Which body issues the skills assessment for ANZSCO 263211?

the ACS (Australian Computer Society) is the assessing authority for ICT Quality Assurance Engineer under code 263211. It assesses ICT qualifications for ICT content and relevance, and counts closely related ICT employment after any required experience deduction.

Which occupation lists include ICT Quality Assurance Engineer?

Our current data places 263211 on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This links to visa subclasses 190, 491, 482, 186, 494 and 407. Lists change, so EMC Australia confirms the position at the time you apply.

What evidence helps an ICT Quality Assurance Engineer (263211) skills assessment?

Prepare ICT qualifications and QA engineering employment. Reference letters should describe duties such as: define ICT quality assurance processes and standards.

My job title isn't exactly 'ICT Quality Assurance Engineer'. Can I still use 263211?

Yes, if your actual duties match. Assessors look at what you did — for ICT Quality Assurance Engineer, that means work centred on ensuring ICT quality and processes — rather than your employer's title. If your duties fit a neighbouring code in unit group 2632 better, nominate that instead.

Where do ICT Quality Assurance Engineers (263211) work in Australia?

ICT Quality Assurance Engineers are commonly employed by software companies and enterprise IT. Regional employers may also open 491 or 494 options for 263211.

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ICT Quality Assurance Engineer 263211

Yes. ICT Quality Assurance Engineer (263211) can be used for an Australian visa. It is on the STSOL and CSOL. ACS is the assessing authority. The stored subclasses are 190, 491, 482, 186, 494 and 407.

ICT Quality Assurance Engineer (263211): Develop procedures and strategies to support, create, maintain and manage technical quality and testing of ICT systems.

If your work is mainly about ensuring ICT quality and processes, ANZSCO 263211 ICT Quality Assurance Engineer is the code to examine first. It belongs to unit group 2632 ICT Support and Test Engineers, and in our data it appears on STSOL and CSOL. This page sets out the duties, assessment and visa options that apply to this specific occupation. See how this occupation can connect to points-tested skilled visas, state nomination and employer sponsorship — including a ACS skills assessment.

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ANZSCO

263211

Assessing authority

ACS

Occupation lists

STSOL · CSOL

Industry

ICT & software

Can this occupation migrate?

Potentially — if the list, the assessment and the rest of the profile fit.

ICT Quality Assurance Engineer can be relevant to skilled and employer-sponsored pathways. Your actual options depend on age, English, qualifications, work history, the skills assessment, points, state nomination, and whether an employer can sponsor the position. A place on a list is not a grant.

Potential visa pathways

Start with the pathway type, not only the subclass.

Points-tested

For skilled applicants who may qualify on occupation, skills assessment, points and invitation.

Employer-sponsored

For applicants with an Australian employer willing and able to sponsor an eligible position.

Other pathways

These are the other subclasses stored for this occupation.

407 · Training visa

State nomination

Lists change. We check this year’s program.

Whether ICT Quality Assurance Engineer is open for 190 or 491 depends on the state, the stream, and the month. NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory each run their own program. Occupation-specific status is checked against the current list — not a screenshot from last year.

EOI and state nomination

NSWclosed
VICclosed
QLDclosed
SAunavailable
WAnot announced
TASopen
ACTnot announced
NTclosedNorthern Territory DAMA

Skills assessment

Skills assessment for ICT Quality Assurance Engineer

The assessment tests whether your qualification and work match this nominated occupation. ACS is the usual authority. Confirm it on the current Home Affairs list before you apply. A suitable outcome is generally required before a points-tested EOI.

How skills assessments work

Points and other factors

The occupation is only the starting point.

Age

Points sit in set age bands. Confirm the current test before you claim a number.

English

Competent English is the usual baseline. Proficient or superior English can add points.

Skilled employment

Work in the nominated or closely related occupation can add points. Dates have to survive a skills assessment.

Qualifications

Recognised qualifications can add points. The assessing authority decides comparability.

Australian study and partner

Australian study, specialist education, partner skills or community language may add points.

Nomination

State nomination (190) or regional nomination (491) can add points. 189 has neither.

Points calculator

Occupation match

Is ICT Quality Assurance Engineer the right code?

Nominate the work you actually do, not the job title on a card. Confirm the official ANZSCO description before you pay for an assessment.

Define ICT quality assurance processes and standards
Audit software development against quality standards
Measure and report quality metrics
Implement standards such as ISO 9001 for ICT
Lead process improvement initiatives

Questions

Before you start an assessment

the ACS (Australian Computer Society) is the assessing authority for ICT Quality Assurance Engineer under code 263211. It assesses ICT qualifications for ICT content and relevance, and counts closely related ICT employment after any required experience deduction.

Related occupations

Roles often confused with this one.

These are similar job titles. The visa list and skills assessment still depend on the code that matches the work you do.

Not sure which pathway fits.

Tell us the occupation, the assessment if you have one, and where you are willing to live. We will say whether 189, 190, 491 or an employer visa is worth the next fee.