Appendix 9, FOSCTEC - ASCED Correspondence Table

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Australian Standard Classification of Education (ASCED)
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2001
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Appendix 9

FOSCTECASCED Field of Education
01LAND AND MARINE RESOURCES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
010101Land and Marine Resources, Animal Husbandry - General050000Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies, n.f.d.
010201Agriculture, Forestry - General050000Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies, n.f.d.
010202Forestry and Timber030305Materials Engineering
  050501Forestry Studies
010204Soil Sciences010709Soil Science
010205Horticulture - Ornamental and Utilitarian050301Horticulture
010206Viticulture and Oenology019905Food Science and Biotechnology
  050303Viticulture
010207Agronomy050101Agricultural Science
010299Agriculture, Forestry - Other050101Agricultural Science
  050199Agriculture, n.e.c.
  050501Forestry Studies
  059901Pest and Weed Control
  059999Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies, n.e.c.
010301Animal Husbandry - General050100Agriculture, n.f.d.
010302Animal Farming/Breeding050103Wool Science
  050105Animal Husbandry
010303Animal Health Inspection030307Food Processing Technology
010399Animal Husbandry - Other050105Animal Husbandry
010401Land, Parks and Agriculture Management - General0No correspondence
010402Rural Management080321Farm Management and Agribusiness
010403Parks and Wildlife Management050901Land, Parks and Wildlife Management
010404Conservation050999Environmental Studies, n.e.c.
010499Land, Parks and Agriculture Management -050901Land, Parks and Wildlife Management
 Other050999Environmental Studies, n.e.c.
010501Agricultural/Land/Rural Services and Supplies -050199Agriculture, n.e.c.
 General059999Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies, n.e.c.
  080599Sales and Marketing, n.e.c.
010601Fishing and Fisheries - General031705Marine Craft Operation
  050701Aquaculture
  050799Fisheries Studies, n.e.c.
02ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING
020101Architecture, Building - General040000Architecture and Building, n.f.d.
020201Architecture - General040101Architecture
020202Environmental Design040107Interior and Environmental Design
020203Landscape Architecture040105Landscape Architecture
020299Architecture - Other040101Architecture
  040199Architecture and Urban Environment, n.e.c.
020301Building - General040300Building, n.f.d
020302Building Technology040301Building Science and Technology
  040303Building Construction Management
020303Interior Design/Decoration040107Interior and Environmental Design
020304Quantity Surveying040307Building Construction Economics
020305Bricklaying, Stonemasonry, Tile Fixing,040309Bricklaying and Stonemasonry
 Concreting040313Ceiling, Wall and Floor Fixing
  040399Building, n.e.c.
020306Building Construction030901Construction Engineering
  040305Building Surveying
020307Cabinet-making, Woodworking, Furniture030111Wood Machining and Turning
 Construction030113Cabinet Making
  030115Furniture Upholstery and Renovation
  030117Furniture Polishing
020308Carpentry, Joinery040311Carpentry and Joinery
020309Ceiling, Wall, Floor and Roof Fixing, Plastering040313Ceiling, Wall and Floor Fixing
  040315Roof Fixing
  040317Plastering
020310Furnishing, Floor Covering030199Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.
  040319Furnishing Installation
  040321Floor Coverings
020311Glazing040323Glazing
020312Painting, Decorating, Signwriting040325Painting, Decorating and Sign Writing
020313Plumbing, Gas-fitting, Draining040327Plumbing
020399Building - Other040329Scaffolding and Rigging
  040399Building, n.e.c.
020401Urban and Regional Planning - General030909Transport Engineering
  040103Urban Design and Regional Planning
03ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
030101Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - General0No correspondence
030201Humanities and Social Sciences - General090000Society and Culture, n.f.d.
030202Aboriginal Studies090311Indigenous Studies
030203Anthropology090303Anthropology
030204Archaeology090307Archaeology
030205Area and Ethnic Studies090309Human Geography
  090399Studies in Human Society, n.e.c.
