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ANZSCO 311312 · Skill Level 2

Meat Inspector — ANZSCO 311312

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.

Quick verdict

Assessing body
VETASSESS
189 points cutoff
State nominations
0
DAMA regions
1
ILA pathway
No

Assessment requirements

VETASSESS Skills assessment (Group C)

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.

Path 1: Diploma+ (relevant) + 1 yr — 1 yr relevant work, within 5 yrs
Path 2: Diploma+ (non-relevant) + Cert IV+ (relevant) + 1 yr — 1 yr relevant work, within 5 yrs
Path 3: Diploma+ (non-relevant) + 2 yr — 2 yr relevant work, within 5 yrs

DAMA Designated Area gate (skill level 2)

Have at least an AQF Diploma; or Have at least three (3) years of full-time (38 hours per week) relevant work experience.

Qualification must be relevant to the occupation.
DAMA is employer-first: a job offer in the designated region generally precedes assessment.

Where it's open — DAMA regions

RegionStateKey requirement
Regional South AustraliaSAHave at least an AQF Diploma; or

Courses that lead here

2 CRICOS courses across 1 provider map to this occupation (lowest tuition first).

CourseProviderTuition
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

Frequently asked questions

Who assesses Meat Inspector for migration?

Meat Inspector (ANZSCO 311312) is assessed by VETASSESS. Assessment looks at qualifications and relevant employment against defined criteria (VETASSESS Group C).

What qualification level is expected for Meat Inspector?

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.

Does an assessment or a points score guarantee a visa?

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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