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ANZSCO Skill Framework for Migration
Explore the official ANZSCO occupation list tailored for skilled-migration applicants. Whether preparing a CDR or RPL submission, our guide helps you pinpoint the correct code so you can streamline your Engineers Australia assessment and improve your chances for successful migration.
ANZSCO Codes for Skilled Migration
ANZSCO (Australia and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations) assigns a unique code to every occupation across Australia and New Zealand. These codes standardize job titles, duties, and skill levels, and they’re used widely in career planning, hiring and migration processes.
Why ANZSCO codes matter
For skilled migrants — Accurately match your qualifications, experience, and duties to the correct occupation code to support visa eligibility and speed up application assessments.
For engineers — Identify the precise ANZSCO occupation you should use when preparing CDR (Competency Demonstration Report) or RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) submissions for Engineers Australia.
For employers — Use codes to define roles, compare candidate skills, and plan recruitment and workforce development.
For policymakers and planners — Rely on the classification for labor market analysis, immigration policy design, and long-term workforce forecasting.
Need help finding the right code? Use our ANZSCO search tools and step-by-step guidance to pick the occupation that best reflects your work history and strengthens your migration or assessment application.
Select the Right ANZSCO Code
Selecting the correct ANZSCO code is essential for the success of your migration application. Below are the steps to determine the appropriate classification:
Identify – Choose the ANZSCO code matching your skills.
Compare – Align your experience with the job description.
Prepare – Collect required documents for skill assessment process.
Apply – Submit your migration application through the portal.
ANZSCO Code for CDR Report
A correctly prepared CDR (Competency Demonstration Report) is essential for engineers seeking skilled migration to Australia through Engineers Australia. The CDR showcases your technical expertise, practical problem-solving, and professional experience in a format that matches Engineers Australia’s assessment criteria.
Key components of a CDR:
Career Episodes — In-depth narratives that describe engineering tasks, your specific role, and the technical challenges you addressed.
Summary Statement — A concise cross-reference that maps the skills and knowledge demonstrated in your Career Episodes to Engineers Australia’s competency elements.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) — A record of courses, seminars, on-the-job training, and other professional learning activities that keep your skills current.
Choosing the right ANZSCO (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations) code for your CDR is critical. The selected ANZSCO occupation must reflect your actual job role and responsibilities so your report aligns with the occupation’s required competencies, improving the likelihood of a successful skills assessment.
ANZSCO Code for RPL Report
The RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) route is intended for candidates who don’t hold formal qualifications but have substantial on-the-job experience. For skilled migration, you need to demonstrate that your professional background corresponds to the tasks and requirements of your selected ANZSCO occupation.
An RPL submission should cover:
Practical experience: concrete examples of the hands‑on work and skills you have developed in your field.
Occupational fit: clear links showing how your responsibilities and achievements match the ANZSCO job description.
Evidence of competence: proof that you can carry out the core tasks and duties expected for the role.
Picking the correct ANZSCO code is important because it determines which occupation your experience will be measured against, improving the accuracy and chances of a favourable assessment.