Meat Inspector (ANZSCO 311312) is a skilled occupation assessed by VETASSESS. It has 1 DAMA region signal. Assessment requirements, PR pathways and the CRICOS courses that lead to it are consolidated below from the official lists.
Qualification(s) assessed at least AQF Diploma level WITH a highly relevant field of study AND at least one year of post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years; OR with an additional qualification at least AQF Certificate IV in a highly relevant field of study AND at least one year of post-qualification highly relevant employment in the last five years; OR without a highly relevant field of study AND at least two years of post-qualification highly relevant employment in the last five years. Note: For pre-qualification employment, three years of highly relevant employment in addition to at least one year of highly relevant employment in the last five years.
Have at least an AQF Diploma; or Have at least three (3) years of full-time (38 hours per week) relevant work experience.
| Region | State | Key requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Regional South Australia | SA | Have at least an AQF Diploma; or |
2 CRICOS courses across 1 provider map to this occupation (lowest tuition first).
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate III in Meat Processing (Food Services) CRICOS 119500C · Certificate III | JBS Australia Pty Limited QLD | $9,250 |
| Certificate III in Meat Processing (Smallgoods - Manufacture) CRICOS 119973C · Certificate III | JBS Australia Pty Limited QLD | $18,500 |
Meat Inspector (ANZSCO 311312) is assessed by VETASSESS. Assessment looks at qualifications and relevant employment against defined criteria (VETASSESS Group C).
There are 3 recognised paths, for example: Diploma+ (relevant) + 1 yr; Diploma+ (non-relevant) + Cert IV+ (relevant) + 1 yr; Diploma+ (non-relevant) + 2 yr. The right path depends on the field of study and length of relevant work.
No. A skills assessment confirms the occupation criteria are met; a visa also depends on points, nomination and Department of Home Affairs decisions. This page consolidates the official lists so applicants can see the requirements — it does not assess eligibility.
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