This is the practical VETASSESS guide for ANZSCO 252299 Complementary Health Therapists NEC. For pathway view and pivot logic, see the pathway guide. For costs, see the cost case study.
Group A / B — what it means
Complementary Health NEC at VETASSESS:
- AQF Bachelor or higher in highly relevant complementary health field
- Plus 1 year highly relevant employment within last 5 years
Qualification evidence
Submit:
- Bachelor / Master degree certificate + transcript
- Specialist certifications matching role (Ayurveda, kinesiology, specialist nutritional therapy)
- Origin-side professional registration (where applicable)
- Continuing professional development records
Employment evidence
Each role:
- Practice / clinic employer letter
- Title — exact match to role
- Dates and FTE hours
- Modality / specialism
- Outcomes
Pivot check — almost always the right answer
Before lodging:
| If your role is | Pivot to |
|---|---|
| Chiropractic | 252111 |
| Osteopathy | 252112 |
| Acupuncture | 252211 |
| Homoeopathy | 252212 |
| Naturopathy | 252213 |
| Full TCM | 252214 |
| Genuinely none of the above | 252299 |
English requirement
VETASSESS does not assess English directly for 252299. Visa stage:
- 494: minimum Competent (IELTS 6.0 each band)
Common reasons assessments fail
- Better fit ignored. VETASSESS will direct to defined code if your role fits one
- Generic complementary background. Need clear specialism evidence
- Short-course training. Need degree-level qualification
Tools
Where to verify
Next step
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Complementary Health NEC
ANZSCO 252299
VETASSESS
Skills Assessment
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