ANZSCO 234116 · CSOL
Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist: ANZSCO 234116
Official Home Affairs skilled occupation list · checked 21 October 2026
Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist (ANZSCO 234116) is on the CSOL (Core Skills Occupation List). It can be used for the 482 and 186 visas, and the skills assessment is done by VETASSESS. Checked against the Home Affairs list on 21 October 2026.
Occupation lists
CSOL
Core Skills Occupation List
Permanent visa options
186
Visas that give permanent residence
Assessing authority
VETASSESS
Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services
Skill level
Level 1
Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
The job
What an aquaculture or fisheries scientist does
Studies commercial marine and aquatic plants, animals, ecosystems, and aquaculture techniques to assess stock and enhance the productivity of aquatic wild harvest and aquaculture and developing better ways of harvesting fish and plants.
Marine Biologists are excluded from this occupation. Marine Biologists are included in Occupation 234516 Marine Biologist.
Also known as
- Aquaculture or Fisheries Research Scientist
Unit group 2341
Tasks of Agricultural, Fisheries and Forestry Scientists
- Collecting and analysing data and samples of produce, feed, soil, water quality and other factors affecting stock and production
- Advising Farmers and Farm Managers on techniques for improving production, and alternative options
- Advising farmers on issues such as livestock and crop disease, control of pests and weeds, soil improvement, animal husbandry and nutrition and feeding programs
- Studying environmental and other factors affecting commercial crop production, pasture growth, animal breeding, fisheries, and forests and forest trees
- Studying the effects of cultivation techniques, soils, insects and diseases on production
- Developing procedures and techniques for solving problems and improving the efficiency of production
- Managing forest and aquatic resources to maximise their long-term commercial, recreational and environmental benefits for the community
- Studying the propagation and culture of forest trees, methods for improving the growth of stock and the effects of thinning on forest yields
- Preparing plans for reafforestation and devising efficient harvesting systems
- Investigating, planning and implementing management procedures to cope with the effects of fires, floods, droughts, soil erosion, insect pests and diseases
Qualifications and experience
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Assessing authorities check your duties against these tasks, so your experience must match them, not only the job title.
Visa options
Which visas ANZSCO 234116 can be used for
From the Department of Home Affairs combined list of eligible skilled occupations. Every visa also has its own points, age, English, experience and skills assessment rules.
| Visa | Eligible | ANZSCO version | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 Skilled Independent | No | — | |
| 190 Skilled Nominated (state) | No | — | |
| 407 Training visa | No | — | |
| 485 Temporary Graduate | No | — | |
| 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional | No | — | |
| 491 State Skilled Work Regional, state nominated | No | — | |
| 491 Family Skilled Work Regional, family sponsored | No | — | |
| 482 Skills in Demand, Core Skills stream | Yes | ANZSCO 2022 | |
| 186 Employer Nomination Scheme, Direct Entry | Yes | ANZSCO 2022 |
Skills assessment
Skills assessment for ANZSCO 234116
Most skilled visas need a positive skills assessment from the authority below before you can lodge. It must be for the same occupation you nominate.
Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS)
We prepare your VETASSESS assessment with you and check that your duties match ANZSCO 234116 before you apply.
States and territories
State and territory nomination
Home Affairs does not list Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist for the 190 or 491, so states and territories cannot nominate it. Employer sponsorship is the main route.
Similar occupations
Other occupations in Agricultural, Fisheries and Forestry Scientists
If your duties fit one of these better, that is the code to nominate.
Questions
ANZSCO 234116: common questions
What is the ANZSCO code for aquaculture or fisheries scientist?
What does an aquaculture or fisheries scientist do?
Which skilled occupation list is Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist on?
Can I get a 189 visa as an aquaculture or fisheries scientist?
Is Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist eligible for state nomination (190 or 491)?
Can an employer sponsor an aquaculture or fisheries scientist?
Who assesses aquaculture or fisheries scientist skills for Australian migration?
Talk to us
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Tell us your duties, qualifications, experience and English scores. We will confirm the right occupation and the visas that fit.
Source: Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. Descriptions: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022 (CC BY 4.0). General information only, not immigration advice.
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