ANZSCO 234211: Chemist
Skill Level: 1 | Assessing Authority: VETASSESS (Group: A)
Job description
A Chemist studies the chemical and physical properties of substances and develops and monitors chemical processes and production.
Job Duties
Highly relevant tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Conducting experiments and tests to identify the chemical composition and reactive properties of natural substances and processed materials.
- Analysing and conducting research to develop theories, techniques, and processes, and testing the reliability of outcomes under different conditions.
- Developing practical applications of experimental and research findings.
Additional tasks may include:
- Developing procedures, instruments, recording and testing systems to be used in experiments
- Developing and monitoring quality control procedures for the manufacture of products in plants or factories
- Preparing or supervising the preparation of laboratory reports, scientific papers and reports on specifications and standards
- May supervise and coordinate the work of technicians.
- May test products or materials to ensure compliance with government health laws, and standards of quality and puritys
- May use micro-organism.
Employment information
Chemistry (or Chemical Sciences) is the study of the composition, structure, chemical reactions and transformations of matter.
A Quality Control Chemist is a specific type of laboratory chemist, whose primary duties are to develop and update standard operating procedures, measure and test lab materials and products according to industry-specific standard procedures. As a Quality Control chemist, you assure adherence to all federal regulations and safety procedures. In addition to performing rigorous quality assurance of samples, some Quality Control chemists are responsible for calibrating and performing maintenance on lab equipment.
Qualification
AQF bachelor’s degree or higher degree. This includes qualifications assessed at AQF Bachelor, Master and Doctoral level.
Highly relevant major fields of study include:
- » Science (Chemistry major)
- » Chemistry
- » Medicinal Chemistry
- » Applied Chemistry
- » Biochemistry
The qualifications listed below, with a major in Chemistry, may be assessed as highly relevant on a case-by-case basis. A major in Chemistry would include subjects such as analytical, physical, organic and inorganic chemistry with an additional focus on modern applications such as nanotechnology, analytical and environmental chemistry, polymer science and surface science.
- » Forensic Science
- » Biotechnology
- » Nanotechnology
- » Pharmaceutical Science.
Criteria for a positive Skills Assessment
Please note in order to achieve a successful skills assessment outcome, a positive assessment for both qualifications and employment is required.
- This occupation requires a qualification assessed as comparable to the education level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) bachelor’s degree or higher degree and in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
- Applicants must also have at least one year of highly relevant, post-qualification employment, at an appropriate skill level completed in the last five years.
Reference: vetassess.com.au
Skill Assessment AssistanceDocuments Requirement
The following is a summary of the documentation list that you need in order to submit your application for the skill assessment. Please visit VETASSESS for a comprehensive list of all of the document requirements. Documents in a language other than English have to be translated by a professional translator first.
- Passport and passport photo
- Proof of identity, including a national ID or driver’s license
- qualification certificate and academic transcript.
- employment evidence, including an employment letter, payslips, tax return and superannuation.
Processing Time
The full skills assessment process for this occupation will take between 12 and 20 weeks from the date you submit and pay for the application to VETASSESS. The time it takes to finish depends on how quickly VETASSESS get all of the required documents and any other information from you. Making sure you've given all the necessary documents in the right format will help cut down on the time it takes to process.
What will I get after the assessment?
When your application for a skills assessment is done, the assessing authority will send you an email with a soft copy of the skills assessment outcome letter.
The letter should contain the required skill level outcome, whether your qualification is assessed as comparable to the education level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) or not. Furthermore, it outlines the employment period that you have claimed and whether the evidence that you provided is met or not. If you meet both the qualifications and employment criteria for the skill assessment, you will get a positive result. If you don't, you will get an unsuccessful result.
Application Fees
The following table provides an outline of the fees that are charged by VETASSESS in accordance with it for the purpose of their service of full skill assessments for professional occupations.
| Application Fees – Full Skills Assessment | |
| Applicant is a resident of Australia for tax purposes* (fee includes GST) | AUD $1058.20 |
| Applicant is NOT a resident of Australia for tax purposes*(fee excludes GST) | AUD $962.00 |