030206Communications, Journalism, Broadcasting100701Audio Visual Studies
  100703Journalism
  100705Written Communication
  100707Verbal Communication
  100799Communication and Media Studies, n.e.c.
030207Counselling090513Counselling
030208Geography010799Earth Sciences, n.e.c.
  090309Human Geography
030209History090305History
030210Library and Archival Studies091301Librarianship and Information Management
  091303Curatorial Studies
030211Literary Studies091523Literature
030212Multicultural Studies090399Studies in Human Society, n.e.c.
030213Philosophy091701Philosophy
030214Political Science and Government090101Political Science
030215Psychology090701Psychology
030216Recreation Studies080399Business and Management, n.e.c.
  092101Sport and Recreation Activities
  092103Sports Coaching, Officiating and Instruction
  092199Sport and Recreation, n.e.c.
030217Religion and Theology091703Religious Studies
030218Social Work090501Social Work
030219Sociology090301Sociology
  090309Human Geography
030220Welfare Studies090515Welfare Studies
  090599Human Welfare Studies and Services, n.e.c.
030221Women’s Studies090313Gender Specific Studies
030299Humanities and Social Sciences - Other090103Policy Studies
  090799Behavioural Science, n.e.c.
  099901Family and Consumer Studies
  099903Criminology
  099905Security Services
  099999Society and Culture, n.e.c.
030301Language Studies - General091500Language and Literature, n.f.d.
030302Asian Languages091509Southwest Asian and North African Languages
  091511Southern Asian Languages
  091513Southeast Asian Languages
  091515Eastern Asian Languages
030303European Languages other than English091503Northern European Languages
  091505Southern European Languages
  091507Eastern European Languages
030304Linguistics091521Linguistics
030305English Language091501English Language
030306Languages other than English, European and Asian091509Southwest Asian and North African Languages
  091517Australian Indigenous Languages
  091599Language and Literature, n.e.c.
030307Translating091519Translating and Interpreting
030399Language Studies - Other091599Language and Literature, n.e.c.
030401Visual and Performing Arts - General100000Creative Arts, n.f.d.
030402Conservation of Art and Cultural Material091303Curatorial Studies
030403Crafts, Ornaments100305Crafts
  100307Jewellery Making
  100309Floristry
030404Dance100105Dance
030405Dramatic Arts100103Drama and Theatre Studies
030406Film and Photographic Arts100303Photography
  100701Audio Visual Studies
030407Fine Arts100301Fine Arts
030408Graphic Arts and Design100501Graphic Arts and Design Studies
030409Music100101Music
030410Fashion Design100505Fashion Design
030499Visual and Performing Arts - Other100199Performing Arts, n.e.c.
  100399Visual Arts and Crafts, n.e.c.
  100503Textile Design
  100599Graphic and Design Studies, n.e.c.
  109999Creative Arts, n.e.c.
04BUSINESS, ADMINISTRATION, ECONOMICS
040101Business, Administration, Economics - General0No correspondence
040201Business, Administration, Management - General080000Management and Commerce, n.f.d.
040202Accounting080101Accounting
040203Administration, General Management and Supervision080301Business Management
  080303Human Resource Management
  080307Organisation Management
  080315Project Management
  080317Quality Management
040204Banking, Finance, Investment081101Banking and Finance
  081105Investment and Securities
040205Business/Administration Data Processing080905Practical Computing Skills
040206Industrial Relations080309Industrial Relations
040208Marketing, Distribution, Import/Export080311International Business
  080505Marketing
  089901Purchasing, Warehousing and Distribution
040209Personnel Management and Development080303Human Resource Management
040210Public Administration080313Public and Health Care Administration
040211Secretarial, Word-Processing, Clerical080901Secretarial and Clerical Studies
  080903Keyboard Skills
  080905Practical Computing Skills
040212Valuation and Real Estate080503Real Estate
  089903Valuation
040213Actuarial Studies, Insurance081103Insurance and Actuarial Studies
040214Advertising, Public Relations080507Advertising
  080509Public Relations
040215Home Management099901Family and Consumer Studies
040216Small Business Management080301Business Management
040299Business, Administration, Management - Other080305Personal Management Training
  080307Organisation Management
  080399Business and Management, n.e.c.
