THE NEW SOL

AND ANZSCO
Presenter

Kevin Lane

MARN: 0213954

Professional Support Manager

The Migration Institute of Australia Limited
The new Skilled Occupation List (SOL)
On 17 May 2010, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris
Evans, announced the list of occupations included in the new Skilled
Occupation List (SOL). The introduction of a new list of occupations is
part of a package of reforms that reflects the Government's commitment
to a labour market demand-driven Skilled Migration Program. [DIAC
website]
 demand based on Australia’s labour market needs
 not based on needs of potential applicants
 targets specialised occupations that require a long lead time of
formal education and training

→ Greatly reduced number of occupations: 181 from over 400

What has gone?

For example:
Finance Manager, General Manager, Human Resource
Manager, Sales and Marketing Manager, Acupuncturist,
Archivist, Art Teacher (Private), Biochemist, Business and
Information Professionals (nec), Economist, Electorate Officer,
Fashion Designer, Graphic Designer, Industrial Relations
Officer, Interpreter, Life Scientists (nec), Marketing Specialist,
Mathematician, Personnel Officer, Pharmacist, Translator,
Chef, Hotel or Motel Manager, Cook, Hairdresser, Jeweller,
Piano Tuner
Future of GSM?

“The number of places available to independent skilled

migrants in the skilled migration program is expected to fall
as the number of places available for employer-sponsored
skilled migrants increases.” [DIAC factsheet]
…and the package of reforms?

New points test?

- more points for work experience, overseas qualifications,
English, age?
- points for occupations?
- Professional Year?

State migration plans?

- approved by Minister
- may have occupations not on SOL?

Priority processing?
What can you advise clients?
When will all these changes happen?

1 July 2010 ?

If not ….
- will SOL be delayed?
- will SOL be introduced with points allocated for Occupation?

State Migration Plans unlikely to be all ready at the same time

And after the changes are in place?
 SOL will be reviewed annually
It is intended that the new list of occupations would be updated
annually, and would change in accordance with the needs of the
Australian labour market. While the new list would be expected to
stay relatively stable, there is no guarantee how long a particular
occupation may remain on it. [DIAC FAQ sheet]

 Minister will amend Migration Act to give him powers to set maximum
number of visas that may be granted to applicants in any one occupation-
capping by visa class and occupation

 Minister has asked DIAC to explore the feasibility of introducing a new

system where applicants initially put forward their claim for skilled
migration, and are then selected as candidates by employers, State and
Territory governments, or by the Commonwealth.
New SOL

New List of Skilled Occupations Intended to Replace the

Current Skilled Occupation List
ANZSCO Code Corresponding occupation
133111 Construction project manager
133112 Project builder
133211 Engineering manager
134111 Child Care centre manager No points

134211 Medical administrator

134212 Nursing clinical director
134213 Primary health organisation manager
134214 Welfare centre manager
221111 Accountant (general)
Why no points?

Waiting for new Point Test … 1 July 2010?

- maybe different points for Occupation

- maybe no points for Occupation
SOL for which visas?

The new SOL applies only to GSM – NOT ENS or 457

Onshore: subclasses 885,886, 887, 487, 485

Offshore: subclasses 175, 176, 475, 476

Schedule 1
Applicant seeking to satisfy the primary criteria
must nominate a skilled occupation in his or her
application
New SOL – when?

 The new SOL is “proposed” to commence on 1 July

2010

 Requires new Legislative Instrument to replace

current IMMI 09/031
To whom will it apply?

It is “anticipated” that the new list would apply to all

new GSM applications lodged on or after the
implementation of new SOL.

except for applicant who fall within the

proposed transitional arrangements …..
Transitional arrangements
The new SOL list will NOT apply to:

 GSM applicants who at 8 February 2010:

 held a subclass 485 visa or had a pending subclass 485 visa application

and who apply for a permanent or provisional onshore GSM visa by

31 December 2012 or at the date of the announcement (8 Feb?)
had a pending GSM visa application.
 international students who on 8 February 2010
 held a subclass 572 subclass 573 subclass 574 (postgraduate research
sector) student visa who apply for a subclass 485 (skilled graduate) visa
using the current SOL, as long as they lodge their subclass 485
application by 31 December 2012.
“Generous transitional arrangements”

