What is Skills Assessment?
To apply for a Points Tested Skilled Migration visa, at the time of Expression of Interest (EOI) you must nominate an occupation that is on the relevant list of eligible skilled occupations. You must provide evidence that your skills have been assessed as suitable for your nominated occupation by the relevant assessing authority.
What is an Assessing Authority?
A skills-assessing authority is an organization that checks that your skills meet the standards they set to work in a relevant occupation.
The Australia Skilled Occupation List (SOL) is the occupation list, which is highly in demand across Australia’s various states and territories. The Skilled workers and professionals applying for a skilled visa in Australia need to choose and nominate an occupation (matching the applicant’s skills and experience) from the relevant Skilled Occupation List Australia.
The Australia Skilled Occupation List (SOL) is the occupation list, which is highly in demand across Australia’s various states and territories. The Skilled workers and professionals applying for a skilled visa in Australia need to choose and nominate an occupation (matching the applicant’s skills and experience) from the relevant Skilled Occupation List Australia.
Australia has four types of occupation lists.
Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL): The MLTSSL list is meant for the skilled professional applying for a Skilled Independent Subclass 189 Visa, a non-sponsored skilled permanent visa. This visa allows applicants to live and work in Australia permanently.
Short term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL): This list contains occupation highly in demand across various states and territories of Australia. It is valid for the applicants applying for Skilled Nominated Subclass 190 Visa and Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa Subclass 491.
Regional Occupation List (ROL): The ROL is available for visa categories, i.e. Subclass 407, Subclass 491, Subclass 494, TSS (M), etc., that deals in the regional migration program.
Skilled Priority List for all States and Territories. The skill priority list is different from the SOL list. Each state has a different occupation list depending on the demand and market trend in the state.
Medium and Long‑term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
| S.NO. | Occupation | ANZSCO code | Assessing authority |
| 1 | construction project manager | 133111 | VETASSESS |
| 2 | engineering manager | 133211 | (a) Engineers Australia; or (b) AIM |
| 3 | child care centre manager | 134111 | TRA |
| 4 | nursing clinical director | 134212 | ANMAC |
| 5 | primary health organisation manager | 134213 | VETASSESS |
| 6 | welfare centre manager | 134214 | ACWA |
| 7 | arts administrator or manager | 139911 | VETASSESS |
| 8 | environmental manager | 139912 | VETASSESS |
| 9 | dancer or choreographer | 211112 | VETASSESS |
| 10 | music director | 211212 | VETASSESS |
| 11 | musician (instrumental) | 211213 | VETASSESS |
| 12 | artistic director | 212111 | VETASSESS |
| 13 | accountant (general) | 221111 | (a) CPAA; or (b) CAANZ; or (c) IPA |
| 14 | management accountant | 221112 | (a) CPAA; or (b) IPA; or (c) CAANZ |
| 15 | taxation accountant | 221113 | (a) CPAA; or (b) IPA; or (c) CAANZ |
| 16 | external auditor | 221213 | (a) CPAA; or (b) IPA; or (c) CAANZ |
| 17 | internal auditor | 221214 | VETASSESS |
| 18 | actuary | 224111 | VETASSESS |
| 19 | statistician | 224113 | VETASSESS |
| 20 | economist | 224311 | VETASSESS |
| 21 | land economist | 224511 | VETASSESS |
| 22 | valuer | 224512 | VETASSESS |
| 23 | management consultant | 224711 | VETASSESS |
| 24 | architect | 232111 | AACA |
| 25 | landscape architect | 232112 | VETASSESS |
| 26 | surveyor | 232212 | SSSI |
| 27 | cartographer | 232213 | VETASSESS |
| 28 | other spatial scientist | 232214 | VETASSESS |
| 29 | chemical engineer | 233111 | Engineers Australia |
| 30 | materials engineer | 233112 | Engineers Australia |
| 31 | civil engineer | 233211 | Engineers Australia |
| 32 | geotechnical engineer | 233212 | Engineers Australia |
| 33 | quantity surveyor | 233213 | AIQS |
| 34 | structural engineer | 233214 | Engineers Australia |
| 35 | transport engineer | 233215 | Engineers Australia |
| 36 | electrical engineer | 233311 | Engineers Australia |
| 37 | electronics engineer | 233411 | Engineers Australia |
| 38 | industrial engineer | 233511 | Engineers Australia |
| 39 | mechanical engineer | 233512 | Engineers Australia |
| 40 | production or plant engineer | 233513 | Engineers Australia |
