

• demonstrated proficiency in the English language.

It is a requirement for nurses to possess and demonstrate the

National Nursing competency Standards before they

are granted registration. Overseas nurses may be required to

complete a Competency Based Assessment Program/Migrant

Bridging Program in order to be able to meet this requirement.

These courses must be completed either all or in part in

Australia. The requirement to complete such a program will be

determined at assessment.

Note: There is no nominated occupation with corresponding

ASCO Code under the Skilled Occupation List for Enrolled

Nurse, Registered Nurse (Division 2), Licensed Practical Nurse

or Nurse Assistant. Nurses who have these qualifications are

not able to apply for assessment of their skills under General

Skilled Migration.

ANZSNM The Australasia and New Zealand Society

of Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear Medicine Technologists holding overseas nuclear

medicine technology qualifications obtained outside Australia

must apply directly to the ANZSNM Accreditation Board for

assessment of their qualifications.

Applicants must provide evidence of:

• tertiary qualifications in nuclear medicine technology;

• proof of 2 years post graduate full time work experience;

and

• evidence of registration to practice nuclear medicine

technology in their home country.

Documentation of course structure and work experience will

be required to be eligible to sit ANZSNM examinations.

A skills assessment letter for the purpose of lodgement of an

application for skilled migration to Australia is given on

successful completion of an English examination and the

ANZSNM Nuclear Medicine (2 x 2 hour) multiple choice

examinations offered at venues within Australia.

For full accreditation the applicant is required to complete a

12 month period of supervised practice in Australia.

APEC Australian Pharmacy Examining Council Incorporated

Pharmacy in Australia

If your qualifications do not immediately meet the Australian

requirements you will need to undertake the examination

process conducted by the Australian Pharmacy Examining

Council Inc (APEC).

The APEC assessment procedure is open to any overseas

trained pharmacist who has completed an approved pharmacy

course which included a minimum component of the

equivalent of 3 years of full-time academic study and is eligible

for registration as a pharmacist in the country in which the

qualification was obtained.

This consists of an English language requirement (some

candidates may be granted an exemption), Stage I

Examination (a written multiple-choice-question examination

covering basic pharmaceutical sciences which is conducted

twice a year), interview and counselling, a period of

supervised practice in an Australian pharmacy; and Stage II

Examination (conducted in Australia only) — a practical and

oral examination covering the practice of pharmacy.

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AVBC Australasian Veterinary Boards Council

To practise as a veterinarian in Australia you must be registered

with the registration board of the state or territory in which

you practise. If you are an overseas trained veterinarian, there

are 3 ways in which you can enter the profession in Australia:

• by immediate recognition of your overseas qualifications;

• by completion of a primary veterinary degree at an Australian

veterinary school; or

• by successfully completing the National Veterinary

Examination (NVE).

Bachelor degrees awarded after 5 years of study by United

Kingdom and New Zealand veterinary schools are accepted for

immediate registration in all States and Territories. Similar

qualifications awarded by some universities in other English

speaking countries may, in some instances, be accepted for

immediate registration. For information about this you should

contact the veterinary registration board in the State or

Territory in which you wish to practice.

If your qualifications are not acceptable for immediate

registration you can either apply to enrol at an Australian

university where you may be granted credit for your overseas

studies, and complete the veterinary science course, or you can

take the NVE. If you intend to enrol at an Australian university,

you must contact the university directly. If you wish to

undertake the NVE you have to be formally assessed as

meeting the eligibility criteria to sit the examination. You

need to:

• hold a degree or diploma awarded after at least 4 years of

study at a veterinary school listed in the ‘World Veterinary

Directory’ or at a school which was part of a college or

university listed in the ‘World List of Universities’; and

• be registered, licensed or eligible to be recognised as a

veterinarian of good standing in the country in which you

studied or worked.

The examination procedures consist of the following

components:

• Eligibility Assessment—assessment of qualifications and

associated documents to determine eligibility to undertake

the NVE \procedures.

• English Language Requirement—before proceeding to

the NVE Preliminary Examination.

• Preliminary Examination—written multiple-choice

question (MCQ) examination.

• Final Examination—Clinical Examination.

