Skills assessment · ANZSCO 262111
Database Administrator Skills Assessment & RPL Pathway
How Database Administrator (ANZSCO 262111) is assessed for skilled migration — and where Recognition of Prior Learning fits
By Keshab Chapagain, registered migration agent (MARN 1576536) since 2015 · WIDEN, Sydney
Keshab Chapagain · MARN 1576536 · Registered since 2015 - ANZSCO code
- 262111
- Skill level
- Skill Level 1
- Assessing authority
- Australian Computer Society (ACS)
- RPL relevant
- Yes
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- RPL relevant: Yes — see below (The ACS RPL application (two project reports) is available to applicants without a recognised ICT tertiary qualification; this is the ACS process, distinct from VET RPL through an RTO.)
Database Administrator (ANZSCO 262111) is a Skill Level 1 ICT occupation covering the design, maintenance, security and performance of database management systems. For skilled migration the assessing authority is the Australian Computer Society (ACS). Widen Migration (MARN 1576536) helps DBAs prepare an ACS application.
The skills assessment & RPL pathway for Database Administrator
For a Database Administrator (ANZSCO 262111), the ACS assesses whether your qualification and ICT employment are at a professional level and closely related to the occupation. A recognised ICT degree with relevant database experience is the most direct pathway; without one, the ACS RPL application lets you evidence ICT knowledge through two project reports.
The ACS RPL is a migration assessment process, distinct from a VET qualification. ACS also applies a "skills met" date affecting when your points-tested experience counts, so plan the timing of your application.
Evidence typically required
- ICT qualification with academic transcripts (or evidence supporting an ACS RPL application)
- Employment references detailing database administration duties, dates and hours
- Evidence of database design, security and performance work aligned to DBA (262111)
- Payslips, contracts or tax records corroborating employment
- Passport and identity documents
- For RPL: two project reports demonstrating ICT knowledge areas
Is RPL part of your Database Administrator pathway?
Book a consultation to confirm the right assessing authority and whether RPL fits your visa goal for this occupation.
Looking at the whole journey rather than just the assessment? See the full pathway guide: Migrate to Australia as a Database Administrator →
Which skilled visa uses this occupation?
Once Database Administrator is positively assessed, the assessment supports a points-tested or employer-sponsored skilled visa. The right one depends on your points, age, state nomination and whether an employer will sponsor you.
- Subclass 189 — Skilled Independent (points-tested, no sponsor)
- Subclass 190 — Skilled Nominated (state nomination)
- Subclass 491 — Skilled Work Regional (regional nomination)
- Subclass 482 — Skills in Demand (employer sponsorship)
- 482 → 186 permanent residency pathway
- Check your points for 189/190/491
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General information only, not migration advice. ANZSCO codes and assessing-authority arrangements change (ANZSCO is transitioning to OSCA) and skilled occupation lists are updated periodically — confirm the current code, authority and requirements for your situation. Skills assessments are conducted by the relevant assessing authority and RPL qualifications are issued by Registered Training Organisations, not by WIDEN. No qualification or assessment guarantees a visa. Migration advice is provided by Keshab Chapagain (MARN 1576536) only after a paid consultation under a written service agreement.
Questions we get asked first
Who assesses Database Administrator for migration?
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) assesses Database Administrator (ANZSCO 262111). ACS reviews whether your qualification and employment are at a professional ICT level and closely related to the nominated occupation.
How long does an ACS assessment take?
ACS assessment timeframes vary and are published by ACS; they can change with demand. Because ACS also applies an experience deduction, the outcome affects both eligibility and your points — build the timing into your migration plan.
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