SOL for Associate Professionals

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The previous Skilled Occupation List (SOL) has been replaced. Please refer to the current Australian SOL for details of which occupations will be eligible under the updated General Skilled Migration program.

Associate Professionals listed here may apply for skilled migration to Australia.

Associate professionals perform complex technical and administrative support functions which require an understanding of the underlying theories and methods of a particular field and significant practical skills. Tasks are often performed in support of professionals.

All occupations in this major group have a level of skill commensurate with a diploma (3 years full time study) or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.

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Tasks performed by Associate Professionals typically include:

Conducting scientific tests and experiments;
Administering the operational activities of an office or financial institution;
Organising the operations of retail, hospitality and accommodation establishments;
Assisting health and welfare professionals in the provision of support and advice to clients; and
Maintaining public order and safety and inspecting establishments to ensure conformity with government and industry standards.

Skilled Occupations List
Associate Professionals: Research and Development
Chemistry Technical Officer	3112-11	VETASSESS	40
Medical Laboratory Technical Officer	3111-11	VETASSESS	40
Associate Professionals: Building, Engineering and Mining
Architectural Associate [Architectural Draftsperson, Building Drafting Officer]	3121-13	VETASSESS	40
Biomedical Engineering Associate	3129-11	VETASSESS	40
Building and Engineering Associate Professionals (not elsewhere classified) [Aircraft Detail Draftsperson, Aircraft Systems Technician (Air Force), Airframe Technical Officer, Avionics Systems Technician (Air Force), Mining Detail Draftsperson, Shipbuilding Draftsperson]	3129-79	VETASSESS	40
Building Associate [Building Construction Supervisor, Building Estimator, Clerk of Works]	3121-11	VETASSESS	40
Building Inspector [Electrical Installation Inspector]	3121-17	VETASSESS	40
Civil Engineering Associate [Civil Engineering Design Draftsperson, Road Design Draftsperson, Sewage Reticulation Drafting Officer, Structural Engineering Drafting Officer]	3122-11	IEA	40
Civil Engineering Technician [Civil Engineering Assistant]	3122-13	VETASSESS	40
Electrical Engineering Associate [Electrical Engineering Design Draftsperson, Electrical Engineering Drafting Officer, Relays Draftsperson, Substation Design Draftsperson]	3123-11	IEA	40
Electrical Engineering Technician [Electrical Engineering Detail Draftsperson, Electrical Instrument Technician]	3123-13	TRA	40
Electronic Engineering Associate [Aircraft Electronics Technical Officer, Communications and Data Systems Drafting Officer, Communications Engineering Technical Officer, Computer-Numeric Control Technical Officer, Control Systems Drafting Officer, Digital Controls Technical Officer, Flight Surveyor]	3124-11	IEA	40
Electronic Engineering Technician [Communications Engineering Technician, Electronics Detail Draftsperson, Printed Circuit Board Designer, Process Control Technician, Telemetry Technician]	3124-13	TRA	40
Engineering Associate Professionals [Not otherwise specified]	3129-79	IEA	40
Mechanical Engineering Associate [Air-conditioning Drafting Officer, Heating and Ventilating Technical Officer, Tool Design Draftsperson, Tool Designer]	3125-11	IEA	40
Mechanical Engineering Technician [Boiler Testing Technician, Hydraulic Controls Technician, Pipe Testing Technician]	3125-13	TRA	40