CASA Civil Aviation Safety Authority

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is responsible for

safety regulation of civil air operations in Australia and the

operation of Australian aircraft overseas. Its functions include:

• standards setting;

• entry control (includes certification and licensing);

• safety surveillance of the industry enforcement of standards;

• regulatory oversight of the national airways system, and air

traffic services, aviation rescue and fire fighting services

provided by Airservices Australia.

A Professional Aircraft Pilot flies aircraft to transport

passengers, mail and freight or provide agricultural, aviation

and aerial surveillance services. Licences are issued as either

commercial pilot licence (CPL) or air transport pilot licences

(ATPL).

There are no formal educational qualifications required for this

occupation but applicants must be licensed by CASA.

An overseas pilot licence may be deemed equivalent to an

Australian ATPL or CPL if it authorises the holder to fly aircraft

as pilot in command in air transport operations or commercial

operations respectively.

CPAA CPA Australia

CPA Australia (CPAA) is one of the 3 professional accounting

bodies in Australia and is a designated assessing authority for

ASCO occupations Accountant, Corporate Treasurer, External

Auditor and Finance Manager.

Assessment for migration purposes is based on the same

criteria for admission to Associate (entry-level) membership

of CPAA. In general, you can select CPAA, ICAA (The Institute

of Chartered Accountants Australia) or NIA (National

Institution of Accountants) to provide your assessment.

Note: ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)

and CIMA (The Chartered Institute of Management

Accountants) qualified accountants who do not also have an

undergraduate degree are offered several options for meeting

the requirements for admission as an Associate membership

of CPAA. However, for the purpose of migration applications,

these accountants are advised to apply to the ICAA or NIA for

a skills assessment.

To meet the educational standard for any of the above ASCO

occupations, you must have formal qualifications assessed by

CPAA as comparable to an Australian Bachelor degree. These

qualifications must include adequate coverage of at least 9 of

the 12 core curriculum areas required for Associate

membership. Work experience is not accepted in lieu of formal

qualifications. The core curriculum areas are basic accounting,

financial and corporate accounting, current accounting issues

(standards and theory), cost and management accounting,

business finance, auditing, introductory law (including

contracts), economics, statistics, computer information

systems, Australian taxation law and Australian company law.

Further information and instructions are provided with the

assessment application form, available on request or from the

CPAA website. CPAA will issue a written assessment result

indicating that your qualifications either meet or do not meet

the requirement for your nominated ASCO occupation. If your

assessment advises that you meet the requirement, you can

submit it with your visa application without completing any

further study. Assessments are valid for 5 years and will include

details of accredited study programs available by distance

learning. Thus, if your assessment is not successful in the first

instance, you will be able to complete additional studies

required to meet the standard required for migration.

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If your visa is granted (and validated) and you wish to apply for

membership of CPAA, you must complete the remaining entry

level studies prescribed before admission. Members admitted

at Associate level must complete the postgraduate level CPA

Program and Mentor Program (work experience) before

advancing to CPA status.

ICAA Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) is

one of the 3 professional accounting bodies in Australia and is

a designated assessing authority for the ASCO occupations of

Accountant, Corporate Treasurer, External Auditor and Finance

Manager.

To be considered suitable for any of these occupations for the

purpose of migration, you must hold formal qualifications

assessed by the ICAA as at least comparable to the level of an

Australian Bachelor degree. When it has been established that

your qualifications are comparable to an Australian Bachelor

degree, the ICAA then examines individual subjects to

determine the coverage of required core knowledge areas.

Successful applicants are required to have adequate coverage

in at least 9 of the 12 core knowledge areas. These areas are:

Accounting Systems and Processes; Corporate Accounting and

Reporting; Accounting Theory (Professional and Regulatory

Processes); Cost and Management Accounting; Corporate

Finance; Auditing and Assurance; Introduction to Law and

Commercial Law; Australian Company Law; Australian Taxation

Law; Information Systems Design and Development;

Economics (micro and macro) and Quantitative Methods. It is

important to note that practical experience is not accepted as

an alternative to formal tertiary study.

