ACS Migration Skills Assessment Criteria

224999 - Information and Organisation Professionals nec (Data Scientist)

Released 6 November 2023

A Data Scien st develops machine learning models, and has skills in data mining, data analyƟcs, data visualisaƟon
reporƟng plus skills relaƟng to database technologies, programming, and advanced analyƟcs such as predicƟve and
prescripƟve analyƟcs as well as other arƟficial intelligence techniques.

Key tasks include:

 Applies analyƟcs techniques that incorporate staƟsƟcs and staƟsƟcal models, programming and database skills
 Recognises and overcomes data anomalies
 Develops insights for decision making
 Reviews and monitors models in use and adjusts as required
 Provides strategic input and innovaƟon to organisaƟonal data science iniƟaƟves

Note: The occupa on descrip on above is derived from the ACS submission to the recent ABS ANZSCO Consulta on 2023.

ACS Summary of Criteria for Data Scientist (ANZSCO 224999)

Application Required Level of Required Qualification Required Work Experience
Type Study (in AQF) Closely Related to ANZSCO Closely Related to ANZSCO
Temporary Australian Bachelor
Major in Data Science No experience required
Grad (485) Degree or higher
1‐year (365 days) relevant work experience,
Post
Australian Bachelor completed after the completion date of the
Australian Major in Data Science
Degree or higher relevant Australian qualification
Study (PAS) OR Completion of ACS Professional Year in IT
2 years relevant work experience
completed in the last 10 years
Bachelor Degree or
Skills Major in Data Science OR
higher
4 years relevant work experience
completed anytime in past work history
Major in ICT/Computer Science,
Bachelor Degree or 4 years relevant work experience
Skills Math, Statistics, Economics &
higher completed anytime in past work history
Engineering
5 years relevant work experience
completed in the last 10 years
Bachelor Degree or
Skills Minor in Data Science OR
higher
6 years relevant work experience
completed anytime in past work history
Minor in ICT/Computer Science,
Bachelor Degree or 6 years relevant work experience
Skills Math, Statistics, Economics &
higher completed anytime in past work history
Engineering
5 years relevant work experience
Diploma/Advanced completed in the last 10 years
Skills Diploma/Associate Major in Data Science OR
Degree 6 years relevant work experience
completed anytime in past work history
Diploma/Advanced Major in ICT/Computer Science,
6 years relevant work experience
Skills Diploma/ Associate Math, Statistics, Economics &
completed anytime in past work history
Degree Engineering
No Diploma or higher-level qualification in the field of 6 years relevant work experience completed
RPL Data Science or ICT/Computer Science, Math, Statistics, anytime in past work history plus a successful
Economics & Engineering RPL application
8 years relevant ICT work experience completed
RPL No qualification at Diploma or higher level anytime in past work history plus a successful
RPL application

ACS MigraƟon Skills Assessment |Assessment Criteria for Data ScienƟst - 224999V1.0November 2023