Registered Migration Australia

Footballer

ANZSCO 452411




Description

Plays football professionally in competitions. This occupation requires high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience. Registration or licensing is required.

 

Skill Level

3

 

 

Specialisations

  • Australian Rules Footballer
  • Rugby League Footballer
  • Rugby Union Footballer
  • Soccer Player

 

 

Occupation Lists

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Group: 4524 Sportspersons

 

 

Description

participate in sporting events for monetary gain either as individuals or as members of a team.

 

 

Tasks

  • maintaining a high degree of expertise in a particular sport
  • attending regular practice sessions and undertaking private training to maintain the required standard of fitness
  • deciding on strategies in consultation with coaches
  • assessing other competitors and conditions at venues
  • competing in sporting events
  • adhering to the rules and regulations associated with a specific sport
  • promoting water safety awareness and undertaking rescue of persons in difficulty in the water
  • undertaking sports promotional activities and television appearances

 

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. 
In Australia: 
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) 

In New Zealand: 
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) 

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. 
Some occupations may require high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience. 

Registration or licensing may be required.

 

 

Occupations in this Group

 

Sources: www.abs.gov.au and DIBP