From July 2017, the Australian Government has replaced the Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL) with the short-term Skilled Occupation List – (STSOL).
You can review this list if you intend to apply for the following visas:
- Visa 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme)
- Visa 190 (Skilled Nominated)
- Visa 489 (Skilled Regional (Provisional)
- Visa 407 (Training)
Here is a list of short-term skills (STSOL):
| Item | Occupation | ANZSCO code | Assessing authority |
| first | Aquaculture farmer | 121111 | VETASSESS |
| 2 | Cotton grower | 121211 | VETASSESS |
| 3 | Flower grower | 121212 | VETASSESS |
| 4 | Fruit or nut grower | 121213 | VETASSESS |
| 5 | Grain, oilseed or pasture grower (Aus) / field crop grower (NZ) | 121214 | VETASSESS |
| 6 | Grape grower | 121215 | VETASSESS |
| 7 | Mixed crop farmer | 121216 | VETASSESS |
| 8 | Sugar cane grower | 121217 | VETASSESS |
| 9 | Vegetable grower (Aus) / market gardener (NZ) | 121221 | VETASSESS |
| ten | Crop farmers (nec) | 121299 | VETASSESS |
| 11 | Apiarist | 121311 | VETASSESS |
| twelfth | Beef cattle farmer | 121312 | VETASSESS |
| 13 | Dairy cattle farmer | 121313 | VETASSESS |
| 14 | Horse breeder | 121316 | VETASSESS |
| 15 | Mixed livestock farmer | 121317 | VETASSESS |
| 16 | Pig farmer | 121318 | VETASSESS |
| 17 | Poultry farmer | 121321 | VETASSESS |
| 18 | Sheep farmer | 121322 | VETASSESS |
| 19 | Livestock farmers (nec) | 121399 | VETASSESS |
| 20 | Mixed crop and livestock farmer | 121411 | VETASSESS |
| 21 | Sales and marketing manager | 131112 | AIM |
| 22 | Advertising manager | 131113 | AIM |
| 23 | Corporate services manager | 132111 | VETASSESS |
| 24 | Finance manager | 132211 | (a) CPAA; or
(b) IPA; or (c) CAANZ |
| 25 | Human resource manager | 132311 | AIM |
| 26 | Research and development manager | 132511 | VETASSESS |
| 27 | Manufacturer | 133411 | VETASSESS |
| 28 | Production manager (forestry) | 133511 | VETASSESS |
| 29 | Production manager (manufacturing) | 133512 | VETASSESS |
| 30 | Production manager (mining) | 133513 | VETASSESS |
| 31 | Supply and distribution manager | 133611 | AIM |
| 32 | Health and welfare services managers (nec) | 134299 | VETASSESS |
| 33 | School principal | 134311 | VETASSESS |
| 34 | Education managers (nec) | 134499 | VETASSESS |
| 35 | ICT project manager | 135112 | ACS |
| 36 | ICT managers (nec) | 135199 | ACS |
| 37 | Arts administrator or manager | 139911 | VETASSESS |
| 38 | Laboratory manager | 139913 | VETASSESS |
| 39 | Quality assurance manager | 139914 | VETASSESS |
| 40 | Specialist managers (nec) except:
(a) ambassador; or (b) archbishop; or (c) bishop |
139999 | VETASSESS |
| 41 | Cafe or restaurant manager | 141111 | VETASSESS |
| 42 | Hotel or motel manager | 141311 | VETASSESS |
| 43 | Accommodation and hospitality managers (nec) | 141999 | VETASSESS |
| 44 | Hair or beauty salon manager | 142114 | VETASSESS |
| 45 | Post office manager | 142115 | VETASSESS |
| 46 | Fitness centre manager | 149112 | VETASSESS |
| 47 | Sports centre manager | 149113 | VETASSESS |
| 48 | Customer service manager | 149212 | VETASSESS |
| 49 | Conference and event organiser | 149311 | VETASSESS |
| 50 | Transport company manager | 149413 | VETASSESS |
| 51 | Facilities manager | 149913 | VETASSESS |
| 52 | Dancer or choreographer | 211112 | VETASSESS |
| 53 | Music director | 211212 | VETASSESS |
| 54 | Music professionals (nec) | 211299 | VETASSESS |
| 55 | Photographer | 211311 | VETASSESS |
