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VETASSESS General Occupation List
VETASSESS General Occupation List
VETASSESS General Occupation List
Lastupdatedon:18/03/201607:13:31AM
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GroupA
GroupA
SkillsAssessmentCriteria:
Qualification/sassessedatAustralianBachelordegreeorhigherdegreewithahighlyrelevantfieldofstudyandatleastoneyear
ofpost-qualificationhighlyrelevantemploymentatanappropriateskilllevelcompletedinthelastfiveyears.
232213 Cartographer
234211 Chemist AChemiststudiesthechemicalandphysicalpropertiesofsubstances,anddevelops
andmonitorschemicalprocessesandproduction(ANZSCO).Chemistry(orChemical
Sciences)isthestudyofthecomposition,structure,chemicalreactionsand
transformationsofmatter(ASCED).
AmajorinChemistrywouldincludesubjectssuchasanalytical,physical,organicand
inorganicchemistrywithanadditionalfocusonmodernapplicationssuchas
nanotechnology,analyticalandenvironmentalchemistry,polymerscienceandsurface
science.
QualificationsinFoodScienceorFoodTechnologydonotusuallyhavethebreadthand
depthofChemistry-relatedsubjectstobeconsideredpositiveforthisoccupation.
Applicantsshouldconsidertheoccupationof234212FoodTechnologistinstead.
Thisoccupationshouldnotbeconfusedwith251512IndustrialPharmacist,who
undertakesresearch,testingandanalysisrelatedtothedevelopment,production,
storage,qualitycontrolanddistributionofdrugsandrelatedsupplies.
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ANZSCOCode OccupationName AdditionalInformation
224311 Economist
249111 EducationAdviser
134499 EducationManagersnec AnEducationManagerplans,organises,directs,controlsandcoordinateseducational
policy,andprovidesadviceandeducationalandadministrativesupporttostaffand
studentsineducationalinstitutions(ANZSCO).
ThisoccupationcoversEducationManagerswhicharenotelsewhereclassifiedin
ANZSCO.ThisoccupationincludesProjectCoordinator(Education),TAFERegistrar
andUniversityRegistrar.
HighlyrelevantfieldsofstudywouldbeEducationalStudies,TeacherEducation,and
EducationalLeadershipandAdministration.
249112 EducationReviewer
234312 EnvironmentalConsultant
251311 EnvironmentalHealth EnvironmentalHealthOfficersdevelop,enforceandevaluateenvironmentalhealth
Officer policies,programsandstrategiestoimprovehealthoutcomes,andoverseethe
implementationandmonitoringofenvironmentalhealthlegislation,Specialisations
underthisoccupationincludeFoodSafetyAuditorandFoodSafetyOfficer(ANZSCO).
AhighlyrelevantfieldofstudywouldbeEnvironmentalHealth,whichisthestudyof
recognising,evaluationandcontrollingenvironmentalfactorsaffectingpublichealth
(ASCED).Relevantsubjectsincludeenvironmentalpollutioneffectsonhealth
communicablediseasemanagementsystemsandpublichygiene.
ApplicantswithqualificationsandemploymentinNutritionorDieteticsmaybetterfit
underotheroccupations,suchas251112Nutritionistand251111Dietician.
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ANZSCOCode OccupationName AdditionalInformation
234212 FoodTechnologist
234113 Forester(Aus)/Forest
Scientist(NZ)
234411 Geologist
234412 Geophysicist
134299 HealthandWelfare necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
ServicesManagersnec
251999 HealthDiagnosticand necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
PromotionProfessionals
nec
251911 HealthPromotionOfficer
272411 Historian
252212 Homoeopath
234413 Hydrogeologist
251512 IndustrialPharmacist
271214 IntellectualProperty
Lawyer
221214 InternalAuditor AnInternalAuditorexamines,verifies,evaluatesandreportsonfinancial,operational
andmanagerialprocesses,systemsandoutcomestoensurefinancialandoperational
integrityandcompliance,andassistsinbusinessprocessreviews,riskassessments,
developingdeliverablesandreportingprogressagainstoutcomes(ANZSCO).
