Skilled occupation list / ANZSCO 311217

Respiratory Technician

ANZSCO 311217 (2022). On the CSOL. Assessed by VETASSESS.

Lists

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

Respiratory Technician has ANZSCO code 311217 and is on the CSOL, according to the Home Affairs skilled occupation list read on 12 November 2026.
Respiratory Technician is not on the MLTSSL, so it cannot be used for the subclass 189 visa.
The assessing authority for Respiratory Technician is VETASSESS.

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

Cite this page

AusVisaClock. “Respiratory Technician (ANZSCO 311217).” Updated 12 November 2026. https://ausvisaclock.com/occupation/respiratory-technician-311217/

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

Visas for Respiratory 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
482 Skills in Demand	9 months

Respiratory Technician questions

Is Respiratory Technician on the skilled occupation list?

Yes. Respiratory Technician (ANZSCO 311217) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This is the department’s list as read on 12 November 2026.

Can Respiratory Technician apply for the 189 visa?

No. Only MLTSSL occupations can be used for the 189. Respiratory Technician can be used for: 186 (Employer Nomination), 482 (Skills in Demand).

Who assesses Respiratory Technician?

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