Air Traffic Controller 2541-13
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Job description
Ensures the safe and efficient movement of aircraft in controlled airspace and aerodromes by directing aircraft movements.
Skill level
The entry requirement for this occupation is completion of a training course commensurate with an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Diploma and relevant experience in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing is required.
See: www.aqf.edu.au/
Note: The AQF does not provide information or advice on skills assessment.
For information on skills assessment, see the relevant skills assessing authority below.
Skilled occupation information
Points awarded for General Skilled Migration puposes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | No | 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
Licensing is compulsory.
Air Traffic Services Commission
Airservices Australia
Postal Address:
GPO Box 367
Canberra City ACT 2601
Telephone: 1800 672 352
Fax: 61 2 6268 4112
Website: http://www.airservicesaustralia.com
Victoria
Licensing is compulsory.
Airservices Australia
Ground Floor, Building 156
Store Street, Melbourne Airport
Tullamarine Vic. 3043
Postal Address:
PO Box 1093
Tullamarine Vic. 3043
Telephone: 1800 672 352
Fax: 61 3 9339 2414
Email: avrecruit@airservicesaustralia.com
Website: http://www.airservicesaustralia.com
Queensland
Licensing is compulsory.
Airservices College
Ground Floor, Building 156
Store Street, Melbourne Airport
Tullamarine Vic. 3043
Postal Address:
PO Box 1093
Tullamarine Vic. 3043
Telephone: 61 3 9339 2100
Fax: 61 3 9339 2158
Website: http://www.airservices.gov.au
South Australia
Licensing is compulsory.
Air Traffic Services Commission
Airservices Australia
Postal Address:
GPO Box 367
Canberra City ACT 2601
Telephone: 1800 672 352
Fax: 61 2 6268 4112
Website: http://www.airservicesaustralia.com
Western Australia
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Western Australia.
Tasmania
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Tasmania.
Northern Territory
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in the Northern Territory.
Australian Capital Territory
Licensing is compulsory.
Air Traffic Services Commission
Airservices Australia
Postal Address:
GPO Box 367
Canberra City ACT 2601
Telephone: 1800 672 352
Fax: 61 2 6268 4112
Website: http://www.airservicesaustralia.com
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
Not listed at this time
Victoria
Not listed at this time
Queensland
Not listed at this time
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
CivilAir
Australian Air Traffic Controllers Association
Civil Air House,
Ground Floor, 214 Graham St
Port Melbourne Vic. 3207
Postal Address:
PO Box 394
Port Melbourne Vic. 3207
Telephone: 61 3 9646 9277 or 1800 359 007
Fax: 61 3 9646 6799
Email: civilair@civilair.asn.au
Website: http://www.civilair.asn.au/