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2nd Release
This variable describes a person's field of highest post-school educational qualification gained. Field of Study is coded as defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics Classification of Qualifications (ABSCQ). For qualification level see QALLP.
Applicable to: Persons aged 15 years and over with a qualification.
1: BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION
2: HEALTH
3: EDUCATION
4: SOCIETY AND CULTURE
5: NATURAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES
6: ENGINEERING
7: ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING
8: AGRICULTURE AND RELATED FIELDS
9: MISCELLANEOUS FIELDS
 | 1 - BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION
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 | 10 | Business and Administration, nfd |  |
 | 100 | Business and Administration, nfd
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 | 11 | Management |  |
 | 110 | Management, nfd |  |
 | 111 | Business Management |  |
 | 112 | Public and Institution Management |  |
 | 113 | Personnel Management |  |
 | 114 | Hospitality Management |  |
 | 119 | Management, nec
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 | 12 | Management Support Services |  |
 | 120 | Management Support Services, nfd |  |
 | 121 | Office Management |  |
 | 122 | Keyboarding and Shorthand |  |
 | 129 | Management Support Services, nec
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 | 13 | Sales and Marketing |  |
 | 130 | Sales and Marketing, nfd |  |
 | 131 | Wholesale and Retail Sales |  |
 | 132 | Marketing |  |
 | 133 | Real Estate |  |
 | 134 | Tourism |  |
 | 139 | Sales and Marketing, nec
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 | 14 | Financial Services |  |
 | 140 | Financial Services, nfd |  |
 | 141 | Accounting |  |
 | 142 | Banking and Finance |  |
 | 143 | Insurance |  |
 | 149 | Financial Services, nec
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 | 2 - HEALTH
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 | 20 | Health, nfd |  |
 | 200 | Health, nfd
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 | 21 | Medicine |  |
 | 210 | Medicine, nfd |  |
 | 211 | General Medicine |  |
 | 212 | Surgery |  |
 | 213 | Psychiatry |  |
 | 214 | Obstetrics and Gynaecology |  |
 | 215 | Anaesthesiology |  |
 | 216 | Pathology |  |
 | 217 | Radiology |  |
 | 218 | Internal Medicine |  |
 | 219 | Medicine, nec
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 | 22 | Nursing |  |
 | 220 | Nursing, nfd |  |
 | 221 | Basic Nursing |  |
 | 222 | Midwifery |  |
 | 223 | Mothercraft Nursing |  |
 | 224 | Psychiatric Nursing |  |
 | 225 | Community Nursing |  |
 | 229 | Nursing, nec
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 | 23 | Health Sciences |  |
 | 230 | Health Sciences, nfd |  |
 | 231 | Pharmacy |  |
 | 232 | Physiotherapy |  |
 | 233 | Occupational Therapy |  |
 | 234 | Radiography |  |
 | 235 | Optometry |  |
 | 236 | Chiropractic |  |
 | 237 | Speech Pathology |  |
 | 238 | Nutrition and Dietetics |  |
 | 239 | Health Sciences, nec
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 | 24 | Dental Studies |  |
 | 240 | Dental Studies, nfd |  |
 | 241 | Dental Science |  |
 | 242 | Dental Assisting |  |
 | 243 | Dental Technology
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 | 25 | Veterinary Studies |  |
 | 250 | Veterinary Studies, nfd |  |
 | 251 | Veterinary Science |  |
 | 252 | Veterinary Assisting
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 | 29 | Other Health |  |
 | 290 | Other Health, nfd |  |
 | 291 | Ambulance Service |  |
 | 292 | Occupational Health and Safety |  |
 | 299 | Other Health, nec
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 | 3 - EDUCATION
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 | 30 | Education, nfd |  |
 | 300 | Education, nfd
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 | 31 | School Teacher Training |  |
 | 310 | School Teacher Training, nfd |  |
 | 311 | Early Childhood Teaching |  |
 | 312 | Primary Teaching |  |
 | 313 | Secondary Teaching |  |
 | 314 | Teacher-Librarianship
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 | 32 | Post-School Teacher Training |  |
 | 320 | Post-School Teacher Training, nfd |  |
 | 321 | Technical Teaching |  |
 | 322 | Nursing Education |  |
 | 329 | Post-School Teacher Training, nec
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 | 39 | Other Education |  |
 | 390 | Other Education, nfd |  |
 | 391 | Teaching English as a Second Language |  |
 | 392 | Special Education |  |
 | 399 | Other Education, nec
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 | 4 - SOCIETY AND CULTURE
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 | 40 | Society and Culture, nfd |  |
 | 400 | Society and Culture, nfd
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 | 41 | Behavioural Studies |  |
