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ANZSCO 362111 · STSOL

Florist: ANZSCO 362111

Official Home Affairs skilled occupation list · checked 21 October 2026

Florist (ANZSCO 362111) 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 TRA. 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

TRA

Trades Recognition Australia

Skill level

Level 3

Certificate IV, or Certificate III with at least 2 years of on-the-job training, or 3 years of relevant experience

The job

What a florist does

Prepares and sells floral arrangements.

Unit group 3621

Tasks of Florists

  • Planning and designing floral arrangements
  • Arranging supply and storage of flowers, greenery, decorations and other items
  • Treating flowers to extend their life
  • Selecting, trimming and arranging flowers and other materials
  • Packing, wrapping, and attaching message cards to, and organising delivery of, completed arrangements
  • Serving customers and accepting payments
  • Advising customers on the selection of flowers and floral arrangements
  • May decorate hotels, churches, halls and other facilities for special events

Qualifications and experience

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

  • AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

Assessing authorities check your duties against these tasks, so your experience must match them, not only the job title.

Visa options

Which visas ANZSCO 362111 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 362111

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.

Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)

We prepare your TRA assessment with you and check that your duties match ANZSCO 362111 before you apply.

States and territories

State and territory nomination

Florist 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 florist now.

Questions

ANZSCO 362111: common questions

What is the ANZSCO code for florist?
The ANZSCO code is 362111 (Florist). Your occupation is decided by your actual duties, not your job title.
What does a florist do?
A florist prepares and sells floral arrangements. It is an ANZSCO skill level 3 occupation.
Which skilled occupation list is Florist on?
Florist 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 a florist?
No. Home Affairs does not list Florist 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 Florist 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 a florist?
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 florist skills for Australian migration?
The assessing authority for ANZSCO 362111 is TRA. You need a positive skills assessment before you lodge most skilled visas, and some 482 applicants also need one.

Talk to us

Is ANZSCO 362111 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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