Acupuncturist 2394-13
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Job description
Treats disorders and illnesses by stimulating the body’s defence mechanisms through fine needle insertions into the skin.
Skill level
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification.
Note: If you are seeking a skills assessment for skilled migration purposes, different skill level requirements may apply. For information on skills assessment, see the relevant skills assessing authority below.
Skilled occupation information
Points awarded for General Skilled Migration purposes are shown in the table below.
The table also shows if this occupation is on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL), part of the Employer Nomination Scheme and on the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL).
| Points | SOL | ENSOL | MODL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Yes | Yes | No |
Skills assessment authority
Before you can migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant you must have your skills assessed by the relevant national assessment authority. The assessment authority for your occupation is:
Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS)
VETASSESS is the authority in Australia responsible for assessing this occupation for the purposes of skilled migration.
Factors which are taken into account in assessments include the education system of the country concerned, the awarding institution, and the level, structure, length and content of the program of study undertaken.
This occupation may also require you to obtain licensing and registration from the relevant professional body before you can practise your occupation in Australia.
For more information about having your qualification assessed contact VETASSESS.
Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services
VETASSESS
GPO Box 2752
MELBOURNE VIC 3001
AUSTRALIA
Telephone: 61 3 9655 4801
Fax: 61 3 9654 3385
Email: vetassess@vetassess.com.au
Website: http://www.vetassess.com.au
For State/ Territory information please see below.
Licensing or registration requirements
In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you wish to practise your occupation. Select from the following state links to find out details of the local authority in your state.
New South Wales
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in New South Wales.
Victoria
Registration is compulsory .
Chinese Medicine Registration Board of Victoria
727 Heidelberg Road
Alphington Vic. 3078
Telephone: 61 3 9499 3800
Fax: 61 3 9499 8688
Email: admin@cmrb.vic.gov.au
Website: http://cmrb.vic.gov.au
Queensland
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Queensland. However, acupuncturists must abide by the Queensland Health Regulations 1996 in particular Part 15 - Skin Penetration
See: Health Regulation 1996 (PDF)
South Australia
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in South Australia.
Western Australia
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Western Australia.
Tasmania
Licensing is compulsory.
Public and Environmental Health Services
Postal Address:
GPO Box 125B
Hobart Tas. 7001
Telephone: 61 3 6233 3762
Email: roscoe.taylor@dchs.tas.gov.au
Website: http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/agency/pro/publichealthlegislation/documents/pehguide_acupuncture.pdf
Northern Territory
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in the Northern Territory.
Australian Capital Territory
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in the ACT.
Additional training
You may require additional training in Australia before you can get your skills recognised, licensed or registered. For more information contact the relevant state or territory licensing or registration body listed above. You can also check with the Overseas Qualifications Unit in your state or territory.
See: Overseas Qualifications Unit
Industry association memberships
You may benefit from becoming a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation. This could help you with your employment prospects, networking, contact with industry and professional development and may provide you with important information and support.
New South Wales
Acupuncture Association of Australia
23 Beaumont Rd
Killara NSW 2071
Telephone: 61 2 9498 1860
Fax: 61 2 9499 7596
Victoria
Australian Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Association Ltd
Postal Address:
PO Box 5142
West End Qld 4101
Telephone: 1300 725 334 or 61 7 3846 5866
Fax: 61 7 3846 5276
Email:aacma@acupuncture.org.au
Website: http://www.acupuncture.org.au
Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA)
Postal Address:
PO Box 657
Maroochydore Qld 4558
Telephone: 61 7 5409 8222 or 1800 817 577 (Freecall)
Fax: 61 7 5409 8200
Email: anta1955@bigpond.com
Website: http://www.anta.com.au
Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
Postal Address:
PO Box 1027
Meadowbank NSW 2114
Telephone: 61 2 9809 6800
Fax: 61 2 9809 7570
Email: info@atms.com.au
Website: http://www.atms.com.au
Federation of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Societies of Australia
6 Paisley Street
Footscray Vic. 3011
Telephone: 61 3 6989 2678
Fax: 61 3 9689 0872
Email: tchiangl@gmail.com
Website: http://www.fcma.org.au
Queensland
Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association Ltd
Postal Address:
PO Box 5142
West End Qld 4101
Website: http://www.acupuncture.org.au/
South Australia
Not listed at this time
Western Australia
Not listed at this time
Tasmania
Not listed at this time.
Northern Territory
Not listed at this time.
Australian Capital Territory
Australian Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine Association Ltd
Suite 5, 28 Gladstone Rd
Highgate Hill Qld 4101
Postal Address:
PO Box 5142
West End Qld 4101
Telephone: 61 7 3846 5866
Fax: 61 7 3846 5276
Email: acma@acupuncture.org.au
Website: http://www.acupuncture.org.au