What is ANZSCO Code and why is it important?

What is ANZSCO skill level 5?

ANZSCO Skill Level 5 group occupations that need a very basic level of skill or training. Some of the occupations can be done with little training or completion of short certification/courses under the AVETMISS standard setting: Examples include receptionist/Factory workers.

• ANZSCO skill level 5 requires the same level of skill as one of the following :
• AQF Certificate IN Australian Quality Framework, or
• NZ Register Level 1 qualification or
• Compulsory upper secondary education

Some occupations may also require a certificate of training or experience on top of the above requirements.

AVETMISS is the Australian Vocational Education and Training Management Information Statistical Standard that ensures consistency and accuracy in standards and requirements for vocational training in Australia.

What is ANZSCO skill level 4?

Occupations at ANZSCO Skill Level 4 usually involve elementary skills or give the individual basic skill level or some are even learned by on-job training. Most of such occupations could be done credibly by a vocational education and training or doing short certification/courses per the standards set by AVETMISS. An example for the same would include that of an Electrician or a Hairdresser.

ANZSCO skill level 4 requires the same level of skills as one of the following:

• An AQF Certificate II or III, Australian Quality Framework, or
• NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or

having one year of relevant experience can work on behalf of the above qualification. But some occupations may also need experience in addition to the above requirements. 

What is ANZSCO skill level 3?

ANZSCO Skill Level 3: A group of occupations that needs an intermediate level of skill or knowledge is included here. The occupations require the completion of a degree, or diploma courses, and cannot function without them. For example, Teachers or Nurses.

ANZSCO skill level 3 requires same level of skills as one of the following:

• An AQF Certificate IV or
• An AQF Certificate III with two years of experience/on-job training or
• NZ Register Level 4 qualification

Some occupations may require a training certificate or experience besides the above requirements.

What is ANZSCO skill level 2?

ANZSCO Skill Level 2: A group of occupations requiring advanced skills or knowledge. These occupations are done by acquiring a bachelor’s or higher-level degree, for instance, in the case of engineers or lawyers.

ANZSCO Skill Level 2 requires the same level of skills as one of the following:

• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (Australian Quality Framework) or
• NZ Register Diploma

Having three years of relevant experience or more can work on behalf of the above qualification. But some occupations also need experience in addition to the mentioned above requirements.

What is ANZSCO skill level 1?

ANZSCO Skill Level 1 contains occupations that evidently fall under the high level of skill in their domain, along with substantive experience. These are occupations done by acquiring a master’s degree or equivalent and a lot of in-hand experience. Like an economist, financial analyst, or highly specialized engineer.

ANZSCO skill level 1 requires the same level of skills as one of the following:

• An AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, Australian Qualifications Framework).
• NZ Register Diploma

The above qualification can be worked on behalf of by having at least five years of relevant experience. But some occupations may also require experience in addition to the above requirements.