Although, in general, you can apply to any of the 3 professional

accounting bodies it is recommended that you apply to the

ICAA or the NIA for skills assessment, if you are an Associate or

a Fellow member of ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified

Accountants) (UK) or CIMA (The Chartered Institute of

Management Accountants) (UK) but you do not hold an

undergraduate degree. Please refer to the ICAA website

http://www.icaa.org.au/ for further information about professional

accounting qualifications recognised by the ICAA.

When the ICAA has completed your skills assessment, it will

send you a letter indicating whether your qualifications are

suitable or not suitable for the purpose of migration to

Australia under General Skilled Migration. If your letter of

assessment states that your qualifications are suitable for your

nominated occupation, you must include it with your

application for General Skilled Migration. Your letter of

assessment will also contain further information about how to

become a member of the ICAA. If you intend to seek admission

to the membership of the ICAA, you will be required to

undertake further university studies (at least in Australian

Company and Taxation Law). Unless you are a full current

member of an accounting body with which the ICAA has

reciprocal membership, you will also be completing the ICAA’s

post-graduate program, the CA Program before becoming a

member. A period of approved mentored experience may also

be necessary.

If your letter of assessment indicates that your qualifications are

not suitable for the purpose of migration to Australia under

General Skilled Migration, you should not proceed with a

migration application. In this case your letter of assessment will

provide information about required further study to bridge

your knowledge to meet the current educational criteria for

your nominated occupation. Further information about the

recognition of overseas accounting qualifications, assessment

process and about how to apply is provided on our website

http://www.icaa.org.au/. You can also download an application form

for the skills assessment from the ICAA website.

Engineers Australia Institution of Engineers, Australia

The Institution of Engineers, Australia (IEAust) is the assessing

authority in Australia that conducts engineering skills

assessments for migration purposes.

There are 3 occupational categories in the engineering

profession: professional engineer, engineering technologist

and engineering associate. Details regarding these occupational

categories and the assessment process are presented on the

website http://www.ieaust.org.au/

Intending applicants for assessment should go to the website

and read or download the Overseas Qualifications Assessment

Kit. The Kit provides comprehensive instructions on what you

need to do to have your engineering skills and qualifications

assessed. Applicants with further questions on the assessment

process may contact the IEAust by telephone, facsimile or

e-mail (see Contact details of assessing authorities).

NIA The National Institute of Accountants

The National Institute of Accountants (NIA) is one of the 3

professional accounting bodies in Australia and is a designated

assessing authority for the ASCO occupations of Accountant,

Corporate Treasurer, External Auditor and Finance Manager.

To be considered suitable for any of these occupations for the

purposes of migration, you must hold formal qualifications

assessed by the NIA as at least comparable to the level of an

Australian Bachelor degree. Accountants who do not have a

Bachelor degree, but who are ACCA (Association of Chartered

Certified Accountants) and CIMA (The Chartered Institute of

Management Accountants) qualified, are also assessed by NIA

for migration purposes. Applicants’ qualifications must also

include adequate coverage of a minimum of 9 out of the

12 core curriculum areas that are necessary for these

occupations in Australia. Regardless of which occupation you

nominate, the same core requirements apply. It is important to

note that practical experience is not accepted as an alternative

to a formal qualification.

The core curriculum areas include: basic accounting, financial

and corporate accounting, cost and management accounting,

current accounting issues (standards and theory), business

finance, auditing, introductory law (including contracts),

economics, statistics, computer information systems, Australian

taxation law and Australian company law.

In general, you can apply to any one of 3 authorised assessing

authorities – ie. NIA, ICAA (Institute of Chartered Accountants

in Australia) or CPAA (CPA Australia) – for a skills assessment

for migration purposes.

Further information and instructions are available on the NIA

website http://www.nia.org.au/, from which the application form can

also be downloaded. Based on the certified supporting

documentation submitted with your application, NIA will

forward a letter of assessment to indicate either your

qualifications are suitable or not suitable for migration

purposes. A letter of assessment that indicates that your

qualifications are suitable for your nominated ASCO occupation

must be submitted with your visa application.