ThisoccupationshouldnotbeconfusedwithAccountantsandExternalAuditors,
occupationsassessedbytheaccountingbodies-seeASRIfordetails.
InformationSheet
224611 Librarian
234511 LifeScientists(General)
234599 LifeScientistsnec Nominationofthenotelsewhereclassified(nec)occupationrequiresapplicantsto
holdqualificationsandemploymentwhichdonotbetterfitunderanyotherANZSCO
code.Thetasksperformedshouldalsomatchthelevel,natureandgeneralemployment
contentofboththeminorandunitgroupdescriptionforthisoccupation.
QualificationsinFoodScienceandTechnologyand/oremploymentinfoodtesting
laboratorieswillnotbeconsideredpositivelyforthisoccupation.
234516 MarineBiologist
224112 Mathematician
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ANZSCOCode OccupationName AdditionalInformation
212112 MediaProducer
(excludingVideo)
134211 MedicalAdministrator TheroleofMedicalAdministratorisusuallythemostseniormedicalmanagement
positioninahospitalorhospitaldepartment.Theymayalsobeknownbyothertitles
suchasMedicalManager,DirectorofClinicalServices,andDirectorofMedical
Services.
Medicaladministrationisadministrationormanagementutilisingthemedicaland
clinicalknowledge,skill,andjudgementofaregisteredmedicalpractitioner,and
capableofaffectingthehealthandsafetyofthepublicoranyperson(RACMA).
AhighlyrelevantfieldofstudyisMedicine.MedicalAdministratorsmayalsohold
additionalhigherqualificationsinHealthAdministrationandPublicHealth.
Pleasenotethatthisoccupationisatahigherskilllevelandtasksaredifferentto
practicingphysicians,medicalofficers,nursingmanagers,interns,administrative
hospitalstaffandnon-hospitalpracticemanagers.
Othermanagersinhealthcaresettingsmaybetterfitunderotherrelatedoccupations
andthereforewouldnotbeassessedpositivelyforthisoccupation.Theseother
occupationsinclude134213PrimaryHealthOrganisationManager,whichcoversout-
of-hospitalhealthservices,and134299HealthandWelfareServicesManagersnec,
whichincludesDirectorsofHealthProfessionalServicesnotelsewhereclassified.
QualificationsinNursingoralliedhealthfieldssuchasDentistryandHomeopathy,
wouldnotusuallymeettherequirementsforthisoccupation.
InformationSheet
234912 Metallurgist
234913 Meteorologist
234517 Microbiologist
234999 NaturalandPhysical ExercisePhysiologisthasanANZSCOCodethatisseparatetothisoccupation,and
ScienceProfessionals thereforecannotbeconsideredundertheneccategory.
nec
252213 Naturopath
251112 Nutritionist
251312 OccupationalHealthand AnOccupationalHealthandSafetyAdviserdevelops,implementsandevaluatesrisk
SafetyAdviser managementpoliciesandprograms,trainsemployeesinoccupationhealthandsafety
procedures,monitorsandauditstheworkplace,andrecordsandinvestigatesincidents
toensuresafeandhealthyworkingconditions.Alternativetitlesforthisoccupation
includeOccupationalHealthandSafetyCoordinator,andOccupationalHealthand
SafetyOfficer(ANZSCO).
AhighlyrelevantfieldofstudywouldbeOccupationalHealthandSafetywhichisthe
studyofrecognising,evaluatingandcontrollingenvironmentalfactorsassociatedwith
theinteractionofindividualsandtheworkplace(ASCED).
QualificationswhichdonothaveamajorinOH&Swillbeconsideredonacase-by-
casebasisprovidedthatthemajorisinanarearelatedtotheemploymentcontext,
thereisevidenceofemploymentwhichisassessedashighlyrelevanttothenominated
occupationandsupportedbyinhouserelevanttraining.
Forexample,VETASSESSwillconsideranapplicantwhoholdsaqualificationin
buildingandconstructionaswellasshortcoursesand/orlicensinginOH&S,combined
withhighlyrelevantemploymentinaconstructionsetting,andworkingprimarilyinafull-
timeOH&Srole.
