Skilled occupation list / ANZSCO 311215

Pharmacy Technician

ANZSCO 311215 (2013). On the STSOL and CSOL. Assessed by VETASSESS.

Lists

STSOL · CSOL

189 eligible

Latest 189 points

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

Key facts

Pharmacy Technician has ANZSCO code 311215 and is on the STSOL and CSOL, according to the Home Affairs skilled occupation list read on 12 November 2026.
Pharmacy Technician is not on the MLTSSL, so it cannot be used for the subclass 189 visa.
The assessing authority for Pharmacy Technician is VETASSESS.
In Western Australia’s 14 October 2026 round, Pharmacy Technician was last invited at 85 points (General stream - WASMOL Schedule 1).

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

Cite this page

AusVisaClock. “Pharmacy Technician (ANZSCO 311215).” Updated 12 November 2026. https://ausvisaclock.com/occupation/pharmacy-technician-311215/

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

Visas for Pharmacy Technician

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

Visa	90% decided within
186 Employer Nomination	24 months
190 Skilled Nominated	16 months
407 Training	19 months
482 Skills in Demand	9 months
489 Skilled Regional (closed)	—
491 Skilled Work Regional	30 months
494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional	20 months

WA state nomination

Last invited in Western Australia’s 14 October 2026 round. WA round details.

Stream	Residence	Points	EOI submitted
General stream - WASMOL Schedule 1	WA	85	16 February 2026
Graduate stream - Higher Education	WA	90	18 September 2026

Pharmacy Technician questions

Is Pharmacy Technician on the skilled occupation list?

Yes. Pharmacy Technician (ANZSCO 311215) 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 Pharmacy Technician apply for the 189 visa?

No. Only MLTSSL occupations can be used for the 189. Pharmacy Technician 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 Pharmacy Technician?

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