Second release |  |  |
This variable is coded using the Australian Standard Classification of Education (ASCED), Field of Education Classification. It describes the field of study of a person's highest completed non-school qualification. For qualification level see QALLP. |  |  |
Applicable to: Persons aged 15 years and over who stated a completed qualification |  |  |
01 | NATURAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES |  |  |
 | 0100 | Natural and Physical Sciences, nfd |  |  |
 |  | 010000 Natural and Physical Sciences, nfd |  |  |
 | 0101 | Mathematical Sciences |  |  |
 |  | 010100 Mathematical Sciences, nfd |  |  |
 |  | 010101 Mathematics |  |  |
 |  | 010103 Statistics |  |  |
 |  | 010199 Mathematical Sciences, nec |  |  |
 | 0103 | Physics and Astronomy |  |  |
 |  | 010300 Physics and Astronomy, nfd |  |  |
 |  | 010301 Physics |  |  |
 |  | 010303 Astronomy |  |  |
 | 0105 | Chemical Sciences |  |  |
 |  | 010500 Chemical Sciences, nfd |  |  |
 |  | 010501 Organic Chemistry |  |  |
 |  | 010503 Inorganic Chemistry |  |  |
 |  | 010599 Chemical Sciences, nec |  |  |
 | 0107 | Earth Sciences |  |  |
 |  | 010700 Earth Sciences, nfd |  |  |
 |  | 010701 Atmospheric Sciences |  |  |
 |  | 010703 Geology |  |  |
 |  | 010705 Geophysics |  |  |
 |  | 010707 Geochemistry |  |  |
 |  | 010709 Soil Science |  |  |
 |  | 010711 Hydrology |  |  |
 |  | 010713 Oceanography |  |  |
 |  | 010799 Earth Sciences, nec |  |  |
 | 0109 | Biological Sciences |  |  |
 |  | 010900 Biological Sciences, nfd |  |  |
 |  | 010901 Biochemistry and Cell Biology |  |  |
 |  | 010903 Botany |  |  |
 |  | 010905 Ecology and Evolution |  |  |
 |  | 010907 Marine Science |  |  |
 |  | 010909 Genetics |  |  |
 |  | 010911 Microbiology |  |  |
 |  | 010913 Human Biology |  |  |
 |  | 010915 Zoology |  |  |
 |  | 010999 Biological Sciences, nec |  |  |
 | 0199 | Other Natural and Physical Sciences |  |  |
 |  | 019900 Other Natural and Physical Sciences, nfd |  |  |
 |  | 019901 Medical Science |  |  |
 |  | 019903 Forensic Science |  |  |
 |  | 019905 Food Science and Biotechnology |  |  |
 |  | 019907 Pharmacology |  |  |
 |  | 019909 Laboratory Technology |  |  |
 |  | 019999 Natural and Physical Sciences, nec |  |  |
02
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY |  |  |
 | 0200 | Information Technology, nfd |  |  |
 |  | 020000 Information Technology, nfd |  |  |
 | 0201 | Computer Science |  |  |
 |  | 020100 Computer Science, nfd |  |  |
 |  | 020101 Formal Language Theory |  |  |
 |  | 020103 Programming |  |  |
 |  | 020105 Computational Theory |  |  |
 |  | 020107 Compiler Construction |  |  |
 |  | 020109 Algorithms |  |  |
 |  | 020111 Data Structures |  |  |
 |  | 020113 Networks and Communications |  |  |
 |  | 020115 Computer Graphics |  |  |
 |  | 020117 Operating Systems |  |  |
 |  | 020119 Artificial Intelligence |  |  |
 |  | 020199 Computer Science, nec |  |  |
 | 0203 | Information Systems |  |  |
 |  | 020300 Information Systems, nfd |  |  |
 |  | 020301 Conceptual Modelling |  |  |
 |  | 020303 Database Management |  |  |
 |  | 020305 Systems Analysis and Design |  |  |
 |  | 020307 Decision Support Systems |  |  |
 |  | 020399 Information Systems, nec |  |  |
 | 0299 | Other Information Technology |  |  |
 |  | 029900 Other Information Technology, nfd |  |  |
 |  | 029901 Security Science |  |  |
 |  | 029999 Information Technology, nec |  |  |
03
| ENGINEERING AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES |  |  |
 | 0300 | Engineering and Related Technologies, nfd |  |  |
 |  | 030000 Engineering and Related Technologies, nfd |  |  |