“The government intends to have in place very generous

transitional arrangements to allow most overseas students
affected by this proposed change time to remain in Australia
while considering their options. However, if you cannot meet
the requirements for a further visa in Australia, you would be
expected to leave Australia following the completion of your
studies.” [DIAC FAQ sheet]
The subclass 485 option

“This would enable these students to remain in Australia for

18 months on the temporary skilled graduate visa after the
completion of their studies to gain valuable work experience
and the opportunity to secure an employer or state/territory
government to sponsor them.”

in reality, how easy is it to get a job?

[how do you advise clients?]

What if your occupation is not on SOL?

“You may wish to consider applying for

ENS
RSMS
state/territory nomination.
a further student visa

 Please note that if your intention is to seek permanent

residence in Australia in the future, the Department of
Immigration and Citizenship does not recommend this option,
as the SOL may change in line with the requirements of the
Australian labour market”
How long will the new SOL be in effect?

“It is intended that the new list of occupations would

be updated annually, and would change in
accordance with the needs of the Australian labour
market. While the new list would be expected to
stay relatively stable, there is no guarantee how
long a particular occupation may remain on it.”
New SOL based on ANZSCO, not ASCO

ASCO
Australian Standard Classification of Occupations
2nd edition 1997

ANZSCO
Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
Ist edition – September 2006
Revision 1 – June 2009
includes minor changes to the classification structure and definitional
changes for some occupations.

Can be found, downloaded or searched on Australian Bureau of

Statistics website: www.abs.gov.au
The concept of occupation

The categories at the most detailed level of the

ANZSCO structure are called 'occupations'. An
'occupation' is defined as a set of jobs that require
the performance of similar or identical sets of tasks.
As it is rare for two actual jobs to have identical
sets of tasks, in practical terms, an 'occupation' is a
set of jobs whose main tasks are characterised by a
high degree of similarity.
The concept of skill level

In ANZSCO, skill level is defined as a function of the range and

complexity of the set of tasks performed in a particular
occupation. The greater the range and complexity of the set
of tasks, the greater the skill level of an occupation.

 Skill level is measured operationally by:

 the level or amount of formal education and training

 the amount of previous experience in a related occupation,

and
 the amount of on-the-job training
Skill levels
 SKILL LEVEL 1 bachelor/5 years experience/
 SKILL LEVEL 2
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma/3 years experience
 SKILL LEVEL 3
AQF Certificate IV or AQF Certificate III + 2 years on-the-job training.
 SKILL LEVEL 4
AQF Certificate II or III / 1 year relevant experience
 SKILL LEVEL 5
AQF Certificate I or compulsory secondary education.

 Check each carefully - sometimes on-the-job training may be required

The concept of skill specialisation

Skill specialisation is a function of:

 field of knowledge required

 tools and equipment used - including personal interaction &

are or design techniques
 materials worked on - include wood, metal, livestock,

accounting data, text, people and organisations

 goods or services produced or provided
Design constraints

“One of the primary purposes of a statistical

classification is to provide a simplification of the
real world” [ANZSCO Revision 1]

ie, it is not the last word on defining an

occupation
ANZSCO structure – major groups

1 Managers
2. Professionals
3. Technicians & Trade Workers
4. Community and Personal Services Workers
5. Clerical & Administrative Workers
6. Sales Workers
7. Machinery Operators & Drivers
8. Labourers
ANZSCO structure – group hierarchy