| 41 | mining engineer (excluding petroleum) | 233611 | Engineers Australia |
| 42 | petroleum engineer | 233612 | Engineers Australia |
| 43 | aeronautical engineer | 233911 | Engineers Australia |
| 44 | agricultural engineer | 233912 | Engineers Australia |
| 45 | biomedical engineer | 233913 | Engineers Australia |
| 46 | engineering technologist | 233914 | Engineers Australia |
| 47 | environmental engineer | 233915 | Engineers Australia |
| 48 | naval architect | 233916 | Engineers Australia |
| 49 | engineering professionals (nec) | 233999 | Engineers Australia |
| 50 | agricultural consultant | 234111 | VETASSESS |
| 51 | agricultural scientist | 234112 | VETASSESS |
| 52 | forester | 234113 | VETASSESS |
| 53 | chemist | 234211 | VETASSESS |
| 54 | food technologist | 234212 | VETASSESS |
| 55 | environmental consultant | 234312 | VETASSESS |
| 56 | environmental research scientist | 234313 | VETASSESS |
| 57 | environmental scientist (nec) | 234399 | VETASSESS |
| 58 | geophysicist | 234412 | VETASSESS |
| 59 | hydrogeologist | 234413 | VETASSESS |
| 60 | life scientist (general) | 234511 | VETASSESS |
| 61 | biochemist | 234513 | VETASSESS |
| 62 | biotechnologist | 234514 | VETASSESS |
| 63 | botanist | 234515 | VETASSESS |
| 64 | marine biologist | 234516 | VETASSESS |
| 65 | microbiologist | 234517 | VETASSESS |
| 66 | zoologist | 234518 | VETASSESS |
| 67 | life scientists (nec) | 234599 | VETASSESS |
| 68 | medical laboratory scientist | 234611 | AIMS |
| 69 | veterinarian | 234711 | AVBC |
| 70 | conservator | 234911 | VETASSESS |
| 71 | metallurgist | 234912 | VETASSESS |
| 72 | meteorologist | 234913 | VETASSESS |
| 73 | physicist | 234914 | VETASSESS/ACPSEM |
| 74 | natural and physical science professionals (nec) | 234999 | VETASSESS |
| 75 | early childhood (pre‑primary school) teacher | 241111 | AITSL |
| 76 | secondary school teacher | 241411 | AITSL |
| 77 | special needs teacher | 241511 | AITSL |
| 78 | teacher of the hearing impaired | 241512 | AITSL |
| 79 | teacher of the sight impaired | 241513 | AITSL |
| 80 | special education teachers (nec) | 241599 | AITSL |
| 81 | university lecturer | 242111 | VETASSESS |
| 82 | medical diagnostic radiographer | 251211 | ASMIRT |
| 83 | medical radiation therapist | 251212 | ASMIRT |
| 84 | nuclear medicine technologist | 251213 | ANZSNM |
| 85 | sonographer | 251214 | ASMIRT |
| 86 | optometrist | 251411 | OCANZ |
| 87 | orthotist or prosthetist | 251912 | AOPA |
| 88 | chiropractor | 252111 | CCEA |
| 89 | osteopath | 252112 | AOAC |
| 90 | occupational therapist | 252411 | OTC |
| 91 | physiotherapist | 252511 | APC |
| 92 | podiatrist | 252611 | ANZPAC |
| 93 | audiologist | 252711 | VETASSESS |
| 94 | speech pathologist | 252712 | SPA |
| 95 | general practitioner | 253111 | MedBA |
| 96 | specialist physician (general medicine) | 253311 | MedBA |
| 97 | cardiologist | 253312 | MedBA |
| 98 | clinical haematologist | 253313 | MedBA |
| 99 | medical oncologist | 253314 | MedBA |
| 100 | endocrinologist | 253315 | MedBA |
| 101 | gastroenterologist | 253316 | MedBA |
| 102 | intensive care specialist | 253317 | MedBA |
| 103 | neurologist | 253318 | MedBA |
| 104 | paediatrician | 253321 | MedBA |
| 105 | renal medicine specialist | 253322 | MedBA |
| 106 | rheumatologist | 253323 | MedBA |
| 107 | thoracic medicine specialist | 253324 | MedBA |
| 108 | specialist physicians (nec) | 253399 | MedBA |
| 109 | psychiatrist | 253411 | MedBA |
| 110 | surgeon (general) | 253511 | MedBA |
| 111 | cardiothoracic surgeon | 253512 | MedBA |
| 112 | neurosurgeon | 253513 | MedBA |
| 113 | orthopaedic surgeon | 253514 | MedBA |
| 114 | otorhinolaryngologist | 253515 | MedBA |
| 115 | paediatric surgeon | 253516 | MedBA |
| 116 | plastic and reconstructive surgeon | 253517 | MedBA |
| 117 | urologist | 253518 | MedBA |
| 118 | vascular surgeon | 253521 | MedBA |
| 119 | dermatologist | 253911 | MedBA |
| 120 | emergency medicine specialist | 253912 | MedBA |
| 121 | obstetrician and gynaecologist | 253913 | MedBA |
| 122 | ophthalmologist | 253914 | MedBA |
| 123 | pathologist | 253915 | MedBA |
| 124 | diagnostic and interventional radiologist | 253917 | MedBA |
| 125 | radiation oncologist | 253918 | MedBA |
| 126 | medical practitioners (nec) | 253999 | MedBA |
| 127 | midwife | 254111 | ANMAC |
| 128 | nurse practitioner | 254411 | ANMAC |
| 129 | registered nurse (aged care) | 254412 | ANMAC |
| 130 | registered nurse (child and family health) | 254413 | ANMAC |
| 131 | registered nurse (community health) | 254414 | ANMAC |
| 132 | registered nurse (critical care and emergency) | 254415 | ANMAC |
