Appendix 6, ASCED - FOSCHEC Correspondence Table

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Australian Standard Classification of Education (ASCED)
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2001
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Appendix 6

ASCED Field of EducationFOSCHEC 
01NATURAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES
010101Mathematics090402Applied Mathematics
  090403Pure Mathematics
  090499Mathematics - Other
010103Statistics090404Statistics and Operations Research
010199Mathematical Sciences, n.e.c.090499Mathematics - Other
010301Physics090505Physics
010303Astronomy090599Physical Sciences - Other
010501Organic Chemistry090502Chemistry
010503Inorganic Chemistry090502Chemistry
010599Chemical Sciences, n.e.c.090502Chemistry
010701Atmospheric Sciences090599Physical Sciences - Other
010703Geology090503Geology
010705Geophysics090503Geology
010707Geochemistry090503Geology
010709Soil Science010204Soil Sciences
  090503Geology
010711Hydrology090503Geology
010713Oceanography090399Life, General Sciences - Other
010799Earth Sciences, n.e.c.030208Geography
  090503Geology
010901Biochemistry and Cell Biology090303Biochemistry
  090304Biology
010903Botany090302Anatomy
  090305Botany
  090313Physiology
010905Ecology and Evolution090304Biology
  090306Environmental Science
010907Marine Science090304Biology
  090399Life, General Sciences - Other
010909Genetics090304Biology
010911Microbiology090311Microbiology
010913Human Biology090302Anatomy
  090304Biology
  090313Physiology
010915Zoology090302Anatomy
  090313Physiology
  090314Zoology
010999Biological Sciences, n.e.c.030208Geography
  090304Biology
  090399Life, General Sciences - Other
019901Medical Science070405Medical Technology
  070501Medical Science
019903Forensic Science090399Life, General Sciences - Other
019905Food Science and Biotechnology010206Viticulture and Oenology
  090307Food Science and Technology
019907Pharmacology090312Pharmacology
019909Laboratory Technology070405Medical Technology
  090310Laboratory Techniques (not Medical Technology)
019999Natural and Physical Sciences, n.e.c.090399Life, General Sciences - Other
  090599Physical Sciences - Other
02INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
020101Formal Language Theory090202Computer Science
020103Programming090203Information Systems
020105Computational Theory090202Computer Science
020107Compiler Construction090202Computer Science
020109Algorithms090202Computer Science
020111Data Structures090202Computer Science
020113Networks and Communications090202Computer Science
020115Computer Graphics090203Information Systems
020117Operating Systems090202Computer Science
020119Artificial Intelligence090202Computer Science
020199Computer Science, n.e.c.090299Computer Science, Information Systems-Other
020301Conceptual Modelling090202Computer Science
020303Database Management090203Information Systems
020305Systems Analysis and Design090203Information Systems
020307Decision Support Systems090203Information Systems
020399Information Systems, n.e.c.090299Computer Science, Information Systems-Other
029901Security Science090202Computer Science
029999Information Technology, n.e.c.090299Computer Science, Information Systems -Other
03ENGINEERING AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES
030101Manufacturing Engineering060207Industrial Engineering
030103Printing060299Engineering - Other
030105Textile Making060299Engineering - Other
030107Garment Making060299Engineering - Other
030109Footwear Making0No correspondence
030111Wood Machining and Turning060299Engineering - Other
030113Cabinet Making060299Engineering - Other
030115Furniture Upholstery and Renovation060299Engineering - Other
030117Furniture Polishing060299Engineering - Other
030199Manufacturing Engineering and Technology,
n.e.c.