 | 0301 | Manufacturing Engineering and Technology |  |  |
 |  | 030100 Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, nfd |  |  |
 |  | 030101 Manufacturing Engineering |  |  |
 |  | 030103 Printing |  |  |
 |  | 030105 Textile Making |  |  |
 |  | 030107 Garment Making |  |  |
 |  | 030109 Footwear Making |  |  |
 |  | 030111 Wood Machining and Turning |  |  |
 |  | 030113 Cabinet Making |  |  |
 |  | 030115 Furniture Upholstery and Renovation |  |  |
 |  | 030117 Furniture Polishing |  |  |
 |  | 030199 Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, nec |  |  |
 | 0303 | Process and Resources Engineering |  |  |
 |  | 030300 Process and Resources Engineering, nfd |  |  |
 |  | 030301 Chemical Engineering |  |  |
 |  | 030303 Mining Engineering |  |  |
 |  | 030305 Materials Engineering |  |  |
 |  | 030307 Food Processing Technology |  |  |
 |  | 030399 Process and Resources Engineering, nec |  |  |
 | 0305 | Automotive Engineering and Technology |  |  |
 |  | 030500 Automotive Engineering and Technology, nfd |  |  |
 |  | 030501 Automotive Engineering |  |  |
 |  | 030503 Vehicle Mechanics |  |  |
 |  | 030505 Automotive Electrics and Electronics |  |  |
 |  | 030507 Automotive Vehicle Refinishing |  |  |
 |  | 030509 Automotive Body Construction |  |  |
 |  | 030511 Panel Beating |  |  |
 |  | 030513 Upholstery and Vehicle Trimming |  |  |
 |  | 030515 Automotive Vehicle Operations |  |  |
 |  | 030599 Automotive Engineering and Technology, nec |  |  |
 | 0307 | Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Technology |  |  |
 |  | 030700 Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Technology, nfd |  |  |
 |  | 030701 Mechanical Engineering |  |  |
 |  | 030703 Industrial Engineering |  |  |
 |  | 030705 Toolmaking |  |  |
 |  | 030707 Metal Fitting, Turning and Machining |  |  |
 |  | 030709 Sheetmetal Working |  |  |
 |  | 030711 Boilermaking and Welding |  |  |
 |  | 030713 Metal Casting and Patternmaking |  |  |
 |  | 030715 Precision Metalworking |  |  |
 |  | 030717 Plant and Machine Operations |  |  |
 |  | 030799 Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Technology, nec |  |  |
 | 0309 | Civil Engineering |  |  |
 |  | 030900 Civil Engineering, nfd |  |  |
 |  | 030901 Construction Engineering |  |  |
 |  | 030903 Structural Engineering |  |  |
 |  | 030905 Building Services Engineering |  |  |
 |  | 030907 Water and Sanitary Engineering |  |  |
 |  | 030909 Transport Engineering |  |  |
 |  | 030911 Geotechnical Engineering |  |  |
 |  | 030913 Ocean Engineering |  |  |
 |  | 030999 Civil Engineering, nec |  |  |
 | 0311 | Geomatic Engineering |  |  |
 |  | 031100 Geomatic Engineering, nfd |  |  |
 |  | 031101 Surveying |  |  |
 |  | 031103 Mapping Science |  |  |
 |  | 031199 Geomatic Engineering, nec |  |  |
 | 0313 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology |  |  |
 |  | 031300 Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology, nfd |  |  |
 |  | 031301 Electrical Engineering |  |  |
 |  | 031303 Electronic Engineering |  |  |
 |  | 031305 Computer Engineering |  |  |
 |  | 031307 Communications Technologies |  |  |
 |  | 031309 Communications Equipment Installation and Maintenance |  |  |
 |  | 031311 Powerline Installation and Maintenance |  |  |
 |  | 031313 Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics |  |  |
 |  | 031315 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics |  |  |
 |  | 031317 Electronic Equipment Servicing |  |  |
 |  | 031399 Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology, nec |  |  |
 | 0315 | Aerospace Engineering and Technology |  |  |
