Qualification Code: ANZSCO 311312
Meat Inspectors are responsible for inspecting animal carcasses, internal organs, and meat processing facilities to ensure compliance with government and industry standards related to quality and health. They play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and quality of meat products.
Skill Level: 2
Skills Assessment Requirement:
To apply for the relevant visas, it is generally required to have a positive Skills Assessment. For Meat Inspectors, the skills assessment authority is Vocational Education and Training Assess (VETASSESS). To obtain a positive skills assessment, applicants must meet the following criteria:
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Qualification assessed at AQF Diploma level with a highly relevant field of study AND at least one year of post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the past five years; OR
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Qualification assessed at AQF Diploma level with an additional qualification at AQF Certificate IV 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 past five years; OR
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Qualification assessed at AQF Diploma without a highly relevant field of study AND at least two years of post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the past five years.
Applicants must meet both the qualification and employment requirements to obtain a positive skills assessment. Pre-qualification experience may also be considered if it meets certain requirements, including three years of relevant pre-qualification employment and one year of highly relevant employment within the past five years.
Potential Visa Pathways for Meat Inspector:
The following visa pathways are available for Meat Inspectors:
- Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
- Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
- Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491 – State/Territory nominated)
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491 – Family sponsored)
- Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186 – Direct Entry)
- Training visa (subclass 407)
- Skilled Employer-Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494 – Regional Sponsored)
- Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482 – TSS Short Term)
Please note that this information is subject to change, and it is recommended to consult the relevant immigration authorities for the most up-to-date and accurate information.
Group: 3113 Primary Products Inspectors
Description:
Primary Products Inspectors inspect animals, plants, agricultural produce, and facilities to ensure compliance with government and industry standards regarding quality, health, and licensing.
Tasks may include:
- Inspecting animals, plants, and agricultural produce to identify product quality issues and providing advice to producers.
- Auditing and monitoring quality procedures at farms and food handling and processing facilities to ensure compliance with required standards.
- Testing samples of produce for quality, size, and purity.
- Ensuring compliance with hygiene standards at storage, processing, and packing facilities, as well as in transport vehicles.
- Advising primary producers on economic aspects of disease eradication and informing them of health implications related to diseases and impurities.
- Providing advice on pest and disease identification and regulations related to grading, packing, and loading of products.
- Examining imported plants, animals, and products, and arranging quarantine procedures.
- Patrolling and investigating waterways for unlawful fishing activities and the removal of protected marine life.
- Educating, advising, and providing information on a wide range of topics related to fish and their protection.
- Initiating or assisting in legal action to enforce regulations.
Skill Level:
In Australia and New Zealand, most occupations in this group have a skill level commensurate with the following qualifications and experience:
Australia (ANZSCO Skill Level 2):
- AQF Associate Degree
- AQF Advanced Diploma
- AQF Diploma
New Zealand (ANZSCO Skill Level 2):
- NSQF Diploma
Please note that at least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some cases, additional relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required alongside the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required for this occupation.
Occupations in this Group:
- 311311 Fisheries Officer
- 311312 Meat Inspector
- 311313 Quarantine Officer
- 311399 Primary Products Inspectors