| 133 | registered nurse (developmental disability) | 254416 | ANMAC |
| 134 | registered nurse (disability and rehabilitation) | 254417 | ANMAC |
| 135 | registered nurse (medical) | 254418 | ANMAC |
| 136 | registered nurse (medical practice) | 254421 | ANMAC |
| 137 | registered nurse (mental health) | 254422 | ANMAC |
| 138 | registered nurse (perioperative) | 254423 | ANMAC |
| 139 | registered nurse (surgical) | 254424 | ANMAC |
| 140 | registered nurse (paediatrics) | 254425 | ANMAC |
| 141 | registered nurses (nec) | 254499 | ANMAC |
| 142 | ICT business analyst | 261111 | ACS |
| 143 | systems analyst | 261112 | ACS |
| 144 | multimedia specialist | 261211 | ACS |
| 145 | analyst programmer | 261311 | ACS |
| 146 | developer programmer | 261312 | ACS |
| 147 | software engineer | 261313 | ACS |
| 148 | software and applications programmers (nec) | 261399 | ACS |
| 149 | ICT security specialist | 262112 | ACS |
| 150 | computer network and systems engineer | 263111 | ACS |
| 151 | telecommunications engineer | 263311 | Engineers Australia |
| 152 | telecommunications network engineer | 263312 | Engineers Australia |
| 153 | barrister | 271111 | a legal admissions authority of a State or Territory |
| 154 | solicitor | 271311 | a legal admissions authority of a State or Territory |
| 155 | clinical psychologist | 272311 | APS |
| 156 | educational psychologist | 272312 | APS |
| 157 | organisational psychologist | 272313 | APS |
| 158 | psychologists (nec) | 272399 | APS |
| 159 | social worker | 272511 | AASW |
| 160 | civil engineering draftsperson | 312211 | (a) Engineers Australia; or (b) VETASSESS |
| 161 | civil engineering technician | 312212 | VETASSESS |
| 162 | electrical engineering draftsperson | 312311 | Engineers Australia |
| 163 | electrical engineering technician | 312312 | TRA |
| 164 | radio communications technician | 313211 | TRA |
| 165 | telecommunications field engineer | 313212 | Engineers Australia |
| 166 | telecommunications network planner | 313213 | Engineers Australia |
| 167 | telecommunications technical officer or technologist | 313214 | Engineers Australia |
| 168 | automotive electrician | 321111 | TRA |
| 169 | motor mechanic (general) | 321211 | TRA |
| 170 | diesel motor mechanic | 321212 | TRA |
| 171 | motorcycle mechanic | 321213 | TRA |
| 172 | small engine mechanic | 321214 | TRA |
| 173 | sheetmetal trades worker | 322211 | TRA |
| 174 | metal fabricator | 322311 | TRA |
| 175 | pressure welder | 322312 | TRA |
| 176 | welder (first class) | 322313 | TRA |
| 177 | fitter (general) | 323211 | TRA |
| 178 | fitter and turner | 323212 | TRA |
| 179 | fitter‑welder | 323213 | TRA |
| 180 | metal machinist (first class) | 323214 | TRA |
| 181 | locksmith | 323313 | TRA |
| 182 | panelbeater | 324111 | TRA |
| 183 | bricklayer | 331111 | TRA |
| 184 | stonemason | 331112 | TRA |
| 185 | carpenter and joiner | 331211 | TRA |
| 186 | carpenter | 331212 | TRA |
| 187 | joiner | 331213 | TRA |
| 188 | painting trades worker | 332211 | TRA |
| 189 | glazier | 333111 | TRA |
| 190 | fibrous plasterer | 333211 | TRA |
| 191 | solid plasterer | 333212 | TRA |
| 192 | wall and floor tiler | 333411 | TRA |
| 193 | plumber (general) | 334111 | TRA |
| 194 | airconditioning and mechanical services plumber | 334112 | TRA |
| 195 | drainer | 334113 | TRA |
| 196 | gasfitter | 334114 | TRA |
| 197 | roof plumber | 334115 | TRA |
| 198 | electrician (general) | 341111 | TRA |
| 199 | electrician (special class) | 341112 | TRA |
| 200 | lift mechanic | 341113 | TRA |
| 201 | airconditioning and refrigeration mechanic | 342111 | TRA |
| 202 | technical cable jointer | 342212 | TRA |
| 203 | electronic equipment trades worker | 342313 | TRA |
| 204 | electronic instrument trades worker (general) | 342314 | TRA |
| 205 | electronic instrument trades worker (special class) | 342315 | TRA |
| 206 | chef | 351311 | TRA |
| 207 | horse trainer | 361112 | TRA |
| 208 | cabinetmaker | 394111 | TRA |
| 209 | boat builder and repairer | 399111 | TRA |
| 210 | shipwright | 399112 | TRA |
| 211 | tennis coach | 452316 | VETASSESS |
| 212 | footballer | 452411 | VETASSESS |
Short-term Skilled Occupation List
| S. NO. | Occupation | ANZSCO code | Assessing authority |
| 1 | flower grower | 121212 | VETASSESS |
| 2 | grape grower | 121215 | VETASSESS |
| 3 | vegetable grower (Aus)/market gardener (NZ) | 121221 | VETASSESS |
| 4 | apiarist | 121311 | VETASSESS |
| 5 | poultry farmer | 121321 | VETASSESS |
| 6 | sales and marketing manager | 131112 | AIM |
| 7 | advertising manager | 131113 | AIM |
