411111: Ambulance Officer
Skill Level: 2
Assessing Authority: VETASSESS
Visa Options – ANZSCO 411111
| Visa Type | Eligibility | MLTSSL | STSOL | ROL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 411111
- Occupation MAY be eligible
- Occupation in the ‘Supplementary Skilled List’ or ‘Special Conditions Apply’
- Occupation NOT on relevant ‘State Occupation List’, or ‘Closed’ status; but MAY still be eligible if you meet the requirements
- Occupation NOT eligible
411111: Ambulance Officer
Major Group: 4 – Community and Personal Service Workers | Sub-Major Group: 41 – Health and Welfare Support Workers | Minor Group: 411 – Health and Welfare Support Workers | Unit Group: 4111 – Ambulance Officers and Paramedics
Description
Provides specialised transport services and emergency health care for injured, sick, infirm and aged persons. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level
Occupations at Skill Level 2 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:
– NZ Register Diploma or
– AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma.
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Specialization
- Patient Transport Officer (Aus)
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
- Attending accidents, emergencies and requests for medical assistance
- Assessing health of patients, determining need for assistance, and assessing specialised needs and factors affecting patients’ conditions
- Performing therapies and administering drugs according to protocol
- Resuscitating and defibrillating patients and operating life-support equipment
- Transporting accident victims to medical facilities
- Transporting sick and disabled persons to and from medical facilities for specialised treatment and rehabilitation
- Instructing community groups and essential service workers in first aid
- Attending public gatherings and sporting events where accidents and other health emergencies may occur
- Ensuring that ambulances are adequately maintained and stocked with medical supplies, and that equipment is in good working order
- Preparing written reports on the state of patients’ injuries and treatment provided
Assessing Authority
Website
Email“Currently there is no known caveats applicable to this occupation”. Refer to Department of Home Affairs website for updated list.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Commonwealth of Australia 2015 – Australia and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) Version 1.2 CODER, Cat No. 1220.030.001, http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/1220.0