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Skilled Occupations List (SOL) Australia

The Australia skills list or Skilled Occupations List (SOL) is used as part of the Australian points system for immigration. In order to qualify for skilled migration to Australia, you must nominate an occupation from the SOL. All occupations are given an ASCO Code (Australian Standard Classification of Occupations), a corresponding Assessing Authority and a Points total.

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The SOL is broken down into 4 major skills categories:

All the major skills categories are listed below; when consulting the SOL, choose the major skill category and occupation that best suits your current role. You may use the quick links above, or scroll through the complete SOL.

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Skilled Occupation List
Managers and Administrators
Occupations	ASCO Code	Assessing Authority	Points Awarded
Child Care Co-ordinator [Child Care Centre Director, Child Care Centre Manager]	1295-11	TRA	60
Company Secretary	1212-11	VETASSESS	50
Construction Project Manager [Building and Construction Manager]	1191-11	VETASSESS	50
Director of Nursing [Senior Nurse Manager]	1292-11	ANCI	60
Education Managers (not elsewhere classified) [Project Coordinator (Education), Registrar (University or TAFE)]	1293-79	VETASSESS	50
Engineering Manager	1221-11	IEA/AIM	60
Environment, Parks and Land Care Manager	1299-17	VETASSESS	50
Finance Manager [Finance Director, Financial Controller, Chief Accountant, Credit Manager, Divisional Finance Manager, Treasurer (except Government)]	1211-11	CPAA/ICAA/NIA	60
General Manager [Chief Executive, Commissioner (Emergency Services), Director-General, Head of Armed Forces, Hospital Administrator, Managing Editor, Medical Superintendent,Secretary(Government Department), Trade Union Secretary]	1112-11	AIM	60
Human Resource Manager [Personnel and Employee Relations Manager, Occupational Health and Safety Manager, Organisation and Methods Manager, Training and Development Manager]	1213-11	AIM	60
Information Technology Manager [Computer Services Manager]	1224-11	ACS	60
Laboratory Manager	1299-13	VETASSESS	50
Medical Administrator [Medical Manager, Director of Medical Services, Medical Superintendent]	1292-13	VETASSESS	50
Policy and Planning Manager [Public Policy Manager, Corporate Planning Manager, Strategic Planning Manager, Policy Development Manager]	1291-11	VETASSESS	50
Production Manager(Manufacturing) [Plant Manager (Manufacturing),Works Manager (Manufacturing)]	1222-11	AIM	60
Production Manager (Mining) [Mine Manager, Mine Superintendent]	1222-13	AIM	60
Project Builder [Professional Builder]	1191-13	VETASSESS	50
Regional Education Manager [Schools Director]	1293-15	VETASSESS	50
Research and Development Manager	1299-11	VETASSESS	50
Sales and Marketing Manager [Advertising Manager, Market Research Manager]	1231-11	AIM	60
Sports Administrator	1299-19	VETASSESS	50
Supply and Distribution Manager	1223-11	AIM	60
Welfare Centre Manager [Welfare Project Manager]	1299-15	VETASSESS	50