| 8 | corporate services manager | 132111 | VETASSESS |
| 9 | finance manager | 132211 | (a) CPAA; or (b) IPA; or (c) CAANZ |
| 10 | human resource manager | 132311 | AIM |
| 11 | research and development manager | 132511 | VETASSESS |
| 12 | manufacturer | 133411 | VETASSESS |
| 13 | production manager (forestry) | 133511 | VETASSESS |
| 14 | production manager (manufacturing) | 133512 | VETASSESS |
| 15 | production manager (mining) | 133513 | VETASSESS |
| 16 | supply and distribution manager | 133611 | AIM |
| 17 | health and welfare services managers (nec) | 134299 | VETASSESS |
| 18 | school principal | 134311 | VETASSESS |
| 19 | education managers (nec) | 134499 | VETASSESS |
| 20 | ICT project manager | 135112 | ACS |
| 21 | ICT managers (nec) | 135199 | ACS |
| 22 | laboratory manager | 139913 | VETASSESS |
| 23 | quality assurance manager | 139914 | VETASSESS |
| 24 | specialist managers (nec) except: (a) ambassador; or (b) archbishop; or (c) bishop | 139999 | VETASSESS |
| 25 | cafe or restaurant manager | 141111 | VETASSESS |
| 26 | hotel or motel manager | 141311 | VETASSESS |
| 27 | accommodation and hospitality managers (nec) | 141999 | VETASSESS |
| 28 | customer service manager | 149212 | VETASSESS |
| 29 | conference and event organiser | 149311 | VETASSESS |
| 30 | transport company manager | 149413 | VETASSESS |
| 31 | facilities manager | 149913 | VETASSESS |
| 32 | music professionals (nec) | 211299 | VETASSESS |
| 33 | photographer | 211311 | VETASSESS |
| 34 | book or script editor | 212212 | VETASSESS |
| 35 | director (film, television, radio or stage) | 212312 | VETASSESS |
| 36 | film and video editor | 212314 | VETASSESS |
| 37 | program director (television or radio) | 212315 | VETASSESS |
| 38 | stage manager | 212316 | VETASSESS |
| 39 | technical director | 212317 | VETASSESS |
| 40 | video producer | 212318 | VETASSESS |
| 41 | copywriter | 212411 | VETASSESS |
| 42 | newspaper or periodical editor | 212412 | VETASSESS |
| 43 | print journalist | 212413 | VETASSESS |
| 44 | technical writer | 212415 | VETASSESS |
| 45 | television journalist | 212416 | VETASSESS |
| 46 | journalists and other writers (nec) | 212499 | VETASSESS |
| 47 | company secretary | 221211 | VETASSESS |
| 48 | commodities trader | 222111 | VETASSESS |
| 49 | finance broker | 222112 | VETASSESS |
| 50 | insurance broker | 222113 | VETASSESS |
| 51 | financial brokers (nec) | 222199 | VETASSESS |
| 52 | financial market dealer | 222211 | VETASSESS |
| 53 | stockbroking dealer | 222213 | VETASSESS |
| 54 | financial dealers (nec) | 222299 | VETASSESS |
| 55 | financial investment adviser | 222311 | VETASSESS |
| 56 | financial investment manager | 222312 | VETASSESS |
| 57 | recruitment consultant | 223112 | VETASSESS |
| 58 | ICT trainer | 223211 | ACS |
| 59 | mathematician | 224112 | VETASSESS |
| 60 | gallery or museum curator | 224212 | VETASSESS |
| 61 | health information manager | 224213 | VETASSESS |
| 62 | records manager | 224214 | VETASSESS |
| 63 | librarian | 224611 | VETASSESS |
| 64 | organisation and methods analyst | 224712 | VETASSESS |
| 65 | patents examiner | 224914 | VETASSESS |
| 66 | information and organisation professionals (nec) | 224999 | VETASSESS |
| 67 | advertising specialist | 225111 | VETASSESS |
| 68 | marketing specialist | 225113 | VETASSESS |
| 69 | ICT account manager | 225211 | VETASSESS |
| 70 | ICT business development manager | 225212 | VETASSESS |
| 71 | ICT sales representative | 225213 | VETASSESS |
| 72 | public relations professional | 225311 | VETASSESS |
| 73 | technical sales representatives (nec) including education sales representatives | 225499 | VETASSESS |
| 74 | fashion designer | 232311 | VETASSESS |
| 75 | industrial designer | 232312 | VETASSESS |
| 76 | jewellery designer | 232313 | VETASSESS |
| 77 | graphic designer | 232411 | VETASSESS |
| 78 | illustrator | 232412 | VETASSESS |
| 79 | web designer | 232414 | VETASSESS |
| 80 | interior designer | 232511 | VETASSESS |
| 81 | urban and regional planner | 232611 | VETASSESS |
| 82 | geologist | 234411 | VETASSESS |
| 83 | primary school teacher | 241213 | AITSL |
| 84 | middle school teacher (Aus) / intermediate school teacher (NZ) | 241311 | AITSL |
| 85 | education adviser | 249111 | VETASSESS |
| 86 | art teacher (private tuition) | 249211 | VETASSESS |
| 87 | dance teacher (private tuition) | 249212 | VETASSESS |
| 88 | music teacher (private tuition) | 249214 | VETASSESS |
| 89 | private tutors and teachers (nec) | 249299 | VETASSESS |
| 90 | teacher of English to speakers of other languages | 249311 | VETASSESS |
