Descriptions
Assesses functional limitations of people resulting from illnesses and disabilities, and provides therapy to enable people to perform their daily activities and occupations. Registration or licensing is required.
Job Description
- Assessing clients' emotional, psychological, developmental and physical capabilities using clinical observations and standardised tests
- Assessing clients' functional potential in their home, leisure, work and school environments, and recommending environmental adaptations to maximise their performance
- Planning and directing programs through the use of vocational, recreational, remedial, social and educational activities on an individual and group basis
- Providing advice to family members, carers, employers and teachers about adapting clients' home, leisure, work and school environments
- Providing adaptive equipment, such as wheel chairs and splints, to assist clients to overcome their functional limitations
- Working with other Health Professionals in overall case management of clients
- Working with other professionals in providing specialist advice to specific client groups such as those requiring driver rehabilitation, third-party compensation and medico-legal representation
- Recording clients' progress and maintaining professional relationships in accordance with relevant legislative requirements and ethical guidelines
Available Visa Types
Common Visa Types
Skilled Independent visa(subclass 189)
Skilled Nominated visa(subclass 190)
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)
Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)
Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
Training visa (subclass 407)
Other Visa Types
489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - Family sponsored
489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated
494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream
Skill Assessment
Occupational Therapist Skills Assessment
Eligibility Assessment
- 申请职业为职业治疗师（ANZSCO 252411）。
- 申请人需完成职业治疗学历，且达到澳大利亚同等水准（通常为AQF 7级本科及以上）。
- 申请人必须具备英语语言能力，符合移民与专业注册标准。
Assessment Steps
- 递交申请
- 在线提交评估申请表。
- 上传学历证明、成绩单、课程大纲、注册信息、工作经验证明等。
- 学历评估
- OTC 审查申请人的学历是否等同于澳大利亚认可的职业治疗学位。
- 学位需包含解剖学、生理学、心理学、康复科学、职业治疗理论与实践等。
- 英语语言测试
- 提交符合要求的语言成绩（IELTS/OET/PTE Academic/TOEFL iBT）。
- 实践/能力评估（如适用）
- 对于部分学历来自非认可大学的申请人，可能需要进一步的能力考核或临床考试。
- 结果发布
- 成功通过评估后，OTC 出具职业评估报告，可用于移民申请。
Assessment Requirements
Minimum Education Requirements
- Completion of at least a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (AQF Level 7) or higher.
- The degree must cover the following core areas:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Psychology and Social Sciences
- Occupational Therapy Theory and Methods
- Clinical Practice and Supervised Practice (typically no less than 1000 hours)
English Language Requirements
- IELTS Academic: Overall score ≥7.0, with no band less than 7.0;
- OET: Minimum score of B in each component;
- PTE Academic: Overall score ≥65, with no communicative skill score less than 65;
- TOEFL iBT: Overall score ≥94, Writing ≥27, Speaking ≥23, Reading ≥24, Listening ≥24.
Other Requirements
- If qualifications are from OTC-recognized countries/regions (e.g., UK, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, etc.), the assessment process may be simplified.
- Must provide proof of recent professional practice/clinical placement.
- Assessment reports are generally valid for 2 years.
Assessing Authorities
- OTC
Information Source
https://www.otcouncil.com.au/assessment/assessment-from-overseas/PY Course Recommendations
Course Name
Skill Migration Internship Program-Accounting(SMIPA)
Eligibility Requirements
Accounting graduates who do not have IELTS scores of 7 in Category A on a 485 visa need to complete a professional year (PY) course to pass the professional assessment. The requirement is 6 in Category A and PY.View DetailsCourse Duration
32 to 44 weeksCourse Name
Australian Computer Society(ACS) Professional Year Program
Eligibility Requirements
For the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), applicants, including those in the IT field, are required to have an IELTS score of at least 6.5 overall, with no band score below 5.5, or an equivalent score in another accepted English test.View DetailsCourse Duration
44 to 52 weeksCourse Name
Professional Year in Engineering
Eligibility Requirements
Having completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering in Australia holding or applying for a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485, can choose one type) with a validity of no less than 12 months, holding a work and study visa with a validity of at least 12 months in all four abilities, at least one is a PTE score of 50, not less than 36, or an IELTS score of 6.0, not less than 5, or equivalent providing a valid skills assessment from Engineers Australia overseas university graduates may be eligible for one year of engineering major completion from a 476 visa.View DetailsCourse Duration
44 to 52 weeks
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| 2023 | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| 2022 | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| 2021 | S | S | S | NS | S | S | S | S | S |
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