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Skilled Occupations List
Professionals: Life Sciences
Occupation	ASCO Code	Assessing Authority	Points Awarded
Anatomist or Physiologist [Embryologist, Neuroanatomist, Sports Physiologist]	2113-11	VETASSESS	50
Biochemist [Enzyme Chemist, Molecular Biologist, Protein Chemist]	2113-17	VETASSESS	50
Botanist [Plant Morphologist, Plant Pathologist, Plant Physiologist, Plant Taxonomist]	2113-13	VETASSESS	50
Life Scientists (not elsewhere classified) [Biophysicist, Cell Geneticist, Microbiologist (Non-Clinical), Parasitologist, Pharmacologist (Non-Clinical), Toxicologist]	2113-79	VETASSESS	50
Marine Biologist	2113-19	VETASSESS	50
Medical Scientist [Medical Scientific Officer, Cytologist, Medical Physicist, Pharmacologist Clinical Research)]	2115-11	AIMS	60
Zoologist [Entomologist, Mammologist, Ornithologist]	2113-15	VETASSESS	50
Professionals: Natural and Physical Science
Chemist [Analytical Chemist, Food Technologist, Industrial Chemist]	2111-11	VETASSESS	50
Extractive Metallurgist [Hydrometallurgical Engineer, Pyrometallurgical Engineer]	2119-15	VETASSESS	50
Geologist [Hydrogeologist, Marine Geologist, Palaeontologist]	2112-11	VETASSESS	50
Geophysicist [Physical Oceanographer, Seismologist]	2112-13	VETASSESS	50
Materials Scientist [Ceramics Scientist, Polymer Scientist]	2119-19	VETASSESS	50
Meteorologist	2119-13	VETASSESS	50
Natural and Physical Science Professionals (not elsewhere classified) [Sports Scientist]	2119-79	VETASSESS	50
Physical Metallurgist	2119-17	VETASSESS	50
Physicist [Astronomer, Cosmologist, Crystallographer]	2119-11	VETASSESS	50
Professionals: Architects and Surveyors
Architect [Conservation Architect, Heritage Architect]	2121-11	AACA	60
Building Surveyor	none	VETASSESS	50
Cartographer	2123-11	VETASSESS	50
Landscape Architect	2121-13	VETASSESS	50
Quantity Surveyor	2122-11	AIQS	60
Surveyor [Cadastral Surveyor, Geodetic Surveyor, Hydrographic Surveyor, Photogrammetric Surveyor, Geomatician, Geomatic Engineer]	2123-13	ISA	50
Professionals: Engineering
Engineer - Aeronautical Engineer [Aerospace Engineer, Avionics Systems Engineer]	2129-11	IEA	60
Engineer- Agricultural Engineer	2129-13	IEA	60
Engineer - Biomedical Engineer [Bioengineer, Clinical Engineer, Medical Engineer]	2129-15	VETASSESS	50
Engineer - Building and Engineering Professionals (not elsewhere classified)	2129-79	IEA	60
Engineer - Chemical Engineer	2129-17	IEA	60
Engineer - Civil Engineer [Traffic Engineer, Hydrolics Engineer]	2124-11	IEA	60
Engineer - Civil Engineering Technologist	2128-11	IEA	60
Engineer - Electrical Engineer	2125-11	IEA	60
Engineer - Electrical or Electronics Engineering Technologist	2128-15	IEA	60
Engineer - Electronics Engineer [Mechatronics Engineer, Radio Engineer]	2125-13	IEA	60
Engineer - Engineering Technologists (not elsewhere classified)	2128-79	IEA	60
Engineer - Industrial Engineer	2129-19	IEA	60
Engineer - Materials Engineer	2127-15	IEA	60
Engineer - Mechanical Engineer [Air-conditioning Engineer]	2126-11	IEA	60
Engineer - Mechanical Engineering Technologist	2128-13	IEA	60
Engineer - Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)	2127-11	IEA	60
Engineer - Naval Architect	2129-21	IEA	60
Engineer - Petroleum Engineer [Mud Engineer, Petrophysical Engineer]	2127-13	IEA	60
Engineer - Production or Plant Engineer	2126-13	IEA	60
Professionals: Agricultural Professionals
Agricultural Adviser	2114-21	VETASSESS	50
Agricultural Scientist	2114-19	VETASSESS	50
Environmental Research Scientist	2114-11	VETASSESS	50
Forester	2114-13	VETASSESS	50
Park Ranger	2114-15	VETASSESS	50
Soil Scientist	2114-17	VETASSESS	50
Professionals: Accounting
Accountant - Corporate Treasurer [Financial Risk Manager]	2213-11	CPAA/ICAA/NIA	60
Accountant - External Auditor	2212-11	CPAA/ICAA/NIA	60
Accountant [Financial Analyst, Insolvency Practitioner, Taxation Agent]	2211-11	CPAA/ICAA/NIA	60
Accountant- Internal Auditor [Audit Officer]	2212-13	VETASSESS	50
Professionals: Marketing and Sales
Advertising Specialist	2221-17	VETASSESS	50
Market Research Analyst	2221-15	VETASSESS	50