 | 410 | Behavioural Studies, nfd |  |
 | 411 | Psychology |  |
 | 412 | Sociology and Anthropology |  |
 | 413 | Politics |  |
 | 414 | History
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 | 42 | Welfare |  |
 | 420 | Welfare, nfd |  |
 | 421 | Social Work |  |
 | 422 | Child Care |  |
 | 429 | Welfare, nec
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 | 43 | Librarianship |  |
 | 431 | Librarianship
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 | 44 | Language and Area Studies |  |
 | 440 | Language and Area Studies, nfd |  |
 | 441 | Literature |  |
 | 442 | Languages |  |
 | 449 | Language and Area Studies, nec
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 | 45 | Religion and Philosophy |  |
 | 450 | Religion and Philosophy, nfd |  |
 | 451 | Religious Studies |  |
 | 452 | Philosophy
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 | 46 | Economics |  |
 | 461 | Economics
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 | 47 | Law |  |
 | 471 | Law
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 | 48 | Visual and Performing Arts |  |
 | 480 | Visual and Performing Arts, nfd |  |
 | 481 | Music |  |
 | 482 | Art and Craft |  |
 | 483 | Photography |  |
 | 484 | Graphic Design |  |
 | 485 | Fashion Design |  |
 | 486 | Drama and Dance |  |
 | 489 | Visual and Performing Arts, nec
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 | 49 | Other Society and Culture |  |
 | 490 | Other Society and Culture, nfd |  |
 | 491 | Geography |  |
 | 492 | Communication |  |
 | 493 | Recreation and Leisure |  |
 | 494 | Policing Studies |  |
 | 499 | Other Society and Culture, nec
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 | 5 - NATURAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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 | 50 | Natural and Physical Sciences, nfd |  |
 | 500 | Natural and Physical Sciences, nfd
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 | 51 | Life Science |  |
 | 510 | Life Science, nfd |  |
 | 511 | Biological Science |  |
 | 512 | Environmental Science
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 | 52 | Physical Science |  |
 | 520 | Physical Science, nfd |  |
 | 521 | Physics |  |
 | 522 | Chemistry |  |
 | 523 | Earth Science |  |
 | 529 | Physical Science, nec
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 | 53 | Mathematics and Statistics |  |
 | 530 | Mathematics and Statistics, nfd |  |
 | 531 | Mathematics |  |
 | 532 | Statistics
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 | 54 | Computer Science |  |
 | 541 | Computer Science
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 | 59 | Other Natural and Physical Sciences |  |
 | 590 | Other Natural and Physical Sciences, nfd |  |
 | 591 | Food Science |  |
 | 592 | Laboratory Technology |  |
 | 599 | Other Natural and Physical Sciences, nec
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 | 6 - ENGINEERING
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 | 60 | Engineering, nfd |  |
 | 600 | Engineering, nfd
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 | 61 | Surveying and Cartography |  |
 | 610 | Surveying and Cartography, nfd |  |
 | 611 | Surveying |  |
 | 612 | Cartography
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 | 62 | Civil Engineering |  |
 | 621 | Civil Engineering
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 | 63 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering |  |
 | 630 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering, nfd |  |
 | 631 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science |  |
 | 632 | Powerline Installation and Maintenance |  |
 | 633 | Electrical Fitting |  |
 | 634 | Automotive Electrics |  |
 | 635 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics |  |
 | 636 | Electrical Mechanics |  |
 | 637 | Communications Equipment Installation and Maintenance |  |
 | 638 | Electronic Equipment Servicing |  |
 | 639 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering, nec
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 | 64 | Mechanical Engineering |  |
 | 640 | Mechanical Engineering, nfd |  |
 | 641 | Mechanical Engineering Science |  |
 | 642 | Toolmaking |  |
 | 643 | Metal Fitting, Turning and Machining |  |
 | 644 | Sheetmetal Working |  |
 | 645 | Boilermaking and Welding |  |
 | 646 | Metal Casting and Patternmaking |  |
 | 647 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineering |  |
 | 648 | Precision Metal Working |  |
 | 649 | Mechanical Engineering, nec
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 | 65 | Metallurgical and Mining Engineering |  |
 | 650 | Metallurgical and Mining Engineering, nfd |  |
 | 651 | Metallurgical Engineering Science |  |
 | 652 | Mining Engineering Science |  |
 | 659 | Metallurgical and Mining Engineering, nec
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 | 66 | Printing |  |
 | 660 | Printing, nfd |  |
