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HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPORT ACT 2003 - SECT 104.70

Requirements for entry to an occupation

  (1)   The requirements for entry , to a * listed professional occupation, are the educational requirements:

  (a)   for entry to that occupation in Australia; or

  (b)   if the requirements are referred to in an * assessment statement given by an * assessing body of a State or Territory for that occupation--for entry to that occupation in that State or Territory.

  (2)   A requirement for entry to a * listed professional occupation may:

  (a)   be imposed by or under a law; or

  (b)   be imposed by or under the rules of a body; or

  (c)   consist of eligibility for membership of a body; or

  (d)   arise as a generally accepted employment or industry practice.

  (3)   However, neither of the following is a requirement for entry to a * listed professional occupation:

  (a)   English language training relating to general aspects of written communication or verbal communication, or both; or

  (b)   being successful in:

  (i)   the Occupational English Test administered by Language Australia; or

  (ii)   any other English language test, where that test does not form an integral part of an occupation - related study unit, an occupation - related course of instruction or an occupation - related tuition and training program.



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