This guide walks through what VETASSESS expects when assessing ANZSCO 232313 Jewellery Designer. For pathway context, see the 232313 pathway guide. For worked numbers, see the 232313 cost & timeline case study.
Assessing authority
VETASSESS — Group B professional occupation. AQF Bachelor degree level required.
Qualification requirements
- AQF Bachelor or higher in Jewellery Design, Fine Art (Jewellery / Object), Silversmithing, Object Design, or closely related design discipline.
- At least one year of post-qualification employment at an appropriately skilled level within the last five years.
- If qualification is not highly relevant, at least three years of employment may substitute.
Employment evidence
- Statements of Service on company / studio letterhead — start / end dates, position, FTE %, salary.
- Detailed duties statement — must show creative / design responsibility (not bench-only fabrication).
- Portfolio — original concept work, design development sketches, technical drawings, CAD renders (Matrix / RhinoGold / Rhino), finished pieces / collection look-books.
- Reference letters from senior designer / creative director / studio principal.
Common refusal patterns
Bench-only / fabrication work. Pure metalwork / soldering / stone-setting / polishing fits 399411 Jeweller (trade code, AQF Cert III/IV).
Sales / retail jewellery roles. Customer-facing retail consultancy doesn't satisfy 232313 — that's typically retail customer service.
Drawing without design authority. Junior CAD operators / drafters supporting senior designers may not have the design responsibility 232313 expects.
Code-fit check
232313 vs 399411 Jeweller. Creative / conceptual / drawing-led design = 232313. Hands-on bench / metalwork / setting (trade) = 399411.
232313 vs 232311 Fashion Designer. Jewellery / precious-metal-led design = 232313. Apparel / fashion = 232311.
232313 vs 232312 Industrial Designer. Jewellery / accessories with precious-metal focus = 232313. Broader product / homewares / consumer-tech = 232312.
Tools
- Document checklist — VETASSESS evidence pack
- ANZSCO search — confirm 232313 vs 232311 / 232312 / 399411
- Eligibility wizard
- Visa fee calculator
Where to verify the rules
Next step
Want a structured review of your VETASSESS evidence pack for 232313? Book a 30-minute free strategy call.