Tuesday, July 15, 2008

The Immediate Skill Shortage List (ISSL) and the Long Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL) have been amended. The changes will take effect on 28 July 2008.

Occupation titles have been amended to align them with the Australian New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations. Other changes to the LTSSL and ISSL resulting from the July 2008 review are noted below.

Changes to LTSSL

The qualification requirement for "Electrical Engineering Technician" has been amended from “Bachelors degree in Engineering AND three years relevant experience” to “Bachelors degree in Engineering (Level 7) majoring in electrical engineering AND three years relevant experience.”

Changes to ISSL

Five occupations have been added to the Immediate Skill Shortage List.  These are:

* Medical Laboratory Technician (Phlebotomy Technician and Histology Technician) (311213)
* Flying Instructor (Glider Pilot Instructor) (23113)
* Motorcycle Mechanics (321213)
* Anaesthetic Technicians (311211)
* Printing Machinist (Die Maker) (392311)

Two occupations (Apiarist and Baker) had their regional coverage extended to nationwide, and the occupation previously classified as "Hospitality Supervisor (141999)" has been reclassified as "Café or Restaurant Manager (including Bar Manager) (141111).

Updated 15 July

The change to the LTSSL that was previously announced regarding the extra requirement for University Lecturers will not take effect on 28 July 2008. The LTSSL requirement for this occupation will continue to be a Masters degree or PhD.