ANZSCO 263299- ICT Support and Test Engineers (nec)
Description
The ICT Support and Test Engineers (nec) work towards developing the methods and strategies to develop, maintain and manage the technical assurance guidelines, methods and system infrastructure. They detect the problems in the system by testing the behavior and functionality. If any problem is existent, they offer a solution to maintain system integrity.
Skill Level
1
Specializations
Usability Architect
Skill Assessment Authority
ACS (Australian Computer Society)
Visa Provision
Since the occupation does not feature in Medium and Long term Strategic Skills List or Short term Skilled Occupations List, the candidates may not be able to apply for Visa under the General Skilled Migration Program.
However, if you are aged under 31, you can apply for a Working Holiday Visa which will allow you to work and live in Australia for two years. If your spouse has an occupation mentioned in MLTSSL or STSOL, you can register them as the main applicant for a visa.
Unit Group: 2632 ICT Support and Test Engineers
Description
The ICT Support and Test Engineers work towards developing and creating strategies that help in maintaining and managing the website of the system. They maintain and develop the guidelines for the system infrastructure thereby maintaining, examining the flaws in the system related to performance, behavior, functionality, and integrity.
Tasks
- Developing and reviewing the technical documents such as instructional, procedural, and operational guide providing a manual and technical report.
- Examining, identifying the potential flaws in the system and programming codes as per the testing protocols, guidelines, and quality to ensure smooth performance of the system
- The offering, maintaining and developing technical guidance and training for software application and operational procedure
- Carrying out troubleshooting and solving the existing flaws and problems Suggesting development plans and improvement in technology and monitoring the different processes and audits
- Scheduling and maintaining audit inspection, reviewing and examining the system, data, and related documents.
Skill level
Anyone applying for a job in this category should have the following skills
- Bachelor's degree or higher education
- Vendor certification or 5 years of experience
- Job training or relevant field experience
Occupation in the group
- 263211 ICT Quality Assurance Engineer
- 263212 ICT Support Engineer
- 263213 ICT Systems Test Engineer
- 263299 ICT Support and Test Engineers (nec)
English Requirement
A minimum of the following score is required in the respective exams
- IELTS- 6 (L, R, W), 7 (speaking), 7 (overall)
- TOEFL iBT- L:12, R:13, S:21, W:23, L93
- PTE Academic- 50 (L, R, W), 65 (speaking), 65 (overall)
- OET- B (all sections)
Exceptions
- Australian Graduate Exceptions can apply for the job in some states and territories.
- Priority Skilled List may be an effective requirement in few of the categories and states.
- Candidates from countries like UK, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and the US do not need to produce the IELTS and OET.
However, if required the candidates will need to produce their IELTS equivalent, minimum, and higher education.
Closely Related Core ICT Units
- Computer Audit
- Operating Systems- Linux, Unix, Network OS, Xenix
- Business Process Reengineering
- Risk Management
- ICT Security
- Testing Strategies and Methods
- Software Engineering
- Software Validation- Software Testing
Additional Closely Related ICT Units
- Digital Communication
- Computer Forensics
- Computer Science
- Database Management Systems (Relational Database, Object Oriented Database)
- Digital Communication
- Information Security- (data security)
- Internet Forensics
- Network Architecture
- Programming- C, C++, Basic, Objective C, Visual C, Java, PL/1, Pearl, Fortran, AS3, FoxPro and more
- Software Architecture
Description
| Major Group | 2 - Professionals |
| Sub-Major Group | 26 - ICT Professionals |
| Minor Group | 263 - ICT Network and Support Professionals |
| Unit Group | 2632 - ICT Support and Test Engineers |
Job Outlook
| Weekly Earnings | AUD 2019 |
| Work full time hours | 89% |
| Growth expected in the next 5 years | Very Strong |
| Gender share | 38% Female, 72% Male |
| Average full-time | 42 Hours |
| Skill level rating | high Skill |
| Average Age | Males: 43.3 |
| Females: 39.6 | |
| Persons: 42.2 | |
| Employed | 1300 |
ICT Support and Test Engineers nec 263299
| National | NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | TAS | NT | ACT | Future Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | Above Economy-Wide Average |
Occupation List Information
| Occupation on the Skill list | Occupation not on the Skill List |
|---|---|
| Combined Skilled Occupations List (STSOL MLTSSL) | Labor Market Testing Required for 457 List (LMTL) |
| Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) | Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) |
| RSMS Occupations List (RSMSL) |
Visa Provision
| ANZSCO | OCCUPATION | SKILLS ASSESSMENT | 189 | 190 | 485 | 491 (STATE) | 491 (FAMILY) | 186 (DIRECT) | 407 (TRAINING) | 494 (REGIONAL SPONSORED) | 482 (TSS MEDIUM TERM) |
| 263299 | ICT Support and Test Engineers nec | ACS |
English Requirement
| English Language Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | Minimum Score of 6 (Learning, Reading, Writing), 7 in Speaking and 7 Overall |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | OET result with a Minimum Grade B in all sections |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | Minimum Score (Learning: 12, Reading: 13, Writing: 21, Speaking: 23 and Overall 93) |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic | Minimum Score of 50 (Learning, Reading, Writing), 65 in Speaking and 65 Overall |
Frequently Asked Questions
An ICT Support and Test Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth functioning of IT systems, resolving issues, and providing technical support and troubleshooting for computer systems and networks. This includes ensuring the effective operation of hardware, software, and communication systems used in businesses and organisations.
To be an ICT Support and Test Engineer, you typically need a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field and relevant work experience in ICT support and troubleshooting. Additionally, you should have strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team.
ICT Support and Test Engineers can work in various industries, including technology, healthcare, finance, government, and education.
Opportunities for advancement into management roles are possible for ICT Support and Test Engineers. There is also the potential to specialise in a particular area of ICT and work in various industries.
To develop your skills as an ICT Support and Test Engineer, you can pursue professional development opportunities and certifications, attend training sessions and workshops, stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the field, participate in online forums and communities, and collaborate with other ICT professionals.
The required skill level for an ICT Support and Test Engineer is typically Skill Level 1, which means a bachelor's degree or higher is required along with relevant work experience.
It is possible to migrate to Australia as an ICT Support and Test Engineer. You will need to have your skills and qualifications assessed by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and meet the requirements for a skilled migration visa.
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