| 91 | dietitian | 251111 | DAA |
| 92 | nutritionist | 251112 | VETASSESS |
| 93 | occupational health and safety adviser | 251312 | VETASSESS |
| 94 | orthoptist | 251412 | VETASSESS |
| 95 | hospital pharmacist | 251511 | APharmC |
| 96 | industrial pharmacist | 251512 | VETASSESS |
| 97 | retail pharmacist | 251513 | APharmC |
| 98 | health promotion officer | 251911 | VETASSESS |
| 99 | health diagnostic and promotion professionals (nec) | 251999 | VETASSESS |
| 100 | acupuncturist | 252211 | Chinese Medicine Board of Australia |
| 101 | naturopath | 252213 | VETASSESS |
| 102 | traditional Chinese medicine practitioner | 252214 | Chinese Medicine Board of Australia |
| 103 | complementary health therapists (nec) | 252299 | VETASSESS |
| 104 | dental specialist | 252311 | ADC |
| 105 | resident medical officer | 253112 | MedBA |
| 106 | nurse educator | 254211 | ANMAC |
| 107 | nurse researcher | 254212 | ANMAC |
| 108 | nurse manager | 254311 | ANMAC |
| 109 | web developer | 261212 | ACS |
| 110 | software tester | 261314 | ACS |
| 111 | database administrator | 262111 | ACS |
| 112 | systems administrator | 262113 | ACS |
| 113 | network administrator | 263112 | ACS |
| 114 | network analyst | 263113 | ACS |
| 115 | ICT quality assurance engineer | 263211 | ACS |
| 116 | ICT support engineer | 263212 | ACS |
| 117 | ICT systems test engineer | 263213 | ACS |
| 118 | ICT support and test engineers (nec) | 263299 | ACS |
| 119 | judicial and other legal professionals (nec) | 271299 | VETASSESS |
| 120 | careers counsellor | 272111 | VETASSESS |
| 121 | drug and alcohol counsellor | 272112 | VETASSESS |
| 122 | family and marriage counsellor | 272113 | VETASSESS |
| 123 | rehabilitation counsellor | 272114 | VETASSESS |
| 124 | student counsellor | 272115 | VETASSESS |
| 125 | counsellors (nec) | 272199 | VETASSESS |
| 126 | psychotherapist | 272314 | VETASSESS |
| 127 | interpreter | 272412 | NAATI |
| 128 | social professionals (nec) | 272499 | VETASSESS |
| 129 | recreation officer | 272612 | VETASSESS |
| 130 | welfare worker | 272613 | ACWA |
| 131 | anaesthetic technician | 311211 | VETASSESS |
| 132 | cardiac technician | 311212 | VETASSESS |
| 133 | medical laboratory technician | 311213 | AIMS |
| 134 | pharmacy technician | 311215 | VETASSESS |
| 135 | medical technicians (nec) | 311299 | VETASSESS |
| 136 | meat inspector | 311312 | VETASSESS |
| 137 | primary products inspectors (nec) | 311399 | VETASSESS |
| 138 | chemistry technician | 311411 | VETASSESS |
| 139 | earth science technician | 311412 | VETASSESS |
| 140 | life science technician | 311413 | VETASSESS |
| 141 | science technicians (nec) | 311499 | VETASSESS |
| 142 | architectural draftsperson | 312111 | VETASSESS |
| 143 | building inspector | 312113 | VETASSESS |
| 144 | architectural, building and surveying technicians (nec) | 312199 | VETASSESS |
| 145 | mechanical engineering technician | 312512 | TRA |
| 146 | metallurgical or materials technician | 312912 | VETASSESS |
| 147 | mine deputy | 312913 | VETASSESS |
| 148 | hardware technician | 313111 | TRA |
| 149 | ICT customer support officer | 313112 | TRA |
| 150 | web administrator | 313113 | ACS |
| 151 | ICT support technicians (nec) | 313199 | TRA |
| 152 | farrier | 322113 | TRA |
| 153 | aircraft maintenance engineer (avionics) | 323111 | TRA |
| 154 | aircraft maintenance engineer (mechanical) | 323112 | TRA |
| 155 | aircraft maintenance engineer (structures) | 323113 | TRA |
| 156 | metal fitters and machinists (nec) | 323299 | TRA |
| 157 | precision instrument maker and repairer | 323314 | TRA |
| 158 | toolmaker | 323412 | TRA |
| 159 | vehicle body builder | 324211 | TRA |
| 160 | vehicle trimmer | 324212 | TRA |
| 161 | roof tiler | 333311 | TRA |
| 162 | business machine mechanic | 342311 | TRA |
| 163 | cabler (data and telecommunications) | 342411 | TRA |
| 164 | telecommunications linesworker | 342413 | TRA |
| 165 | baker | 351111 | TRA |
| 166 | pastrycook | 351112 | TRA |
| 167 | butcher or smallgoods maker | 351211 | TRA |
| 168 | cook | 351411 | TRA |
| 169 | dog handler or trainer | 361111 | VETASSESS |
| 170 | animal attendants and trainers (nec) | 361199 | VETASSESS |
| 171 | veterinary nurse | 361311 | VETASSESS |
| 172 | florist | 362111 | TRA |
| 173 | gardener (general) | 362211 | TRA |
| 174 | arborist | 362212 | TRA |
| 175 | landscape gardener | 362213 | TRA |
| 176 | greenkeeper | 362311 | TRA |
| 177 | hairdresser | 391111 | TRA |
| 178 | print finisher | 392111 | TRA |
| 179 | printing machinist | 392311 | TRA |
| 180 | dressmaker or tailor | 393213 | TRA |
| 181 | upholsterer | 393311 | TRA |
