This occupation requires a qualification assessed as comparable to the education level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor Degree or higher degree and in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation. For visa-related requirements including caveats that may apply for certain occupations, please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.
Qualification & Employment Criteria
Qualification
This occupation requires a qualification assessed as comparable to the education level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor Degree or higher degree and in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
Employment Criteria
It is essential for applicants to meet the following employment criteria:
- at least one year of post-qualification employment at an appropriate skill level,
- undertaken in the last five years,
- working 20 hours or more per week, and
- highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
Please note in order to achieve a successful Skills Assessment Outcome, a positive assessment for both qualifications and employment is required.
A Dental Hygienist carries out preventative dental procedures under the direction of a Dentist. Registration or Licensing is required (ANZSCO).
Highly relevant qualifications would usually be in the area of Dental Hygiene, Dental Hygiene Therapy or Oral Health Therapy.
Studies and employment in Dentistry or Dental Surgery cannot be assessed positively for this occupation.
Tasks undertaken must be related to those of a Dental Hygienist.
For visa-related requirements including caveats that may apply for certain occupations, please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.
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