251412 Orthoptist
251912 OrthotistorProsthetist
232214 OtherSpatialScientist
234314 ParkRanger
234914 Physicist Applicantswithqualificationsandemploymentasa234914MedicalPhysicistwishing
tobeassessedforGSMpurposesareadvisedthatthisoccupationisassessedbythe
AustralianCollegeofPhysicalScientistsandEngineersinMedicine(ACPSEM).
134213 PrimaryHealth
OrganisationManager
133112 ProjectBuilder AhighlyrelevantfieldofstudyisBuildingScienceandTechnology,orBuilding
ConstructionManagement(ASCED).
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ANZSCOCode OccupationName AdditionalInformation
134412 RegionalEducation
Manager
272114 RehabilitationCounsellor RehabilitationCounsellorsassistphysically,mentallyandsociallydisadvantaged
peopletoreintegrateintoworkandthecommunity.DrugandAlcoholRehabilitation
Counsellorsareassessedunder272112DrugandAlcoholCounsellor.
AhighlyrelevantfieldofstudywouldbeCounselling,whichisthestudyofthepractice
andskillsrequiredtoprovideguidanceonpersonal,socialandpsychologicalproblems
(ASCED).QualificationswithamajorinPsychologywithoutstudiesandsupervised
practicaltrainingincounsellingwillnotusuallybeassessedpositively.
134311 SchoolPrincipal
272499 SocialProfessionalsnec necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
224113 Statistician
272115 StudentCounsellor StudentCounsellorsprovideinformationandassistancetostudents,parentsand
teachersaboutawiderangeofmatterssuchasstudentspersonalproblems,leaning
difficultiesandspecialrequirements(ANZSCO).
AhighlyrelevantfieldofstudywouldbeCounselling,whichisthestudyofthepractice
andskillsrequiredtoprovideguidanceonpersonal,socialandpsychologicalproblems
(ASCED).QualificationswithamajorinPsychologywithoutstudiesandsupervised
practicaltrainingincounsellingwillnotusuallybeassessedpositively.
242112 UniversityTutor
232611 UrbanandRegional
Planner
224512 Valuer Applicantsmusthaveundertakenrelevantstudiesintheareaofvaluation.Valuationis
thestudyofvaluingland,buildings,businesses,properties,machinery,artandpersonal
items(ASCED).
Generalbusiness,commerceoreconomicsstudies,withoutsubjectsinValuationsuch
asproperty/landeconomics/valuationwillnotbeassessedpositively.
234518 Zoologist
EndofGroupA
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GroupB
GroupB
SkillsAssessmentCriteria:
Qualification/sassessedatAQFBachelordegreeorhigherdegreewithahighlyrelevantfieldofstudyandatleastoneyearof
post-qualificationhighlyrelevantemploymentatanappropriateskilllevelcompletedinthelastfiveyears
OR
Qualification/sassessedatAQFBachelordegreeorhigherdegreewithanadditionalqualificationatleastAustralian
QualificationsFramework(AQF)Diplomalevelinahighlyrelevantfieldofstudyandatleasttwoyearsofpost-qualificationhighly
relevantemploymentatanappropriateskilllevelcompletedinthelastfiveyears
OR
Qualification/sassessedatAQFBachelordegreeorhigherdegreewithoutahighlyrelevantfieldofstudyandatleastthree
yearsofpost-qualificationhighlyrelevantemploymentatanappropriateskilllevelcompletedinthelastfiveyears
Note:Forpre-qualificationemployment(ifallofyouremploymentisbeforeyourqualificationassessedattheAQFbachelordegree
level),fiveyearsofrelevantemploymentinadditiontoatleastoneyearofhighlyrelevantemploymentatanappropriateskilllevel
completedinthelastfiveyears.
