Descriptions
This occupation group covers Science Technicians not elsewhere classified.
Job Description
- Preparing materials for experimentation such as freezing and slicing specimens and mixing chemicals
- Collecting information and samples
- Conducting field and laboratory experiments, tests and analyses
- Presenting results in graphic and written form by preparing maps, charts, sketches, diagrams and reports
- Performing routine mathematical calculations, and computations of measurements
- Controlling the quality and quantity of laboratory supplies by testing samples and monitoring usage
- Checking, calibrating and maintaining test equipment
- Participating in fabricating, installing and modifying equipment to ensure that critical standards are met
- Preparing experiments and demonstrations for science classes
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
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Category C Group
Eligibility Assessment
- The declared occupation belongs to VETASSESS Group C, meeting one of the qualification and employment pathway requirements for the respective occupations.
Assessment Steps
- 在 VETASSESS 官网确认职业组别为 Group C,下载并阅读职业的申请说明文件。
- 收集所有学历和工作经历证明文件,确保材料完整清晰。
- 在线提交完整技能评估申请,并上传全部所需材料。
- 等待 VETASSESS 审核学历的 AQF 等级及专业相关性,以及工作职责与技能的符合程度。
- 收到评估结果信,了解评估结果及技能认定日期。
Assessment Requirements
- Pathway 1: Hold an AQF bachelor's degree or higher highly relevant to the nominated occupation, with at least 1 year of highly relevant paid employment within the last 5 years after graduation, where the duties and skills meet the ANZSCO standard.
- Pathway 2: Hold a highly relevant bachelor's degree or higher, plus an additional qualification highly relevant to the occupation, with at least 1 year of highly relevant paid employment within the last 5 years after graduation.
- Pathway 3: Hold an AQF bachelor's degree or higher in a non-highly relevant major, with at least 2 years of highly relevant paid employment within the last 5 years after graduation.
- Pathway 4: Hold an AQF bachelor's degree or higher, with a total of at least 4 years of highly relevant paid employment, of which at least 1 year was within the last 5 years after obtaining the qualification.
- Required documents include proof of identity, educational certificates, employment proof, translations, resume, self-employment proof, etc.
- There is no unified English language requirement, but certified translations are necessary.
- Work experience must be paid and meet the standard for valid working hours.
Assessing Authorities
- VETASSES
Information Source
https://www.vetassess.com.auSkill Shortages
| Year | AUS | NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | TAS | NT | ACT |
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| 2025 | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS |
| 2024 | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS |
| 2023 | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS |
| 2022 | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS |
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