Skilled Occupation List

Sportspersons Nec require high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.Note: this occupation group covers Sportspersons not elsewhere classified

Skill Level

3

Specialisations

• Athlete
• Cricketer
• Cyclist
• Racing Driver
• Surfer
• Tennis Player

Unless you are exempt in very limited circumstances, you are required to have a positive Skills Assessment to apply for the visas listed above.

Skills Assessment authority for Sportspersons Nec is Vocational Education and Training Assess (VETASSESS). To have a positive skills assessment, you must meet the following criteria:

• AQF Certificate IV Qualification in 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
• AQF Certificate IV Qualification that is not a highly relevant field of study AND at least two years post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years; or
• AQF Certificate III Qualification in a highly relevant field of study AND at least three years of post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years.
• To achieve a positive skills assessment, the applicant must meet the qualification and employment experience requirements.
• NEC = not elsewhere classified
• According to VETASSESS, applicants must include a cover letter that provides a rationale for choosing an nec category

Important

According to VETASSESS, pre-qualification experience for Sportspersons Nec may be considered in a skills assessment if the experience meets the following requirements:

• Three years of relevant employment;
• One year of highly relevant employment performed at the required skill level; and
• The employment experience was gained in the last five years

Participate in sporting events for monetary gain either as individuals or as members of a team.

Tasks

• Maintaining a high degree of expertise in a particular sport
• Attending regular practice sessions and undertaking private training to maintain the required standard of fitness
• Deciding on strategies in consultation with coaches
• Assessing other competitors and conditions at venues
• Competing in sporting events
• Adhering to the rules and regulations associated with a specific sport
• Promoting water safety awareness and undertaking rescue of persons in difficulty in the water
• Undertaking sports promotional activities and television appearances

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 III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

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.
Some occupations may require high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.
Registration or licensing may be required.

Occupations in this Group

• 452411 Footballer
• 452412 Golfer
• 452413 Jockey
• 452414 Lifeguard
• 452499 Sportspersons nec