Software Tester Skill Assessment
Occupation Code
261314List
STSOL
Descriptions
Specifies, develops and writes test plans and test scripts, produces test cases, carries out regression testing, and uses automated test software applications to test the behaviour, functionality and integrity of computer software, and documents the results of tests in defect reports and related documentation.
Job Description
- Researching, consulting, analysing and evaluating system program needs
- Identifying technology limitations and deficiencies in existing systems and associated processes, procedures and methods
- Testing, debugging, diagnosing and correcting errors and faults in an applications programming language within established testing protocols, guidelines and quality standards to ensure programs and applications perform to specification
- Writing and maintaining program code to meet system requirements, system designs and technical specifications in accordance with quality accredited standards
- Writing, updating and maintaining technical program, end user documentation and operational procedures
- Providing advice, guidance and expertise in developing proposals and strategies for software design activities such as financial evaluation and costings for recommending software purchases and upgrades
Types of visas you can apply for
Common visa types
Skilled Nominated visa(subclass 190)
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)
Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)
Training visa (subclass 407)
Other visa types
489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated
187 - Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream
Skill Assessment
Computer Career Assessment
- Review the Applicant Skills Assessment Guide and Application Checklist before applying to ensure you meet the application requirements;
- Fill out the online form, upload the required documents, pay the application fee, and submit for review;
- After the review is completed, the result will be sent to the applicant by email; if it fails, the applicant will receive a "letter of rejection" with reasons attached.
Language Requirements
- There is no English proficiency requirement for ACS career assessment, so applicants can prepare their English scores while preparing for the career assessment.
Academic requirements
- Bachelor's degree: Complete at least 33% of ICT-related courses in a three-year undergraduate program;
- Bachelor's degree: Complete at least 25% of ICT-related courses in a four-year undergraduate program;
- Bachelor's degree: Complete at least 20% of ICT-related courses in a five-year undergraduate program;
- College degree: Complete at least 50% of ICT courses;
- Master's degree: For a two-year master's program with a minor in ICT, you need to complete at least 50% of ICT-related courses;
- Master's degree: For a two-year master's program with a major in ICT, you need to complete at least 33% of ICT-related courses;
- For non-ICT related college or above, an RPL project report + any 6-8 years of relevant work experience is required.
- ACS