  080599Sales and Marketing, n.e.c.
  080999Office Studies, n.e.c.
  081199Banking, Finance and Related Fields, n.e.c.
  089999Management and Commerce, n.e.c.
040301Economics - General091901Economics
040302Agricultural Economics091901Economics
040303Economic History090305History
040304Economic Statistics, Econometrics091903Econometrics
040399Economics - Other091901Economics
05EDUCATION
050101Education - General070000Education, n.f.d.
050201Initial School/TAFE Level Teacher Education - General070100Teacher Education, n.f.d.
050202Initial Early Childhood Teacher Education070101Teacher Education: Early Childhood
050203Initial Primary Teacher Education070103Teacher Education: Primary
050204Initial Secondary Teacher Education070105Teacher Education: Secondary
050205Initial TAFE Teacher Education070109Teacher Education: Vocational Education and Training
050206Initial Special Teacher Education070113Teacher Education: Special Education
050299Initial School/TAFE Level Teacher Education - Other070199Teacher Education, n.e.c.
050301Post-initial School/TAFE Level Teacher Education - General070100Teacher Education, n.f.d.
050302Post-initial Early Childhood Teacher Education070101Teacher Education: Early Childhood
050303Post-initial Primary Teacher Education070103Teacher Education: Primary
050304Post-initial Secondary Teacher Education070105Teacher Education: Secondary
050305Post-initial TAFE Teacher Education070109Teacher Education: Vocational Education and Training
050306Post-initial Special Teacher Education070113Teacher Education: Special Education
050399Post-initial School/TAFE Level Teacher Education - Other070199Teacher Education, n.e.c.
050401Education Other Than Teacher/trainer 070000Education, n.f.d.
 Education - General  
050402Educational Administration080313Public and Health Care Administration
050403Educational Counselling090513Counselling
050404Education Media100701Audio Visual Studies
  100703Journalism
  100799Communication and Media Studies, n.e.c.
050499Education Other Than Teacher/trainer070301Curriculum Studies
 Education - Other070303Education Studies
  079999Education, n.e.c.
050501Other Teacher/trainer Education - General070100Teacher Education, n.f.d.
050502Nurse and Health Educators Education070117Nursing Education Teacher Training
050503Tertiary Educator Education070111Teacher Education: Higher Education
050599Other Teacher/trainer Education - Other070107Teacher-Librarianship
  070115English as a Second Language Teaching
  070199Teacher Education, n.e.c.
06ENGINEERING, SURVEYING
060101Engineering, Surveying - General030000Engineering and Related Technologies, n.f.d.
060201Engineering and Related Technologies - General030000Engineering and Related Technologies, n.f.d.
060202Aeronautical Engineering/technologies031501Aerospace Engineering
  031503Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
  031599Aerospace Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.
060203Chemical/Plastics Engineering/technologies030301Chemical Engineering
  030717Plant and Machine Operations
060204Civil, Structural Engineering/technologies030717Plant and Machine Operations
  030901Construction Engineering
  030903Structural Engineering
  030905Building Services Engineering
  030907Water and Sanitary Engineering
  030909Transport Engineering
  030911Geotechnical Engineering
  030913Ocean Engineering
  030999Civil Engineering, n.e.c.
060205Electrical Engineering/technologies030717Plant and Machine Operations
  031301Electrical Engineering
  031311Powerline Installation and Maintenance
  031313Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
  031399Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.
060206Electronic, Computer, Communications Engineering/technologies030717Plant and Machine Operations
  031303Electronic Engineering
  031305Computer Engineering
  031307Communications Technologies
  031309Communications Equipment Installation and Maintenance
  031317Electronic Equipment Servicing
  031399Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.
