Which body issues the skills assessment for ANZSCO 242211?

TRA or VETASSESS is the assessing authority for Vocational Education Teacher / Polytechnic Teacher under code 242211. It share this code depending on the applicant's circumstances and pathway, so the correct assessing body must be confirmed before you lodge.

Which occupation lists include Vocational Education Teacher / Polytechnic Teacher?

Our current data places 242211 on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) and the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This links to visa subclasses 491, 482, 186, 494 and 407. Lists change, so EMC Australia confirms the position at the time you apply.

Where do Vocational Education Teachers (242211) work in Australia?

Vocational Education Teachers are commonly employed by TAFE institutes, registered training organisations and industry training centres. Regional employers may also open 491 or 494 options for 242211.

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Vocational Education Teacher / Polytechnic Teacher 242211

Yes. Vocational Education Teacher / Polytechnic Teacher (242211) can be used for an Australian visa. It is on the ROL and CSOL. TRA, VETASSESS is the assessing authority. The stored subclasses are 491, 482, 186, 494 and 407.

Vocational Education Teacher / Polytechnic Teacher (242211): Teach one or more subjects within a prescribed course at technical and further education institutions, community colleges and similar.

If your work is mainly about teaching vocational courses in TAFE and similar institutions, ANZSCO 242211 Vocational Education Teacher / Polytechnic Teacher is the code to examine first. It belongs to unit group 2422 Vocational Education Teachers / Polytechnic Teachers, and in our data it appears on ROL and CSOL. This page sets out the duties, assessment and visa options that apply to this specific occupation. See how this occupation can connect to points-tested skilled visas, state nomination and employer sponsorship — including a TRA, VETASSESS skills assessment.

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ANZSCO

242211

Assessing authority

TRA, VETASSESS

Occupation lists

ROL · CSOL

Industry

Education & teaching

Can this occupation migrate?

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

Vocational Education Teacher / Polytechnic Teacher 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.

491 · Skilled Work Regional

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 Vocational Education Teacher / Polytechnic Teacher 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
QLDclosedFar North Queensland
SAunavailable
WAnot announcedKimberley, Pilbara
TASopen
ACTnot announced
NTclosedNorthern Territory DAMA

Skills assessment

Skills assessment for Vocational Education Teacher / Polytechnic Teacher

The assessment tests whether your qualification and work match this nominated occupation. TRA, 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.

TRA, 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 Vocational Education Teacher / Polytechnic Teacher 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.

Deliver training against nationally recognised units of competency
Assess students' competency in workshops and workplaces
Develop training and assessment materials
Keep industry currency in the trade or vocation taught
Maintain records to meet RTO compliance standards

Questions

Before you start an assessment

TRA or VETASSESS is the assessing authority for Vocational Education Teacher / Polytechnic Teacher under code 242211. It share this code depending on the applicant's circumstances and pathway, so the correct assessing body must be confirmed before you lodge.

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.