| 56 | Visual arts and crafts professionals (nec) | 211499 | VETASSESS |
| 57 | Artistic director | 212111 | VETASSESS |
| 58 | Book or script editor | 212212 | VETASSESS |
| 59 | Director (film, television, radio or stage) | 212312 | VETASSESS |
| 60 | Film and video editor | 212314 | VETASSESS |
| 61 | Program director (television or radio) | 212315 | VETASSESS |
| 62 | Stage manager | 212316 | VETASSESS |
| 63 | Technical director | 212317 | VETASSESS |
| 64 | Video producer | 212318 | VETASSESS |
| 65 | Copywriter | 212411 | VETASSESS |
| 66 | Newspaper or periodical editor | 212412 | VETASSESS |
| 67 | Print journalist | 212413 | VETASSESS |
| 68 | Technical writer | 212415 | VETASSESS |
| 69 | Television journalist | 212416 | VETASSESS |
| 70 | Journalists and other writers (nec) | 212499 | VETASSESS |
| 71 | Company secretary | 221211 | VETASSESS |
| 72 | Commodities trader | 222111 | VETASSESS |
| 73 | Finance broker | 222112 | VETASSESS |
| 74 | Insurance broker | 222113 | VETASSESS |
| 75 | Financial brokers (nec) | 222199 | VETASSESS |
| 76 | Financial market dealer | 222211 | VETASSESS |
| 77 | Stockbroking dealer | 222213 | VETASSESS |
| 78 | Financial dealers (nec) | 222299 | VETASSESS |
| 79 | Financial investment adviser | 222311 | VETASSESS |
| 80 | Financial investment manager | 222312 | VETASSESS |
| 81 | Recruitment consultant | 223112 | VETASSESS |
| 82 | ICT trainer | 223211 | ACS |
| 83 | Mathematician | 224112 | VETASSESS |
| 84 | Gallery or museum curator | 224212 | VETASSESS |
| 85 | Health information manager | 224213 | VETASSESS |
| 86 | Records manager | 224214 | VETASSESS |
| 87 | Librarian | 224611 | VETASSESS |
| 88 | Management consultant | 224711 | VETASSESS |
| 89 | Organisation and methods analyst | 224712 | VETASSESS |
| 90 | Patents examiner | 224914 | VETASSESS |
| 91 | Information and organisation professionals (nec) | 224999 | VETASSESS |
| 92 | Advertising specialist | 225111 | VETASSESS |
| 93 | Marketing specialist | 225113 | VETASSESS |
| 94 | ICT account manager | 225211 | VETASSESS |
| 95 | ICT business development manager | 225212 | VETASSESS |
| 96 | ICT sales representative | 225213 | VETASSESS |
| 97 | Public relations professional | 225311 | VETASSESS |
| 98 | Technical sales representatives (nec) including education sales representatives | 225499 | VETASSESS |
| 99 | Aeroplane pilot | 231111 | CASA |
| 100 | Flying instructor | 231113 | VETASSESS |
| 101 | Helicopter pilot | 231114 | CASA |
| 102 | Fashion designer | 232311 | VETASSESS |
| 103 | Industrial designer | 232312 | VETASSESS |
| 104 | Jewellery designer | 232313 | VETASSESS |
| 105 | Graphic designer | 232411 | VETASSESS |
| 106 | Illustrator | 232412 | VETASSESS |
| 107 | Web designer | 232414 | VETASSESS |
| 108 | Interior designer | 232511 | VETASSESS |
| 109 | Urban and regional planner | 232611 | VETASSESS |
| 110 | Wine maker | 234213 | VETASSESS |
| 111 | Geologist | 234411 | VETASSESS |
| 112 | Primary school teacher | 241213 | AITSL |
| 113 | Middle school teacher (Aus) / intermediate school teacher (NZ) | 241311 | AITSL |
| 114 | Education adviser | 249111 | VETASSESS |
| 115 | Art teacher (private tuition) | 249211 | VETASSESS |
| 116 | Dance teacher (private tuition) | 249212 | VETASSESS |
| 117 | Music teacher (private tuition) | 249214 | VETASSESS |
| 118 | Private tutors and teachers (nec) | 249299 | VETASSESS |
| 119 | Teacher of English to speakers of other languages | 249311 | VETASSESS |