060207Industrial Engineering/technologies030101Manufacturing Engineering
  030703Industrial Engineering
  030717Plant and Machine Operations
060208Marine Engineering/technologies031701Maritime Engineering
  031703Marine Construction
060209Mechanical Engineering/technologies, Fabrication030701Mechanical Engineering
  030705Toolmaking
  030707Metal Fitting, Turning and Machining
  030709Sheetmetal Working
  030711Boilermaking and Welding
  030799Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.
060210Metallurgical Engineering/technologies030305Materials Engineering
  030713Metal Casting and Patternmaking
  030717Plant and Machine Operations
060211Mining/Minerals Engineering/technologies030303Mining Engineering
  030717Plant and Machine Operations
060212Automotive Engineering/technologies030501Automotive Engineering
  030503Vehicle Mechanics
  030505Automotive Electrics and Electronics
  030507Automotive Vehicle Refinishing
  030509Automotive Body Construction
  030511Panel Beating
  030513Upholstery and Vehicle Trimming
  030599Automotive Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.
060213Environmental Engineering/technologies031315Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics
060214Food Technology030307Food Processing Technology
060215Printing Engineering/technologies030103Printing
060216Textiles, Soft Furnishings, Apparel Engineering/technologies030105Textile Making
  030115Furniture Upholstery and Renovation
  030199Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.
060299Engineering and Related Technologies - Other030399Process and Resources Engineering, n.e.c.
  030715Precision Metalworking
  031799Maritime Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.
  039903Biomedical Engineering
  039905Fire Technology
  039999Engineering and Related Technologies, n.e.c.
060301Surveying - General031100Geomatic Engineering, n.f.d.
060302Cartography031103Mapping Science
060303Surveying, Survey Drafting031101Surveying
060399Surveying - Other031199Geomatic Engineering, n.e.c.
07HEALTH, COMMUNITY SERVICES
070101Health, Community Services - General0No correspondence
070201Dental Services - General060700Dental Studies, n.f.d
070202Dentistry and Dentistry Support060701Dentistry
  060703Dental Assisting
070203Dental Therapy060799Dental Studies, n.e.c.
070204Dental Technology060705Dental Technology
070299Dental Services - Other060799Dental Studies, n.e.c.
070301Health Support Activities - General0No correspondence
070302Health and Health Care Administration080313Public and Health Care Administration
070303Health Counselling061307Health Promotion
  061309Community Health
  090513Counselling
070304Health Surveying/Inspection, Environmental Health061303Environmental Health
  061311Epidemiology
  061399Public Health, n.e.c.
  110111Food Hygiene
070305Occupational Health and Safety061301Occupational Health and Safety
070399Health Support Activities - Other061305Indigenous Health
  061399Public Health, n.e.c.
  080313Public and Health Care Administration
070401Health Sciences and Technologies - General0No correspondence
070402Nursing and Nursing Support - Basic060301General Nursing
  060303Midwifery
  060305Mental Health Nursing
  060307Community Nursing
  060311Aged Care Nursing
  060315Mothercraft Nursing and Family and Child Health Nursing
070403Nursing and Nursing Support - Post-basic060301General nursing
  060303Midwifery
  060305Mental Health Nursing
  060307Community Nursing
  060309Critical Care Nursing
  060311Aged Care Nursing
  060313Palliative Care Nursing
  060315Mothercraft Nursing and Family and Child Health Nursing
  060399Nursing, n.e.c.
070404Medical Imaging061501Radiography
070405Medical Technology019909Laboratory Technology
070406Nutrition and Dietetics069901Nutrition and Dietetics
070407Optometry, Optical Technology060901Optometry
  060903Optical Technology
  060999Optical Science, n.e.c.
070408Pharmacy060501Pharmacy
070409Podiatry061713Podiatry
070499Health Sciences and Technologies - Other061901Naturopathy
  061903Acupuncture
  061905Traditional Chinese Medicine
  061999Complementary Therapies, n.e.c.
  069905Paramedical Studies
  069907First Aid
  069999Health, n.e.c.
