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ANZSCO 261399 Software and Application

The ANZSCO 261399 Software and Application Programmer plans, designs, tests, maintains, and logs software code to meet user expectations, framework requirements, and technical specifications.

Skill Level: Level 1 or Equivalent

Skill Assessment Authority: ACS (Australian Computer Society)

ANZSCO 261399 Software and Application​ Programmer (NEC)

Alternative Titles

  • Software Developer
  • Application Developer
  • Software Engineer
  • Systems Programmer
  • Computer Programmer
  • Application Engineer
  • Software Analyst
  • Full Stack Developer
  • Backend Developer
  • Frontend Developer

Occupation on the Skill List:

  • Combined Skilled Occupations List (STSOL MLTSSL)
  • Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)
  • Labor Market Testing Required for 457 List (LMTL)

Occupation not on the Skill List:

  • Labor Market Testing Required for 457 List (LMTL)
  • Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)

Visa Provision for Software and Applications Programmer (NEC)

Software and application candidates Programmers can apply for a Skilled Nominated 190 visa or a Skilled Regional Nominated 489 visa that is on the Short-term skilled occupation list (STSOL). If you work in this job and want to get a General Skilled Migration visa, you would have to apply for a state appointment in order to go to Australia.

Even though this job is on the STSOL, it may not be needed in any country. The online assessment only shows jobs that are actually needed by a state or territory in Australia. If the job doesn’t show up on the online assessment, you may want to find an employer sponsor in Australia.

⋙ Unit Group 2613

Designing security procedures, procedures, and strategies can help you maintain the integrity of the information system. Its job is to manage the overall information systems and keep them running smoothly.

  1. Backup and Recovery
  2. Data Encryption
  3. Database design
  4. Database implementation
  5. Database Management Systems – (Relational Database, Object Oriented Database, RDBMS)
  6. Information Systems security
  7. Internet and the Web
  8. Operating systems – (Unix, Linux, Xenix, Network OS)
  9. Server related hardware and software
  10. System Administration
  11. Systems Management
  12. Systems Programming
  13. Web security
  1. Client Server Technology
  2. Computer Networks
  3. Critical Path Method
  4. Data policy
  5. Data security
  6. Distributed Systems
  7. File Processing
  8. Introduction to ICT – (Introduction to Computer Science, Computer Theory, Introduction
  9. to Business Computing, Computer Science I)
  10. Project Management
  11. Quality management – (Quality Assurance, Software Quality)
  12. Testing strategies and methods

Skill Level Required

The majority of the jobs in this unit group require a skill set comparable to that of a bachelor’s degree or higher education. A formal qualification may be used in place of vendor certification or at least five years of related experience. In some circumstances, appropriate experience and/or on-the-job training may be necessary for addition to formal education (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Exceptions for Unit Group 2613

  • In some states/territories, Australian Graduate exceptions exist.
  • Priority Skilled Lists can apply a specific requirement in some states/territories.
  • Countries excluded from submitting IELTS or OET shall include the United Kingdom; Canada; New Zealand; the United States; and Ireland.

Where compulsory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English that is either adequate to satisfy the licensing/registration criteria or a minimum IELTS or equivalent level, whichever is higher.

Occupations in this Group

  1. 261311 Analyst Programmer
  2. 261312 Developer Programmer
  3. 261313 Software Engineer
  4. 261314 Software Tester
  5. 261399 Software and Applications Programmers (NEC)

Language Proficiency to be Eligible

  • IELTS score of minimum 6  (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
  • OET score with a minimum grade B in all sections;
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12, R:13, W:21, S:23 and overall L93);
  • PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall.

Software and Applications Programmer (NEC) ' Responsibilities '

  • Creating and managing database infrastructure, data structures, tables, dictionaries, and naming standards to make sure that all master data files are complete and consistent.
  • Operational setup and preventive maintenance of copies, recovery protocols, and implementation of confidentiality and reputation control
  • Setting up and managing documentation, protocols, policies, and procedures for databases
  • Test database systems and improvements, such as debugging, recording, replication, logging, and fixing all bugs found, using standard testing scripts, procedures, and processes.
  • Responsible for system security and disaster recovery operations, protocols, and organizational control.
  • Communicating with security vendors, manufacturers, equipment providers, and outside resources; reviewing, recommending, deploying, and managing information security applications; and tracking contractual commitments, performance, and service level agreements.
  • Troubleshooting and providing service help to find, fix, and restore server hardware and software problems, including problems with workstations and networking networks.
  • Making and managing documents, policies, and orders and writing down and describing operating processes and system logs.
  • Make sure that the architecture of computer sites requires all of the parts to work well together and keep track of and change how well networks are doing;
  • Keep looking at the current computer site to determine future server and network needs and make suggestions for moving forward.

Why Choose CDRforAustralia?

You will be a Software and Applications Programmer (ANZSCO 261199) and convert complex concepts into software solutions that are functional and of high quality. It could be that you create enterprise systems, build mobile apps, or design APIs, and your talents should be appreciated in Australia. Your experience needs to be presented in a manner that will be precise or accurate to get a positive ACS Skill Assessment under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Our team is also dedicated to writing RPL reports that are ACS-compliant to software developers, programmers, and IT engineers – we want to confirm that your on-the-job coding, designing, and problem-solving skills are Australian-based.

We make your Key Areas of Knowledge and Project Reports to suit your application design and software architecture, and full-stack development expertise – exactly matching Australian Computer Society (ACS) standards. All RPL reports that we write are fully plagiarism-free, technical in nature, and adhere to all ACS standards of passing assessment.

Our team offers quality advice, on time and regular communication to ensure that your RPL journey is stress-free and easy, since we handle everything from the first consultation to the final submission. Our trusted documentation services have helped hundreds of software developers, application programmers, and ICT specialists to achieve positive ACS results and have managed to migrate to Australia. Your expertise in programming should be international. You will be provided with a unique, ACS-certified RPL report, which will make your innovativeness, experience, and technical brilliance come to the fore.

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

How does CDRforAustralia align my experience with ACS requirements?

Our experts map your qualifications and professional experience against the ANZSCO 135199 ICT Manager NEC role. We highlight your ICT strategy, project management, operations, and leadership responsibilities to match ACS expectations.

Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in ICT (or related experience) and at least five years of relevant managerial experience can apply. English proficiency is also required, meeting ACS standards.

You need detailed Career Episodes or RPL reports, proof of qualifications, employment references, and evidence of ICT projects or managerial responsibilities. Clear presentation and alignment with ACS guidelines are critical.

Assessment times vary depending on document completeness, clarity, and ACS workload. Typically, reports are reviewed within a few weeks if all documentation is accurate and well-prepared.

Yes. From selecting projects to drafting reports and reviewing submissions, we provide complete support to ensure your application is professional, accurate, and optimized for success.

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