If your qualifications are acceptable for migration purposes you

can apply to be admitted as a member of NIA. You may still

need to undertake further studies after arriving in Australia if

you intend to seek admission to membership of the NIA. This

may include some additional studies in Australian company

law, Australian taxation law and financial accounting.

There are 4 levels of membership in NIA – Associate (ANIA),

Member (MNIA), Professional National Accountant (PNA),

Fellow (FNIA / FPNA). Applicants with at least an

undergraduate degree qualification plus a minimum of 3 years

work experience are eligible to be admitted as a PNA.

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OCANZ Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand

Optometry in Australia

Optometrists carry out eye examinations to measure visual

efficiency and detect any visual defects. They may prescribe

and dispense suitable visual aids such as spectacles and contact

lenses as well as special telescopic and magnifying devices for

the visually impaired. Optometrists may also advise patients on

eye exercises to improve eye muscles and coordination. They

are trained in detection and diagnosis of eye diseases, and can

refer patients to ophthalmologists or other health care

practitioners.

Optometry Education in Australia

A bachelor degree in optometry is required.

Entry of overseas qualified optometrist into the profession

in Australia

The qualifications recognised for registration as an optometrist

are specified by legislation in each State and Territory.

Australian and New Zealand qualifications are accepted in all

jurisdictions. Optometrists who qualified in other countries can

sit an examination conducted by the Optometry Council of

Australia and New Zealand or the New South Wales Board of

Optometrical Registration. A pass in the first examination is

accepted for registration purposes in all States and Territories

of Australia and New Zealand while a pass in the latter will not

be automatically accepted in any of the other Australian States

or Territories, or in New Zealand.

Optometrists who received their qualification outside Australia

or New Zealand should contact the Optometry Council.

If your qualifications are acceptable for migration purposes,

you will still need to apply for registration if you are successful

in migrating to Australia. If following migration to Australia,

your qualifications are accepted by a registration board, this

does not guarantee you employment as an optometrist. That

will depend on other factors, such as the number of vacancies

or your suitability for a particular job.

TRA Trades Recognition Australia

The term ‘trades’ is used in Australia to describe occupations

which require technical knowledge and manual skills and

where training is usually through an apprenticeship.

In the past, trades skills and knowledge have been recognised

in Australia through a trade certificate. Recent changes to

Australia’s training system are replacing trade certificates with

qualifications known as Australian Qualification Framework

(AQF) certificates.

The AQF comprises qualifications at levels which reflect the

complexity and range of the required skills and knowledge.

The qualification for a trade is usually an AQF Certificate III or,

in some cases, AQF Certificate IV. These qualification levels also

apply to other occupations, and the qualification level by itself

does not make an occupation a trade. A trade is defined by the

combination of the type of knowledge and skill involved,

together with the level of qualification.

AQF Certificates are issued in respect of defined sets of

competencies. Competencies, and the combinations of

competencies required for a certificate, are specified in

Training Packages.

Competencies are detailed specifications of the knowledge and

skill required in the workplace in Australia. They provide the

benchmarks for assessing skills for migration purposes.

Assessing skills against competencies requires very detailed

information from a variety of sources. You will be required to

provide extensive and detailed information about your training

and/or work experience to the assessing authority. You will

need to meet the assessing authority’s requirements for the

authentication of the information you provide.

The assessing authority will charge you a fee to carry out

the assessment.

The assessment of your skills by the assessing authority will be

for migration purposes only. The outcome of your assessment

will not be a qualification.

It will assist you in your self-assessment against the skill

requirement for migration, but it does not mean that your

application for migration to Australia will necessarily be

approved. It will be considered by the Australian Government,

together with other factors, in making a decision on your

migration application.

Information about trade skills and application forms for having

your trade skills assessed are available by contacting the Trades

Recognition Australia (TRA).

Applications and payments for assessment must be made

directly to the assessing authority. Any further inquiries about

your skills assessment must also be made directly to the

assessing authority.

If you are successful in your migration application, it is also

important to understand that you will not automatically be

provided with a qualification in Australia on the basis of your

skills assessment. You may be required to undergo further

assessment before a decision can be made on whether to issue

you with a qualification in Australia. The assessing authority will

provide you with more information on this, including

additional fees you will have to pay.