Marketing Specialist [Marketing Officer, Marketing Co-ordinator, Product Manager, Sales Promotion Officer]	2221-13	VETASSESS	50
Sales Representative (Industrial Products)	2222-11	VETASSESS	50
Sales Representative (Information and Communication Products)	2222-13	VETASSESS	50
Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products)	2222-15	VETASSESS	50
Public Relations Officer [Corporate Affairs Officer, Press Officer, Promotions Officer]	2221-11	VETASSESS	50
Technical Sales Representatives (not elsewhere classified)	2222-79	VETASSESS	50
Professionals: Information Technology
Information Technology Officer - Applications and Analyst Programmer	2231-17	ACS	60
Information Technology Officer - Computer Systems Auditor [IT Security Manager]	2231-21	ACS	60
Information Technology Officer - Computing Professionals (not elsewhere classified)	2231-79	ACS	60
Information Technology Officer - Software Designer [Database Designer]	2231-15	ACS	60
Information Technology Officer - Systems Designer	2231-13	ACS	60
Information Technology Officer - Systems Manager [Database Administrator, Network Administrator]	2213-11	ACS	60
Information Technology Officer - Systems Programmer [Database Programmer]	2231-19	ACS	60
Professionals: Human Resources
Industrial Relations Officer [Industrial Advocate, Trade Union Official, Union Organiser]	2291-15	VETASSESS	50
Personnel Consultant	2291-13	VETASSESS	50
Personnel Officer	2291-11	VETASSESS	50
Training Officer	2291-17	VETASSESS	50
Actuary	2293-15	VETASSESS	50
Archivist	2299-15	VETASSESS	50
Business and Information Professionals (not elsewhere classified) [Business Researcher, Liaison Officer]	2299-79	VETASSESS	50
Health Information Manager [Medical Records Administrator, Casemix Co-ordinator, Health Data Administrator]	2299-11	VETASSESS	50
Intelligence Officer	2299-19	VETASSESS	50
Land Economist [Property Economist]	2295-13	VETASSESS	50
Librarian [Bibliographer, Cataloguer]	2292-11	VETASSESS	50
Management Consultant	2294-11	VETASSESS	50
Mathematician	2293-11	VETASSESS	50
Organisation and Methods Analyst [Procedures Analyst]	2294-13	VETASSESS	50
Policy Analyst	2299-17	VETASSESS	50
Quality Assurance Manager	2294-15	VETASSESS	50
Records Manager	2299-13	VETASSESS	50
Statistician [Biometrician, Demographer]	2293-13	VETASSESS	50
Valuer [Plant and Machinery Valuer, Property Valuer, Real Estate Valuer]	2295-11	VETASSESS	50
Professionals: Health
Acupuncturist	2394-13	VETASSESS	50
Audiologist	2399-11	VETASSESS	50
Chiropractor	2387-11	SCORB	60
Dental Specialist [Endodontist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Oral Pathologist, Orthodontist, Paedodontist, Periodontist, Prosthodontist]	2381-13	ADC	60
Dentist [Dental Practitioner]	2381-11	ADC	60
Dietitian [Nutritionist]	2393-11	DAA	60
Naturopath	2394-11	VETASSESS	50
Nurse - Registered Developmental Disability Nurse [Registered Mental Retardation Nurse]	2326-11	ANCI	60
Nurse - Registered Mental Health Nurse [Psychiatric Nurse]	2325-11	ANCI	60
Nurse - Registered Midwife [Certified Midwife]	2324-11	ANCI	60
Nurse - Registered Nurse [Acute Care Nurse, Aged Care Nurse, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Community Nurse, Paediatrics Nurse, Remote/Rural Area Nurse]	2323-11	ANCI	60
Occupational Therapist	2383-11	COTRBI	60
Optometrist	2384-11	OCANZ	60
Orthoptist	2399-13	VETASSESS	50
Orthotist [Prosthetist]	2399-15	VETASSESS	50
Osteopath	2387-13	SCORB	60
Pharmacist - Hospital Pharmacist	2382-11	APEC	60
Pharmacist - Industrial Pharmacist	2382-13	VETASSESS	50
Pharmacist - Retail Pharmacist [Community Pharmacist]	2382-15	APEC	60
Physiotherapist [Physical Therapist, Sports Physiotherapist]	2385-11	ACOPRA	60
Podiatrist	2388-11	APC	60
Radiographer - Medical Diagnostic Radiographer [Medical Imaging Technologist]	2391-11	AIR	60
Radiographer - Nuclear Medicine Technologist	2391-15	ANZSNM	60
Radiographer - Radiation Therapist	2391-13	AIR	60
Radiographer - Sonographer	2391-17	AIR	60
Speech Pathologist [Speech Therapist]	2386-11	SPAA	60
Veterinarian [Veterinary Surgeon, Veterinary Parasitologist, Veterinary Pathologist]	2392-11	AVBCI	60
Professionals: Education