060299Engineering - Other
030301Chemical Engineering060203Chemical Engineering
030303Mining Engineering060211Mining and Minerals Engineering
030305Materials Engineering060210Metallurgy
030307Food Processing Technology090307Food Science and Technology
030399Process and Resources Engineering, n.e.c.060299Engineering - Other
030501Automotive Engineering060209Mechanical Engineering
030503Vehicle Mechanics060209Mechanical Engineering
030505Automotive Electrics and Electronics060209Mechanical Engineering
030507Automotive Vehicle Refinishing060209Mechanical Engineering
030509Automotive Body Construction060209Mechanical Engineering
030511Panel Beating060209Mechanical Engineering
030513Upholstery and Vehicle Trimming060209Mechanical Engineering
030515Automotive Vehicle Operations0No correspondence
030599Automotive Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.060209Mechanical Engineering
030701Mechanical Engineering060209Mechanical Engineering
030703Industrial Engineering060207Industrial Engineering
030705Toolmaking060299Engineering - Other
030707Metal Fitting, Turning and Machining060299Engineering - Other
030709Sheetmetal Working060299Engineering - Other
030711Boilermaking and Welding060299Engineering - Other
030713Metal Casting and Patternmaking060299Engineering - Other
030715Precision Metalworking060299Engineering - Other
030717Plant and Machine Operations060204Civil, Structural Engineering
  060205Electrical Engineering
  060299Engineering - Other
030799Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and
Technology, n.e.c.
060209Mechanical Engineering
  060299Engineering - Other
030901Construction Engineering060204Civil, Structural Engineering
030903Structural Engineering060204Civil, Structural Engineering
030905Building Services Engineering060204Civil, Structural Engineering
030907Water and Sanitary Engineering060204Civil, Structural Engineering
030909Transport Engineering060204Civil, Structural Engineering
030911Geotechnical Engineering060204Civil, Structural Engineering
030913Ocean Engineering060204Civil, Structural Engineering
030999Civil Engineering, n.e.c.060204Civil, Structural Engineering
031101Surveying060303Surveying
031103Mapping Science060302Cartography
31199Geomatic Engineering, n.e.c.060399Surveying - Other
031301Electrical Engineering060205Electrical Engineering
031303Electronic Engineering060206Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering
031305Computer Engineering060206Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering
031307Communications Technologies060206Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering
031309Communications Equipment Installation and
Maintenance
060206Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering
031311Powerline Installation and Maintenance060205Electrical Engineering
031313Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics060205Electrical Engineering
031315Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics060209Mechanical Engineering
031317Electronic Equipment Servicing060206Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering
031399Electrical and Electronic Engineering and
Technology, n.e.c.
060299Engineering - Other
031501Aerospace Engineering060202Aeronautical Engineering
031503Aircraft Maintenance Engineering060202Aeronautical Engineering
031505Aircraft Operation090501Physical Sciences - General
031507Air Traffic Control090501Physical Sciences - General
031599Aerospace Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.060202Aeronautical Engineering
031701Maritime Engineering060208Marine Engineering
031703Marine Construction060208Marine Engineering
031705Marine Craft Operation060208Marine Engineering
  090504Nautical Science
031799Maritime Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.060208Marine Engineering
039901Environmental Engineering060299Engineering - Other
039903Biomedical Engineering060299Engineering - Other
039905Fire Technology060299Engineering - Other
039907Rail Operations0No correspondence
039909Cleaning0No correspondence
039999Engineering and Related Technologies, n.e.c.060299Engineering - Other
04ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING
040101Architecture020201Architecture - General
040103Urban Design and Regional Planning020401Urban and Regional Planning
040105Landscape Architecture020203Landscape Architecture
040107Interior and Environmental Design020202Environmental and Industrial Design
  020303Interior Design
040199Architecture and Urban Environment, n.e.c.020299Architecture - Other
040301Building Science and Technology020302Building Construction Technology
040303Building Construction Management020302Building Construction Technology
040305Building Surveying020302Building Construction Technology
040307Building Construction Economics020304Quantity Surveying
040309Bricklaying and Stonemasonry020399Building - Other
040311Carpentry and Joinery020399Building - Other
040313Ceiling, Wall and Floor Fixing020399Building - Other
040315Roof Fixing020399Building - Other
040317Plastering020399Building - Other
040319Furnishing Installation020399Building - Other
040321Floor Coverings020399Building - Other
040323Glazing020399Building - Other
040325Painting, Decorating and Sign Writing020399Building - Other
040327Plumbing020399Building - Other
040329Scaffolding and Rigging020399Building - Other
040399Building, n.e.c.020399Building - Other
05AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENTAL AND RELATED STUDIES
050101Agricultural Science010203Plant Sciences
050103Wool Science010301Animal Husbandry
050105Animal Husbandry010301Animal Husbandry
050199Agriculture, n.e.c.010299Agriculture - Other
050301Horticulture010205Horticulture
050303Viticulture010206Viticulture and Oenology
050501Forestry Studies010202Forestry
050701Aquaculture010299Agriculture - Other
050799Fisheries Studies, n.e.c.010299Agriculture - Other
050901Land, Parks and Wildlife Management010403Parks and Wildlife Management
050999Environmental Studies, n.e.c.090306Environmental Science
059901Pest and Weed Control010203Plant Sciences
059999Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies,
n.e.c.
