Skills Assessment

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Project Introduction

Skill Assessment is one of the essential sections in Australia’s skilled immigration process. Without skill assessments, there is no way to apply for Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189), Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190), Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491), Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186), etc.


Skill assessment is an assessment of the educational qualifications and work history of most skilled immigrant applicants by a skill assessment agency designated by the Department of Home Affairs. The skill assessment agency evaluates whether the applicant meets the nominated occupations and is used for immigration applications.

Skill Assessment Agency

Skill assessment agencies are Australian industry associations, not belong to immigration department, they are independent bodies. Dozens of occupational assessment agencies will assess hundreds of occupations on the Australian Occupation List. The occupation you choose must be in the Australian Skilled Migration Occupation List, MLTSSL or STSOL, in order to conduct skill assessments.

The skill assessment will compare your academic qualifications and work experience with the requirements of the occupation in Australia. Different occupations have different requirements for you. Evaluation procedures, requirements, materials and processing times vary from institutions to institutions.

Skilled Occupation List

135111CIOChief Information Officer
261111 ICTICT business analyst
261112Systems analyst
261311Analyst programmer
261312Developer programmer
261313Software engineer
261314Software Tester
261399nec Software and Applications Programmers nec
262111Database Administrator
262112 ICTICT Security Specialist
262113Systems Administrator
263111Computer Network and Systems Engineer
263112Network Administrator

263113Network Analyst
263213 ICTICT Systems Test Engineer

252311Dental specialist
252312Dentist

111111Chief Executive or Managing Director
133211Engineering manager
111211Corporate General Manager
131112Sales and Marketing Manager
131113Advertising Manager
131114Public Relations Manager
132311Human Resource Manager
133611Supply and Distribution Manager

234611Medical laboratory scientist

311213Medical Laboratory Technician

251211Medical diagnostic radiographer

251212Medical radiation therapist

251214Sonographer

241111Early childhood (pre-primary school) teacher
241213Primary School Teacher
241411Secondary school teacher
241511Special needs teacher
241512Teacher of the hearing impaired
241513Teacher of the sight impaired
241599Special education teachers nec

134212Nursing clinical director
134213Primary health organisation manager
254111Midwife
254411Nurse Practitioner
254412Registered nurse (aged care)

254413Registered nurse (child and family health)
254414Registered nurse (community health)
254415Registered nurse (critical care and emergency)
254416Registered nurse (development disability)
254417Registered nurse (disability and rehabilitation)
254418Registered nurse (medical)
254421Registered nurse (medical practice)
254422Registered nurse (mental health)
254423Registered nurse (perioperative)
254424Registered nurse (surgical)
254499Registered nurse nec

252511Physiotherapist

251511Hospital Pharmacist
251513Retail Pharmacist

272311Clinical psychologist
272312Educational psychologist
272313Organisational psychologist
272399Psychologists nec

132211Finance Manager
221111Accountant (general)
221112Management accountant
221113Taxation accountant
221212Corporate Treasurer
221213External auditor

133211Engineering manager
233111Chemical engineer
233112Materials engineer
233211Civil engineer
233212Geotechnical engineer
233214Structural engineer
233215Transport engineer
233311Electrical engineer
233411Electronics engineer
233511Industrial engineer
233512Mechanical engineer
233513Production or plant engineer
233611Mining engineer (excluding petroleum)
233612Petroleum engineer
233911Aeronautical engineer
233912Agricultural engineer
233913Biomedical engineer
233914Engineering technologist
233915Environmental engineer
233916Naval architect
233999Engineering Professional nec
263311Telecommunications engineer
263312Telecommunications network engineer
312211Civil engineering draftsperson
312311Electrical engineering draftsperson
312411Electronic Engineering Draftsperson
312511Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
312999Building and Engineering Technicians

nec
313212Telecommunications field engineer
313213Telecommunications network planner
313214Telecommunications technical officer or technologist

132211Finance Manager
221111Accountant (general)
221112Management accountant
221113Taxation accountant
221212Corporate Treasurer
221213External auditor

132211Finance Manager
221111Accountant (general)
221112Management accountant
221113Taxation accountant
221212Corporate Treasurer
221213External auditor

253111General medical practitioner
253211Anaesthetist
253311Specialist physician (General Medicine)
253312Cardiologist
253313Clinical haematologist
253314Medical Oncologist
253315Endocrinologist
253316Gastroenterologist
253317Intensive care specialist
253318Neurologist
253321Paediatrician
253322Renal medicine specialist
253323Rheumatologist
253324Thoracic medicine specialist
253399Specialist Physicians nec
253411Psychiatrist
253511Surgeon (general)
253512Cardiothoracic surgeon
253513Neurosurgeon

253514Orthopaedic surgeon
253515Otorhinolaryngologist
253516Paediatric surgeon
253517Plastic and reconstructive surgeon
253518Urologist
253521Vascular surgeon
253911Dermatologist
253912Emergency medicine specialist
253913Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
253914Ophthalmologist
253915Pathologist
253917Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
253918Radiation Oncologist
253999Medical practitioners nec