Art Teacher (Private)	2491-11	VETASSESS	50
Dance Teacher (Private) [Ballet Teacher]	2491-15	VETASSESS	50
Drama Teacher (Private) [Elocution Teacher]	2491-17	VETASSESS	50
Music Teacher (Private) [Singing Teacher]	2491-13	VETASSESS	50
Teacher - Education Officer [Curriculum Advisory Teacher, Home-School Liaison Officer, Pre-School Adviser, School Inspector]	2493-11	VETASSESS	50
Teacher - Pre-Primary School Teacher [Kindergarten Teacher]	2411-11	Teaching Australia	60
Teacher - Primary School Teacher	2412-11	Teaching Australia	60
Teacher - Secondary School Teacher	2413-11	Teaching Australia	60
Teacher - Vocational Education Teacher (non trades)	2422-11	VETASSESS	50
Teacher - Vocational Education Teacher (trades)	2422-11	TRA	60
Professionals: Counselling
Careers Counsellor	2513-17	VETASSESS	50
Community Worker [Community Development Officer, Community Support Worker, Housing Officer]	2512-13	VETASSESS	50
Counsellors (not elsewhere classified) [Grief Counsellor, Rape Crisis Counsellor, Trauma Counsellor]	2513-79	VETASSESS	50
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor	2513-13	VETASSESS	50
Family Counsellor [Family Court Counsellor]	2513-15	VETASSESS	50
Rehabilitation Counsellor	2513-11	VETASSESS	50
Social Worker	2511-11	AASW	60
Welfare Worker	2512-11	AIWCW	60
Professionals: Social and Legal
Economist [Economic Analyst, Agricultural Economist, Econometrician, Economic Forecaster, Macro-economist, Micro-economist]	2522-11	VETASSESS	50
Historian	2529-11	VETASSESS	50
Interpreter	2529-13	VETASSESS	60
Legal Practitioner - Barrister [Queen's Counsel]	2521-11	SLAA	60
Legal Practitioner - Solicitor	2521-13	SLAA	60
Psychologist - Clinical Psychologist [Clinical Neuropsychologist, Forensic Psychologist, Health Psychologist]	2514-11	APS	60
Psychologist - Educational Psychologist	2514-13	APS	60
Psychologist - Organisational Psychologist [Industrial Psychologist, Occupational Psychologist]	2514-15	APS	60
Psychologist - Psychologists (not elsewhere calssified) [Sport Psychologist]	2514-79	APS	60
Social Professionals (not elsewhere classified) [Anthropologist, Archaeologist, Criminologist, Linguist, Political Scientist, Prehistorian, Sociologist]	2529-79	VETASSESS	50
Translator	2529-15	NAATI	60
Urban and Regional Planner [Land Planner, Traffic and Transport Planner, Town Planner]	2523-11	VETASSESS	50
Professionals: Design and Illustration
Fashion Designer	2533-11	VETASSESS	50
Graphic Designer [Commercial Artist, Graphic Artist, Calligrapher, Display Artist, Exhibition Designer, Film and Video Graphics Designer, Publication Designer]	2533-13	VETASSESS	50
Illustrator [Animator, Cartoonist]	2533-19	VETASSESS	50
Industrial Designer [Product Designer]	2533-15	VETASSESS	50
Interior Designer	2533-17	VETASSESS	50
Professionals: Media
Copywriter	2534-19	VETASSESS	50
Editor [Associate Editor, Features Editor, News Editor, Pictures Editor]	2534-11	VETASSESS	50
Journalists and Related Professionals (Note elsewhere classified) [Critic, Editorial Assistant]	2534-79	VETASSESS	50
Print Journalist [Columnist, Feature Writer, Leader Writer, Newspaper Reporter]	2534-13	VETASSESS	50
Radio Journalist [Radio Reporter]	2534-17	VETASSESS	50
Technical Writer	2534-21	VETASSESS	50
Television Journalist [Television Reporter]	2534-15	VETASSESS	50
Professionals: Aviation and Nautical Professionals
Pilot - Aircraft Pilot [Helicopter Pilot]	2541-11	CASA	60
Seafarer - Ship's Engineer [Marine Engineer]	2542-15	AMSA	40
Seafarer - Ship's Master [Ship's Captain]	2542-11	AMSA	40
Seafarer - Ship's Officer [Deck Officer, Ship's Navigating Officer]	2542-19	AMSA	40
Seafarer - Ship's Surveyor [Marine Engineer Surveyor]	2542-17	AMSA	40
Professionals: Other Professionals
Conservator [Art Conservator]	2549-11	VETASSESS	50
Electorate Officer	2549-13	VETASSESS	50
Environmental Health Officer [Health Surveyor]	2543-13	VETASSESS	50
Master Fisher	2542-13	VETASSESS	40
Museum or Gallery Curator	2549-21	VETASSESS	50
Occupational Health and Safety Officer	2543-11	VETASSESS	50
Oenologist [Winemaker]	2549-17	VETASSESS	50
Patents Examiner	2549-15	VETASSESS	50
Recreation Officer	2549-19	VETASSESS	50

