Diversional Therapist — ANZSCO 411311

VETASSESS Skills assessment (Group D)

Qualification(s) assessed at AQF Certificate IV 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 at AQF Certificate IV without a highly relevant field of study AND at least two years of post-qualification highly relevant employment in the last five years; OR at AQF Certificate III with a highly relevant field of study AND at least three 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.

DAMA Designated Area gate (skill level 3)

Have at least an AQF Certificate IV; or Have at least an AQF Certificate III + 2 years on-the-job training; or Have at least three (3) years of full-time (38 hours per week) relevant work experience.

Who assesses Diversional Therapist for migration?

Diversional Therapist (ANZSCO 411311) is assessed by VETASSESS. Assessment looks at qualifications and relevant employment against defined criteria (VETASSESS Group D).

What qualification level is expected for Diversional Therapist?

There are 3 recognised paths, for example: Cert IV+ (relevant) + 1 yr; Cert IV+ (non-relevant) + 2 yr; Cert III+ (relevant) + 3 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.