010299Agriculture - Other
06HEALTH
060101General Medicine070502Medicine
060103Surgery070502Medicine
060105Psychiatry070502Medicine
060107Obstetrics and Gynaecology070502Medicine
060109Paediatrics070502Medicine
060111Anaesthesiology070502Medicine
060113Pathology070502Medicine
060115Radiology070502Medicine
060117Internal Medicine070502Medicine
060119General Practice070502Medicine
060199Medical Studies, n.e.c.070502Medicine
060301General Nursing070402Nursing - Basic
  070403Nursing - Post-basic
060303Midwifery070402Nursing - Basic
  070403Nursing - Post-basic
060305Mental Health Nursing070402Nursing - Basic
  070403Nursing - Post-basic
060307Community Nursing070402Nursing - Basic
  070403Nursing - Post-basic
060309Critical Care Nursing070403Nursing - Post-basic
060311Aged Care Nursing070402Nursing - Basic
  070403Nursing - Post-basic
060313Palliative Care Nursing070403Nursing - Post-basic
060315Mothercraft Nursing and Family and Child Health
Nursing
070402Nursing - Basic
  070403Nursing - Post-basic
060399Nursing, n.e.c.070403Nursing - Post-basic
060501Pharmacy070408Pharmacy
060701Dentistry070201Dentistry
060703Dental Assisting070201Dentistry
060705Dental Technology070201Dentistry
060799Dental Studies, n.e.c.070201Dentistry
  070202Dental Therapy
060901Optometry070407Optometry
060903Optical Technology070407Optometry
060999Optical Science, n.e.c.070407Optometry
061101Veterinary Science100101Veterinary Science
061103Veterinary Assisting100101Veterinary Science
061199Veterinary Studies, n.e.c.100101Veterinary Science
061301Occupational Health and Safety070399Health Support Activities - Other
061303Environmental Health070304Health Surveying and Environmental Health
061305Indigenous Health070399Health Support Activities - Other
061307Health Promotion070303Health Counselling
061309Community Health070303Health Counselling
061311Epidemiology070304Health Surveying and Environmental Health
061399Public Health, n.e.c.070304Health Surveying and Environmental Health
061501Radiography070404Medical Radiography
061701Physiotherapy070603Physiotherapy
061703Occupational Therapy070602Occupational Therapy
061705Chiropractic and Osteopathy070699Rehabilitation Services - Other
061707Speech Pathology070604Speech Pathology/Audiology
061709Audiology070604Speech Pathology/Audiology
061711Massage Therapy070699Rehabilitation Services - Other
061713Podiatry070409Podiatry
061799Rehabilitation Therapies, n.e.c.070699Rehabilitation Services - Other
061901Naturopathy070502Medicine
061903Acupuncture070502Medicine
061905Traditional Chinese Medicine070502Medicine
061999Complementary Therapies, n.e.c.070502Medicine
069901Nutrition and Dietetics070406Nutrition and Dietetics
069903Human Movement090309Human Movement Science/Sports Science
069905Paramedical Studies070499Health Sciences and Technologies - Other
069907First Aid070499Health Sciences and Technologies - Other
069999Health, n.e.c.070499Health Sciences and Technologies - Other
07EDUCATION
070101Teacher Education: Early Childhood050202Initial Early Childhood Teacher Education
  050302Post-initial Early Childhood Teacher Education
070103Teacher Education: Primary050203Initial Primary Teacher Education
  050303Post-initial Primary Teacher Education
070105Teacher Education: Secondary050204Initial Secondary Teacher Education
  050304Post-initial Secondary Teacher Education
070107Teacher-Librarianship050499Education Other Than Teacher Education - Other
070109Teacher Education: Vocational Education and Training050205Initial TAFE Teacher Education
  050305Post-initial TAFE Teacher Education
070111Teacher Education: Higher Education050405Tertiary Education
070113Teacher Education: Special Education050206Initial Special Teacher Education
  050306Post-initial Special Teacher Education
070115English as a Second Language Teaching050499Education Other Than Teacher Education - Other
070117Nursing Education Teacher Training050406Nurse and Health Educators Education
070199Teacher Education, n.e.c.050299Initial Teacher Education - Other
  050399Post-initial Teacher Education - Other
070301Curriculum Studies050499Education Other Than Teacher Education - Other
070303Education Studies050499Education Other Than Teacher Education - Other
079999Education, n.e.c.050404Education Media
