State Eligibility Summary Table - ANZSCO 411111

State Eligibility Details - ANZSCO 411111

411111: Ambulance Officer

Description

Provides specialised transport services and emergency health care for injured, sick, infirm and aged persons. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level 2

Occupations at Skill Level 2 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:

- NZ Register Diploma or
- AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma.

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• Assessing Authority

  VETASSESS: Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services
  	http://www.vetassess.com.au/
  	[email protected]

Alternative Titles

• Paramedic (Aus)

Alternative titles are any commonly used alternative title (or titles) for the occupation. These alternative titles have the same meaning as the principal title but may be less commonly used.

Specialisations

• Patient Transport Officer (Aus)

Specialisation titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation.

Unit Group 4111: Ambulance Officers and Paramedics

Description

Provide emergency health care and transport for injured, sick, infirm and aged persons to medical facilities.

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

- In Australia:

AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

- In New Zealand:

NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks

• Attending accidents, emergencies and requests for medical assistance
• Assessing health of patients, determining need for assistance, and assessing specialised needs and factors affecting patients' conditions
• Performing therapies and administering drugs according to protocol
• Resuscitating and defibrillating patients and operating life-support equipment
• Transporting accident victims to medical facilities
• Transporting sick and disabled persons to and from medical facilities for specialised treatment and rehabilitation
• Instructing community groups and essential service workers in first aid
• Attending public gatherings and sporting events where accidents and other health emergencies may occur
• Ensuring that ambulances are adequately maintained and stocked with medical supplies, and that equipment is in good working order
• Preparing written reports on the state of patients' injuries and treatment provided

Other occupations in this Unit Group

• 411112: Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic  

• Occupation ceilings programme year 2018-2019
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Explanatory Notes - Information

Eligibility

The term “may be eligible” relates to general eligibility and should not be misinterpreted as your individual eligibility to apply for a visa. Note that additional specific requirements and criteria also apply to visa eligibility (e.g. higher English requirements, evidences of a job offer, etc).

Definitions

• Occupation List refers to the register of professional occupations which might qualify for an Australian Visa. There are 7 skilled occupation lists in total.
• MLTSSL is the acronym for 'Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List'.
• STSOL is the acronym for 'Short-term Skilled Occupation List'.
• ROL is the acronym for 'Regional Occupation List'.
• IMMI 18/051, IMMI 18/048, IMMI 18/049, IMMI 18/43, IMMI 18/050 refer to current Legislative Instruments which list the table of occupations appropriate for the respective visa programmes.
• Conditions refer to current caveats applying for a particular occupation under specific visa programmes.

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