| 182 | furniture finisher | 394211 | TRA |
| 183 | wood machinist | 394213 | TRA |
| 184 | wood machinists and other wood trades workers (nec) | 394299 | TRA |
| 185 | power generation plant operator | 399213 | TRA |
| 186 | jeweller | 399411 | TRA |
| 187 | camera operator (film, television or video) | 399512 | TRA |
| 188 | make up artist | 399514 | TRA |
| 189 | sound technician | 399516 | TRA |
| 190 | performing arts technicians (nec) | 399599 | VETASSESS |
| 191 | signwriter | 399611 | TRA |
| 192 | ambulance officer | 411111 | VETASSESS |
| 193 | intensive care ambulance paramedic | 411112 | VETASSESS |
| 194 | dental technician | 411213 | TRA |
| 195 | diversional therapist | 411311 | VETASSESS |
| 196 | enrolled nurse | 411411 | ANMAC |
| 197 | massage therapist | 411611 | VETASSESS |
| 198 | community worker | 411711 | ACWA |
| 199 | disabilities services officer | 411712 | ACWA |
| 200 | family support worker | 411713 | ACWA |
| 201 | residential care officer | 411715 | ACWA |
| 202 | youth worker | 411716 | ACWA |
| 203 | diving instructor (open water) | 452311 | VETASSESS |
| 204 | gymnastics coach or instructor | 452312 | VETASSESS |
| 205 | horse riding coach or instructor | 452313 | VETASSESS |
| 206 | snowsport instructor | 452314 | VETASSESS |
| 207 | swimming coach or instructor | 452315 | VETASSESS |
| 208 | other sports coach or instructor | 452317 | VETASSESS |
| 209 | sports development officer | 452321 | VETASSESS |
| 210 | sportspersons (nec) | 452499 | VETASSESS |
| 211 | contract administrator | 511111 | VETASSESS |
| 212 | program or project administrator | 511112 | VETASSESS |
| 213 | insurance loss adjuster | 599612 | VETASSESS |
| 214 | insurance agent | 611211 | VETASSESS |
| 215 | retail buyer | 639211 | VETASSESS |
Occupations listed in Regional occupation List (ROL):
| S. NO. | Occupation | ANZSCO code | Assessing authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | aquaculture farmer | 121111 | VETASSESS |
| 2 | cotton grower | 121211 | VETASSESS |
| 3 | fruit or nut grower | 121213 | VETASSESS |
| 4 | grain, oilseed or pasture grower (Aus)/field crop grower (NZ) | 121214 | VETASSESS |
| 5 | mixed crop farmer | 121216 | VETASSESS |
| 6 | sugar cane grower | 121217 | VETASSESS |
| 7 | crop farmers (nec) | 121299 | VETASSESS |
| 8 | beef cattle farmer | 121312 | VETASSESS |
| 9 | dairy cattle farmer | 121313 | VETASSESS |
| 10 | deer farmer | 121314 | VETASSESS |
| 11 | goat farmer | 121315 | VETASSESS |
| 12 | horse breeder | 121316 | VETASSESS |
| 13 | mixed livestock farmer | 121317 | VETASSESS |
| 14 | pig farmer | 121318 | VETASSESS |
| 15 | sheep farmer | 121322 | VETASSESS |
| 16 | livestock farmers (nec) | 121399 | VETASSESS |
| 17 | mixed crop and livestock farmer | 121411 | VETASSESS |
| 18 | public relations manager | 131114 | AIM |
| 19 | policy and planning manager | 132411 | VETASSESS |
| 20 | project builder | 133112 | VETASSESS |
| 21 | procurement manager | 133612 | AIM |
| 22 | medical administrator | 134211 | VETASSESS |
| 23 | regional education manager | 134412 | VETASSESS |
| 24 | sports administrator | 139915 | VETASSESS |
| 25 | caravan park and camping ground manager | 141211 | VETASSESS |
| 26 | post office manager | 142115 | VETASSESS |
| 27 | amusement centre manager | 149111 | VETASSESS |
| 28 | fitness centre manager | 149112 | VETASSESS |
| 29 | sports centre manager | 149113 | VETASSESS |
| 30 | cinema or theatre manager | 149912 | VETASSESS |
| 31 | financial institution branch manager | 149914 | VETASSESS |
| 32 | human resource adviser | 223111 | VETASSESS |
| 33 | workplace relations adviser | 223113 | VETASSESS |
| 34 | policy analyst | 224412 | VETASSESS |
| 35 | liaison officer | 224912 | VETASSESS |
| 36 | market research analyst | 225112 | VETASSESS |
| 37 | aeroplane pilot | 231111 | CASA |
| 38 | flying instructor | 231113 | VETASSESS |
| 39 | helicopter pilot | 231114 | CASA |
| 40 | ship’s master | 231213 | AMSA |
| 41 | multimedia designer | 232413 | VETASSESS |
| 42 | wine maker | 234213 | VETASSESS |
| 43 | conservation officer | 234311 | VETASSESS |
| 44 | exercise physiologist | 234915 | VETASSESS |
| 45 | vocational education teacher | 242211 | See subsection (2) |
| 46 | environmental health officer | 251311 | VETASSESS |
| 47 | dentist | 252312 | ADC |
| 48 | anaesthetist | 253211 | MedBA |
| 49 | intellectual property lawyer | 271214 | VETASSESS |
| 50 | translator | 272413 | NAATI |
| 51 | community arts worker | 272611 | VETASSESS |
| 52 | agricultural technician | 311111 | VETASSESS |
| 53 | operating theatre technician | 311214 | VETASSESS |
