Diving Instructor (Open Water) Skill Assessment

ANZSCO
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Descriptions

Trains and instructs recreational or commercial open water divers in diving techniques, safety and the correct use of diving equipment. Registration or licensing is required.

Job Description

Coaching, training and instructing sportspersons by analysing performances and developing abilities
Planning and directing game strategies, developing play patterns and analysing game progress
Motivating Sportspersons and supervising practice sessions
Recruiting players and other coaching staff
Arranging entries into sporting competitions
Promoting sports and skills development, and overseeing the participation of young people in sport
Officiating at sporting events to enforce rules
Coordinating and directing sporting activities, and liaising with other officials to interpret and enforce rules and regulations relating to sport

Available Visa Types

Common Visa Types

Skilled Nominated visa(subclass 190)

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)

Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)

Training visa (subclass 407)

Other Visa Types

489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated
494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream

Skill Assessment

Class D Group

Eligibility Assessment

The declared occupation falls under VETASSESS Group D, and one of the education or employment requirements for the corresponding pathway must be met to receive a positive assessment.

Assessment Steps

Confirm the nominated occupation belongs to Group D on the VETASSESS website.
Download and read the occupation Information Sheet/Fact Sheet to understand the definition of highly relevant field and examples of duties.
Select a pathway (1-4) based on educational background and major.
Gather educational qualification and employment supporting documents.
Submit the Full Skills Assessment online and upload all documents.
VETASSESS reviews the educational level, relevance of the field of study, and the duration, relevance, and timeframe of work experience.
Receive the outcome letter stating whether it is a Positive Assessment and the Date Deemed Skilled.

Assessment Requirements

Pathway 1: Hold an AQF Certificate III or IV or higher qualification, majoring in a highly relevant field. Must have at least 3 years of highly relevant paid employment within the last 5 years after graduation, with duties meeting ANZSCO requirements.
Pathway 2: Hold an AQF Certificate III or IV or higher qualification, majoring in a highly relevant field. Must have at least 2 years of highly relevant paid employment within the last 5 years after graduation.
Pathway 3: Hold an AQF Certificate III or IV or higher qualification, majoring in a non-highly relevant field. Must have at least 1 year of highly relevant paid employment within the last 5 years after graduation.
Pathway 4: Hold at least an AQF Certificate IV or higher qualification. Must have a cumulative total of at least 4 years of highly relevant paid employment, with at least 1 year being post-qualification and within the last 5 years.
Required documents include proof of identity, educational documents, employment proof, English translations, CV, and self-employment related materials (if applicable).
No uniform English language requirement, but non-English documents must include certified translations.
All work experience must be paid; part-time work is acceptable but must meet the required hourly standards.

Assessing Authorities

VETASSES

Information Source

https://www.vetassess.com.au

Skill Shortages

Year	AUS	NSW	VIC	QLD	SA	WA	TAS	NT	ACT
2025	NS	NS	NS	NS	NS	NS	NS	NS	NS
2024	NS	S	NS	NS	NS	NS	NS	NS	NS
2023	NS	NS	NS	R	NS	NS	NS	NS	NS
2022	NS	NS	NS	NS	NS	NS	NS	NS	NS
2021	NS	NS	NS	NS	NS	NS	NS	NS	NS

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Legend:

S-Shortage

NS-No Shortage

R-Regional Shortage

M-Metropolitan Shortage