Group hierarchy

Numbering system
Major Groups 1
Sub-major groups 13
Minor group 131
Unit group 1311
Occupation 131111
The new list - Managers
133111 Construction project manager
133112 Project builder
133211 Engineering manager
134111 Child Care centre manager
134211 Medical administrator
134212 Nursing clinical director
134213 Primary health organisation manager
134214 Welfare centre manager
The new list - Professionals
221111 Accountant (general) 231212 Ship's engineer
221112 Management accountant 231213 Ship's master
221113 Taxation accountant 231214 Ship's officer
221213 External auditor 232111 Architect
221214 Internal auditor 232112 Landscape architect
224111 Actuary 232211 Cartographer
224511 Land economist 232212 Surveyor
224512 Valuer 232611 Urban and regional planner
The new list – Professionals (cont)
233111 Chemical engineer
233112 Materials engineer
233211 Civil engineer
233212 Geotechnical engineer
233213 Quantity surveyor
233214 Structural engineer
233215 Transport engineer
233311 Electrical engineer
233411 Electronics engineer
233511 Industrial engineer
233512 Mechanical engineer
233513 Production or plant engineer
233611 Mining engineer (excluding petroleum
233612 Petroleum enginee
233911 Aeronautical engineer
233912 Agricultural engineer
233913 Biomedical engineer
233914 Engineering technologist
233915 Environmental engineer
233916 Naval architect
234111 Agricultural consultant
234112 Agricultural scientist
The new list – Professionals (cont)
234113 Forester 251212 Medical radiation therapist
234211 Chemist 251213 Nuclear medic technologist
234611 Medical laboratory scientist 251214 Sonographer
234711 Veterinarian 251411 Optometrist
241111 Early childhood (pre-primary school) teacher 251412 Orthoptist
241411 Secondary school teacher 252111 Chiropractor
241511 Special needs teacher 252112 Osteopath
241512 Teacher of the hearing impaired 252311 Dental specialist
241513 Teacher of the sight impaired 252312 Dentist
241599 Special education teachers nec 252411 Occupational therapist
251211 Medical diagnostic radiographer 252511 Physiotherapist
The new list – Professionals (cont)
252611 Podiatrist 253317 Intensive care specialist
252711 Audiologist 253318 Neurologist
252712 Speech pathologist 253321 Paediatrician
253111 General medical practitioner253322 Renal medicine specialist
253211 Anaesthetist 253323 Rheumatologist
253311 Specialist physician 253324 Thoracic medicine specialist
253312 Cardiologist 253399 Internal medicine specialist nec
253313 Clinical haematologist 253411 Psychiatrist
253314 Clinical oncologist 253511 Surgeon (general)
253315 Endocrinologist 253512 Cardiothoracic surgeon
253316 Gastroenterologist 253513 Neurosurgeon
The new list – Professionals (cont)
253514 Orthopaedic surgeon
253515 Otorhinolaryngologist
253516 Paediatric surgeon
253517 Plastic and reconstructive surgeon
253518 Urologist
253521 Vascular surgeon
253911 Dermatologist
253912 Emergency medicine specialist
253913 Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
253914 Ophthalmologist
253915 Pathologist
253916 Radiologist
253999 Medical practitioners nec
The new list – Professionals (cont)
254111 Midwife
254411 Nurse Practitioner
254412 Registered nurse (aged care)
254413 Registered nurse (Child and Family Health)
254414 Registered nurse (community health)
254415 Registered nurse (critical care and emergency)
254416 Registered nurse (development disability)
254417 Registered nurse (disability and rehabilitation)
254418 Registered nurse (medical)
254421 Registered nurse (medical practice)
254422 Registered nurse (mental health)
254423 Registered nurse (perioperative)
254424 Registered nurse (surgical)
254499 Registered nurse
The new list – Professionals (cont)
261111 ICT business analyst
261112 Systems analyst
261311 Analyst programmer
261312 Developer programmer
261313 Software engineer
263311 Telecommunications engineer
263312 Telecommunications network engineer
272311 Clinical psychologist
272312 Educational psychologist
272313 Organisational psychologist
272314 Psychotherapist
272399 Psychologists nec
272511 Social worker
The new list – Technicians & trade workers

312211 Civil engineer draftsperson

312212 Civil engineer technician
312311 Electrical engineer draftperson
312312 Electrical engineer technician
313211 Radiocommunications technician
313212 Telecommunications field engineer
313213 Telecommunications network planner
313214 Telecommunications technical officer or technologist
321111 Automotive electrician
321211 Motor mechanic (general)
321212 Diesel motor mechanic
321213 Motorcycle mechanic
321214 Small engine mechanic
The new list – Technicians & trade workers (cont)

322211 Sheetmetal trades worker

322311 Metal Fabricator
322312 Pressure Welder
322313 Welder (first class)
323111 Aircraft maintenance engineer (avionics)
323112 Aircraft maintenance engineer (mechanical)
323113 Aircraft maintenance engineer (structures)
323313 Locksmith
324111 Panelbeater
324311 Vehicle painter
The new list – Technicians & trade workers (cont)

331111 Bricklayer
331112 Stonemason
331211 Carpenter and Joiner
331212 Carpenter
331213 Joiner
332211 Painting trades workers
333111 Glazier
333211 Fibrous plasterer
333212 Solid plasterer
333411 Wall and floor tiler
334111 Plumber (general)
334112 Airconditioning and mechanical services plumber
334113 Drainer
334114 Gasfitter
The new list – Technicians & trade workers (cont)

334115 Roof plumber

341111 Electrician (general)
341112 Electrician (special class)
341113 Lift mechanic
342111 Airconditioning and refrigeration mechanic
342211 Electrical linesworker
342212 Technical cable jointer
342313 Electronic equipment trades worker
342314 Electronic instrument trades worker (general)
342315 Electronic instrument trades worker (special class)
The new list
– Community & personal services workers

411211 Dental Hygienist

411212 Dental Prosthetist
411213 Dental technician
411214 Dental therapist
How does the ANZSCO structure work? w

The case of the first 2 occupations on the new SOL:

133111 Construction project manager

133112 Project builder
Managers at top of new SOL

ANZSCO Code Corresponding occupation

133111 Construction project manager
133112 Project builder
133211 Engineering manager
134111 Child Care centre manager
134211 Medical administrator
134212 Nursing clinical director
134213 Primary health organisation manager
134214 Welfare centre manager
Major group 1 - Managers

Major group
1 Managers

Sub-major groups
11 Chief Executives, etc
12 Farmers & Farm Managers
13 Specialist Managers
14 Hospitality, Service & Retail Mangers
Sub-major group 13

13 Specialist Managers

Minor group
131 Advertising & Sales Managers
132 Business Administration Managers
133 Construction, Distribution & Production Managers
134 Education, Health & Welfare Services Managers
135 ICT Managers
139 Miscellaneous Specialist Managers
Minor group 133

133 Construction, Distribution & Production Managers

Unit group
1331 Construction Managers
1332 Engineering Managers
1333 Importers, Exporters & Wholesalers
1334 Manufacturers
1335 Production Managers
1336 Supply & Distribution Managers

Unit group 1331

1331 Construction Managers

Occupations
133111 Construction Project Manager
133112 Project Manager
SOL – the structure

Major Group 1 Managers

Sub-major group 13 Specialist Managers

Minor group 133 Construction, Distribution

& Production Managers

Unit group 1331 Construction Managers

Occupation 133111 Construction Project Manager

133112 Project Manager
Tasks

Important for identifying:

 “closely related” qualifications

 work experience

Note: importance of writing a submission

ANZSCO Tasks – Major group
1 Manager

 setting the overall direction and objectives of organisations and departments within
organisations
 formulating, administering and reviewing policy and legislation to ensure organisational
and departmental objectives are met
 directing and coordinating the allocation of assets and resources
 directing, controlling and coordinating the activities of organisations and departments,
either personally or through senior subordinate staff
 monitoring and evaluating overall organisational and departmental performance, and
adjusting policies, rules and regulations to ensure objectives are met
 representing the organisation at official occasions, in negotiations, at conventions,
seminars, public hearings and forums, and liaising between areas of responsibility
ANZSCO Tasks – Sub-major group
13 Specialist managers

 developing, implementing and monitoring strategies, policies and

plans for their area of control
 establishing and directing operational and administrative procedures
 directing and coordinating the allocation of resources
 monitoring work progress and performance, and adjusting processes
and resources to keep goals on track
 controlling budget planning and report preparation, and monitoring
and controlling expenditure for their area of control
 controlling selection, training and performance of staff
 representing the organisation in negotiations, and at conventions,
seminars, public hearings and forums
ANZSCO Tasks – Minor group
133 Construction, distribution and production managers

