Under the GV DAMA, there is an extensive list of occupations that are outlined and approved for those who to sponsor a skilled or semi-skilled overseas worker
These are listed and categorised based on the skills, qualifications, experience and employment background relevant to the occupation – and has been approved under ANZSCO requirements.
In this blog, we’ll explore the skills assessment process that takes place for all potential occupants to qualify for a certain position, whilst also delineating the 3 tiers of skill level that compose the list of occupations approved under the DAMA.
Skills Assessment
Skills and qualifications are assessed by a relevant Skills Assessing Authority as being at least equivalent to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
This means that the occupant will need to demonstrate that he or she has the skills that are necessary to perform the tasks of the nominated occupation. This is done via a skills assessment conducted by an independent Skills Assessing Authority.
Work experience must be certified by the Designated Area Representative as being genuine and relevant to the occupation, in order to assist the decision as to whether the visa applicant has the necessary employment background for the position.
ANZSCO Skill Level 1 – 3 Occupations
Skill level 1-3 occupations include positions like accountant (level 1), mechanical engineering technician (level 2), and roof plumber (level 3). These are considered skilled occupations.
Any nomination for these occupations, or any application for a TSS, SESR or ENS visa connected with these occupations, must satisfy the skills, qualifications, experience and employment background required under the standard TSS, SESR or ENS visa programs, unless:
- they have a relevant AQF qualification obtained in Australia
- only 1 year of relevant work experience (38 hours per week) is required for the TSS visa program
- Only 2 years of relevant work experience (38 hours per week) as per required for the SESR visa program
Anzsco General Skill Level 4 Skills Requirements
Skill level 4 occupations include positions like waiters, retail supervisors, and forklift or truck drivers.
For those applying for skill level 4 positions, the following skill and experience requirements apply and the applicant must:
- Meet the skill level as defined in ANZSCO including where work experience can substitute the formal qualification
- Undergo a skills assessment conducted by the relevant Skills Assessing Authority
- Have minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience (38 hours per week) for the SESR visa program OR have a minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience (38 hours per week) done in Australia for the TSS visa program OR met the additional work experience required under the standard TSS or ENS programs.
Specified ANZSCO Skill Level 5 Occupations
Skill level 5 occupations include positions like fruit or nut farm workers, meat packers, and product graders.
For those wanting to apply for an occupation under skill level 5, they must:
- Meet the skill level as defined in ANZSCO including where work experience can substitute the formal qualification
- Undergo a skills assessment conducted by the relevant Skills Assessing Authority
- Have minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience (38 hours per week) under the SESR visa program OR have at least 1 year of relevant work experience (38 hours per week) undertaken in Australia for the TSS visa program OR • Meet the additional work experience required under the standard TSS, SESR or ENS programs.
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