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Skilled occupation list / ANZSCO 361111

Dog Handler or Trainer

ANZSCO 361111 (2013). On the STSOL and CSOL. Assessed by VETASSESS.

Lists

STSOL · CSOL

189 eligible

No

Latest 189 points

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Sources: Home Affairs skilled occupation list (read 12 November 2026) and SkillSelect invitation rounds.

Key facts

  • Dog Handler or Trainer has ANZSCO code 361111 and is on the STSOL and CSOL, according to the Home Affairs skilled occupation list read on 12 November 2026.
  • Dog Handler or Trainer is not on the MLTSSL, so it cannot be used for the subclass 189 visa.
  • The assessing authority for Dog Handler or Trainer is VETASSESS.

Checked against Home Affairs every day. Last checked 11 November 2026.

Cite this page

AusVisaClock. “Dog Handler or Trainer (ANZSCO 361111).” Updated 12 November 2026. https://ausvisaclock.com/occupation/dog-handler-or-trainer-361111/

The figures come from the Department of Home Affairs. You may quote them with a link to this page.

Visas for Dog Handler or Trainer

Each visa this occupation can be used for, with the department’s latest 90% processing time.

Visa90% decided within
186 Employer Nomination24 months
190 Skilled Nominated16 months
407 Training19 months
482 Skills in Demand9 months
489 Skilled Regional (closed)—
491 Skilled Work Regional30 months
494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional20 months

Dog Handler or Trainer questions

Is Dog Handler or Trainer on the skilled occupation list?

Yes. Dog Handler or Trainer (ANZSCO 361111) is on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This is the department’s list as read on 12 November 2026.

Can Dog Handler or Trainer apply for the 189 visa?

No. Only MLTSSL occupations can be used for the 189. Dog Handler or Trainer can be used for: 186 (Employer Nomination), 190 (Skilled Nominated), 407 (Training), 482 (Skills in Demand), 489 (Skilled Regional (closed)), 491 (Skilled Work Regional), 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional).

Who assesses Dog Handler or Trainer?

The assessing authority for Dog Handler or Trainer is VETASSESS. You need a positive skills assessment from it before you lodge an EOI for a points-tested visa.