| 120 | Dietitian | 251111 | DAA |
| 121 | Nutritionist | 251112 | VETASSESS |
| 122 | Occupational health and safety adviser | 251312 | VETASSESS |
| 123 | Orthoptist | 251412 | VETASSESS |
| 124 | Hospital pharmacist | 251511 | APharmC |
| 125 | Industrial pharmacist | 251512 | VETASSESS |
| 126 | Retail pharmacist | 251513 | APharmC |
| 127 | Health promotion officer | 251911 | VETASSESS |
| 128 | Health diagnostic and promotion professionals (nec) | 251999 | VETASSESS |
| 129 | Acupuncturist | 252211 | Chinese Medicine Board of Australia |
| 130 | Naturopath | 252213 | VETASSESS |
| 131 | Traditional Chinese medicine practitioner | 252214 | Chinese Medicine Board of Australia |
| 132 | Complementary health therapists (nec) | 252299 | VETASSESS |
| 133 | Dental specialist | 252311 | ADC |
| 134 | Dentist | 252312 | ADC |
| 135 | Resident medical officer | 253112 | MedBA |
| 136 | Anaesthetist | 253211 | MedBA |
| 137 | Nurse educator | 254211 | ANMAC |
| 138 | Nurse researcher | 254212 | ANMAC |
| 139 | Nurse manager | 254311 | ANMAC |
| 140 | Web developer | 261212 | ACS |
| 141 | Software tester | 261314 | ACS |
| 142 | Database administrator | 262111 | ACS |
| 143 | Systems administrator | 262113 | ACS |
| 144 | Network administrator | 263112 | ACS |
| 145 | Network analyst | 263113 | ACS |
| 146 | ICT quality assurance engineer | 263211 | ACS |
| 147 | ICT support engineer | 263212 | ACS |
| 148 | ICT systems test engineer | 263213 | ACS |
| 149 | ICT support and test engineers (nec) | 263299 | ACS |
| 150 | Judicial and other legal professionals (nec) | 271299 | VETASSESS |
| 151 | Careers counsellor | 272111 | VETASSESS |
| 152 | Drug and alcohol counsellor | 272112 | VETASSESS |
| 153 | Family and marriage counsellor | 272113 | VETASSESS |
| 154 | Rehabilitation counsellor | 272114 | VETASSESS |
| 155 | Student counsellor | 272115 | VETASSESS |
| 156 | Counsellors (nec) | 272199 | VETASSESS |
| 157 | Interpreter | 272412 | NAATI |
| 158 | Social professionals (nec) | 272499 | VETASSESS |
| 159 | Recreation officer | 272612 | VETASSESS |
| 160 | Welfare worker | 272613 | ACWA |
| 161 | Agricultural technician | 311111 | VETASSESS |
| 162 | Anaesthetic technician | 311211 | VETASSESS |
| 163 | Cardiac technician | 311212 | VETASSESS |
| 164 | Medical laboratory technician | 311213 | AIMS |
| 165 | Pharmacy technician | 311215 | VETASSESS |
| 166 | Medical technicians (nec) | 311299 | VETASSESS |
| 167 | Meat inspector | 311312 | VETASSESS |
| 168 | Primary products inspectors (nec) | 311399 | VETASSESS |
| 169 | Chemistry technician | 311411 | VETASSESS |
| 170 | Earth science technician | 311412 | VETASSESS |
| 171 | Life science technician | 311413 | VETASSESS |
| 172 | Science technicians (nec) | 311499 | VETASSESS |
| 173 | Architectural draftsperson | 312111 | VETASSESS |
| 174 | Building associate | 312112 | VETASSESS |
| 175 | Building inspector | 312113 | VETASSESS |
| 176 | Architectural, building and surveying technicians (nec) | 312199 | VETASSESS |
| 177 | Mechanical engineering technician | 312512 | TRA |
| 178 | Metallurgical or materials technician | 312912 | VETASSESS |
| 179 | Mine deputy | 312913 | VETASSESS |
| 180 | Hardware technician | 313111 | TRA |
| 181 | ICT customer support officer | 313112 | TRA |
| 182 | Web administrator | 313113 | ACS |
| 183 | ICT support technicians (nec) | 313199 | TRA |
| 184 | Farrier | 322113 | TRA |
| 185 | Aircraft maintenance engineer (avionics) | 323111 | TRA |
