VisaChief Sheep Farmer (121322): Australian visa options
Which skilled visas Sheep Farmer is eligible for, the lists it sits on, its caveats, and who assesses it.
Sheep Farmer is ANZSCO 121322 (2013 version). It is on the CSOL and ROL. That makes it eligible for 4 skilled visa subclasses: 407, 489, 491, 494.
Visas this occupation can be used for
| Subclass | Visa | Stream |
|---|---|---|
| 407 | Training visa (407) | Training visa (subclass 407) |
| 489 | Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (489) | Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated |
| 494 | Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (494) | Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream |
| 491 | Skilled Work Regional visa (491) | Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) State or Territory nominated |
Who assesses this occupation
Skills assessments for Sheep Farmer 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.
Points and this occupation
Being on the list makes you eligible; points decide whether you are invited. Score yourself on the points calculator - the minimum is 65 and invitation rounds routinely clear well above it. English is usually the fastest gain: Proficient is 10 points and Superior is 20.
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.
- ROL - Skilled Work Regional (491) and Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (494).
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sheep Farmer on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Sheep Farmer (ANZSCO 121322) is on the CSOL, ROL.
What is the ANZSCO code for Sheep Farmer?
ANZSCO 121322 (2013 version).
Which visas can I apply for as a Sheep Farmer?
This occupation appears against subclass 407, subclass 489, subclass 491, subclass 494.
Who does the skills assessment for Sheep Farmer?
VETASSESS (Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services) is the assessing authority for this occupation.