How closely a qualification is aligned to the nominated ANZSCO code is assessed on the basis of the percentage of the minimum number of units needed to comprise an ICT major for that qualification. The minimum acceptable quantum is 65% of that minimum number of units.
For example :
Applicant A has a 24-unit bachelor degree. In order to qualify for an ICT major, one third of those units must be of an ICT nature, i.e. 8 units. In order for the qualification to be considered closely aligned to the nominated ANZSCO code, at least 65% of those 8 units must be within the scope of the nominated occupation, i.e. 5 units.
Applicant B has an 8-unit post-graduate master degree following an ICT under-graduate degree. In order to qualify for an ICT major, one third of those units must be of an ICT nature, i.e. 3 units. In order for the qualification to be considered closely aligned to the nominated ANZSCO code, at least 65% of those 3 units must be within the scope of the nominated occupation, i.e. 2 units.
If the applicant’s qualification fits this criterion, the applicant will be eligible for a Group A assessment with 2 years relevant work experience rather than the 4 years otherwise required, provided that those 2 years were within the most recent 7-year period. If the relevance criterion is not satisfied, the 4 years relevant experience requirement will remain with no time limit imposed.
Applicant C has a 30-unit diploma. In order to qualify for an ICT major, one half of those units must be of an ICT nature, i.e. 15 units. In order for the qualification to be considered closely aligned to the nominated ANZSCO code, at least 65% of those 15 units must be within the scope of the nominated occupation, i.e. 9 units.
If the applicant’s qualification fits this criterion, the applicant will be eligible for a Group B assessment with 5 years relevant work experience rather than the 6 years otherwise required, provided that those 5 years were within the most recent 10-year period. If the relevance criterion is not satisfied, the 6 years relevant experience requirement will remain with no time limit imposed.