 identifying business opportunities, and developing and implementing

business plans and marketing, operating, human resource, pricing and
credit policies and procedures
 establishing project schedules and budgets
 coordinating labour resources and procurement and delivery of
materials, plant and equipment
 negotiating contracts with suppliers and customers to meet resource,
cost and quality requirements
 monitoring costs and work progress and performance, and adjusting
processes and resources to ensure goals are met
 directing the preparation of production records and reports
ANZSCO Tasks – Unit group
1331 Construction managers
 interpreting architectural drawings and specifications
 coordinating labour resources, and procurement and delivery of materials, plant and
equipment
 consulting with Architects, Engineering Professionals and other professionals, and
Technical and Trades Workers
 negotiating with building owners, property developers and subcontractors involved in
the construction process to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
 preparing tenders and contract bids
 operating and implementing coordinated work programs for sites
 ensuring adherence to building legislation and standards of performance, quality, cost
and safety
 arranging submission of plans to local authorities
 building under contract, or subcontracting specialised building services
 overseeing the standard and progress of subcontractors' work
 arranging building inspections by local authorities
ANZSCO Tasks – Occupation
133111 Construction Project Manager

 Alternative Title: Building and Construction Manager

 Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates

construction of civil engineering and building projects, and
the physical and human resources involved in the
construction process. Registration or licensing is required.

 Skill Level: 1
Tasks – Occupations
133112 Project Builder

 Alternative Title: Professional Builder

 Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the

construction, alteration and renovation of dwellings and
other buildings, and the physical and human resources
involved in the building process. Registration or licensing is
required.

 Skill Level: 1
ASCO Tasks 1191-13 Project Builder
Manages the construction of dwellings and other buildings.
Tasks Include:
examines clients' drawings and other specifications, prepares and submits tenders,
quotes and prices
 arranges submission of plans to local authorities
 builds under contract, or subcontracts specialised building services
 coordinates labour resources, procurement and delivery of materials, plant and
equipment
 oversees the standard and progress of subcontractors' work
 arranges building inspections by local authorities
 may arrange drawing-up of plans and specifications
 may consult with architects and associates about building styles, methods and
materials
 may estimate quantities of building materials
How will DIAC identify tasks?

In 2009 DIAC said it was developing a “dictionary” of

tasks – no more has been heard of this.

cut and paste old ASCO tasks where possible?

look higher up the ANZSCO levels?

If the ANZSCO occupation task is not detailed
enough …

May have to go to a higher level:

Major Group 1 Managers
Sub-major group 13 Specialist Managers
Minor group 133 Construction, Distribution & Production Managers
Unit group 1331 Construction Managers

Occupation 133112 Project Manager

Looking at tasks at the next highest level:

133112 Project Builder [this is in the category of Construction Project

Manager]
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the construction, alteration and renovation of
dwellings and other buildings, and the physical and human resources involved in the building process.
Registration or licensing is required.

133111 Construction Project Manager

examines clients' drawings and other specifications, prepares and submits tenders, quotes and prices
 arranges submission of plans to local authorities
 builds under contract, or subcontracts specialised building services
 coordinates labour resources, procurement and delivery of materials, plant and equipment
 oversees the standard and progress of subcontractors' work
 arranges building inspections by local authorities
 may arrange drawing-up of plans and specifications
 may consult with architects and associates about building styles, methods and materials
 may estimate quantities of building materials
How does ANZSCO fit with ASCO?

Correspondence table
in Appendix A of ANZSCO (p779)

Correspondence tables on ABS website Data Cubes

ASCO → ANZSCO

ANZSCO → ASCO
ANZSCO – ASCO correspondence
1 MANAGERS
133111 1191-11
Construction Project Manager Construction Project Manager
133111 3121-11 p
Construction Project Manager Building Associate
133112 1191-13
Project Builder Project Builder
133211 1221-11
Engineering Manager Engineering Manager
134111 1295-11
Child Care Centre Manager Child Care Co-ordinator
134211 Medical Administrator (Aus) / 1292-13 p
Medical Superintendent (NZ) Medical Administrator
134212 1292-11
Nursing Clinical Director Director of Nursing
134213 Primary Health Organisation 1292-13 p
Manager Medical Administrator
134214 1299-15
Welfare Centre Manager Welfare Centre Manager

p = partial match
ANZSCO – ASCO: Accountant
2
PROFESSIONALS
221111 Accountant 2211-11 Accountant p
(General)
221111 3211-11 Branch
Accountant
(Financial
Accountant Institution)
(General)
221112 Management 2211-11 Accountant p
Accountant
221113 Taxation 2211-11 Accountant p
Accountant
221213 External Auditor 2212-11 External Auditor
221214 Internal Auditor 2212-13 Internal Auditor
224111 Actuary 2293-15 Actuary
Accountant