| 54 | pathology collector | 311216 | AIMS |
| 55 | construction estimator | 312114 | VETASSESS |
| 56 | surveying or spatial science technician | 312116 | VETASSESS |
| 57 | mechanical engineering draftsperson | 312511 | Engineers Australia |
| 58 | safety inspector | 312611 | VETASSESS |
| 59 | maintenance planner | 312911 | VETASSESS |
| 60 | building and engineering technicians (nec) | 312999 | (a) VETASSESS; or (b) Engineers Australia |
| 61 | vehicle painter | 324311 | TRA |
| 62 | floor finisher | 332111 | TRA |
| 63 | electrical linesworker | 342211 | TRA |
| 64 | zookeeper | 361114 | VETASSESS |
| 65 | nurseryperson | 362411 | TRA |
| 66 | gas or petroleum operator | 399212 | TRA |
| 67 | dental hygienist | 411211 | VETASSESS |
| 68 | dental therapist | 411214 | VETASSESS |
| 69 | emergency service worker | 441211 | VETASSESS |
| 70 | driving instructor | 451211 | VETASSESS |
| 71 | funeral workers (nec) | 451399 | VETASSESS |
| 72 | flight attendant | 451711 | VETASSESS |
| 73 | first aid trainer | 451815 | VETASSESS |
| 74 | jockey | 452413 | TRA |
| 75 | clinical coder | 599915 | VETASSESS |
| 76 | property manager | 612112 | VETASSESS |
| 77 | real estate representative | 612115 | VETASSESS |
Job Ready Skills Assessment For Trade Occupations
Provisional Skills Assessment (PSA)
The PSA must be completed before you can apply for the JRP.
PSA will verify your:
- Identity
- Australian qualifications
If your assessment is successful, the outcome letter can be used to apply to Home Affairs for a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485). A successful PSA outcome also means you meet the pre-requisite requirement to participate in the JRP.
Your PSA outcome is valid for 3 years from date of issue. You must submit your JRP application within the valid period.
Current processing times for the PSA stage
Up to 4 months from the application
Eligibility
Up to 4 months from the application
To apply for the Provisional Skills Assessment (PSA), you must have:
- A current and valid passport
- An Australian qualification directly relevant to the occupation you are applying for.
This qualification must be from a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Outcome
TRA will email you the outcome of your Provisional Skills Assessment application.
Successful outcome
If your assessment is successful, the outcome letter can be used to apply to Home Affairs for a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485). A successful PSA outcome also means you meet the pre-requisite requirement to participate in the JRP.
Unsuccessful outcome
If your application is unsuccessful, the outcome letter will provide you with the reasons for the outcome and information about your options. You can apply for a review or make a new PSA application.
Job Ready Program (JRP)
The JRP is an employment-based skills assessment program. It is for international student graduates with an Australian qualification that has been verified through a Provisional Skills Assessment. The program gives you:
- The opportunity to develop your skills
- Employment experience in an Australian workplace
- A skills assessment outcome to apply to the Department of Home Affairs (Home Affairs) for a skilled visa
A skills assessment shows if you have the skills and experience needed to work in Australia in your occupation.
There are different eligibility requirements for each step of the Job Ready Program. It will be completed in 3 steps
Step 1
Job Ready Employment (JRE)
The JRE is part of the Job Ready Program (JRP). This step is to let you get the experience needed in an Australian workplace to develop skills relevant to your occupation.
Current processing times for your JRE application
Up to 7 months from the application
While waiting for your JRE application to be confirmed, please continue your employment arrangements as these will count toward meeting your twelve (12)-month full-time (or equivalent part-time) employment obligation.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for the JRE, and ensure you are well-placed to successfully complete the program, you must:
- Have a successful PSA (or JRPRE) for your nominated occupation
- Submit your JRE application within your PSA (or JRPRE) valid period*
- Nominate an occupation on the skilled occupation list where TRA is the relevant skills assessing authority
- Be employed and your employment arrangement:
* Your PSA (or JRPRE) outcome is valid for three (3) years from date of issue. If your PSA has expired and you would like to apply for the JRP, you will need to submit a new PSA application.