070501Medical Science, Medicine - General0No correspondence
070502Medical Science019901Medical Science
070503Medicine, Medical Aid060101General Medicine
  060103Surgery
  060105Psychiatry
  060107Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  060109Paediatrics
  060111Anaesthesiology
  060113Pathology
  060115Radiology
  060117Internal Medicine
  060119General Practice
  060199Medical Studies, n.e.c.
070599Medical Science, Medicine - Other019901Medical Science
  060199Medical Studies, n.e.c.
070601Rehabilitation Services - General061700Rehabilitation Therapies, n.f.d.
070602Occupational Therapy061703Occupational Therapy
070603Physiotherapy061701Physiotherapy
  061705Chiropractic and Osteopathy
070604Speech Pathology, Audiology061707Speech Pathology
  061709Audiology
070699Rehabilitation Services - Other061711Massage Therapy
  061799Rehabilitation Therapies, n.e.c.
070701Community, Family, Personal Health Care - General0No correspondence
070702Child Care, Residential Client Care, Care for Disabled090503Children’s Services
  090505Youth Work
  090507Care for the Aged
  090509Care for the Disabled
  090511Residential Client Care
070704Family Care, Community Services090501Social Work
  090507Care for the Aged
  090513Counselling
  090515Welfare Studies
  090599Human Welfare Studies and Services, n.e.c.
070705Personal Health/Social/Recreational Education092101Sport and Recreation Activities
070799Community, Family, Personal Health Care - Other061307Health Promotion
  061309Community Health
08LAW, LEGAL STUDIES
080101Law, Legal Studies - General090000Society and Culture, n.f.d.
080201Law - General090903Constitutional Law
  090905Criminal Law
  090907Family Law
080202Jurisprudence091103Legal Studies
080203Legal Practice090913Legal Practice
080299Law - Other090901Business and Commercial Law
  090909International Law
  090911Taxation Law
  090999Law, n.e.c.
080301Justice Administration, Law Enforcement - General091100Justice and Law Enforcement, n.f.d.
080302Justice Administration091101Justice Administration
080303Law Enforcement091105Police Studies
80399Justice Administration, Law Enforcement - Other091199Justice and Law Enforcement, n.e.c.
080401Legal Studies - General091103Legal Studies
09SCIENCE
090101Science - General010000Natural and Physical Sciences, n.f.d.
090201Computer Science, Information Systems - General020000Information Technology, n.f.d.
090202Computer Science020101Formal Language Theory
  020105Computational Theory
  020107Compiler Construction
  020109Algorithms
  020111Data Structures
  020113Networks and Communications
  020117Operating Systems
  020119Artificial Intelligence
  020301Conceptual Modelling
  029901Security Science
090203Computer-based Information Science020103Programming
  020115Computer Graphics
  020303Database Management
  020305Systems Analysis and Design
  020307Decision Support Systems
090299Computer Science, Information Systems - Other020199Computer Science, n.e.c.
  020399Information Systems, n.e.c.
  029999Information Technology, n.e.c.
090301Life, General Sciences - General010000Natural and Physical Sciences, n.f.d.
090302Anatomy010903Botany
  010913Human Biology
  010915Zoology
090303Biochemistry010901Biochemistry and Cell Biology
090304Biology010901Biochemistry and Cell Biology
  010905Ecology and Evolution
  010909Genetics
  010913Human Biology
090305Botany010903Botany
  010909Genetics
090306Environmental Science010905Ecology and Evolution
  039901Environmental Engineering
  050999Environmental Studies, n.e.c.
090307Food Science019905Food Science and Biotechnology
090309Human Movement, Sports Science069903Human Movement
090310Laboratory Techniques019909Laboratory Technology
090311Microbiology, Bacteriology, Virology010911Microbiology
090312Pharmacology019907Pharmacology
090313Physiology010913Human Biology
  010915Zoology
090314Zoology010909Genetics
  010915Zoology
090315Marine Science010713Oceanography
  010907Marine Science
090399Life, General Sciences - Other010999Biological Sciences, n.e.c.
