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  • Associate Professionals listed here may apply for a skilled migration to Australia.

  • ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS perform complex technical and administrative support functions which require an understanding of the underlying theories and methods of a particular field and significant practical skills. Tasks are often performed in support of professionals.

  • Most occupations in this major group have a level of skill commensurate with an AQF Diploma or higher qualification or at least 3 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.

  • Some occupations such as those in Unit Group 3993 Sportspersons, Coaches and Related Support Workers may require high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.

  • Tasks performed by Associate Professionals typically include conducting scientific tests and experiments; administering the operational activities of an office or financial institution; organising the operations of retail, hospitality and accommodation establishments; assisting health and welfare professionals in the provision of support and advice to clients; maintaining public order and safety; inspecting establishments to ensure conformity with government and industry standards; and coordinating sports training and participating in sporting events. 

  • Choose from the categories list under the related links to see the full list of relevant SOL occupations, as well as click on the ASCO code for a description of the occupation: -

 
 

Occupation                                                       ASCO           Point Scored  
Medical Laboratory Technical Officer
[Medical Laboratory Technician, Clinical Biochemistry Technician, Clinical Microbiology Technician, Cytopathology Technician, Haematology Technician, Histopathology Technician]
40
Chemistry Technical Officer
[Chemical Instrumentation Officer, Chemistry Process Analyst]
40
Metallurgical and Materials Technician
[Dye Penetrant Testing Technician, Heat Treatment Technician, Magnetic Testing Technician, Non-Destructive Testing Technician, Pressure Testing Technician, Ultrasound Technician]
40
Building Associate
[Building Construction Supervisor, Building Estimator, Clerk of Works]
40
Building Inspector
[Electrical Installation Inspector]
40
Building and Engineering Associate Professionals (not elsewhere classified)
[Aircraft Detail Draftsperson, Aircraft Systems Technician (Air Force), Airframe Technical Officer, Avionics Systems Technician (Air Force), Mining Detail Draftsperson, Shipbuilding Draftsperson]
40
Architectural Associate
[Architectural Draftsperson, Building Drafting Officer]
40
Surveying and Cartographic Associate
[Surveying Technologist, Aerial Survey Technician, Engineering Survey Drafting Technician, Photogrammetrist, Topographic Drafting Officer]
40
Plumbing Inspector
[Drainage Inspector, Gas Plumbing Inspector, Sanitary Plumbing and Water Supply Inspector]
40
Plumbing Engineering Associate
[Plumbing Engineering Technician, Sewage / Water and Fire Services Associate]
40
Civil Engineering Associate
[Civil Engineering Technical Officer, Civil Engineering Design Draftsperson, Road Design Draftsperson, Sewage Reticulation Drafting Officer, Structural Engineering Drafting Officer]
40
Civil Engineering Technician
[Civil Engineering Assistant]
40
Electrical Engineering Associate
[Electrical Engineering Technical Officer, Electrical Engineering Design Draftsperson, Electrical Engineering Drafting Officer, Relays Draftsperson, Substation Design Draftsperson]
40
Electrical Engineering Technician
[Electrical Engineering Detail Draftsperson, Electrical Instrument Technician]
40
Electronic Engineering Associate
[Aircraft Electronics Technical Officer, Communications and Data Systems Drafting Officer, Communications Engineering Technical Officer, Computer-Numeric Control Technical Officer, Control Systems Drafting Officer, Digital Controls Technical Officer, Flight Surveyor]
40
Electronic Engineering Technician
[Communications Engineering Technician, Electronics Detail Draftsperson, Printed Circuit Board Designer, Process Control Technician, Telemetry Technician]
40
Mechanical Engineering Associate
[Mechanical Engineering Technical Officer, Airconditioning Drafting Officer, Heating and Ventilating Technical Officer, Tool Design Draftsperson, Tool Designer]
40
Mechanical Engineering Technician
[Boiler Testing Technician, Hydraulic Controls Technician, Pipe Testing Technician]
40
Biomedical Engineering Associate
[Biomedical Engineering Technician]
40
Mine Deputy
[Mining Technician]
40
Branch Accountant (Financial Institution)
[Bank Accountant]
40
Financial Institution Branch Manager
[Bank Manager, Building Society Manager, Credit Union Manager]
40
Stockbroking Dealer
[Stockbroker, Trading Floor Operator (Stock Exchange), Securities Dealer]
40
Futures Trader
40
Financial Market Dealer
[Money Market Dealer, Derivatives Dealer, Fixed Interest Dealer, Foreign Exchange Dealer]
40
Commodities Trader
[Commodities Broker, Grain Buyer, Livestock Trader, Wool Broker, Mineral Broker]
40
Insurance Broker
40
Financial Dealers and Brokers (not elsewhere classified)
[Corporate Finance Officer, Finance Broker, Finance Officer, Investment Broker, Investment Dealer]
40
Financial Investment Adviser
[Financial Planning Adviser]
40
Office Manager
40
Project or Program Administrator
[Project Co-ordinator]
40
Real Estate Agency Manager
40
Property Manager
[Building Manager]
40
Real Estate Salesperson
[Real Estate Sub-Agent, Property Portfolio Officer]
40
Computing Support Technician
[Help Desk Technician, Network Support Technician]
40
Chef
[Chef de Partie, Commis Chef, Demi Chef, Second Chef, Sous Chef]
60
Head Chef
[Executive Chef]
60
Parole or Probation Officer
40
Youth Worker
[Youth Officer, Youth Support Worker, Juvenile Justice Officer, Youth Accommodation Support Worker]
40
Residential Care Officer
40
Family Support Worker
40
Disabilities Services Officer
40
Ambulance Officer
40
Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic
[Ambulance Paramedic]
40
Dental Therapist
40
Dental Hygienist
40
Dental Technician
[Dental Prosthetist, Orthodontic Technician]
60
Massage Therapist
[Chinese (Tui-Na) Masseur, Remedial Masseur, Shiatsu Therapist, Sports Medicine Masseur]
40
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
40
Hotel or Motel Manager (Degree Level)
[Hotelier, Publican, Accommodation Manager, Functions Manager, Resort Manager]
50
Hotel or Motel Manager (Diploma Level) 
[Hotelier, Publican, Accommodation Manager, Functions Manager, Resort Manager]
40
Primary Products Inspector
[Produce Inspector, Dairy Quality Assurance Officer, Fish Inspector, Fruit and Vegetable Inspector, Meat Inspector, Quarantine Inspector]
40
Safety Inspector
[Boilers and Pressure Vessels Inspector, Gas Examiner, Lifts and Cranes Inspector, Mines Inspector]
40
Librarian Technician
40
Interior Decorator
40
Museum or Art Gallery Technician
[Taxidermist]
40

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