 |  | 031500 Aerospace Engineering and Technology, nfd |  |  |
 |  | 031501 Aerospace Engineering |  |  |
 |  | 031503 Aircraft Maintenance Engineering |  |  |
 |  | 031505 Aircraft Operation |  |  |
 |  | 031507 Air Traffic Control |  |  |
 |  | 031599 Aerospace Engineering and Technology, nec |  |  |
 | 0317 | Maritime Engineering and Technology |  |  |
 |  | 031700 Maritime Engineering and Technology, nfd |  |  |
 |  | 031701 Maritime Engineering |  |  |
 |  | 031703 Marine Construction |  |  |
 |  | 031705 Marine Craft Operation |  |  |
 |  | 031799 Maritime Engineering and Technology, nec |  |  |
 | 0399 | Other Engineering and Related Technologies |  |  |
 |  | 039900 Other Engineering and Related Technologies, nfd |  |  |
 |  | 039901 Environmental Engineering |  |  |
 |  | 039903 Biomedical Engineering |  |  |
 |  | 039905 Fire Technology |  |  |
 |  | 039907 Rail Operations |  |  |
 |  | 039909 Cleaning |  |  |
 |  | 039999 Engineering and Related Technologies, nec |  |  |
04
| ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING |  |  |
 | 0400 | Architecture and Building, nfd |  |  |
 |  | 040000 Architecture and Building, nfd |  |  |
 | 0401 | Architecture and Urban Environment |  |  |
 |  | 040100 Architecture and Urban Environment, nfd |  |  |
 |  | 040101 Architecture |  |  |
 |  | 040103 Urban Design and Regional Planning |  |  |
 |  | 040105 Landscape Architecture |  |  |
 |  | 040107 Interior and Environmental Design |  |  |
 |  | 040199 Architecture and Urban Environment, nec |  |  |
 | 0403 | Building |  |  |
 |  | 040300 Building, nfd |  |  |
 |  | 040301 Building Science and Technology |  |  |
 |  | 040303 Building Construction Management |  |  |
 |  | 040305 Building Surveying |  |  |
 |  | 040307 Building Construction Economics |  |  |
 |  | 040309 Bricklaying and Stonemasonry |  |  |
 |  | 040311 Carpentry and Joinery |  |  |
 |  | 040313 Ceiling, Wall and Floor Fixing |  |  |
 |  | 040315 Roof Fixing |  |  |
 |  | 040317 Plastering |  |  |
 |  | 040319 Furnishing Installation |  |  |
 |  | 040321 Floor Coverings |  |  |
 |  | 040323 Glazing |  |  |
 |  | 040325 Painting, Decorating and Sign Writing |  |  |
 |  | 040327 Plumbing |  |  |
 |  | 040329 Scaffolding and Rigging |  |  |
 |  | 040399 Building, nec |  |  |
05
| AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENTAL AND RELATED STUDIES |  |  |
 | 0500 | Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies, nfd |  |  |
 |  | 050000 Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies, nfd |  |  |
 | 0501 | Agriculture |  |  |
 |  | 050100 Agriculture, nfd |  |  |
 |  | 050101 Agricultural Science |  |  |
 |  | 050103 Wool Science |  |  |
 |  | 050105 Animal Husbandry |  |  |
 |  | 050199 Agriculture, nec |  |  |
 | 0503 | Horticulture and Viticulture |  |  |
 |  | 050300 Horticulture and Viticulture, nfd |  |  |
 |  | 050301 Horticulture |  |  |
 |  | 050303 Viticulture |  |  |
 | 0505 | Forestry Studies |  |  |
 |  | 050501 Forestry Studies |  |  |
 | 0507 | Fisheries Studies |  |  |
 |  | 050700 Fisheries Studies, nfd |  |  |
 |  | 050701 Aquaculture |  |  |
 |  | 050799 Fisheries Studies, nec |  |  |
 | 0509 | Environmental Studies |  |  |
 |  | 050900 Environmental Studies, nfd |  |  |
 |  | 050901 Land, Parks and Wildlife Management |  |  |
 |  | 050999 Environmental Studies, nec |  |  |
 | 0599 | Other Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies |  |  |
 |  | 059900 Other Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies, nfd |  |  |
 |  | 059901 Pest and Weed Control |  |  |
 |  | 059999 Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies, nec |  |  |