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ANZSCOCode OccupationName AdditionalInformation
121313 DairyCattleFarmer
249212 DanceTeacher(Private
Tuition)
211112 Danceror
Choreographer
121314 DeerFarmer
111212 DefenceForceSenior
Officer
212312 Director(Film,
Television,Radioor
Stage)
212313 DirectorofPhotography
249213 DramaTeacher(Private
Tuition)
224911 ElectorateOfficer
211113 EntertainerorVariety
Artist
139912 EnvironmentalManager
232311 FashionDesigner
212314 FilmandVideoEditor
212399 Film,Television,Radio necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
andStageDirectorsnec
222299 FinancialDealersnec necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
222311 FinancialInvestment
Adviser
222312 FinancialInvestment
Manager
222211 FinancialMarketDealer
121212 FlowerGrower
231113 FlyingInstructor
121213 FruitorNutGrower
222212 FuturesTrader
224212 GalleryorMuseum
Curator
121315 GoatFarmer
121214 Grain,OilseedorPasture
Grower(Aus)/Field
CropGrower(NZ)
121215 GrapeGrower
232411 GraphicDesigner AGraphicDesignerplans,designs,developsandpreparesinformationforpublication
andreproductionusingtext,symbols,pictures,coloursandlayouttoachieve
commercialandcommunicationneedswithparticularemphasisontailoringthe
messagefortheintendedaudience(ANZSCO).Applicantsshouldconsiderwhether
theymorecloselymatchtheoccupationsof2324141WebDesignerand232412
Illustratorastherearesomesimilaritiesintheseoccupationsapplicantsmustensure
theynominatetheoccupationwhichmostcloselymatchestheirqualificationsand
employment.
Applicantswithqualifications/employmentas232413MultimediaDesigner,261211
MultimediaSpecialistand261212WebDeveloperwouldnotusuallybeassessed
positivelyforthisoccupation.
224213 HealthInformation
Manager
121316 HorseBreeder
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ANZSCOCode OccupationName AdditionalInformation
223111 HumanResource
Adviser
225211 ICTAccountManager
225212 ICTBusiness
DevelopmentManager
225213 ICTSales AnICTSalesRepresentativedevelopsandconvertssalesopportunitiesintosalesof
Representative computerhardware,softwareandICTservices(ANZSCO).
ThisoccupationrequiresapplicantstobesellingICTproductsandserviceswhich
requirein-depth,specialisedknowledgeinICTtoassesstheneedsofclient
organisations,explainthegoodsandservicesindetail,installequipmentandprovide
theservices.Usually,salesexperiencewithtelephoneandinternetserviceproviders
bettermatchesthetasksofUnitGroup6113SalesRepresentativeswhichareata
lowerskilllevelanddonotrequirethesamedepthofknowledgeasICTSales
Representative.
232412 Illustrator
133311 ImporterorExporter
232312 IndustrialDesigner
224999 Informationand Nominationofthenotelsewhereclassified(nec)coderequiresapplicantstohold
Organisation qualificationsandemploymentwhichdonotbetterfitunderanyotherANSZCOcode.
