Social Professionals NEC
ANZSCO Code: 272499 / Group A
Social Professionals research and study human behavior, society, and institutions from both current and historical perspectives. They also translate spoken statements and transcribe text and recorded spoken material from one language to another. This job category includes Social Professionals who don’t fit into other specific groups.
Occupation Descriptions
Social Professionals research and study human behavior, society, and institutions from both modern and historical viewpoints. They also translate spoken statements and transcribe text and recordings from one language to another. This occupation group includes Social Professionals who are not classified elsewhere.
Occupations considered suitable under this ANZSCO code:
- Anthropologist
- Criminologist
- Geographer
- Heritage Consultant
- Linguist
- Parole Board Member
- Political Scientist
- Sociologist
- Transport Analyst
- Philosopher
Occupations not considered suitable under this ANZSCO code:
- Historian
- Interpreter
- Translator
- Archaeologist
These occupations are classified elsewhere in ANZSCO.
Social Professionals NEC is a VETASSESS Group A occupation
Some occupations assessed by VETASSESS are listed as “nec,” meaning “not elsewhere classified.” If you choose one of these occupations, your qualifications and employment must be highly relevant to one of the job titles in the ANZSCO description for that occupation. Specific job titles not found elsewhere in ANZSCO will be considered individually if they relate to the “nec” codes. To be assessed under an “nec” code, your occupation should be specialized or related to its ANZSCO Unit Group description, even though it is not classified under another specific category.
Your employment in these nominated occupations should not better match another ANZSCO code, whether assessed by VETASSESS or not. When deciding to nominate an “nec” occupation, you should review the sub-major group description to ensure your skills and experience best fit this category. VETASSESS conducts case-by-case assessments to determine if the employment can be considered highly relevant to the classification.
If an applicant’s employment is highly relevant to another ANZSCO occupation, that period of employment cannot be assessed under an “nec” classification, regardless of whether the occupation is available for migration purposes or not.
Specializations within the Social Professionals nec classification include (but are not limited to): Anthropologist, Criminologist, Geographer, Heritage Consultant, Linguist, Parole Board Member, Political Scientist, Sociologist, Transport Analyst, and Philosopher. Applicants should provide a cover letter explaining why they have chosen an “nec” category and justifying their rationale.
Group A
Additional qualifications in a highly relevant field of study include those comparable to the following levels:
- AQF Diploma
- AQF Advanced Diploma
- AQF Associate Degree or
- AQF Graduate Diploma
Highly relevant paid employment duration (20 hours or more per week):
You must have at least one year of paid employment, after completing your qualification, that is highly relevant to the nominated occupation. This employment should consist of at least 20 hours per week and must have been completed within the last five years before the date of your Skills Assessment application. The job should be at an appropriate skill level for the occupation you are applying for.
Qualification and Employment Criteria
Qualification
AQF Bachelor degree or higher degree
This occupation requires a qualification that is highly relevant to the field of expertise in which the employment is undertaken. For example, a Sociologist must have an AQF Bachelor degree or higher in Sociology. Interdisciplinary qualifications can also be considered if there is a clear connection between the qualification and the employment.
Qualifications in Social Work would generally not be considered highly relevant to Social Professionals because of the different educational pathways and career outcomes. While both Sociologists and Social Workers draw on a similar body of knowledge, Sociology primarily focuses on research and study, whereas Social Work involves applying societal knowledge to assist individuals and families.
This includes qualifications assessed at AQF Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral levels.
Can PhD studies in a Social Science (Sociology/Anthropology/Geography/etc.) be considered as employment?
VETASSESS will not accept doctoral studies supported only by a living allowance and/or scholarships. According to the Department of Home Affairs’ requirements, for skilled employment to be considered “remunerated,” applicants must be employed in the occupation on a paid basis, generally at the award or market rate for the occupation. Receiving minimal living allowances or scholarships meant to cover study expenses is not considered remuneration.
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Employment
Highly relevant tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Orange, authenticating, evaluating, and interpreting historical, political, sociological, archaeological, nizi anthropological, and linguistic data.
- Undertaking historical and cultural research into human activity, and preparing and presenting research findings.
- Researching and understanding trends in urban development with implications for planning and sustainability.
- Analyzing and comparing contemporary political systems and trends.
- Analyzing and reporting on demographic changes and their implications for social and economic systems.
- Contributing new thinking on the moral and ethical aspects of a broad range of social phenomena.
- Researching and understanding different cultures and their development and changes over time.
Can PhD studies in a Social Science (Sociology/Anthropology/Geography/etc.) be considered as employment?
VETASSESS will not accept doctoral studies supported solely by a living allowance and/or scholarships. In line with the Department of Home Affairs’ requirements, for skilled employment to be considered “remunerated,” applicants must be employed in the occupation on a paid basis, typically at the award or market rate for the occupation. Individuals receiving minimal living allowances or scholarships intended to cover study expenses are not considered to be remunerated.
Employment information
Social Professionals research and study human behavior, society, and institutions from both current and historical perspectives. For a positive assessment, involvement in research is required, and applicants are expected to engage in basic or applied research.
Social Professionals may work in a variety of organizations, including universities, non-profit institutions, research and advisory groups, multilateral organizations, and government bodies.
Can PhD studies in a Social Science (Sociology/Anthropology/Geography/etc.) be considered as employment?
VETASSESS will not accept doctoral studies supported solely by a living allowance and/or scholarships. According to the Department of Home Affairs’ requirements, for skilled employment to be considered “remunerated,” applicants must be employed in the occupation on a paid basis, typically at the award or market rate for the occupation. Individuals receiving minimal living allowances or scholarships intended to cover study expenses are not considered to be remunerated.
How to apply
If you’re a professional considering migration to Australia, there’s a good chance you’ll need to undergo assessment by VETASSESS. We evaluate 360 different professional occupations, examining your skills, experience, and qualifications to ensure they meet Australian standards.
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