Major Group 2 Professionals

Sub-major group 22 Business, Human Resource
& Marketing Professionals
Minor group 221 Accountants, Auditors
& Company Secretaries
Unit group 2211 Accountants

Occupations 221111 Accountant (General)

221112 Management Accountant
221113 Taxation Accountant
221111 Accountant (General)

Plans and provides systems and services relating to the financial

dealings of organisations and individuals, and advises on
associated record-keeping and compliance requirements.
Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:
 Financial Analyst
 Insolvency Practitioner
221131 Taxation Accountant

Alternative Titles:
 Taxation Agent

 Taxation Consultant

 Analyses, reports and provides advice on taxation issues to

organisations or individuals, prepares taxation returns and
reports, and handles disputes with taxation authorities.
Registration or licensing may be required. Skill Level: 1

[Taxation Agent was specialisation of Accountant in ASCO]

221112 Management Accountant

Alternative Titles:
 Cost Accountant
 Financial Accountant

 Plans, reviews and administers accounting systems and

procedures, analyses the financial information needs of
organisations, provides advice on financial planning and risk
management, and provides management with reports to
assist in decision-making. May provide insight into cost
performance and support the implementation of
benchmarking and improvement initiatives. Registration or
licensing is required. Skill Level: 1
221111 Accountant (General)

Plans and provides systems and services relating to the financial

dealings of organisations and individuals, and advises on
associated record-keeping and compliance requirements.
Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:
 Financial Analyst
 Insolvency Practitioner
ASCO 2211-11 Accountant – had more details

2211-11 Accountant
Plans and provides systems and services relating to the financial dealings of
enterprises and individuals, and advises on associated record-keeping and
compliance requirements.
Tasks Include:
 assists in the formulation of budgetary and accounting policies
 prepares financial statements for presentation to boards of directors, management, shareholders, and
statutory bodies
 conducts financial investigations, undertakes audits, prepares reports, and advises on such matters as the
purchase and sale of businesses, mergers, capital financing, suspected fraud, insolvency and taxation
 examines operating costs and the income and expenditure of institutions
 provides assurance about the accuracy of information contained in financial reports and their compliance
with statutory requirements
 provides financial and taxation advice on business structures, plans and operations
 liaises with bankers and brokers to establish funds management arrangements
 may advise on the selection and application of computer-based accounting systems
 may appraise cash flow and financial risk of capital investment projects
To get more task details in ANZSCO …

Go to a higher level:
Major Group 2 Professionals
Sub-major group 22 Business, Human Resource
& Marketing Professionals
Minor group 221 Accountants, Auditors
& Company Secretaries

Unit group 2211 Accountants

Occupations 221111 Accountant (General)

ANZSCO Unit Group 11 - Accountants
Tasks Include:
􀂄 assisting in formulating budgetary and accounting policies
􀂄 preparing financial statements for presentation to boards of directors, management, shareholders, and
governing and statutory bodies
􀂄 conducting financial investigations, preparing reports, undertaking audits and advising on matters such as
the purchase and sale of businesses, mergers, capital financing, suspected fraud, insolvency and taxation
􀂄 examining operating costs and organisations' income and expenditure
􀂄 providing assurance about the accuracy of information contained in financial reports and their compliance
with statutory requirements
􀂄 providing financial and taxation advice on business structures, plans and operations
􀂄 preparing taxation returns for individuals and organisations
􀂄 liaising with financial institutions and brokers to establish funds management arrangements
􀂄 introducing and maintaining accounting systems, and advising on the selection and application of
computer-based accounting systems
􀂄 maintaining internal control systems
􀂄 may appraise cash flow and financial risk of capital investment projects
Computing Professionals on ANZSCO
261111 ICT business analyst
261112 Systems analyst
261311 Analyst programmer
261312 Developer programmer
261313 Software engineer
263311 Telecommunications engineer
263312 Telecommunications network engineer
 ANZSCO – ASCO correspondence

