Skills assessment · ANZSCO 251111
Dietitian Skills Assessment
How Dietitian (ANZSCO 251111) is assessed for skilled migration
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- Occupation: Dietitian
- ANZSCO code: 251111
- Skill level: Skill Level 1
- Assessing authority: Dietitians Australia
- Note: Dietetics is self-regulated through the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) credential from Dietitians Australia; it is not AHPRA-registered.
- RPL relevant: Limited — see below (Dietitians are assessed on their dietetics qualification by Dietitians Australia — not through VET Recognition of Prior Learning.)
Dietitian (ANZSCO 251111) is a Skill Level 1 health profession applying the science of nutrition to health, disease and food service. For skilled migration the assessing authority is Dietitians Australia. Widen Migration (MARN 1576536) helps dietitians prepare their assessment.
The skills assessment & RPL pathway for Dietitian
For a Dietitian (ANZSCO 251111), Dietitians Australia conducts the migration skills assessment, evaluating your dietetics qualification against Australian standards and assessing English. Depending on your qualification, the pathway may involve additional steps toward the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) credential.
This is a professional assessment, not VET Recognition of Prior Learning. Dietetics is self-regulated through the APD credential rather than AHPRA registration, but many employers expect APD status. English requirements apply.
Evidence typically required
- Dietetics qualification with academic transcripts and course details
- Curriculum and supervised practice details as requested
- English language test results meeting the required standard
- Detailed CV and employment references
- Passport and identity documents
Is RPL part of your Dietitian pathway?
Book a consultation to confirm the right assessing authority and whether RPL fits your visa goal for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
Who assesses Dietitian for migration?
Dietitians Australia is Australia’s skills assessing authority for Dietitian (ANZSCO 251111). It evaluates your dietetics qualification against Australian standards for migration.
Do dietitians need AHPRA registration?
Dietetics is not AHPRA-registered; it is self-regulated through the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) credential from Dietitians Australia. Many employers expect APD status, so it is worth pursuing alongside your migration.
Which skilled visa uses this occupation?
Once Dietitian 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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Related guidance
- Dietitians Australia — skills assessment overview
- All occupations by assessing authority
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- RPL by assessing authority
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.