To work in this occupation, you need a qualification equivalent to an Australian Bachelor’s degree or higher. This means your education should match the level and standards of a university degree in Australia. The degree must be in a field that is closely related to the job you are applying for, ensuring you have the necessary background and knowledge specific to the role. For example, if you are applying for a legal position, your degree should be in law or a related field. This ensures that you have a deep understanding of the subject matter relevant to the occupation, meeting the educational standards required in Australia for this type of professional work.

Applicants also need to have worked for at least one year in a job closely related to the position they are applying for. This work experience must be at a suitable skill level and should have been completed within the last five years. This ensures that applicants not only have the necessary education but also recent practical experience in their field.

Applicants will not meet the required skill level if:

• The qualification(s) are at a different educational level.
• The qualification(s) are outside a highly relevant field of study.
• The employment has been completed prior to the completion of the qualification.

A positive assessment of both qualifications and employment is required for a positive Skills Assessment outcome.

 NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED (NEC)

Some jobs evaluated by VETASSESS are labeled as “nec,” meaning “not elsewhere classified.” Suppose you are applying for one of these jobs. In that case, your qualifications and work experience must be directly related to the job titles listed in the ANZSCO description for that particular occupation. Specific job titles not found elsewhere in ANZSCO will be reviewed individually as long as they relate to the “new” codes. To be assessed under a “nec” code, your job should generally be described as specialized or related to its ANZSCO Unit Group description, even though it is not classified under any other specific category.

Your job should not fit better under any other ANZSCO code, whether assessed by VETASSESS or not. When deciding to nominate a “nec” occupation, review the sub-major group description to ensure your skills and experience align best with this category. This helps to accurately match your qualifications and job duties with the appropriate classification.

VETASSESS evaluates each case individually to decide if the job experience is highly relevant to the classification. This ensures that your employment history closely matches the specific requirements and duties of the job category you are applying for.

Suppose your work experience strongly aligns with another ANZSCO occupation. In that case, it cannot be appropriately assessed under a “nec” classification, regardless of whether that occupation is eligible for migration or not. In such cases, you must include a cover letter explaining why you have chosen to nominate under an “nec” category. This letter should justify why your skills and experience are best suited to this classification despite being relevant to another ANZSCO occupation. Providing this rationale helps clarify your choice and ensures VETASSESS properly considers your application.

Group A

Highly relevant paid employment duration  (20 hours or more per week:

To be eligible for a Skills Assessment, you must have completed at least one year of paid employment following your qualification. This employment must be highly relevant to the occupation you are applying for and should require a skill level appropriate to the position. Additionally, this work experience must have occurred within the five years preceding your application date. The employment should consist of a minimum of 20 hours of work per week. This requirement ensures that your skills and knowledge are current and applicable to the nominated occupation.