234211 CHEMIST

234211 CHEMIST

Occupation Overview:

Chemist belongs to the occupation unit group of 2342 CHEMISTS, AND FOOD AND WINE SCIENTISTS and is a Skill Level 1 occupation in Australia. In other words, a chemist must have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Key Tasks:

Studies the chemical and physical properties of substances, and develops and monitors chemical processes and production.

Specialisations:

Analytical Chemist
Industrial Chemist

Skills Assessment Authority:

VETASSESS is Australia’s leading vocational education and training assessment provider. It is the designated skills assessing authority for migration purposes for over 300 General Professional Occupations approved by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA).

UNIT GROUP 2342 CHEMISTS, AND FOOD AND WINE SCIENTISTS

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. In the case of Wine Makers, at least five years of experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

  • conducting experiments and tests to identify the chemical composition and reactive properties of natural substances and processed materials
  • analysing and conducting research to develop theories, techniques and processes, and testing the reliability of outcomes under different conditions
  • developing practical applications of experimental and research findings
  • testing food products for flavour, colour, taste, texture and nutritional content
  • advising on preserving, processing, packaging, storing and delivering foods
  • developing quality control procedures and safety standards for the manufacture of food products
  • examining grape samples to assess ripeness, sugar and acid content, and determining suitability for processing
  • coordinating winemaking processes, directing workers in testing and crushing grapes, fermenting juices, and fortifying, clarifying, maturing and finishing wines
  • blending wines according to formulae and knowledge of winemaking techniques

Occupations:

234211 Chemist
234212 Food Technologist
234213 Wine Maker

Australian Visa Options for 234211 CHEMIST

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