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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
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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Skilled Occupations List
Trades Persons and Related Workers: Metalworking, Mechanical and Precision Trades
Occupations	ASCO Code	Assessing Authority	Points Awarded
Blacksmith [Hammer Smith, Spring Maker, Tool Smith]	4123-11	TRA	60
Engraver	4115-21	TRA	60
Farrier	4123-13	TRA	60
Fitter [Diesel Fitter-Mechanic, Fitter and Turner, Fitter-Mechanic, Fitter-Machinist, Maintenance Fitter, Mechanic (Diesel and Heavy Earthmoving Equipment), Plant Mechanic]	4112-11	TRA	60
General Fabrication Engineering Tradesperson	4121-11	TRA	60
Gunsmith [Armourer]	4115-19	TRA	60
Locksmith [Safemaker]	4112-15	TRA	60
Metal Casting Tradesperson [Coremaker, Metal Moulder]	4125-11	TRA	60
Metal Fabricator [Boilermaker, Boilermaker-Welder, Brass Finisher, Metal Fabricator-Welder, Structural Steel Tradesperson, Template Maker]	4122-11	TRA	60
Metal Machinist (First Class) [Aircraft Machinist, Automotive Machinist, Metal Machine Setter, Metal Turner, Milling Machinist, Radial Driller, Vertical Borer]	4112-13	TRA	60
Metal Polisher	4126-11	TRA	60
Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer [Instrument Fitter, Camera Repairer, Scalemaker, Scientific Instrument Maker and Repairer]	4115-11	TRA	60
Pressure Welder	4122-13	TRA	60
Saw Maker and Repairer [Saw Doctor]	4115-17	TRA	60
Sheetmetal Worker (First Class) [Metal Spinner, Sheetmetal Patternmaker]	4124-11	TRA	60
Supervisor, Forging Tradespersons	4123-01	TRA	60
Supervisor, General Fabrication Engineering Tradespersons	4121-01	TRA	60
Supervisor, Metal Casting Tradespersons	4125-01	TRA	60
Supervisor, Metal Finishing Tradespersons	4126-01	TRA	60
Supervisor, Metal Fitters and Machinists	4112-01	TRA	60
Supervisor, Precision Metal Tradespersons	4115-01	TRA	60
Supervisor, Sheetmetal Tradespersons [Supervisor, Metal Spinners]	4124-01	TRA	60
Supervisor, Structural Steel and Welding Tradespersons	4122-01	TRA	60
Supervisor, Toolmakers	4113-01	TRA	60
Textile, Clothing or Footwear Mechanic [Loom Tuner, Sewing Machine Mechanic, Textile Machine Mechanic]	4112-15	TRA	60
Toolmaker [Tool and Die Maker, Die Caster, Die Sinker, Jigmaker (Metal), Plastic Mould Maker, Press-Tool Maker]	4113-11	TRA	60
Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer	4115-15	TRA	60
Welder (First Class) [Special Class Welder]	4122-15	TRA	60
Trades Persons and Related Workers: Automotive
Automotive Electrician [Automotive Electrical Fitter]	4212-11	TRA	60
Motor Mechanic [Automatic Transmission Mechanic, Automotive Airconditioning Mechanic, Brake Mechanic, Diesel Motor Mechanic, Motorcycle Mechanic, Outboard Motor Mechanic]	4211-11	TRA	60
Panel Beater [Vehicle Refinisher]	4213-11	TRA	60
Supervisor, Automotive Electricians	4212-01	TRA	60
Supervisor, Motor Mechanics [Supervisor, Vehicle Mechanics]	4211-01	TRA	60
Supervisor, Panel Beaters [Supervisor, Vehicle Refinishers]	4213-01	TRA	60
Supervisor, Vehicle Body Makers	4215-01	TRA	60
Supervisor, Vehicle Painters	4214-01	TRA	60
Supervisor, Vehicle Trimmers	4216-01	TRA	60
Vehicle Body Maker [Vehicle Body Builder, Coach Builder]	4215-11	TRA	60
Vehicle Painter	4214-11	TRA	60
Vehicle Trimmer [Vehicle Upholsterer]	4216-11	TRA	60
Trades Persons and Related Workers: Electrical, Electronic and Refrigeration
Business Machine Mechanic	4315-13	TRA	60
Cable Jointer	4313-13	TRA	60
Communications Linesperson	4316-13	TRA	60
Electrical Powerline Tradesperson	4313-11	TRA	60
Electrician (Special Class)	4311-13	TRA	60
Electronic Equipment Tradesperson	4315-11	TRA	60
Electronic Instrument tradesperson (Special Class) [Instrument and Controls Tradesperson]	4314-13	TRA	60
Electroplater	4126-13	TRA
General Communications Tradesperson	4316-11	TRA	60
General Electrician [Electrical Fitter, Electrical Mechanic, Electrician, Armature Winder, Electrical Contractor, Heavy Coil Winder]	4311-11	TRA	60
General Electronic Instrument Tradesperson	4314-11	TRA	60
