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
|
| 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
|
| 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
|
| 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
|
| 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
|
| 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
|
| 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
|
| 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
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| 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
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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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed | VETASSESS
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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 |
| OR At least five (5) years of recent and relevant work experience |
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 |