Tree Worker (362512): Australian visa options
Which skilled visas Tree Worker is eligible for, the lists it sits on, its caveats, and who assesses it.
Tree Worker is ANZSCO 362512 (2022 version). It is on the CSOL. That makes it eligible for 2 skilled visa subclasses: 186, 482.
Visas this occupation can be used for
| Subclass | Visa | Stream |
|---|---|---|
| 482 | Skills in Demand visa (482) | Skills in Demand (subclass 482) - Core Skills stream |
| 186 | Employer Nomination Scheme visa (186) | Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) - Direct Entry Pathway |
Who assesses this occupation
Skills assessments for Tree Worker 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tree Worker on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Tree Worker (ANZSCO 362512) is on the CSOL.
What is the ANZSCO code for Tree Worker?
ANZSCO 362512 (2022 version).
Which visas can I apply for as a Tree Worker?
This occupation appears against subclass 186, subclass 482.
Who does the skills assessment for Tree Worker?
VETASSESS (Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services) is the assessing authority for this occupation.