261111 ICT Business Analyst 2231-13 p Systems Designer

261111 ICT Business Analyst 2231-15 p Software Designer

261111 ICT Business Analyst 2231-17 p Applications and Analyst Programmer

261111 ICT Business Analyst 2231-19 p Systems Programmer

261111 ICT Business Analyst 2231-79 p Computing Professionals nec

261112 Systems Analyst 2231-13 p Systems Designer

261311 Analyst Programmer 2231-17 p Applications and Analyst Programmer

261312 Developer Programmer 2231-17 p Applications and Analyst Programmer

261312 Developer Programmer 2231-19 p Systems Programmer

261313 Software Engineer 2231-15 p Software Designer

263311 Telecommunications Engineer 2125-13 p Electronics Engineer

263312 Telecommunications Network Engineer 2125-13 p Electronics Engineer

263312 Telecommunications Network Engineer 2231-13 p Systems Designer

Computing Professionals on ASCO
Information Technology Manager 1224-11
Computing Professionals – Systems Manager 2231-11
Computing Professionals – Systems Designer 2231-13
Computing Professionals – Software Designer 2231-15
Computing Professionals – Applications and Analyst Programmer 2231-17
Computing Professionals – Systems Programmer 2231-19
Computing Professionals – Computer Systems Auditor 2231-21
Computing Professionals – (nec) 2231-79
Check ASCO → ANZSCO correspondence
Information Technology Manager 1224-11
1224-11 Information Technology 135111 Chief Information Officer Not
Manager on
SOL
1224-11 Information Technology 135112 p ICT Project Manager Not
Manager on
SOL

1224-11 Information Technology 135199 p ICT Managers nec Not

Manager on
SOL
Computing Professionals
- Systems Manager 2231-11
On new SOL ?
2231-11 Systems Manager 262111 p Database Administrator NO
2231-11 Systems Manager 262113 Systems Administrator NO
2231-11 Systems Manager 263112 p Network Administrator YES
2231-11 Systems Manager 263113 p Network Analyst NO
2231-11 Systems Manager 313113 Web Administrator NO
Computing Professionals
- Systems Designer 2231-13
On new SOL?
2231-13 Systems Designer 135112 p ICT Project Manager NO
2231-13 Systems Designer 261111 p ICT Business Analyst YES
2231-13 Systems Designer 261112 Systems Analyst YES
2231-13 Systems Designer 263111 p Computer Network and Systems Engineer NO
2231-13 Systems Designer 263113 p Network Analyst NO
2231-13 Systems Designer 263312 p Telecommunications Network Engineer YES
2231-15 Software Designer 135112 p ICT Project Manager YES
2231-15 Software Designer 261111 p ICT Business Analyst YES
2231-15 Software Designer 261313 Software Engineer YES
2231-15 Software Designer 261399 p Software and Applications Programmers NO
nec
Computing Professionals
- Software Designer 2231-15
On new SOL?
2231-15 Software Designer 135112 p ICT Project Manager NO
2231-15 Software Designer 261111 p ICT Business Analyst
YES
2231-15 Software Designer 261313 Software Engineer YES
2231-15 Software Designer 261399 p Software and NO
Applications
Programmers nec
Computing Professionals
- Applications & Analyst Programmer 2231-17
On new SOL?

