State/Territory Eligibility Summary Table

State/Territory Eligibility Details

DAMA - Designated Area Migration Agreement

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Notes

• English, TSMIT (Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold), Age, Skills & Experience and PR Pathway are concessions that may be available for this occupation under the relevant DAMA.
• The table above literally reproduces the information published by the different Designated Area Representatives (DARs) in their DAMA Occupation lists. Concessions available (e.g PR pathway for applicants under NT DAMA) which have not been included by the DARs in relevant DAMA lists have also not been included above. Users should carefully review all information available in the DAR websites in relation to concessions.

423111: Aged or Disabled Carer

Description

Provides general household assistance, emotional support, care and companionship for aged or disabled people in their own homes.

Skill Level 4

Occupations at Skill Level 4 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:

- NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or
- AQF Certificate II or III.

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• Assessing Authority

  There is no Assessing Authority assigned to ANZSCO code 423111

Alternative Titles

• Aged or Disabled Care Worker
• Personal Care Worker
• Personal Carer

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.

Unit Group 4231: Aged and Disabled Carers

Description

Provide general household assistance, emotional support, care and companionship for aged and disabled persons in their own homes.

Indicative Skill Level

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

- In Australia:

AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

- In New Zealand:

NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year 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.

Tasks

• Accompanying aged and disabled persons during daily activities
• Assisting clients with their mobility
• Preparing food for clients
• Arranging social activities
• Performing housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming and cleaning
• Assisting in personal hygiene and dressing
• Providing companionship, friendship and emotional support
• May do shopping and run errands
• May live in with the person

• Occupation ceilings program year 2019-2020
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• Average Weekly / Annual Earnings 2018
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