Professionalsnec
224411 IntelligenceOfficer
232511 InteriorDesigner
232313 JewelleryDesigner
212499 JournalistsandOther necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
Writersnec
139913 LaboratoryManager
224912 LiaisonOfficer
121399 LivestockFarmersnec necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
224711 ManagementConsultant InformationSheet
133411 Manufacturer
231299 MarineTransport necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
Professionalsnec
225112 MarketResearchAnalyst
225113 MarketingSpecialist
231211 MasterFisher
224913 MigrationAgent(Aus)/
ImmigrationConsultant
(NZ)
272211 MinistersofReligion
121411 MixedCropand
LivestockFarmer
121216 MixedCropFarmer
121317 MixedLivestockFarmer
232413 MultimediaDesigner
211212 MusicDirector
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ANZSCOCode OccupationName AdditionalInformation
272612 RecreationOfficer(Aus)
223112 RecruitmentConsultant
132511 Researchand
DevelopmentManager
225411 SalesRepresentative
(IndustrialProducts)
225412 SalesRepresentative
(Medicaland
Pharmaceutical
Products)
211413 Sculptor
139211 SeniorNon-
CommissionedDefence
ForceOfficer
121322 SheepFarmer
211214 Singer
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ANZSCOCode OccupationName AdditionalInformation
133312 Wholesaler
234213 WineMaker
223113 WorkplaceRelations
Adviser
EndofGroupB
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GroupC
GroupC
SkillsAssessmentCriteria:
Qualification/sassessedatleastAQFDiplomalevelwithahighlyrelevantfieldofstudyandatleastoneyearofpost-qualification
highlyrelevantemploymentatanappropriateskilllevelcompletedinthelastfiveyears
OR
Qualification/sassessedatleastAQFDiplomalevelwithanadditionalqualificationatleastAQFCertificateIVinahighlyrelevant
fieldofstudyandatleastoneyearofpost-qualificationhighlyrelevantemploymentatanappropriateskilllevelcompletedinthe
lastfiveyears
OR
Qualification/sassessedatleastAQFDiplomalevelwithoutahighlyrelevantfieldofstudyandatleasttwoyearsofpost-
qualificationhighlyrelevantemploymentatanappropriateskilllevelcompletedinthelastfiveyears
Note:Forpre-qualificationemployment(ifallofyouremploymentisbeforeyourqualificationassessedattheAQFdiplomalevel),
threeyearsofrelevantemploymentinadditiontoatleastoneyearofhighlyrelevantemploymentatanappropriateskilllevelcompleted
inthelastfiveyears.
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ANZSCOCode OccupationName AdditionalInformation
312212 CivilEngineering
Technician
222111 CommoditiesTrader
411711 CommunityWorker
149311 ConferenceandEvent
Organiser
312114 ConstructionEstimator
511111 ContractAdministrator
599111 Conveyancer
149212 CustomerService
Manager
441311 Detective
411712 DisabilitiesServices
Officer
311412 EarthScience
Technician
149915 EquipmentHireManager
149913 FacilitiesManager
411713 FamilySupportWorker
222112 FinanceBroker
222199 FinancialBrokersnec necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
149914 FinancialInstitution
BranchManager
311311 FisheriesOfficer
149112 FitnessCentreManager
149411 FleetManager
451311 FuneralDirector
142114 HairorBeautySalon
Manager
141311 HotelorMotelManager AhighlyrelevantfieldofstudywouldbeHospitalityManagement,whichisthestudyof
(DiplomaLevel) managingtheoperationsoforganisationswhichprovidehospitalityservices(ASCED).
Tourism/EventsManagementStudieswithoutrelevantsubjectsinHospitality/Hotel
Managementwouldnotusuallybeconsideredpositivelyforthisoccupation.
PleasenotethatemploymentasRestaurantManageronitsownwillnotbepositively
assessedforHotelorMotelManagerasitbettermatchestheseparatelylisted
occupationof141111CaforRestaurantManager.
311415 Hydrographer
222113 InsuranceBroker
411112 IntensiveCare
AmbulanceParamedic
(Aus)/Ambulance
Paramedic(NZ)
399912 InteriorDecorator
599112 LegalExecutive
399312 LibraryTechnician
141411 LicensedClubManager
311413 LifeScienceTechnician
312911 MaintenancePlanner
411611 MassageTherapist
311312 MeatInspector
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ANZSCOCode OccupationName AdditionalInformation
312912 Metallurgicaland
MaterialsTechnician
312913 MineDeputy
411412 MothercraftNurse
512111 OfficeManager
411714 ParoleorProbation
Officer
312115 PlumbingInspector
441312 PoliceOfficer
142115 PostOfficeManager
311399 PrimaryProducts necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
Inspectorsnec
511112 ProgramorProject TheresponsibilitiesandtasksofaProgramorProjectAdministratorrelatetothe
Administrator administrationofspecificprogramsorprojects.Generalclerical/administrativesupport
forabusinessororganisationisnotthesameasprogramorprojectadministrationand
willnotbeassessedpositivelyforthisoccupation.Employmentevidenceprovidedmust
ideallyspecifythespecificprojectsorprogramsthathavebeenadministeredbythe
applicant.
