Who assesses Cardiac Technician (311212) for migration?

VETASSESS is the assessing authority for Cardiac Technician under code 311212. It assesses whether your qualification is comparable to the required Australian qualification level and is in a field highly relevant to the occupation, and whether your paid employment is at the required skill level and closely related.

Which occupation lists include Cardiac Technician?

Our current data places 311212 on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This links to visa subclasses 190, 491, 482, 186, 494 and 407. Lists change, so EMC Australia confirms the position at the time you apply.

What evidence helps a Cardiac Technician (311212) skills assessment?

Prepare cardiac technology qualifications and employment. Reference letters should describe duties such as: perform 12-lead electrocardiograms.

My job title isn't exactly 'Cardiac Technician'. Can I still use 311212?

Yes, if your actual duties match. Assessors look at what you did — for Cardiac Technician, that means work centred on performing cardiac diagnostic tests — rather than your employer's title. If your duties fit a neighbouring code in unit group 3112 better, nominate that instead.

Where do Cardiac Technicians (311212) work in Australia?

Cardiac Technicians are commonly employed by hospitals and cardiology practices. Regional employers may also open 491 or 494 options for 311212.

EMC Australia / Occupations / ANZSCO 311212

Cardiac Technician 311212

Yes. Cardiac Technician (311212) can be used for an Australian visa. It is on the STSOL and CSOL. VETASSESS is the assessing authority. The stored subclasses are 190, 491, 482, 186, 494 and 407.

Cardiac Technician (311212): Perform medical tests, operate equipment and provide technical support in medical and pathology settings.

Cardiac Technician (ANZSCO 311212) is a role centred on performing cardiac diagnostic tests. It sits in the Medical Technicians unit group (3112), whose members perform medical tests, operate equipment and provide technical support in medical and pathology settings. EMC Australia helps Cardiac Technicians line up their skills assessment, occupation list position and visa strategy before they lodge. See how this occupation can connect to points-tested skilled visas, state nomination and employer sponsorship — including a VETASSESS skills assessment.

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ANZSCO

311212

Assessing authority

VETASSESS

Occupation lists

STSOL · CSOL

Industry

Engineering & technology

Can this occupation migrate?

Potentially — if the list, the assessment and the rest of the profile fit.

Cardiac Technician can be relevant to skilled and employer-sponsored pathways. Your actual options depend on age, English, qualifications, work history, the skills assessment, points, state nomination, and whether an employer can sponsor the position. A place on a list is not a grant.

Potential visa pathways

Start with the pathway type, not only the subclass.

Points-tested

For skilled applicants who may qualify on occupation, skills assessment, points and invitation.

Employer-sponsored

For applicants with an Australian employer willing and able to sponsor an eligible position.

Other pathways

These are the other subclasses stored for this occupation.

407 · Training visa

State nomination

Lists change. We check this year’s program.

Whether Cardiac Technician is open for 190 or 491 depends on the state, the stream, and the month. NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory each run their own program. Occupation-specific status is checked against the current list — not a screenshot from last year.

EOI and state nomination

NSWclosed
VICclosed
QLDclosed
SAunavailable
WAnot announced
TASopen
ACTnot announced
NTclosed

Skills assessment

Skills assessment for Cardiac Technician

The assessment tests whether your qualification and work match this nominated occupation. VETASSESS is the usual authority. Confirm it on the current Home Affairs list before you apply. A suitable outcome is generally required before a points-tested EOI.

VETASSESS

How skills assessments work

Points and other factors

The occupation is only the starting point.

Age

Points sit in set age bands. Confirm the current test before you claim a number.

English

Competent English is the usual baseline. Proficient or superior English can add points.

Skilled employment

Work in the nominated or closely related occupation can add points. Dates have to survive a skills assessment.

Qualifications

Recognised qualifications can add points. The assessing authority decides comparability.

Australian study and partner

Australian study, specialist education, partner skills or community language may add points.

Nomination

State nomination (190) or regional nomination (491) can add points. 189 has neither.

Points calculator

Occupation match

Is Cardiac Technician the right code?

Nominate the work you actually do, not the job title on a card. Confirm the official ANZSCO description before you pay for an assessment.

Perform 12-lead electrocardiograms
Conduct exercise stress tests
Fit and analyse Holter monitors
Assist in cardiac catheter laboratories
Prepare cardiac test reports for cardiologists

Questions

Before you start an assessment

VETASSESS is the assessing authority for Cardiac Technician under code 311212. It assesses whether your qualification is comparable to the required Australian qualification level and is in a field highly relevant to the occupation, and whether your paid employment is at the required skill level and closely related.

Related occupations

Roles often confused with this one.

These are similar job titles. The visa list and skills assessment still depend on the code that matches the work you do.

Not sure which pathway fits.

Tell us the occupation, the assessment if you have one, and where you are willing to live. We will say whether 189, 190, 491 or an employer visa is worth the next fee.