| 186 | Aircraft maintenance engineer (mechanical) | 323112 | TRA |
| 187 | Aircraft maintenance engineer (structures) | 323113 | TRA |
| 188 | Textile, clothing and footwear mechanic | 323215 | TRA |
| 189 | Metal fitters and machinists (nec) | 323299 | TRA |
| 190 | Precision instrument maker and repairer | 323314 | TRA |
| 191 | Watch and clock maker and repairer | 323316 | TRA |
| 192 | Toolmaker | 323412 | TRA |
| 193 | Vehicle body builder | 324211 | TRA |
| 194 | Vehicle trimmer | 324212 | TRA |
| 195 | Roof tiler | 333311 | TRA |
| 196 | Business machine mechanic | 342311 | TRA |
| 197 | Cabler (data and telecommunications) | 342411 | TRA |
| 198 | Telecommunications linesworker | 342413 | TRA |
| 199 | Baker | 351111 | TRA |
| 200 | Pastrycook | 351112 | TRA |
| 201 | Butcher or smallgoods maker | 351211 | TRA |
| 202 | Cook | 351411 | TRA |
| 203 | Dog handler or trainer | 361111 | VETASSESS |
| 204 | Animal attendants and trainers (nec) | 361199 | VETASSESS |
| 205 | Veterinary nurse | 361311 | VETASSESS |
| 206 | Florist | 362111 | TRA |
| 207 | Gardener (general) | 362211 | TRA |
| 208 | Arborist | 362212 | TRA |
| 209 | Landscape gardener | 362213 | TRA |
| 210 | Greenkeeper | 362311 | TRA |
| 211 | Hairdresser | 391111 | TRA |
| 212 | Print finisher | 392111 | TRA |
| 213 | Printing machinist | 392311 | TRA |
| 214 | Dressmaker or tailor | 393213 | TRA |
| 215 | Upholsterer | 393311 | TRA |
| 216 | Furniture finisher | 394211 | TRA |
| 217 | Wood machinist | 394213 | TRA |
| 218 | Wood machinists and other wood trades workers (nec) | 394299 | TRA |
| 219 | Chemical plant operator | 399211 | TRA |
| 220 | Power generation plant operator | 399213 | TRA |
| 221 | Library technician | 399312 | VETASSESS |
| 222 | Jeweller | 399411 | TRA |
| 223 | Camera operator (film, television or video) | 399512 | TRA |
| 224 | Make up artist | 399514 | TRA |
| 225 | Sound technician | 399516 | TRA |
| 226 | Performing arts technicians (nec) | 399599 | VETASSESS |
| 227 | Signwriter | 399611 | TRA |
| 228 | Ambulance officer | 411111 | VETASSESS |
| 229 | Intensive care ambulance paramedic | 411112 | VETASSESS |
| 230 | Dental technician | 411213 | TRA |
| 231 | Diversional therapist | 411311 | VETASSESS |
| 232 | Enrolled nurse | 411411 | ANMAC |
| 233 | Massage therapist | 411611 | VETASSESS |
| 234 | Community worker | 411711 | ACWA |
| 235 | Disabilities services officer | 411712 | VETASSESS |
| 236 | Family support worker | 411713 | VETASSESS |
| 237 | Residential care officer | 411715 | VETASSESS |
| 238 | Youth worker | 411716 | ACWA |
| 239 | Diving instructor (open water) | 452311 | VETASSESS |
| 240 | Gymnastics coach or instructor | 452312 | VETASSESS |
| 241 | Horse riding coach or instructor | 452313 | VETASSESS |
| 242 | Snowsport instructor | 452314 | VETASSESS |
| 243 | Swimming coach or instructor | 452315 | VETASSESS |
| 244 | Tennis coach | 452316 | VETASSESS |
| 245 | Other sports coach or instructor | 452317 | VETASSESS |
| 246 | Sports development officer | 452321 | VETASSESS |
| 247 | Footballer | 452411 | VETASSESS |
| 248 | Sportspersons (nec) | 452499 | VETASSESS |
| 249 | Contract administrator | 511111 | VETASSESS |
| 250 | Program or project administrator | 511112 | VETASSESS |
| 251 | Insurance loss adjuster | 599612 | VETASSESS |
| 252 | Insurance agent | 611211 | VETASSESS |
| 253 | Retail buyer | 639211 | VETASSESS |
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