2231-17 Applications and 261111 p ICT Business Analyst YES

Analyst Programmer
2231-17 Applications and 261212 p Web Developer NO
Analyst Programmer
2231-17 Applications and 261311 Analyst Programmer YES
Analyst Programmer
2231-17 Applications and 261312 p Developer YES
Analyst Programmer Programmer
Computing Professionals
- Systems Programmer 2231-19
On new SOL?
2231-19 Systems 261111 p ICT Business Analyst YES
Programmer
2231-19 Systems 261312 p Developer YES
Programmer Programmer
2231-21 Computer 262112 ICT Security Specialist NO
Systems Auditor
Computing Professionals (nec) 2231-79

Not on SOL
2231-79 Computing 261111 p ICT Business Analyst YES
Professionals nec
2231-79 Computing 261399 p Software and Applications NO
Professionals nec Programmers nec
2231-79 Computing 262111 p Database Administrator NO
Professionals nec
2231-79 Computing 263111 p Computer Network and NO
Professionals nec Systems Engineer
2231-79 Computing 263112 p Network Administrator NO
Professionals nec
2231-79 Computing 263213 ICT Systems Test Engineer NO
Professionals nec
2231-79 Computing 263299 ICT Support and Test Engineers NO
Professionals nec nec
So you’ve understood the structure
and worked out the tasks …
What about Skills Assessments?

 especially in cases where there is no clear and direct

correspondence between ANZSCO and ASCO?
eg, Computing Professionals

 Can skills assessment based on ASCO be used after 1 July

2010 or do these clients need to reapply and obtain fresh
skills assessments before lodging their visa applications?
 Are there any transitional arrangements that DIAC has put in
for this purpose?
The answer:

 There is no clear answer yet

 Most skills assessing authorities have yet had no

guarantee yet as to what occupations they will
retain assessment authority for.
Australian Computer Society (ACS)

“ … subject to the approval of the Governor-General in

Council of the proposed amendments to the
Migration Regulations 1994 to give effect to the
framework in which new SOL would be applied, it is
intended that the ACS will make following
arrangements in regard to Pre-application Skills
Assessment (PASA):
 Maybe just to change to ANZSCO number
ACS (cont)

“Applicants who hold, or are about to hold, an assessment

outcome letter with an ASCO code issued by the ACS prior to 1
July 2010, are advised to apply for a review of assessment
outcome and follow application for review process that will
be publicised on the ACS website once the framework, in
which new SOL would be applied, is introduced by the
Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).” 1/7/2010?

This will only apply to people wanting to

make a visa application after 1 July 2010
ACS (Cont)

“Up to and including 30 June 2010, assessment

outcome letters will be issued in ASCO codes only.

From and including 1 July 2010, assessment

outcome letters will be issued in ANZSCO codes only.”
ACS – which occupations?

It has not yet been confirmed for which occupations

ACS will be confirmed as the skills assessing
authority …….

could be ……………………..
 ANZSCO – ASCO correspondence

261111 ICT Business Analyst 2231-13 p Systems Designer

261111 ICT Business Analyst 2231-15 p Software Designer

261111 ICT Business Analyst 2231-17 p Applications and Analyst Programmer

261111 ICT Business Analyst 2231-19 p Systems Programmer

261111 ICT Business Analyst 2231-79 p Computing Professionals nec

261112 Systems Analyst 2231-13 p Systems Designer

261311 Analyst Programmer 2231-17 p Applications and Analyst
Programmer
261312 Developer Programmer 2231-17 p Applications and Analyst
Programmer
261312 Developer Programmer 2231-19 p Systems Programmer
261313 Software Engineer 2231-15 p Software Designer
263311 Telecommunications Engineer 2125-13 p Electronics Engineer

263312 Telecommunications Network Engineer 2125-13 p Electronics Engineer

263312 Telecommunications Network Engineer 2231-13 p Systems Designer

Engineers Australia

“Up to and including 30 June 2010, assessment outcome

letters will be issued in ASCO codes only

From and including 1 July 2010, assessment outcome letters

will be issued in ANZSCO codes only ... this will also apply to
any reissued outcomes after that date”
Engineers Australia (cont)

Please note - For applicants who hold, or are about to hold, an

assessment outcome letter with an ASCO code issued by
this office prior to 1 July 2010, and who lodge an application
to DIAC within 12 months of the date of this letter:

DIAC have advised us that they will honour the ASCO code
assessment for a period of 12 months after the introduction
of the new SOL, or the expiry date of their 12-month validity
of the assessment outcome letter, whichever is the sooner.

This is for Engineers Australia only at this stage!

The new SOL

 has solved very little

 has given rise to further questions
 has not made your work as an adviser to clients any
easier, and it will not get any easier until the whole
new GSM program is revealed