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Note: the following licensed occupations are not eligible occupations for the JRP: For more details talk to AIM Consultant’s experts.
- Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
- Electrician (General and Special Class)
- Plumber (General)
Employment
- You must complete at least twelve (12)-months of full-time (or equivalent part-time) paid employment with TRA-approved employer/s. The 12-month period commences from your JRE Start Date.
- Full-time means you are working an average of 38 hours per week. Part-time employment, periods of unemployment, and/or extended leave will mean it takes you longer to complete the program.
- You may be able to claim up to three months of unbroken paid employment where the employment was undertaken immediately before applying for the JRE. This can only be claimed at the time of submitting your JRE application online.
Step 2
Job Ready Workplace Assessment (JRWA)
The JRWA is part of the Job Ready Program (JRP). This step is to assess your ability to work at the required skill level for your occupation in Australia.
Current processing times for the JRWA completion:
Up to 4 months from the application
If you submitted a JRWA application after March 2023, the RTO will contact you within 60 days.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for a JRWA, you must meet the following criteria:
- Your employment arrangements have been verified by TRA
- Acceptable evidence has been provided over a minimum of six (6)-months of full-time equivalent employment from your JRE Start Date
- Acceptable SPRs, EVRs, and other requested information have been provided.
Please note: If you change employer, you must register your new employer as soon as possible in the Online Portal. You must also upload a completed EVR for any additional or new employer. This must be reviewed and accepted by TRA. Before your JRWA can proceed, you must have completed at least one (1) month of employment with your employer after the date you registered your employer online.
Workplace Assessment
An assessor from a TRA-approved RTO will perform the assessment. The assessment focuses on the tasks and duties expected of your occupation. It will be based on the tasks you record in your Employment Verification Report (EVR) and Skills Progress Report (SPR). The assessor will use a range of methods to conduct the assessment. This may include an observation of your practical skills and a technical interview. The assessor will discuss the assessment with you and will let you know how your JRWA will be conducted. An assessment plan will be given to you and your employer before the assessment occurs.
Next Steps
TRA will process your application and give an approved RTO the following information:
- Contact details for you and your employer/ supervisor*
- A copy of your SPRs, EVRs, and any other relevant information
- A copy of your Australian qualification
- A copy of your passport identification page*.
Outcome
After your assessment, TRA will advise your JRWA outcome via email.
If your JRWA is unsuccessful:
- The JRWA report will explain the reasons for the outcome
- The email will give you the options for review or reapplication.
If your JRWA is successful
TRA will email you when you become eligible for the Job Ready Final Assessment (JRFA).
Step 3
Job Ready Final Assessment (JRFA)
The JRFA is part of the the Job Ready Program (JRP) The purpose of this step is to recognise your completion of the JRP.
You can use your successful JRFA skills assessment to apply for a skilled visa with Home Affairs.
Current processing times for the JRFA outcome
45 days from the application
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for a JRFA, you must have:
- Achieved a successful JRWA outcome and
- Completed a minimum of 12 months of full-time paid employment (or equivalent part-time employment) within TRA-approved employment.
- This evidence must be reviewed and accepted by TRA.
After verifying your employment evidence, TRA will email you when you are eligible to apply for your JRFA. Please be aware that you should not consider the JRP completed until you have received the official outcome letter. It is important to maintain your employment arrangements until you have received the official JRFA outcome letter which confirms your successful outcome.
You should not apply for the JRFA until TRA invites you to do so. Once invited, use the same username and password you received when you applied for PSA, JRE, and JRWA. Please ensure you have access to your Registered Email Address to receive your multi-factor authentication One Time Passcode to access the TRA Online Portal.
If the participant receives advice that the registered employment arrangement does not meet the Job Ready Employment requirements, the period of that employment cannot be counted for the Job Ready Program and they must find different employment that does meet the requirements to be able to complete the Job Ready Program. If you have more questions regarding your JRP process including fees, processing time, employment duration and hours Contact our experts.
Visa Types Which Required Skill Assessment
Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189.
Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190.
Skilled work Regional (Provisional) visa Subclass 491 ( State and Territory Nominated)
Skilled work Regional (Provisional) visa Subclass 491 ( Family Sponsored)
Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa (Subclass 186)
Training Visa Subclass 407
Temporary Graduate Visa Subclass 485
Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (RSMS) Visa Subclass 187.
Skilled Employer-Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa Subclass 494.
State and Territories Skilled Occupation Lists is different from SOL list
The following Lists are included from the Australian States and Territories.
Victoria Skilled Occupation List.
NSW Skilled Occupation List.
South Australia Skilled Occupation List.
ACT Critical Skills List.
Queensland Skilled Occupation List
Tasmania Skilled Occupation List
Western Australia Skilled Migration Occupation List.
Western Australia Graduate Occupation List
Northern Territory Skilled Occupation List.
Disclaimer: The above Australia occupation lists are subject to change periodically by the Department of Home Affairs, Australia as per the existing demand and labor market scenario. Hence, to confirm the status of your occupation in the updated list, and subsequently apply for a Skilled PR visa in Australia, you may contact AIM Education & Migration Consultants.
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