Respiratory Scientist (234612): Australian visa options

Which skilled visas Respiratory Scientist is eligible for, the lists it sits on, its caveats, and who assesses it.

Respiratory Scientist is ANZSCO 234612 (2022 version). It is on the CSOL. That makes it eligible for 2 skilled visa subclasses: 186, 482.

ANZSCO code
234612
Assessing authority

Visas this occupation can be used for

SubclassVisaStream
482Skills in Demand visa (482)Skills in Demand (subclass 482) - Core Skills stream
186Employer Nomination Scheme visa (186)Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) - Direct Entry Pathway

Who assesses this occupation

Skills assessments for Respiratory Scientist are done by VETASSESS (Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services). Their site: www.vetassess.com.au. A positive skills assessment is a prerequisite, not a points factor: without one you cannot lodge, no matter how high your points score is.

Which list it is on, and why that matters

  • CSOL - Skills in Demand (482) Core Skills stream and the Employer Nomination Scheme (186) Direct Entry stream.

Occupation lists change, and an occupation being removed does not affect an application already lodged. The department publishes the operative list in a legislative instrument; this page reflects the combined list as published on immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.

Related occupations in the same ANZSCO group

Frequently asked questions

Is Respiratory Scientist on the skilled occupation list?

Yes. Respiratory Scientist (ANZSCO 234612) is on the CSOL.

What is the ANZSCO code for Respiratory Scientist?

ANZSCO 234612 (2022 version).

Which visas can I apply for as a Respiratory Scientist?

This occupation appears against subclass 186, subclass 482.

Who does the skills assessment for Respiratory Scientist?

VETASSESS (Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services) is the assessing authority for this occupation.

Rules, fees and test scores change. Confirm current requirements at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au before you lodge. General information only - not immigration advice.