Lift Mechanic [Lift Electrician]	4311-15	TRA	60
Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic [Refrigeration Fitter]	4312-11	TRA	60
Supervisor, Communications Tradespersons	4316-01	TRA	60
Supervisor, Electrical Distribution Tradespersons	4313-01	TRA	60
Supervisor, Electricians [Supervisor, Lift Mechanics]	4311-01	TRA	60
Supervisor, Electronic and Office Equipment Tradepersons	4315-01	TRA	60
Supervisor, Electronic Instrument Tradespersons	4314-01	TRA	60
Supervisor, Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanics	4321-01	TRA	60
Trades Persons and Related Workers: Building and Plumbing
Bricklayer	4414-11	TRA	60
Carpenter	4411-13	TRA	60
Carpenter and Joiner	4411-11	TRA	60
Drainer	4431-15	TRA	60
Fibrous Plasterer	4412-11	TRA	60
Floor Finisher	4423-11	TRA	60
Gasfitter	4431-13	TRA	60
General Plumber	4431-11	TRA	60
Joiner	4411-15	TRA	60
Mechanical Services and Air-conditioning Plumber	4431-19	TRA	60
Painter and Decorator	4421-11	TRA	60
Roof Plumber	4431-17	TRA	60
Roof Slater and Tiler	4413-11	TRA	60
Signwriter	4422-11	TRA	60
Solid Plasterer	4415-11	TRA	60
Stonemason	4416-13	TRA	60
Supervisor, Bricklayers	4414-01	TRA	60
Supervisor, Carpentry and Joinery Tradespersons	4411-01	TRA	60
Supervisor, Fibrous Plasterers	4412-01	TRA	60
Supervisor, Floor Finishers	4423-01	TRA	60
Supervisor, Painters and Decorators	4421-01	TRA	60
Supervisor, Plumbers	4431-01	TRA	60
Supervisor, Roof Slaters and Tilers	4413-01	TRA	60
Supervisor, Signwriters	4422-01	TRA	60
Supervisor, Solid Plasterers	4415-01	TRA	60
Supervisor, Wall and Floor Tilers and Stonemasons	4416-01	TRA	60
Wall and Floor Tiler	4416-11	TRA	60
Trades Persons and Related Workers: Food Preparation
Baker	4512-11	TRA	60
Butcher	4511-11	TRA	60
Buttermaker or Cheesemaker	4519-13	TRA	60
Confectioner	4519-15	TRA	60
Cook	4513-11	TRA	60
Pastrycook	4512-13	TRA	60
Smallgoods Maker	4511-13	TRA	60
Supervisor, Bakers and Pastrycooks	4512-01	TRA	60
Supervisor, Meat Tradespersons	4511-01	TRA	60
Trades Persons and Related Workers: Gardening
General Gardener	4623-11	TRA	60
Greenkeeper	4622-11	TRA	60
Head Gardener	4623-01	TRA	60
Landscape Gardener	4623-13	TRA	60
Nurseryperson	4621-11	TRA	60
Tree Surgeon	4623-15	TRA	60
Trades Persons and Related Workers: Printing
Binder and Finisher	4913-11	TRA	60
Graphic Pre-Press Tradesperson	4911-11	TRA	60
Printing Machinist	4912-11	TRA	60
Screen Printer	4914-11	TRA	60
Small Offset Printer	4912-13	TRA	60
Trades Persons and Related Workers: Wood Tradespersons
Cabinetmaker	4922-11	TRA	60
Furniture Finisher	4929-13	TRA	60
Picture Framer	4929-11	TRA	60
Supervisor, Cabinetmakers	4922-01	TRA	60
Wood Tradespersons (not elsewhere classified)	4929-79	TRA	60
Wood Turner	4921-13	TRA	60
Trades Persons and Related Workers: Clothing/Textiles
Apparel Cutter	4941-17	TRA	60
Canvas Goods Maker	4944-13	TRA	60
Dressmaker	4941-15	TRA	60
Furniture Upholsterer	4942-11	TRA	60
General Clothing Tradesperson	4941-11	TRA	60
Leather Goods Maker	4944-11	TRA	60
Medical Grade Shoemaker	4943-13	TRA	60
Patternmaker-Grader (Clothing)	4941-19	TRA	60
Sail Maker	4944-15	TRA	60
Shoemaker	4943-11	TRA	60
Tailor	4941-13	TRA	60
Upholsterers and Bedding Tradespersons (not elsewhere classified)	4942-79	TRA	60
Trades Persons and Related Workers: Other
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)	4114-15	TRA	60
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)	4114-11	TRA	60
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)	4114-13	TRA	60
Boat Builder and Repairer	4981-13	TRA	60
Broadcast Transmitter Operator	4992-17	TRA	60
Flat Glass Tradesperson	4982-11	TRA	60
Gem Cutter and Polisher	4983-13	TRA	60
General Mechanical Engineering Tradesperson	4111-11	TRA	60
Glass Blower	4982-13	TRA	60
Hairdresser	4931-11	TRA	60
Jeweller	4983-11	TRA	60
Optical Mechanic	4999-11	TRA	60
Piano Tuner	4999-17	TRA	60
Shipwright	4981-11	TRA	60
Supervisor, Aircraft Maintenance Engineers	4114-01	TRA	60
Supervisor, General Mechanical Engineering Tradespersons	4111-01	TRA	60
Supervisor, Hairdressers	4931-01	TRA	60
Trades Person and Related Workers	4999-79	TRA	60

