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Australian Skills Recognition Information (ASRI)

Business and Information Professionals not elsewhere classified 2299-79


Job description

Professionals not elsewhere classified.

Similar occupations

Business Researcher, Liaison Officer.

Skill level

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal 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

See: Points, SOL, ENSOL, MODL

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: 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.

Duties and responsibilities of a specific occupation carry different licensing requirements. There are three types of licenses that may be required to practise in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. Select from the following state links to find out details of which licenses are required to practice in your state.

  1. NSW
  2. Vic.
  3. Qld
  4. SA
  5. WA
  6. Tas.
  7. NT
  8. ACT

New South Wales

There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in New South Wales.

Victoria

There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Victoria.

Queensland

There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Queensland.

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

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

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.

  1. NSW
  2. Vic.
  3. Qld
  4. SA
  5. WA
  6. Tas.
  7. NT
  8. ACT

New South Wales

Australian Computer Society
Sydney Mechanics School of Arts
Lower Ground Floor, 280 Pitt street
Sydney NSW 2000
Telephone: 61 2 9261 4411
Fax: 61 2 9261 4277
Email: acsnsw@acslink.net.au
Website: http://www.acs.org.au/nsw

Victoria

Australian Computer Society Inc. (Victorian Branch)
The Tea House
28 Clarendon Street
South Melbourne Vic. 3205
Postal Address:
Locked Bag 36
South Melbourne Vic. 3205
Telephone: 61 3 9690 8000
Fax: 61 3 9690 0201
Email: acsvic@acsvic.com
Website: http://www.acs.org.au/vic

Queensland

Australian Computer Society
Level 5, 262 Adelaide Street
Brisbane Qld 4000
Postal Address:
PO Box 10327
Adelaide Street
Brisbane Qld 4000
Telephone: 61 7 3220 0666
Fax: 61 7 3220 0688
Email: acsqld@acslink.net.au
Website: http://www.acs.org.au/qld

South Australia

Australian Computer Society
7 Glen Osmond Rd
Eastwood SA 5063 
Postal Address:
GPO Box 2423
Adelaide SA 5001
Telephone: 61 8 8271 7666
Fax: 61 8 8271 7666
Email: acssa@acs.org.au
Website: http://www.acs.org.au/sa

Western Australia

Australian Computer Society
Suite 4, 342 Albany Highway
Victoria Park WA 6100
Telephone: 61 8 9470 4878
Fax: 61 8 9470 4912
Email: acswa@acs.org.au
Website: http://www.acs.org.au/wa

Tasmania

Australian Computer Society
API Centre
69 Liverpool Street
Hobart Tas. 7000
Telephone: 61 3 6234 8400
Fax: 61 3 6231 3659
Email: acstas@acslink.net.au
Website: http://www.acs.org.au/tas

Northern Territory

Australian Computer Society
G4, 30 Duke Street
Stuart Park NT 0820
Postal Address:
GPO Box 213
Darwin NT 0801
Telephone: 61 8 8941 4650
Fax: 61 8 8941 4632
Email: acsnt@acslink.net.au
Website: http://www.acs.org.au/nt

Australian Capital Territory

Australian Computer Society
Postal Address:
PO Box 779
Mawson ACT 2607
Telephone: 61 2 6290 0711
Fax: 61 2 6290 0722
Email: acscanb@acslink.net.au
Website: http://www.acs.org.au/act

Information Technology Professionals Association (ITPA)
A branch of the Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia (ACT Branch)
7 Napier Close
Deakin ACT 2600
Telephone: 61 2 6281 5311
Fax: 61 2 6281 3419
Email: infoact@apesma.asn.au
Website: http://www.apesma.asn.au/