252712Speech pathologist

134111Child Care centre manager
242211Vocational Education Teacher (trades)
312312Electrical engineering technician
312412Electronic Engineering Technician
312512Mechanical Engineering Technician
313111Hardware Technician
313112 ICTICT Customer Support Officer
313211Radiocommunications technician
321111Automotive electrician
321211Motor mechanic (general)
321212Diesel motor mechanic
321213Motorcycle mechanic
321214Small engine mechanic
322111Blacksmith
322112Electroplater
322113Farrier
322114Metal Casting Trades Worker
322115Metal Polisher
322211Sheetmetal trades worker
322311Metal Fabricator
322312Pressure Welder
322313Welder (first class)
323111Aircraft maintenance engineer (avionics)
323112Aircraft maintenance engineer (mechanical)
323113Aircraft maintenance engineer (structures)
323211Fitter (General)
323212Fitter and Turner
323213Fitter-Welder
323214Metal Machinist (First Class)
323215Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic
323299Metal Fitters and Machinists nec
323311Engraver
323312Gunsmith
323313Locksmith
323314Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer
323315Saw Maker and Repairer
323316Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer
323412Toolmaker
324111Panelbeater
324211Vehicle Body Builder
324212Vehicle Trimmer
324311Vehicle Painter
331111Bricklayer
331112Stonemason
331211Carpenter and Joiner
331212Carpenter
331213Joiner
332111Floor Finisher
332211Painting trades workers
333111Glazier
333211Fibrous plasterer
333212Solid plasterer
333311Roof Tiler
333411Wall and floor tiler
334111Plumber (general)
334112Airconditioning and mechanical services plumber
334113Drainer
334114Gasfitter
334115Roof plumber
341111Electrician (general)
341112Electrician (special class)
341113Lift mechanic
342111Airconditioning and refrigeration mechanic
342211Electrical linesworker
342212Technical cable jointer
342311Business Machine Mechanic
342313Electronic equipment trades worker
342314Electronic instrument trades worker (general)
342315Electronic instrument trades worker (special class)
342413Telecommunications Linesworker
342414Telecommunications Technician
351111Baker
351112Pastry cook

351211Butcher or Smallgoods Maker
351311Chef
351411Cook
361112Horse Trainer
362111Florist
362211Gardener (General)
362212Arborist
362213Landscape Gardener
362311Greenkeeper
362411Nurseryperson
391111Hairdresser
392111Print Finisher
392112Screen Printer
392211Graphic Pre-press Trades Worker
392311Printing Machinist
392312Small Offset Printer
393111Canvas Goods Maker
393112Leather Goods Maker
393113Sail Maker
393114Shoemaker
393211Apparel Cutter
393212Clothing Patternmaker
393213Dressmaker or Tailor
393311Upholsterer
394111Cabinetmaker
394211Furniture Finisher
394212Picture Framer
394213Wood Machinist
394214Wood Turner
394299Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec
399111Boat Builder and Repairer
399112Shipwright
399211Chemical Plant Operator
399212Gas or Petroleum Operator
399213Power Generation Plant Operator
399311Gallery or Museum Technician
399411Jeweller

399511Broadcast Transmitter Operator
399512Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video)
399513Light Technician
399514Make Up Artist
399515Musical Instrument Maker or Repairer
399516Sound Technician
399517Television Equipment Operator
399611Signwriter
399913Optical Dispenser
399914Optical Mechanic
399999Technicians and Trades Workers nec
411212Dental prosthetist
411213Dental technician
452413Jockey
712211Driller

132411Policy and Planning Manager
132511Research and Development Manager
133111Construction project Manager
133112Project Builder
133311Importer or Exporter
133312Wholesaler
133411Manufacturer
133512Production Manager (Manufacturing)
133513Production Manager (Mining)
134211Medical administrator
134214Welfare centre manager
134311School Principal
134411Faculty Head
134412Regional Education Manager
134499Education Managers nec
139111Commissioned Defence Force Officer
139112Commissioned Fire Officer
139113Commissioned Police Officer
139211Senior Non-Commissioned Defence Force Member
139911Art Administrator or Manager

