Last Updated on July 19, 2023 by Ozlinks Education
About ANZSCO
The Australian Bureau of Statistics created and maintains the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) structure for each occupation. The ANZSCO provides information on the skill level of jobs, as well as the qualifications and experience required for those occupations. The current ANZSCO version was released on 22 November 2022. Click here for the complete 2022 occupation list.
How does ANZSCO Work?
The ANZSCO classification system is a hierarchical system that classifies occupations according to one of eight major groups, and then into ever smaller sub-categories: sub-major group; minor group; unit group; and finally, the specific occupation itself. The following provides an explanation of ANZSCO’s hierarchical structure in terms of how that structure functions for each of the major groups:
These hierarchical levels are assigned a reference number (‘code’) with a certain number of digits:
- ANZSCO major groups are represented by a single digit code
- ANZSCO sub-major groups by a 2 digit code
- ANZSCO minor groups by a 3 digit code
- ANZSCO unit groups by a 4 digit code
- ANZSCO occupations by a 6 digit code, the 6-digit ‘occupation’ code.
Each occupation in ANZSCO is characterised by its major tasks. Each occupation’s definition may additionally include alternate titles for the occupation as well as specialisations.
How do I find my ANZSCO Occupation code?
Enter your occupation’s name in the search box below to discover its ANZSCO code.
What is skill level 1 in ANZSCO?
- Level 1 skills are equivalent to a bachelor’s degree or higher qualification under the Australian qualification framework (AQF).
- A formal qualification may be replaced with at least five years of relevant experience.
What is skill level 2 in ANZSCO?
- Level 2 skills are equivalent to an associate degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma under the Australian qualification framework (AQF).
- A formal qualification may be replaced with at least three years of relevant experience.
What is skill level 3 in ANZSCO?
- Level 3 skills are equivalent to a Certificate IV or Certificate III under the Australian qualification framework (AQF) including at least two years of on-the-job training.
- A formal qualification may be replaced with at least three years of relevant experience.
What is skill level 4 in ANZSCO?
- Level 4 skills are equivalent to a Certificate II or Certificate III under the Australian qualification framework (AQF).
- A formal qualification may be replaced with at least one year of relevant experience.
What is skill level 5 in ANZSCO?
- Level 4 skills are equivalent to a Certificate I under the Australian qualification framework (AQF) or compulsory secondary education.
- Some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in additional to or instead of the formal qualification.