Skills, Qualifications, Experience and Skills Assessing Authority

Table 2: Occupations on the combined eligible list of skilled Occupations

ANZSCO Code	Occupation	Skill Level	Skills/Qualifications	Experience	Skills Assessing Authority
311111	Agricultural Technician	2	AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma. In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.	At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed	VETASSESS (GPO Group C)
321111	Automotive Electrician	3	AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required	At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed	TRA VETASSESS (TO)
121312	Beef Cattle Farmer	1	Bachelor degree or higher qualification In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.	At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification.	VETASSESS (GPO Group B)
141111	Café or Restaurant Manager	2	AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.	At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed	VETASSESS (GPO Group C)
351311	Chef	2	AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.	At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed	TRA VETASSESS (TO) Vic Uni
323211	Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machinist	3	AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.	At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed	TRA VETASSESS (TO) Vic Uni
351411	Cook	3	AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.	At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed	TRA VETASSESS (TO) Vic Uni
321212	Diesel Motor Mechanic	3	AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.	At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed	TRA VETASSESS (TO)
323212	Fitter & Turner	3	AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.	At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed	TRA Vic Uni
141311	Hotel or Motel Manager	2	AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.	At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed	VETASSESS (GPO Group B)
322311	Metal Fabricator	3	AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.	At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed	TRA VETASSESS (TO) Vic Uni
121216	Mixed Crop Farmer	1	Bachelor degree or higher qualification In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.	At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification.	VETASSESS (GPO Group B)
121317	Mixed Livestock Farmer	1	Bachelor degree or higher qualification In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.	At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification.	VETASSESS (GPO Group B)
321211	Motor Mechanic - general	3	AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.	At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed	TRA VETASSESS (TO) Vic Uni
312912	Non-destructive Testing (NDT) Technician	2	AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.	At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed	VETASSESS (GPO Group C)
324111	Panel beater	3	AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required	At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed	TRA VETASSESS (TO)

Table 3: ANZSCO Skill Level 4 Occupations not on the eligible skilled Occupation list

ANZSCO Code	Occupation	Skill Level	Skills/Qualifications	Experience	Skills Assessing Authority
721111	Agricultural & Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator	4	AQF Certificate II or III In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.	At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed	VETASSESS
721211	Earthmoving Plant Operator	4	AQF Certificate II or III In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing is required.	At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed	VETASSESS
711211	Industrial Spray painter	4	AQF Certificate II or III In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.	At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed	VETASSESS
721999	Mobile Plant Operators nec	4	AQF Certificate II or III In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.	At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed	VETASSESS
733111	Truck Driver - general	4	AQF Certificate II or III In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing is required.	At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed	VETASSESS

Table 4: Meat Processing ANZSCO Skill Level 4 Occupations

ANZSCO Code	Occupation	Skill Level	Skills/Qualifications	Experience	Skills Assessing Authority
831211	Meat Boners & Slicers	4	Minimum skill level commensurate with the MINTRAC referenced AQF Certificate III in meat processing	AND Demonstrate a minimum of three years skilled work experience obtained at an MPE acceptable to the Parties	MINTRAC
831212	Slaughterer	4	Minimum skill level commensurate with the MINTRAC referenced AQF Certificate III in meat processing	AND Demonstrate a minimum of three years skilled work experience obtained at an MPE acceptable to the Parties	MINTRAC
839312	Product Quality Controller (Meat Grader)	4	At least an AQF certificate II or III (or equivalent)	OR At least one (1) year of recent and relevant work experience	MINTRAC

Table 5: ANZSCO Skill Level 5 Occupations

ANZSCO Code	Occupation	Skill Level	Skills Qualifications	Experience	Skills Assessing Authority
831311	Meat Process Worker	5	AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education		MINTRAC

Table 6: Schedule 4 Specified Occupations

6-digit Code	Occupation	Skill Level	Skills Qualifications	Experience	Skills Assessing Authority
070499	Dairy Cattle Farm Operator	4	At least an AQF certificate II or III (or equivalent)	OR At least one (1) year of recent and relevant work experience	VETASSESS
070499	Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker	3	At least an AQF certificate III (or equivalent)	AND at least three (3) years recent and relevant work experience	VETASSESS
070499	Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker	3		OR At least five (5) years of recent and relevant work experience	VETASSESS

Acronyms

ANZSCO	Australia New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
TRA	Trades Recognition Australia
VETASSESS	Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services
GPO	General Professional Occupations
TO	Trade Occupations
MINTRAC	National Meat Industry Training Advisory Council Limited
Vic Uni	Victoria University

Designated Area Representative

Contact for further information or clarification on aspects of the GSC DAMA program
Angie Doldan, Great South Coast DAMA Coordinator, Warrnambool City Council
Email: adoldan [at] warrnambool [dot] vic [dot] gov [dot] au
Phone: 5559 4800

Local Council

You are encouraged to contact your local Council for advice on a preliminary eligibility check.

Colac Otway Shire Council

James Myatt - Manager Economic Development & Tourism

Phone: 5232 9400

Corangamite Shire Council

Rory Neeson - Manager Growth and Engagement

Phone: 5593 7100

Glenelg Shire Council

Jane Young - Media & Communications Coordinator

Phone: 1300 GLENELG (1300 453 635)

Moyne Shire Council

Bethany Lewis - Economic Development Officer

Phone 1300 656 564

Southern Grampians Shire Council

Andrew Goodsell - Director Planning & Development

Phone: 5573 0444

Warrnambool City Council

Angie Doldan - GSC DAMA Coordinator

Email: adoldan [at] warrnambool [dot] vic [dot] gov [dot] au

Phone: 5559 4800

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