AhighlyrelevantfieldofstudywouldbeProjectManagement.Otherfieldsofstudymay
beconsideredonacase-by-casebasisiftheyarehighlyrelevanttotheindustryor
sectorinwhichtheapplicanthasprojectmanagementexperience.
InformationSheet
311313 QuarantineOfficer
149412 RailwayStationManager
612113 RealEstateAgency
Principal
411715 ResidentialCareOfficer
141912 RetirementVillage
Manager
312611 SafetyInspector
311414 SchoolLaboratory
Technician
311499 ScienceTechniciansnec necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
149113 SportsCentreManager
452321 SportsDevelopment
Officer
312116 SurveyingorSpatial
ScienceTechnician
149413 TransportCompany
Manager
142116 TravelAgencyManager
411716 YouthWorker
EndofGroupC
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GroupD
GroupD
SkillsAssessmentCriteria:
Qualification/sassessedatAQFCertificateIVwithahighlyrelevantfieldofstudyandatleastoneyearofpost-qualification
highlyrelevantemploymentatanappropriateskilllevelcompletedinthelastfiveyears
OR
Qualification/sassessedatAQFCertificateIVwithoutahighlyrelevantfieldofstudyandatleasttwoyearsofpost-qualification
highlyrelevantemploymentatanappropriateskilllevelcompletedinthelastfiveyears
OR
Qualification/sassessedatAQFCertificateIIIwithahighlyrelevantfieldofstudyandatleastthreeyearsofpost-qualification
highlyrelevantemploymentatanappropriateskilllevelcompletedinthelastfiveyears
Note:Forpre-qualificationemployment(ifallofyouremploymentisbeforeyourqualificationsassessedattheAQFCertificateIIIor
CertificateIVlevel),threeyearsofrelevantemploymentinadditiontoatleastoneyearofhighlyrelevantemploymentatanappropriate
skilllevelcompletedinthelastfiveyears.
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ANZSCOCode OccupationName AdditionalInformation
599613 InsuranceRiskSurveyor
361115 KennelHand
452317 OtherSportsCoachor
Instructor
452323 OtherSportsOfficial
399599 PerformingArts necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
Techniciansnec
361113 PetGroomer
399915 Photographer'sAssistant
612112 PropertyManager
612114 RealEstateAgent
612115 RealEstate
Representative
639211 RetailBuyer
361211 Shearer
452314 SnowsportInstructor
452322 SportsUmpire
452499 Sportspersonsnec necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
611112 StockandStationAgent
452315 SwimmingCoachor
Instructor
452316 TennisCoach
451799 TravelAttendantsnec necmeansnotelsewhereclassified
361311 VeterinaryNurse
639212 WoolBuyer
361114 Zookeeper
EndofGroupD
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GroupE
GroupE
SkillsAssessmentCriteria:
Qualification/sassessedatAQFDiplomalevelwithahighlyrelevantfieldofstudyandatleastoneyearofpost-qualification
highlyrelevantemploymentatanappropriateskilllevelcompletedinthelastfiveyears.
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GroupF
GroupF
SkillsAssessmentCriteria:
Qualification/sassessedatleastAQFCertificateIIIwithahighlyrelevantfieldofstudyandatleastoneyearofpost-qualification
highlyrelevantemploymentatanappropriateskilllevelcompletedinthelastfiveyears
OR
Qualification/sassessedatAustralianCertificateIIIwithoutahighlyrelevantfieldofstudyandatleasttwoyearsofpost-
qualificationhighlyrelevantemploymentatanappropriateskilllevelcompletedinthelastfiveyears
OR
Qualification/sassessedatAQFCertificateIIwithahighlyrelevantfieldofstudyandatleastthreeyearsofpost-qualification
highlyrelevantemploymentatanappropriateskilllevelcompletedinthelastfiveyears
Note:Forpre-qualificationemployment(ifallofyouremploymentisbeforeyourqualificationsassessedattheAQFCertificateIIIorII
level),threeyearsofrelevantemploymentinadditiontoatleastoneyearofhighlyrelevantemploymentatanappropriateskilllevel
completedinthelastfiveyears.
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