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Skilled Occupations List (SOL) Australia

The SOL is broken down into 4 major skills categories:

Skilled Occupation List

Managers and Administrators

Skilled Occupations List

Professionals: Life Sciences

Professionals: Natural and Physical Science

Professionals: Architects and Surveyors

Professionals: Engineering

Professionals: Agricultural Professionals

Professionals: Accounting

Professionals: Marketing and Sales

Professionals: Information Technology

Professionals: Human Resources

Professionals: Health

Professionals: Education

Professionals: Counselling

Professionals: Social and Legal

Professionals: Design and Illustration

Professionals: Media

Professionals: Aviation and Nautical Professionals

Professionals: Other Professionals

Skilled Occupations List

Associate Professionals: Research and Development

Associate Professionals: Building, Engineering and Mining

Associate Professionals: Financial Services and Real Estate

Associate Professionals: Computing/ IT

Associate Professionals: Food Preparation

Associate Professionals: Social Services

Associate Professionals: Hospitality and Accomodation

Associate Professionals: Hospitality and Accomodation

Skilled Occupations List

Trades Persons and Related Workers: Metalworking, Mechanical and Precision Trades

Trades Persons and Related Workers: Automotive

Trades Persons and Related Workers: Electrical, Electronic and Refrigeration

Trades Persons and Related Workers: Building and Plumbing

Trades Persons and Related Workers: Food Preparation

Trades Persons and Related Workers: Gardening

Trades Persons and Related Workers: Printing

Trades Persons and Related Workers: Wood Tradespersons

Trades Persons and Related Workers: Clothing/Textiles

Trades Persons and Related Workers: Other