  050499Education Other Than Teacher Education - Other
08MANAGEMENT AND COMMERCE
080101Accounting040202Accounting
080301Business Management040203Administration and Management (not Agricultural Management or Rural Management)
080303Human Resource Management040209Personnel Management and Development
080305Personal Management Training040299Business, Administration - Other
080307Organisation Management040203Administration and Management (not Agricultural Management
or Rural Management)
080309Industrial Relations040206Industrial Relations
080311International Business040203Administration and Management (not Agricultural Management or Rural Management)
080313Public and Health Care Administration040210Public Administration
  050402Educational Administration
  070302Health Administration
  070399Health Support Activities - Other
080315Project Management040201Business, Administration - General
080317Quality Management040299Business, Administration - Other
080319Hospitality Management040207Hotel and Hospitality Management
080321Farm Management and Agribusiness010402Rural Management
  010499Agriculture Management - Other
080323Tourism Management040207Hotel and Hospitality Management
080399Business and Management, n.e.c.040299Business, Administration - Other
080501Sales040208Marketing and Distribution
080503Real Estate040212Valuation and Real Estate
080505Marketing040208Marketing and Distribution
080507Advertising040208Marketing and Distribution
080509Public Relations040299Business, Administration - Other
080599Sales and Marketing, n.e.c.040208Marketing and Distribution
080701Tourism040207Hotel and Hospitality Management
080901Secretarial and Clerical Studies040211Secretarial Studies
080903Keyboard Skills040211Secretarial Studies
080905Practical Computing Skills040205Business Data Processing
080999Office Studies, n.e.c.040211Secretarial Studies
081101Banking and Finance040204Banking and Finance
081103Insurance and Actuarial Studies040204Banking and Finance
081105Investment and Securities040204Banking and Finance
081199Banking, Finance and Related Fields, n.e.c.040204Banking and Finance
  040299Business, Administration - Other
089901Purchasing, Warehousing and Distribution040208Marketing and Distribution
089903Valuation040212Valuation and Real Estate
089999Management and Commerce, n.e.c.040203Administration and Management (not Agricultural Management
or Rural Management)
09SOCIETY AND CULTURE
090101Political Science030214Political Science and Government
090103Policy Studies030299Humanities and Social Sciences - Other
090301Sociology030219Sociology
090303Anthropology030203Anthropology
  030205Area and Ethnic Studies
090305History030209History
  040303Economic History
090307Archaeology030204Archaeology
090309Human Geography030205Area and Ethnic Studies
  030208Geography
090311Indigenous Studies030202Aboriginal Studies
090313Gender Specific Studies030221Women’s Studies
090399Studies in Human Society, n.e.c.030205Area and Ethnic Studies
  030212Multicultural Studies
  030299Humanities and Social Sciences - Other
090501Social Work030218Social Work
090503Children’s Services030299Humanities and Social Sciences - Other
090505Youth Work030299Humanities and Social Sciences - Other
090507Care for the Aged030299Humanities and Social Sciences - Other
090509Care for the Disabled030299Humanities and Social Sciences - Other
090511Residential Client Care030299Humanities and Social Sciences - Other
090513Counselling030207Counselling (not Health Counselling or Educational
Counselling)
  050403Educational Counselling
  070303Health Counselling
090515Welfare Studies030220Welfare Studies
090599Human Welfare Studies and Services, n.e.c.030220Welfare Studies
090701Psychology030215Psychology
090799Behavioural Science, n.e.c.030299Humanities and Social Sciences - Other
090901Business and Commercial Law080299Law - Other
090903Constitutional Law080201Law - General
090905Criminal Law080201Law - General
090907Family Law080201Law - General
090909International Law080299Law - Other
090911Taxation Law080299Law - Other
090913Legal Practice080203Legal Practice
090999Law, n.e.c.080299Law - Other
091101Justice Administration080302Justice Administration
091103Legal Studies080202Jurisprudence
  080401Legal Studies - General
091105Police Studies080303Police Studies
