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234914 · ANZSCO 2022

Physicist

Classification
Occupation
Skill level
1
Major group
Professionals
Assessing authority
the assessing authority for the occupation under subsection (2)

Classification

Major group
2Professionals

Description

Studies matter, space, time, energy, forces and fields and the interrelationship between these physical phenomena to further understanding of the laws governing the behaviour of the universe, and seeks to apply these laws to solve practical problems and discover new information about the earth and the universe.

Specialisations

  • Astronomer
  • Medical Physicist

Unit group

2349 · Other Natural and Physical Science Professionals

Description

This unit group covers Natural and Physical Science Professionals not elsewhere classified. It includes Conservators, Metallurgists, Meteorologists and Physicists and Exercise Physiologists.

Skill level

Australia

In Australia and New Zealand: 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. In the case of Conservators, at least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Registration or licensing may be required.

New Zealand

In Australia and New Zealand: 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. In the case of Conservators, at least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Registration or licensing may be required.

Occupation skill level 1

Tasks

Occupations in this unit group

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