  019903Forensic Science
  019999Natural and Physical Sciences, n.e.c.
090401Mathematics - General010100Mathematical Sciences, n.f.d.
090402Applied Mathematics010101Mathematics
090403Pure Mathematics010101Mathematics
090404Statistics, Operations Research010103Statistics
090499Mathematics - Other010199Mathematical Sciences, n.e.c.
090501Physical Sciences - General010000Natural and Physical Sciences, n.f.d.
090502Chemistry010501Organic Chemistry
  010503Inorganic Chemistry
  010599Chemical Sciences, n.e.c.
090503Geology, Earth Sciences010703Geology
  010705Geophysics
  010707Geochemistry
  010711Hydrology
090504Nautical Science031705Marine Craft Operation
090505Physics010301Physics
090599Physical Sciences - Other010303Astronomy
  010701Atmospheric Sciences
  019999Natural and Physical Sciences, n.e.c.
10VETERINARY SCIENCE, ANIMAL CARE
100101Veterinary Science, Animal Care - General061101Veterinary Science
  061103Veterinary Assisting
  061199Veterinary Studies, n.e.c.
11SERVICES, HOSPITALITY, TRANSPORTATION
110101Services, Hospitality, Transportation - General0No correspondence
110201Food/Beverage, Hospitality, Tourism - General0No correspondence
110202Bakery110107Baking and Pastrymaking
110203Butchery110105Butchery
110204General Cookery110109Cookery
110205Hotel, Hospitality, Tourism039909Cleaning
  080319Hospitality Management
  080323Tourism Management
  080701Tourism
  110101Hospitality
  110103Food and Beverage Service
110299Food/Beverage, Hospitality, Tourism - Other080701Tourism
  110199Food and Hospitality, n.e.c.
110301Transportation - General0No correspondence
110302Transportation/materials Handling Operators030515Automotive Vehicle Operations
  031505Aircraft Operation
  031705Marine Craft Operation
  039907Rail Operations
  089901Purchasing, Warehousing and Distribution
110303Transportation/materials Storage Services031507Air Traffic Control
  089901Purchasing, Warehousing and Distribution
110399Transportation - Other0No correspondence
110401Apparel Sales, Services - General0No correspondence
110402Clothing, Clothing Materials030107Garment Making
  080501Sales
110403Footwear, Leatherwork030109Footwear Making
  080501Sales
110499Apparel Sales, Services - Other030107Garment Making
  030109Footwear Making
  080501Sales
  080599Sales and Marketing, n.e.c.
110501Other Services - General0No correspondence
110502Hairdressing, Cosmetology110301Beauty Therapy
  110303Hairdressing
110503Home Furnishings080501Sales
  080599Sales and Marketing, n.e.c.
110599Other Services - Other110399Personal Services, n.e.c.
12TAFE MULTI-FIELD EDUCATION
120101TAFE Multi-field Education - General0No correspondence
120201Multi-broad-field TAFE Vocational Education - General0No correspondence
120202Pre-vocational/Pre-employment Spanning Broad Fields120501Career Development Programmes
  120503Job Search Skills Programmes
  120505Work Practices Programmes
  120599Employment Skills Programmes, n.e.c.
120299Multi-broad-field TAFE Vocational Education -120599Employment Skills Programmes, n.e.c.
 Other  
120301TAFE Multi-field Basic Education - General120199General Education Programmes, n.e.c.
120302English as a Second Language091501English Language
120303Functional Literacy, Numeracy120103Literacy and Numeracy Programmes
120304General Secondary Education, Qualifying120101General Primary and Secondary Education Programmes
 Education  
120305General Skills Development120301Social and Interpersonal Skills Programmes
  120305Parental Education Programmes
120306School-Tertiary Education Link Courses120105Learning Skills Programmes
120399TAFE Multi-field Basic Education - Other120399Social Skills Programmes, n.e.c.
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