Metallurgical and Materials Technician [Dye Penetrant Testing Technician, Heat Treatment Technician, Magnetic Testing Technician, Non-Destructive Testing Technician, Pressure Testing Technician, Ultrasound Technician]	3129-13	VETASSESS	40
Mine Deputy	3129-15	VETASSESS	40
Plumbing Engineering Associate [Sewage, Water and Fire Services Associate]	3121-21	VETASSESS	40
Plumbing Inspector [Drainage Inspector, Gas Plumbing Inspector, Sanitary Plumbing and Water Supply Inspector]	3121-19	VETASSESS	40
Surveying and Cartographic Associate [Surveying Technologist, Aerial Survey Technician, Engineering Survey Drafting Technician, Photogrammetrist, Topographic Drafting Officer]	3121-15	VETASSESS	40
Associate Professionals: Financial Services and Real Estate
Branch Accountant (Financial Institution) [Bank Accountant]	3211-11	VETASSESS	40
Commodities Trader [Grain Buyer, Livestock Trader, Wool Broker, Mineral Broker]	3212-17	VETASSESS	40
Financial Dealers and Brokers (not elsewhere classified) [Corporate Finance Officer, Finance Broker, Finance Officer, Investment Broker, Investment Dealer]	3212-79	VETASSESS	40
Financial Institution Branch Manager [Bank Manager, Building Society Manager, Credit Union Manager]	3211-13	VETASSESS	40
Financial Investment Adviser [Financial Planning Adviser]	3213-11	VETASSESS	40
Financial Market Dealer [Derivatives Dealer, Fixed Interest Dealer, Foreign Exchange Dealer]	3212-15	VETASSESS	40
Futures Trader	3212-13	VETASSESS	40
Insurance Broker	3212-19	VETASSESS	40
Office Manager	3291-11	VETASSESS	40
Project or Program Administrator [Project Co-ordinator]	3292-11	VETASSESS	40
Property Manager [Building Manager]	3293-13	VETASSESS	40
Real Estate Agency Manager	3293-11	VETASSESS	40
Real Estate Salesperson [Real Estate Sub-Agent]	3293-15	VETASSESS	40
Stockbroking Dealer[Stockbroker, Trading Floor Operator (Stock Exchange), [Securities Dealer]	3212-11	VETASSESS	40
Associate Professionals: Computing/ IT
Computing Support Technician [Help Desk Technician, Network Support Technician]	3294-11	TRA	40
Associate Professionals: Food Preparation
Chef [Chef de Partie, Commis Chef, Demi Chef, Second Chef, Sous Chef]	3322-11	TRA	60
Chef - Head Chef [Executive Chef]	3322-01	TRA	60
Please see additional occupations in this category under Trades Persons and Related Wrokers
Associate Professionals: Social Services
Disabilities Services Officer	3421-17	VETASSESS	40
Family Support Worker	3421-19	VETASSESS	40
Parole or Probation Officer	3421-11	VETASSESS	40
Residential Care Officer	3421-15	VETASSESS	40
Youth Worker [Juvenile Justice Officer, Youth Accommodation Support Worker]	3421-13	VETASSESS	40
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker	3493-11	VETASSESS	40
Ambulance Officer	3491-11	VETASSESS	40
Dental Hygienist	3492-13	VETASSESS	40
Dental Technician [Dental Prosthetist, Orthodontic Technician]	3492-15	TRA	60
Dental Therapist	3492-11	VETASSESS	40
Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic	3491-13	VETASSESS	40
Massage Therapist [Chinese (Tui-Na) Masseur, Remedial Masseur, Shiatsu Therapist, Sports Medicine Masseur]	3494-11	VETASSESS	40
Associate Professionals: Hospitality and Accomodation
Hotel or Motel Manager (Degree level) [Hotelier, Publican, Accommodation Manager, Functions Manager, Resort Manager]	3323-11	VETASSESS	50
Hotel or Motel Manager (Diploma level) [as above]	3323-11	VETASSESS	40
Associate Professionals: Hospitality and Accomodation
Interior Decorator	3999-11	VETASSESS	40
Library Technician	3997-11	VETASSESS	40
Museum or Art Gallery Technician [Taxidermist]	3999-13	VETASSESS	40
Primary Products Inspector [Produce Inspector, Dairy Quality Assurance Officer, Fish Inspector, Fruit and Vegetable Inspector, Meat Inspector, Quarantine Inspector]	3991-11	VETASSESS	40
Safety Inspector [Boilers and Pressure Vessels Inspector, Gas Examiner, Lifts and Cranes Inspector, Mines Inspector]	3992-11	VETASSESS	40

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