Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist
Science Professionals
Part of the Agricultural, Fishery and Forestry Scientist group
Visa options for Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist are set out below.
Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist (ANZSCO 234116) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL).
ANZSCO Code
234116
Skills Assessment Body
Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS)
Typical Qualification
Bachelor degree or higher (ANZSCO Skill Level 1)
Visa pathways for Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist
- Occupation code
- ANZSCO 234116
- Occupation lists as at 2026-09-25
- CSOL
- Assessing authority
- Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS) · assessment fee $1,146 to $1,260.60 AUD (professional), checked September 2026
- Typical qualification
- Bachelor degree or higher (ANZSCO Skill Level 1)
Subclass 482
Skills in Demand, Core Skills stream
Employer nomination of Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist under ANZSCO 2022 code 234116, with at least 1 year of relevant work experience.
Subclass 186
Employer Nomination Scheme
Direct Entry on the CSOL with a skills assessment from VETASSESS, or Temporary Residence Transition after 2 years on a 482 with the sponsoring employer as Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist; the TRT stream has no occupation list.
Not available for Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist: 189 (not on the MLTSSL); 190 (not on the MLTSSL or STSOL); 491 (not on the MLTSSL, STSOL or ROL); 494 (not on its list).
How each visa works: 482, 186, 494, 189, 190, 491, DAMA and skills assessment. Lists: Department of Home Affairs.
More Science Professionals occupations
Skills assessment requirements and visa eligibility are set per occupation, and a neighbouring classification in the Science Professionals group can carry a different CSOL status or assessing authority than Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist.
Agricultural Consultant →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 234111 · assessed by VETASSESS
Agricultural Research Scientist →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 234114 · assessed by VETASSESS
Agronomist →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 234115 · assessed by VETASSESS
Biochemist →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 234513 · assessed by VETASSESS
Botanist →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 234515 · assessed by VETASSESS
Chemist, and Food and Wine Scientist →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 234211 · assessed by VETASSESS
Reviewed by Visa Plan Lawyers · Last updated: April 2026 · Occupation data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA) and the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO), and the Department of Home Affairs Core Skills Occupation List, given legal effect through the Subclass 482 instrument (F2024L01620) and the Subclass 186 instrument (F2024L01618). Occupation list status (MLTSSL, STSOL, ROL) as published by the Department of Home Affairs on 2026-09-25. This page provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Contact Visa Plan for advice specific to your situation.