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ANZSCO 249211 · STSOL

Art Teacher (Private Tuition): ANZSCO 249211

Official Home Affairs skilled occupation list · checked 21 October 2026

Art Teacher (Private Tuition) (ANZSCO 249211) is on the STSOL (Short-term Skilled Occupation List). It can be used for the 190, 491, 494 and 407 visas, and the skills assessment is done by VETASSESS. Checked against the Home Affairs list on 21 October 2026.

Occupation lists

STSOL

Short-term Skilled Occupation List

Permanent visa options

190

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 art teacher (private tuition) does

Teaches students in the practice and theory of art in private training establishments.

Unit group 2492

Tasks of Private Tutors and Teachers

  • Planning programs of study for individual students and groups
  • Preparing and presenting material on the theory of the subject area
  • Instructing and demonstrating practical aspects of the subject area
  • Assigning problems and exercises relative to students' training needs and talents
  • Assessing students and offering advice, criticism and encouragement
  • Revising curricula, course content, course materials and methods of instruction
  • Preparing students for examinations, performance and assessments
  • Keeping abreast of developments in the subject area by attending professional conferences, seminars and courses, reading current literature, and talking with colleagues
  • May arrange visits and tours to professional exhibitions and performances
  • May organise for exhibitions or performances of students' work

Qualifications and experience

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal 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 249211 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.

VisaEligibleANZSCO versionNotes
189 Skilled Independent No—
190 Skilled Nominated (state) YesANZSCO 2013Needs a state or territory nomination
407 Training visa YesANZSCO 2013
485 Temporary Graduate No—
494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional YesANZSCO 2013
491 State Skilled Work Regional, state nominated YesANZSCO 2013Needs a state or territory nomination
491 Family Skilled Work Regional, family sponsored No—
482 Skills in Demand, Core Skills stream No—
186 Employer Nomination Scheme, Direct Entry No—

Skills assessment

Skills assessment for ANZSCO 249211

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 249211 before you apply.

States and territories

State and territory nomination

Art Teacher (Private Tuition) is on a list that allows state nomination for the 190 (permanent) and for the 491 (regional, provisional). Each state then decides which occupations it will nominate, and on what conditions.

State lists, points cut-offs and residence or job offer rules change during the program year, and some states close streams once their places are used. Ask us which states are nominating art teacher (private tuition) now.

Similar occupations

Other occupations in Private Tutors and Teachers

If your duties fit one of these better, that is the code to nominate.

Questions

ANZSCO 249211: common questions

What is the ANZSCO code for art teacher (private tuition)?
The ANZSCO code is 249211 (Art Teacher (Private Tuition)). Your occupation is decided by your actual duties, not your job title.
What does an art teacher (private tuition) do?
An art teacher (private tuition) teaches students in the practice and theory of art in private training establishments. It is an ANZSCO skill level 1 occupation.
Which skilled occupation list is Art Teacher (Private Tuition) on?
Art Teacher (Private Tuition) is on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), according to the Home Affairs combined list checked on 21 October 2026.
Can I get a 189 visa as an art teacher (private tuition)?
No. Home Affairs does not list Art Teacher (Private Tuition) for the 189, which is only open to some MLTSSL occupations. Routes that are open: state nomination for the 190, a regional 491 with state nomination or a regional employer (494).
Is Art Teacher (Private Tuition) eligible for state nomination (190 or 491)?
Yes, it is eligible for the 190 (permanent) and the 491 (regional, provisional). But each state and territory has its own occupation list, points cut-offs and residence or work rules, and they change during the program year. You need to qualify with at least one state.
Can an employer sponsor an art teacher (private tuition)?
Only in regional Australia. It is not on the CSOL, so the 482 Core Skills stream and 186 Direct Entry stream are not available, but a regional employer can nominate it for the subclass 494 visa.
Who assesses art teacher (private tuition) skills for Australian migration?
The assessing authority for ANZSCO 249211 is VETASSESS. You need a positive skills assessment before you lodge most skilled visas, and some 482 applicants also need one.

Talk to us

Is ANZSCO 249211 your occupation? Ask us about your options.

Tell us your duties, qualifications, experience and English scores. We will confirm the right occupation and the visas that fit.

The more context you give, the more useful the first conversation will be.

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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