Which body issues the skills assessment for ANZSCO 252299?

VETASSESS is the assessing authority for Complementary Health Therapists nec under code 252299. It assesses whether your qualification is comparable to the required Australian qualification level and is in a field highly relevant to the occupation, and whether your paid employment is at the required skill level and closely related.

Which occupation lists include Complementary Health Therapists nec?

Our current data places 252299 on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This links to visa subclasses 190, 491, 482, 186, 494 and 407. Lists change, so EMC Australia confirms the position at the time you apply.

What evidence helps a Complementary Health Therapists nec (252299) skills assessment?

Prepare qualifications and practice in your specific modality. Reference letters should describe duties such as: practise a complementary modality such as homoeopathy, Ayurveda or Western herbal therapy.

When should I nominate the 'nec' code 252299?

Use Complementary Health Therapists nec only when your role is genuinely within Complementary Health Therapists but is not described by any specific occupation in unit group 2522. Your evidence should explain your specialisation — for this code, complementary therapy practice outside acupuncture, naturopathy and TCM.

Where do people working under 252299 find jobs?

Professionals under this code are commonly employed by complementary health clinics and private practice. Regional employers may also open 491 or 494 options for 252299.

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Complementary Health Therapists nec 252299

Yes. Complementary Health Therapists nec (252299) can be used for an Australian visa. It is on the STSOL and CSOL. VETASSESS is the assessing authority. The stored subclasses are 190, 491, 482, 186, 494 and 407.

Complementary Health Therapists nec (252299): Treat disorders using complementary health therapies such as acupuncture, naturopathy and traditional Chinese medicine.

ANZSCO 252299 covers the Complementary Health Therapists nec occupation: professionals focused on complementary therapy practice outside acupuncture, naturopathy and TCM. Classified under Complementary Health Therapists (2522) at ANZSCO Skill Level 1, it is assessed by VETASSESS. Below, EMC Australia explains how professionals under this code can turn their experience into an Australian visa pathway. See how this occupation can connect to points-tested skilled visas, state nomination and employer sponsorship — including a VETASSESS skills assessment.

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ANZSCO

252299

Assessing authority

VETASSESS

Occupation lists

STSOL · CSOL

Industry

Health & nursing

Can this occupation migrate?

Potentially — if the list, the assessment and the rest of the profile fit.

Complementary Health Therapists nec can be relevant to skilled and employer-sponsored pathways. Your actual options depend on age, English, qualifications, work history, the skills assessment, points, state nomination, and whether an employer can sponsor the position. A place on a list is not a grant.

Potential visa pathways

Start with the pathway type, not only the subclass.

Points-tested

For skilled applicants who may qualify on occupation, skills assessment, points and invitation.

Employer-sponsored

For applicants with an Australian employer willing and able to sponsor an eligible position.

Other pathways

These are the other subclasses stored for this occupation.

407 · Training visa

State nomination

Lists change. We check this year’s program.

Whether Complementary Health Therapists nec is open for 190 or 491 depends on the state, the stream, and the month. NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory each run their own program. Occupation-specific status is checked against the current list — not a screenshot from last year.

EOI and state nomination

NSWclosed
VICclosed
QLDclosed
SAunavailable
WAnot announced
TASopen
ACTnot announced
NTclosed

Skills assessment

Skills assessment for Complementary Health Therapists nec

The assessment tests whether your qualification and work match this nominated occupation. VETASSESS is the usual authority. Confirm it on the current Home Affairs list before you apply. A suitable outcome is generally required before a points-tested EOI.

VETASSESS

How skills assessments work

Points and other factors

The occupation is only the starting point.

Age

Points sit in set age bands. Confirm the current test before you claim a number.

English

Competent English is the usual baseline. Proficient or superior English can add points.

Skilled employment

Work in the nominated or closely related occupation can add points. Dates have to survive a skills assessment.

Qualifications

Recognised qualifications can add points. The assessing authority decides comparability.

Australian study and partner

Australian study, specialist education, partner skills or community language may add points.

Nomination

State nomination (190) or regional nomination (491) can add points. 189 has neither.

Points calculator

Occupation match

Is Complementary Health Therapists nec the right code?

Nominate the work you actually do, not the job title on a card. Confirm the official ANZSCO description before you pay for an assessment.

Practise a complementary modality such as homoeopathy, Ayurveda or Western herbal therapy
Assess clients' health concerns within the principles of that modality
Prepare individual treatment plans and administer therapies
Monitor outcomes and modify treatment over successive visits
Keep client records and refer to other health professionals when needed

Questions

Before you start an assessment

VETASSESS is the assessing authority for Complementary Health Therapists nec under code 252299. It assesses whether your qualification is comparable to the required Australian qualification level and is in a field highly relevant to the occupation, and whether your paid employment is at the required skill level and closely related.

Related occupations

Roles often confused with this one.

These are similar job titles. The visa list and skills assessment still depend on the code that matches the work you do.

Not sure which pathway fits.

Tell us the occupation, the assessment if you have one, and where you are willing to live. We will say whether 189, 190, 491 or an employer visa is worth the next fee.