 | 661 | Compositing |  |
 | 662 | Graphic Reproduction |  |
 | 663 | Printing Machining |  |
 | 664 | Binding and Finishing |  |
 | 665 | Screen Printing |  |
 | 669 | Printing, nec
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 | 67 | Automotive Engineering |  |
 | 670 | Automotive Engineering, nfd |  |
 | 671 | Automotive Engineering Science |  |
 | 672 | Vehicle Mechanics |  |
 | 673 | Panel Beating |  |
 | 674 | Vehicle Painting |  |
 | 675 | Vehicle Building |  |
 | 676 | Vehicle Trimming |  |
 | 679 | Automotive Engineering, nec
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 | 68 | Textiles, Clothing and Footwear |  |
 | 680 | Textiles, Clothing and Footwear, nfd |  |
 | 681 | Textile Engineering Science |  |
 | 682 | Garment Making |  |
 | 683 | Upholstery |  |
 | 684 | Footwear |  |
 | 689 | Textiles, Clothing and Footwear, nec
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 | 69 | Other Engineering |  |
 | 690 | Other Engineering, nfd |  |
 | 691 | Chemical Engineering Science |  |
 | 692 | Aeronautical Engineering Science |  |
 | 693 | Industrial Engineering Science |  |
 | 694 | Marine Engineering Science |  |
 | 695 | Other Engineering Science |  |
 | 696 | Marine Construction |  |
 | 697 | Wood Machining and Turning |  |
 | 698 | Cabinet Making |  |
 | 699 | Other Engineering, nec
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 | 7 - ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING
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 | 70 | Architecture and Building, nfd |  |
 | 700 | Architecture and Building, nfd
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 | 71 | Building Design |  |
 | 710 | Building Design, nfd |  |
 | 711 | Architecture |  |
 | 712 | Interior Design |  |
 | 719 | Building Design, nec
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 | 72 | Building Construction |  |
 | 720 | Building Construction, nfd |  |
 | 721 | Building Technology |  |
 | 722 | Carpentry and Joinery |  |
 | 723 | Bricklaying |  |
 | 724 | Painting, Decorating and Signwriting |  |
 | 725 | Plastering |  |
 | 726 | Plumbing |  |
 | 727 | Roof Fixing |  |
 | 728 | Floor and Wall Tiling |  |
 | 729 | Building Construction, nec
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 | 79 | Other Architecture and Building |  |
 | 790 | Other Architecture and Building, nfd |  |
 | 791 | Floor Covering |  |
 | 792 | Glass Working |  |
 | 793 | Quantity Surveying |  |
 | 799 | Other Architecture and Building, nec
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 | 8 - AGRICULTURE AND RELATED FIELDS
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 | 80 | Agriculture and Related Fields, nfd |  |
 | 800 | Agriculture and Related Fields, nfd |  |
 | 81 | Agriculture |  |
 | 810 | Agriculture, nfd |  |
 | 811 | Agricultural Science |  |
 | 812 | Wool Science |  |
 | 813 | Animal Husbandry |  |
 | 819 | Agriculture, nec
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 | 82 | Horticulture |  |
 | 821 | Horticulture
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 | 89 | Other Agriculture and Related Fields |  |
 | 890 | Other Agriculture and Related Fields, nfd |  |
 | 891 | Fisheries |  |
 | 892 | Forestry
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 | 9 - MISCELLANEOUS FIELDS
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 | 90 | Miscellaneous Fields, nfd |  |
 | 900 | Miscellaneous Fields, nfd
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 | 91 | Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy |  |
 | 910 | Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy, nfd |  |
 | 911 | Hairdressing |  |
 | 912 | Beauty Therapy
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 | 92 | Food and Hospitality Services |  |
 | 920 | Food and Hospitality Services, nfd |  |
 | 921 | Meat Processing |  |
 | 922 | Baking and Pastrycooking |  |
 | 923 | Cooking |  |
 | 924 | Hospitality Services |  |
 | 925 | Waiting and Bar Service |  |
 | 929 | Food and Hospitality Services, nec
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 | 93 | Transport |  |
 | 930 | Transport, nfd |  |
 | 931 | Ship Operation |  |
 | 932 | Aircraft Operation |  |
 | 933 | Air Traffic Control |  |
 | 939 | Transport, nec
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 | 99 | OTHER MISCELLANEOUS FIELDS
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 | 990 | Other Miscellaneous Fields, nfd |  |
 | 991 | Plant and Machine Operation |  |
 | 992 | Fire Technology |  |
 | 999 | Other Miscellaneous Fields, nec |  |
 | 001 | Field of study inadequately described |  |
 | &&& | Field of study not stated |  |
 | @@@ | Not applicable |  |
 | VVV | Overseas visitor |  |
Total number of categories: 240
Not applicable (@@@) category comprises:
- Persons who have a qualification that is out of scope of the ABSCQ
- Persons with no qualifications Persons aged under 15 years
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