ANZSCO Code for Skilled Migration

The ANZSCO (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations) system categorizes occupations based on skills, qualifications, and experience. Each occupation is assigned a unique code used for skills assessment and migration.

ANZSCO Code Skill Assessment

Why ANZSCO Code Matters

The ANZSCO (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations) system categorizes jobs based on skills and qualifications. Each occupation is assigned a unique code used for migration and skills assessment.

For Applicants

Matches your skills and experience with the right occupation

For CDR (EA)

Required to align your engineering report with standards

For RPL (ACS)

Ensures your IT experience fits the correct occupation

For Migration

Directly impacts visa approval and eligibility

Select the Right ANZSCO Code

Choosing the correct code is a crucial step in your migration journey. Here’s how you can do it:

Step 1

Identify Select an occupation that closely matches your skills and experience

Step 2

Compare Review job descriptions, duties, and ANZSCO requirements

Step 3

Prepare Gather documents required for your chosen assessment authority

Step 4

ApplySubmit your application through the correct organization

ANZSCO Code for CDR Report (Engineers Australia)

For engineering professionals, the Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) must align with a specific ANZSCO occupation. Selecting the correct code ensures your report matches Engineers Australia requirements.

A CDR report includes:

  • Career Episodes – detailed project reports
  • Summary Statement – mapping competencies
  • CPD (Continuing Professional Development)

Choosing the right ANZSCO code increases your chances of a positive skills assessment.

ANZSCO Code for RPL Report (ACS)

The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathway is designed for IT professionals without formal qualifications. Your experience must match an ANZSCO occupation listed by ACS.

RPL focuses on:

  • Practical work experience in IT field
  • Project-based knowledge and skills
  • Alignment with ACS occupation standards

Selecting the correct ANZSCO code ensures your experience is assessed accurately.

Analyst Programmer(ANZSCO 261311)

Chief Information Officer(ANZSCO 135111)

Database Administrator(ANZSCO 262111)

Developer Programmer(ANZSCO 261312 )

ICT Business Analyst(ANZSCO 261111)

ICT Manager NEC (ANZSCO 135199)

ICT Project Manager (ANZSCO 135112 )

ICT Quality Assurance Engineer(ANZSCO 263211)

ICT Security Specialist(ANZSCO 262112)

ICT Support and Test Engineers NEC​(ANZSCO 263299)

ICT Support Engineer(ANZSCO 263212)

ICT Systems Test Engineer(ANZSCO 263213)

ICT Trainer​(ANZSCO 223211 )

Multimedia Specialist(ANZSCO 261211)

Network Administrator(ANZSCO 263112)

Network Analyst(ANZSCO 263113)

Software and Application(ANZSCO 261399)

Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)

Software Tester(ANZSCO 261314)

Systems Administrator(ANZSCO 262113 )

Systems Analyst(ANZSCO 261112)

Web Administrator(ANZSCO 313113)

Web Developer(ANZSCO 261212)

ANZSCO Code for VETASSESS Assessment

VETASSESS handles a wide range of professional and trade occupations outside engineering and IT. Your ANZSCO code must match both your qualifications and work experience.

Key highlights:

  • Covers non-engineering and non-IT occupations
  • Focus on education + employment relevance
  • Required for many skilled migration visa categories

Common occupations include:

  • Marketing Specialist
  • Human Resource Advisor
  • Business Analyst
  • Chef / Hospitality Roles

Marketing Specialist (ANZSCO 225113)

Human Resource Adviser (ANZSCO 223111)

Management Consultant (ANZSCO 224711)

Recruitment Consultant (ANZSCO 223112)

Policy and Planning Manager (ANZSCO 132411)

Project Builder (ANZSCO 133111)

Office Manager (ANZSCO 512111)

Program or Project Administrator (ANZSCO 511112)

Contract Administrator (ANZSCO 511111)

Supply and Distribution Manager (ANZSCO 133611)

Retail Manager (ANZSCO 142111)

Corporate Services Manager (ANZSCO 132111)

Chef (ANZSCO 351311)

Cook (ANZSCO 351411)

Baker (ANZSCO 351111)

Motor Mechanic (ANZSCO 321211)

Electrician (General) (ANZSCO 341111)

Plumber (General) (ANZSCO 334111)

Carpenter (ANZSCO 331212)

⚠️ Note: This list shows common ANZSCO occupations only. Some occupations may be missing. Contact us to confirm your correct ANZSCO code and eligibility.

Your Migration Journey Starts with the Right Code

Let our experts guide you in choosing the correct ANZSCO code and preparing your assessment successfully.

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It is a classification system used to identify occupations for migration and skills assessment.

Engineers Australia, ACS, and VETASSESS all use ANZSCO codes for assessment.

Choosing the wrong code can lead to rejection or delays in your application.

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