234211: Chemist
Skill Level: 1
Assessing Authority: VETASSESS
Visa Options – ANZSCO 234211
Visa Type | Eligibility | MLTSSL | STSOL | ROL |
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Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) | - | - | ||
Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) | - | - | ||
Subclass 491 (State/Territory nominated) | - | - | ||
Subclass 491 (NOT nominated by State/Territory) | - | - | ||
Subclass 485 (Graduate) | - | - | ||
Subclass 482 (TSS) | - | - | ||
Subclass 186 (ENS) | - | - | ||
Subclass 187 (RSMS) | - | - | ||
Subclass 407 (Training) | - | - |
State Eligibility Summary Table – ANZSCO 234211
State/Territory Nomination | Visa Subclass 190 | Visa Subclass 489 |
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ACT Australian Capital Territory | ||
NSW New South Wales | ||
NT Northern Territory | ||
QLD Queensland ('I'm Offshore' list) | ||
SA South Australia | ||
TAS Tasmania | ||
VIC Victoria | ||
WA Western Australia (General stream) |
234211: Chemist
Description
Studies the chemical and physical properties of substances, and develops and monitors chemical processes and production.
Skill Level
Occupations at Skill Level 1 have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification
Specialisations
- Analytical Chemist
- Industrial Chemist
Specialisation titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation.
Tasks
- 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
- Testing food products for flavour, colour, taste, texture and nutritional content
- Advising on preserving, processing, packaging, storing and delivering foods
- Developing quality control procedures and safety standards for the manufacture of food products
- Examining grape samples to assess ripeness, sugar and acid content, and determining suitability for processing
- Coordinating winemaking processes, directing workers in testing and crushing grapes, fermenting juices, and fortifying, clarifying, maturing and finishing wines
- Blending wines according to formulae and knowledge of winemaking techniques
Assessing Authority
“Currently there is no known caveats applicable to this occupation”. Refer to Department of Home Affairs website for updated list.