139912Environmental Manager
139913Laboratory Manager
139914Quality Assurance Manager
139915Sports Administrator
139999Specialist Managers nec
141311Hotel or Motel Manager (Degree Level)
141311Hotel or Motel Manager (Diploma Level)
149311Conference and Event Organiser
149914Financial Institution Branch Manager
211112Dancer or Choreographer
211211Composer
211212Music Director
211213Musician (Instrumental)
211214Singer
211311Photographer
211411Painter (Visual Arts)
211412Potter or Ceramic Artist
211413Sculptor
211499Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals nec
212111Artistic Director
212112Media Producer (excluding Video)
212113Radio Presenter
212114Television Presenter
212212Book or Script Editor
212311Art Director (Film, Television or Stage)
212312Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)
212313Director of Photography
212314Film and Video Editor
212315Program Director (Television or Radio)
212316Stage Manager
212317Technical Director
212411Copywriter
212412Newspaper or Periodical Editor
212413Print Journalist
212414Radio Journalist
212415Technical Writer
212416Television Journalist
212499Journalists and Other Writers nec
221211Company Secretary
221214Internal auditor
222111Commodities Trader
222112Finance Broker
222113Insurance Broker
222199Financial Brokers nec
222211Financial Market Dealer
222212Futures Trader
222213Stockbroking Dealer
222299Financial Dealers nec
222311Financial Investment Adviser
223111Human Resource Adviser
223112Recruitment Consultant
223113Workplace Relations Adviser
223311Training and Development Professional
224111Actuary
224112Mathematician
224113Statistician
224211Archivist
224212Gallery or Museum Curator
224213Health Information Manager
224214Records Manager
224311Economist
224411Intelligence Officer
224412Policy Analyst
224511Land economist
224512Valuer
224611Librarian
224711Management Consultant
224712Organisation and Methods Analyst
224911Electorate Officer
224912Liaison Officer
224914Patents Examiner
224999Information and Organisation Professionals nec
225111Advertising Specialist

225112Market Research Analyst
225113Marketing Specialist
225213 ICTICT Sales Representative
225311Public Relations Professional
225411Sales Representative (Industrial Products)
225412Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products
225499Technical Sales Representatives nec
231112Air Traffic controller
231113Flying Instructor
231199Air Transport Professionals nec
231211Master Fisher
232112Landscape architect
232213Cartographer
232214Other Spatial Scientist
232311Fashion Designer
232312Industrial Designer
232313Jewellery Designer
232411Graphic Designer
232412Illustrator
232414Web Designer
232511Interior Designer
232611Urban and regional planner
234111Agricultural consultant
234112Agricultural scientist
234113Forester
234211Chemist
234212Food Technologist
234213Wine Maker
234312Environmental Consultant
234313Environmental Research Scientist
234314Park Ranger
234399Environmental Scientists nec
234411Geologist
234412Geophysicist
234512Anatomist or Physiologist
234513Biochemist

234514Biotechnologist
234515Botanist
234516Marine Biologist
234517Microbiologist
234518Zoologist
234599Life Scientists nec
234911Conservator
234912Metallurgist
234913Meteorologist
234914Physicist
234999Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec
242111University Lecturer
242112University Tutor
242211Vocational Education Teacher (nontrades)
249111Education Adviser
249112Education Reviewer
249211Art Teacher (Private Tuition)
249212Dance Teacher (Private Tuition)
249213Drama Teacher (Private Tuition)
249214Music Teacher (Private Tuition)
249299Private Tutors and Teachers nec
249311Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages
251311Environmental Health Officer
251312Occupational Health and Safety Advisor
251412Orthoptist
251512Industrial Pharmacist
251912Orthotist or Prosthetist
252211Acupuncturist
252213Naturopath
252711Audiologist
254211Nurse Educator
254212Nurse Researcher
254311Nurse Manager
271299Judicial and Other Legal Professionals nec
272111Careers Counsellor
272112Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
272113Family and Marriage Counsellor
272114Rehabilitation Counsellor
272115Student Counsellor
272199Counsellors nec
272211Minister of Religion
272314Psychotherapist
272411Historian
272499Social Professionals nec
272612Recreation Officer
311111A gricultural Technician
311311Fisheries Inspector
311312Meat Inspector
311313Quarantine Officer
311399Primary Products Inspectors nec
311411Chemistry Technician
311412Earth Science Technician
311413Life Science Technician
312111Architectural Draftsperson
312112Building Associate
312113Building Inspector
312114Construction Estimator
312115Plumbing Inspector
312116Surveying or Spatial Science Technician
312211Civil engineering draftsperson
312212Civil engineering technician
312611Safety Inspector
312912Metallurgical or Materials Technician
312913Mine Deputy
312999Building and Engineering Technicians nec
361111Dog Handler or Trainer
399312Library Technician
399912Interior Decorator
411111Ambulance Officer
411112Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic
411211Dental hygienist

411214Dental therapist
411511Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
411611Massage Therapist
411711Community Worker
411712Disabilities Services Officer
411713Family Support Worker
411714Parole or Probation Officer
411715Residential Care Officer
411716Youth Worker
452312Gymnastics Coach or Instructor
452313Horse Riding Coach or Instructor
452314Snowsport Instructor
452315Swimming Coach or Instructor
452316Tennis Coach
452317Other Sports Coach or Instructor
452321Sports Development Officer
511112Program or Project Administrator
512111Office Manager
612112Property Manager
612113Real Estate Agency Principal

612115  Real Estate Representative