091199Justice and Law Enforcement, n.e.c.080399Law Enforcement - Other
091301Librarianship and Information Management030210Library and Archival Studies
091303Curatorial Studies030210Library and Archival Studies
  030402Conservation of Art and Cultural Material
091501English Language030303European Languages
091503Northern European Languages030303European Languages
091505Southern European Languages030303European Languages
091507Eastern European Languages030303European Languages
091509Southwest Asian and North African Languages030302Asian Languages
  030399Language Studies - Other
091511Southern Asian Languages030302Asian Languages
091513Southeast Asian Languages030302Asian Languages
091515Eastern Asian Languages030302Asian Languages
091517Australian Indigenous Languages030399Language Studies - Other
091519Translating and Interpreting030399Language Studies - Other
091521Linguistics030304Linguistics
091523Literature030211Literary Studies
091599Language and Literature, n.e.c.030399Language Studies - Other
091701Philosophy030213Philosophy
091703Religious Studies030217Religion and Theology
091901Economics040301Economics - General
  040302Agricultural Economics
  040399Economics - Other
091903Econometrics040304Economic Statistics/Econometrics
  090404Statistics and Operations Research
092101Sport and Recreation Activities030216Recreation Studies
092103Sports Coaching, Officiating and Instruction030216Recreation Studies
092199Sport and Recreation, n.e.c.030216Recreation Studies
099901Family and Consumer Studies090308Home Economics
099903Criminology030299Humanities and Social Sciences - Other
099905Security Services030299Humanities and Social Sciences - Other
099999Society and Culture, n.e.c.030299Humanities and Social Sciences - Other
10CREATIVE ARTS
100101Music030409Music
100103Drama and Theatre Studies030405Dramatic Arts
100105Dance030404Dance
100199Performing Arts, n.e.c.030499Visual and Performing Arts - Other
100301Fine Arts030407Fine Arts
100303Photography030406Film and Photographic Arts
100305Crafts030403Crafts
100307Jewellery Making030403Crafts
100309Floristry0No correspondence
100399Visual Arts and Crafts, n.e.c.030499Visual and Performing Arts - Other
100501Graphic Arts and Design Studies030408Graphic Arts and Design
100503Textile Design030499Visual and Performing Arts - Other
100505Fashion Design030499Visual and Performing Arts - Other
100599Graphic and Design Studies, n.e.c.030499Visual and Performing Arts - Other
100701Audio Visual Studies030206Communications
  030406Film and Photographic Arts
100703Journalism030206Communications
100705Written Communication030206Communications
100707Verbal Communication030206Communications
100799Communication and Media Studies, n.e.c.030206Communications
109999Creative Arts, n.e.c.030499Visual and Performing Arts - Other
11FOOD, HOSPITALITY AND PERSONAL SERVICES
110101Hospitality040207Hotel and Hospitality Management
110103Food and Beverage Service090307Food Science and Technology
110105Butchery090307Food Science and Technology
110107Baking and Pastrymaking090307Food Science and Technology
110109Cookery090307Food Science and Technology
110111Food Hygiene070304Health Surveying and Environmental Health
  090307Food Science and Technology
110199Food and Hospitality, n.e.c.040207Hotel and Hospitality Management
  090307Food Science and Technology
110301Beauty Therapy0No correspondence
110303Hairdressing0No correspondence
110399Personal Services, n.e.c.0No correspondence
12MIXED FIELD PROGRAMMES
120101General Primary and Secondary Education
Programmes
0No correspondence
120103Literacy and Numeracy Programmes0No correspondence
120105Learning Skills Programmes0No correspondence
120199General Education Programmes, n.e.c.0No correspondence
120301Social and Interpersonal Skills Programmes0No correspondence
120303Survival Skills Programmes0No correspondence
120305Parental Education Programmes0No correspondence
120399Social Skills Programmes, n.e.c.0No correspondence
120501Career Development Programmes0No correspondence
120503Job Search Skills Programmes0No correspondence
120505Work Practices Programmes0No correspondence
120599Employment Skills Programmes, n.e.c.0No correspondence
129999Mixed Field Programmes, n.e.c.0No correspondence
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