General and Professional Occupations in Skilled Migration
When applying for a Skilled Worker Visa, occupations are typically categorized into General Occupations and Professional Occupations, each with distinct requirements and pathways for migration.
- General Occupations
These occupations usually require vocational training, diplomas, or bachelor’s degrees, along with relevant work experience. They often fall under trade, technical, and skilled labor categories and are assessed by skills-assessing authorities based on qualifications and practical experience.
Examples of general occupations include:
- Electricians
- Carpenters
- Plumbers
- Chefs
- Automotive Mechanics
Many of these roles require licensing or certification in Australia before applicants can start working. Applicants in these occupations typically go through a skills assessment process, such as those conducted by TRA (Trades Recognition Australia) or VETASSESS.
- Professional Occupations
Professional occupations usually require higher education degrees (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees) and are commonly associated with white-collar professions. These roles often require registration with a professional body in Australia.
Examples of professional occupations include:
- Engineers (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.)
- ICT Professionals (Software Engineers, Network Administrators, Data Scientists)
- Accountants
- Medical Practitioners (Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists)
- Architects
Each professional occupation is assessed by a designated skills assessment authority, such as:
- Engineers Australia (for engineers)
- VETASSESS (managers, experts, technicians)
- ACS (Australian Computer Society) (for ICT professionals)
- CPA Australia, CA ANZ, IPA (for accountants)
- AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) (for medical professionals)
Both general and professional occupations play a crucial role in Australia’s Skilled Migration Program, ensuring that the country attracts the right talent to meet its labor market needs.
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