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ANZSCO 224311Skill Level 1

Economist

Performs economic research and analysis, develops and applies theories about production and distribution of goods and services and people's spending and financial behaviour, and provides advice to governments and organisations on economic policy issues.

Skill Level

Level 1

Bachelor degree or higher

Assessing Authority

VETASSESS

Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services

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Skilled Lists

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Overview

What this occupation involves according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Performs economic research and analysis, develops and applies theories about production and distribution of goods and services and people's spending and financial behaviour, and provides advice to governments and organisations on economic policy issues.

Typical Tasks

Common duties performed in this role.

Analysing interrelationships between economic variables and studying the effects of government fiscal and monetary policies, expenditure, taxation and other budgetary policies on the economy and the community
Researching, analysing and assessing the effects of labour market programs and industry policies and programs on economic growth, welfare, education and training
Investigating international and national economic situations, and particular features such as industries, regions and socioeconomic groups
Studying workplace issues such as enterprise bargaining and wage fixation, and the effect of workplace policies on productivity and economic growth
Analysing trends and advising on economic issues such as taxation levels, prices, employment and unemployment, imports and exports, and interest and exchange rates
Forecasting changes in the economic environment for short-term budgeting, long-term planning and investment evaluation
Formulating recommendations, policies and plans for the economy, corporate strategies and investment, and undertaking feasibility studies for projects
Preparing reports on research findings

Education & Experience

Indicative requirements for skills assessment.

Qualification

Bachelor degree or higher

Work Experience

Relevant work experience that may substitute for formal qualifications.

Closely Related Field

A qualification in a closely related field may be accepted with additional experience.

Documents Checklist

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Assessing Authority

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Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services

VETASSESS

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Skills Assessment Requirements

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VETASSESS Chinese Qualifications Verification Service verifies the authenticity of qualification documents from P.R. China for applicants seeking a VETASSESS Skills Assessment for migration purposes. This service is required before a skills assessment can be conducted if applicants hold Chinese qualifications.

Important note

As of 6:00 pm 10 May 2024, VETASSESS no longer accepts combined CQV and Skills Assessment applications. Applicants can now lodge a CQV-only application and proceed with the Skills Assessment application by entering a valid CQV application number. For Master's and Doctoral degrees, underpinning Bachelor (and Master for Doctorates) degrees must also be included in the CQV process. Missing documentation may cause delays. All submitted documents will not be returned. A suitable verification result does not guarantee a suitable skills assessment outcome; qualifications must still be assessed against Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) guidelines. For further inquiries, contact chinesequal@vetassess.com.au or call 1300 838 277.

Eligibility Criteria

5 criteria
  • Individuals seeking a Skills Assessment for migration purposes
  • Migration agents or lawyers acting on behalf of applicants
  • Government bodies, educational institutions, and businesses seeking verification of P.R. China qualifications
  • Qualifications must be from P.R. China issued after 1981
  • Does not cover qualifications achieved in Macau and/or Hong Kong
  • Colour scan of original Passport Bio-page OR Colour scan of Notarial Birth Certificate
  • Photocopy of Chinese Personal Identification Card (居民身份证)
  • Degree certificate (original and official translation)
  • Certificate of Graduation (original and official English translation)
  • Academic transcript or examination results in Chinese (officially issued and endorsed)
  • Academic transcript or examination results in English (officially issued and endorsed or certified translation)
  • Academic transcript in editable PDF (Chinese and English templates)
  • Reissued certificate if original is lost (毕业证明书/学士学位证明书)
  • Explanation letter from awarding body if details are inconsistent
  • Additional documents for army institution qualifications (contact required)
  • Recent passport-sized colour photograph (no more than 6 months old)
  • Official documents showing legal name change if applicable
  • Official translations by awarding institution, registered translation service, or Notarial Certificates

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Alternative Titles & Specialisations

Other names and specialisations classified under this ANZSCO code.

Alternative Titles

  • Economic Analyst

Specialisations

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