Welfare Worker
Fastest-growing role on the CSOL. Masters-level ML/AI qualifications are effectively required at Australian sponsoring employers.
Years from now to permanent residency
Metro pathway
Major-city study- Master of Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning · 2 yrACS assesses under 261313 or 261312. Ensure the nominated ANZSCO matches your job duties description.
- 485 Graduate Visa · 3 yr
- ACS assessment · 0.3 yr
- EOI + visa grant (high demand) · 0.5 yr
Regional pathway
Regional study + 491- Master of Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning · 2 yrACS assesses under 261313 or 261312. Ensure the nominated ANZSCO matches your job duties description.
- 485 Graduate Visa (regional, Cat 2 +1 yr) · 4 yr
- ACS assessment · 0.3 yr
- EOI + 491 grant (high demand) · 0.5 yr491 holders convert to PR via the 191 visa after 3 years working in regional Australia. The age clock stops once 491 is granted.
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Age caps that apply to this occupation
- 190Cap: 45. 190 nomination requires under 45 at invitation.
- 491Cap: 45. 491 requires under 45 at invitation. Once granted, the age clock stops; 491 → 191 PR has no further age cap.
- 494Cap: 45. 494 requires under 45 with limited exemptions.
Qualifications that lead here
The ACS assessment is the gate. These are the qualifications most commonly accepted to clear it.
Master of Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
ACS assesses under 261313 or 261312. Ensure the nominated ANZSCO matches your job duties description.
- ·Master of Artificial Intelligence — University of Technology Sydney
- ·Master of Data Science — University of Melbourne
- ·Master of Artificial Intelligence — Monash University
Bachelor of Data Science / Artificial Intelligence
- ·Bachelor of Data Science — University of Melbourne
- ·Bachelor of Computer Science (AI) — UNSW
Visa subclasses this occupation unlocks
Skilled Nominated (State)
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional
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