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ANZSCO Code
ANZSCO 261314 Software Tester
ANZSCO Code 261314 – Software Tester specifies, develops and writes test plans and test scripts, produces test cases, carries out regression testing, and uses automated test software applications to test the behaviour, functionality and integrity of computer software, and documents the results of tests in defect reports and related documentation. ANZSCO Code 261314 – Software Tester just analyzes the system but not the other functionality like hardware.
Skill Level
Level 1 or Equivalent
Specializations
Software Tester
Skills Assessment Authority
ACS (Australian Computer Society)

On the Occupation Lists:
- Combined Skilled Occupations List (STSOL MLTSSL)
- Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
- RSMS Occupations List (RSMSL)
Not on the Occupation Lists:
- Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List (LMTL)
- Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)
Visa Provision
As the occupation features on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), it is possible to apply for a Skilled Nominated 190 visa or a Skilled Regional Nominated 489 visa. If you are employed in this occupation and you wish to pursue a GSM visa, you will be required to apply for state nomination in order to move to Australia.
Note: While the occupation is on the STSOL it remains a possibility that no states currently have a demand for people in that profession. The online assessment only lists occupations which are currently in demand by a state or territory in Australia, so if the occupation does not appear on the online assessment you should consider seeking an employer sponsor in Australia.
Unit Group: 2613 Software and Application Programmers
The job of aANZSCO Code 261314 – Software Tester in Australia is to specify, develop and write test plans and test scripts, produce test cases, carry out regression testing, and use automated test software applications to test the behavior, functionality and integrity of computer software, and document the results of tests in defect reports and related documentation.
Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
English Requirement
- IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
- OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
- TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
- PTE Academic with a min score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall
Exceptions
- Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
- Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states
- Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK, Canada, New Zealand, US, and Ireland where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.
Occupations in this Group
- 261311 Analyst Programmer
- 261312 Developer Programmer
- 261313 Software Engineer
- 261314 Software Tester
- 261399 Software and Applications Programmer (NEC)
Tasks to Perform
- Researching, consulting, analysing and evaluating system program needs
- Identifying technology limitations and deficiencies in existing systems and associated processes, procedures and methods
- Testing, debugging, diagnosing and correcting errors and faults in an applications programming language within established testing protocols, guidelines and quality standards to ensure programs and applications perform to specification
- Writing and maintaining program code to meet system requirements, system designs and technical specifications in accordance with quality accredited standards
- Writing, updating and maintaining technical program, end user documentation and operational procedures
- Providing advice, guidance and expertise in developing proposals and strategies for software design activities such as financial evaluation and costings for recommending software purchases and upgrades
Closely Related Core ICT Units
- Algorithm design and development
- Compilers
- Data structures
- Formal languages
- Operating systems
- Programming (application and/or system)
- Software Engineering
- Testing strategies and methods
Brief Description
They Specifies, develops and produces test cases, carries out regression testing, as well as uses the automated test software applications writes test plans and test scripts, to test the behavior the results of tests in defect related documentation. Thus, they are the major controller of any project whose have all the things on their mind.Software engineering sees its practitioner’s ass individuals who follow well-defined engineering approaches to problem-solving. These approaches are specified in various software engineering books,and papers .Single-user operating systems have no facilities to distinguish users, but may allow multiple programs. For the testing method different strategies are implemented. Engineers are always with the connotations of predictability, precision, mitigated risk and professionalism.
Additional Closely Related Core ICT Units
- Artificial intelligence
- Automata theory
- Business Information Systems
- Business Process Reengineering
- Computer Science
- Database design
- Database implementation
- e-Commerce
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Introduction to BIS
- Introduction to ICT
- Management Information Systems
- Object-oriented technologies
- Project Management
- Quality management
- Requirements gathering
- Software validation
- System Design
- Systems Analysis
- Web engineering