Naturopaths ANZSCO Code 252213
Group A
Naturopaths use natural treatments to help with things like internal health issues and problems with how your body works. They focus on treating the whole person, not just one part.

Occupation Descriptions
Naturopaths help with things like internal health issues, metabolic disorders, and imbalances by treating the whole person using natural therapies.
Occupations not considered suitable under this ANZSCO code:
- Homoeopath
- Ayurvedic Practitioner
- These occupations are classified elsewhere in ANZSCO.
Group allocation:
Naturopath is a VETASSESS Group A occupation
You must have a qualification equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Australia. This qualification must be directly related to the job for which you are applying. You must also have at least a year’s worth of experience in a field that is directly related to your area of study. The work experience you have must be within the last five years, and it should match the skills needed for the job that you’re seeking.
It is important that your qualifications and work experience be evaluated favorably to ensure a successful outcome of the Skills Assessment. The assessment will examine your qualifications to ensure they meet Australian standards, and your work experience to determine if it is recent and relevant enough to apply to the position in question. You can apply for the job by submitting your application.
Our qualification should demonstrate that you have a thorough understanding of the practices and principles within your field. Your work experience should show your ability and proficiency to apply these principles in an appropriate professional setting. Your eligibility is dependent on your ability to pass the Skills Assessment. It validates your suitability and preparedness for the position you’re pursuing.
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 need to have worked for at least a year after completing your qualifications, doing a job that’s closely related to what you studied. This work should have been paid, and you should have worked at least 20 hours per week. This experience should have happened within the last five years before you apply for the Skills Assessment.
Qualification and Employment Criteria
Qualification
AQF Bachelor degree or higher degree*
This occupation requires a qualification in Naturopathy or Naturopathic Medicine.
Homeopathy and Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda cannot be assessed as highly relevant to Naturopath.
This includes qualifications assessed at AQF Bachelor, Master and Doctoral level.
Employment
Highly relevant tasks include:
- Talking to patients, examining them, and observing their symptoms to understand their health issues.
- Creating and carrying out treatment plans.
- Tracking and recording how patients are doing with their treatment.
- Giving advice on diet and lifestyle.
- Prescribing natural remedies like herbs, minerals, and animal extracts to help the body heal itself.

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Employment information
Naturopaths combine a solid medical understanding with gentle techniques that are non-intrusive to promote health and well-being. They focus on preventing disease, improving wellness and supporting the natural healing process of the body. To achieve optimal health, they use a holistic approach that emphasizes the connection between the mind, body, and the environment.
Naturopaths are a different profession than homeopaths. They use a wider range of natural therapies, including nutrition, herbal medicines, and lifestyle counseling. Ayurvedic practitioners, on the contrary, are classified under Complementary Health Therapists. They specialize in traditional Indian medicine.
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