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Orthotist or Prosthetist -ANZSCO : 251912

Skill Level 1
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A tick means the occupation is on that government's current list (or, for Victoria, is eligible nationally). It does not guarantee nomination. Last reviewed November 2026.

ANZSCO 251912: ORTHOTIST OR PROSTHETIST

Major Group: 2 – Professionals | Sub-Major Group: 25 – Health Professionals | Minor Group: 251 – Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals | Unit Group: 2519 – Other Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals
Description: Designs, builds, fits and repairs splints, braces, callipers, artificial limbs and related appliances to restore function or compensate for muscular and skeletal disabilities. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level 1 : Occupations at Skill Level 1 have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

UNIT GROUP 2519: OTHER HEALTH DIAGNOSTIC AND PROMOTION PROFESSIONALS

Description: This unit group covers Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals not elsewhere classified. It includes Health Promotion Officers and Orthotists or Prosthetists.
Skill Level: 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 (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Registration or licensing may be required.
Other occupations in this Unit Group
  • 251911 – Health Promotion Officer
  • 251999 – Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec