Broad, Narrow and Detailed Fields

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Australian Standard Classification of Education (ASCED)
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2001
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22/08/2001
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BROAD, NARROW AND DETAILED FIELDS
01NATURAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES
 0101MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
  010101 Mathematics
  010103 Statistics
  010199 Mathematical Sciences, n.e.c.
 0103PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY
  010301 Physics
  010303 Astronomy
 0105CHEMICAL SCIENCES
  010501 Organic Chemistry
  010503 Inorganic Chemistry
  010599 Chemical Sciences, n.e.c.
 0107EARTH SCIENCES
  010701 Atmospheric Sciences
  010703 Geology
  010705 Geophysics
  010707 Geochemistry
  010709 Soil Science
  010711 Hydrology
  010713 Oceanography
  010799 Earth Sciences, n.e.c.
 0109BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
  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, n.e.c.
 0199OTHER NATURAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES
  019901 Medical Science
  019903 Forensic Science
  019905 Food Science and Biotechnology
  019907 Pharmacology
  019909 Laboratory Technology
  019999 Natural and Physical Sciences, n.e.c.
02INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
 0201COMPUTER SCIENCE
  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, n.e.c.
 0203INFORMATION SYSTEMS
  020301 Conceptual Modelling
  020303 Database Management
  020305 Systems Analysis and Design
  020307 Decision Support Systems
  020399 Information Systems, n.e.c.
 0299OTHER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  029901 Security Science
  029999 Information Technology, n.e.c.
03ENGINEERING AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES
 0301MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
  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, n.e.c.
 0303PROCESS AND RESOURCES ENGINEERING
  030301 Chemical Engineering
  030303 Mining Engineering
  030305 Materials Engineering
  030307 Food Processing Technology
  030399 Process and Resources Engineering, n.e.c.
  030399 Process and Resources Engineering, n.e.c.
 0305AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
  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, n.e.c.
 0307MECHANICAL AND INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
  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, n.e.c.
 0309CIVIL ENGINEERING
  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, n.e.c.
 0311GEOMATIC ENGINEERING
  031101 Surveying
  031103 Mapping Science
  031199 Geomatic Engineering, n.e.c.
 0313ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
  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, n.e.c.
 0315AEROSPACE ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
  031501 Aerospace Engineering
  031503 Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
  031505 Aircraft Operation
  031507 Air Traffic Control
  031599 Aerospace Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.
 0317MARITIME ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
  031701 Maritime Engineering
  031703 Marine Construction
  031705 Marine Craft Operation
  031799 Maritime Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.
 0399OTHER ENGINEERING AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES
  039901 Environmental Engineering
  039903 Biomedical Engineering
  039905 Fire Technology
  039907 Rail Operations
  039909 Cleaning
  039999 Engineering and Related Technologies, n.e.c.
04ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING
 0401ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN ENVIRONMENT
  040101 Architecture
  040103 Urban Design and Regional Planning
  040105 Landscape Architecture
  040107 Interior and Environmental Design
  040199 Architecture and Urban Environment, n.e.c.
 0403BUILDING
  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, n.e.c.
05AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENTAL AND RELATED STUDIES
 0501AGRICULTURE
  050101 Agricultural Science
  050103 Wool Science
  050105 Animal Husbandry
  050199 Agriculture, n.e.c.
 0503HORTICULTURE AND VITICULTURE
  050301 Horticulture
  050303 Viticulture
 0505FORESTRY STUDIES
  050501 Forestry Studies
 0507FISHERIES STUDIES
  050701 Aquaculture
  050799 Fisheries Studies, n.e.c.
 0509ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
  050901 Land, Parks and Wildlife Management
  050999 Environmental Studies, n.e.c.
 0599OTHER AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENTAL AND RELATED STUDIES
  059901 Pest and Weed Control
  059999 Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies, n.e.c.
06HEALTH
 0601MEDICAL STUDIES
  060101 General Medicine
  060103 Surgery
  060105 Psychiatry
  060107 Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  060109 Paediatrics
  060111 Anaesthesiology
  060113 Pathology
  060115 Radiology
  060117 Internal Medicine
  060119 General Practice
  060199 Medical Studies, n.e.c.
 0603NURSING
  060301 General Nursing
  060303 Midwifery
  060305 Mental Health Nursing
  060307 Community Nursing
  060309 Critical Care Nursing
  060311 Aged Care Nursing
  060313 Palliative Care Nursing
  060315 Mothercraft Nursing and Family and Child Health Nursing
  060399 Nursing, n.e.c.
 0605PHARMACY
  060501 Pharmacy
 0607DENTAL STUDIES
  060701 Dentistry
  060703 Dental Assisting
  060705 Dental Technology
  060799 Dental Studies, n.e.c.
 0609OPTICAL SCIENCE
  060901 Optometry
  060903 Optical Technology
  060999 Optical Science, n.e.c.
 0611VETERINARY STUDIES
  061101 Veterinary Science
  061103 Veterinary Assisting
  061199 Veterinary Studies, n.e.c.
 0613PUBLIC HEALTH
  061301 Occupational Health and Safety
  061303 Environmental Health
  061305 Indigenous Health
  061307 Health Promotion
  061309 Community Health
  061311 Epidemiology
  061399 Public Health, n.e.c.
 0615RADIOGRAPHY
  061501 Radiography
 0617REHABILITATION THERAPIES
  061701 Physiotherapy
  061703 Occupational Therapy
  061705 Chiropractic and Osteopathy
  061707 Speech Pathology
  061709 Audiology
  061711 Massage Therapy
  061713 Podiatry
  061799 Rehabilitation Therapies, n.e.c.
 0619COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES
  061901 Naturopathy
  061903 Acupuncture
  061905 Traditional Chinese Medicine
  061999 Complementary Therapies, n.e.c.
 0699OTHER HEALTH
  069901 Nutrition and Dietetics
  069903 Human Movement
  069905 Paramedical Studies
  069907 First Aid
  069999 Health, n.e.c.
07EDUCATION
 0701TEACHER EDUCATION
  070101 Teacher Education: Early Childhood
  070103 Teacher Education: Primary
  070105 Teacher Education: Secondary
  070107 Teacher-Librarianship
  070109 Teacher Education: Vocational Education and Training
  070111 Teacher Education: Higher Education
  070113 Teacher Education: Special Education
  070115 English as a Second Language Teaching
  070117 Nursing Education Teacher Training
  070199 Teacher Education, n.e.c.
 0703CURRICULUM AND EDUCATION STUDIES
  070301 Curriculum Studies
  070303 Education Studies
 0799OTHER EDUCATION
  079999 Education, n.e.c.
08MANAGEMENT AND COMMERCE
 0801ACCOUNTING
  080101 Accounting
 0803BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
  080301 Business Management
  080303 Human Resource Management
  080305 Personal Management Training
  080307 Organisation Management
  080309 Industrial Relations
  080311 International Business
  080313 Public and Health Care Administration
  080315 Project Management
  080317 Quality Management
  080319 Hospitality Management
  080321 Farm Management and Agribusiness
  080323 Tourism Management
  080399 Business and Management, n.e.c.
 0805SALES AND MARKETING
  080501 Sales
  080503 Real Estate
  080505 Marketing
  080507 Advertising
  080509 Public Relations
  080599 Sales and Marketing, n.e.c.
 0807TOURISM
  080701 Tourism
 0809OFFICE STUDIES
  080901 Secretarial and Clerical Studies
  080903 Keyboard Skills
  080905 Practical Computing Skills
  080999 Office Studies, n.e.c.
 0811BANKING, FINANCE AND RELATED FIELDS
  081101 Banking and Finance
  081103 Insurance and Actuarial Studies
  081105 Investment and Securities
  081199 Banking, Finance and Related Fields, n.e.c.
 0899OTHER MANAGEMENT AND COMMERCE
  089901 Purchasing, Warehousing and Distribution
  089903 Valuation
  089999 Management and Commerce, n.e.c.
09SOCIETY AND CULTURE
 0901POLITICAL SCIENCE AND POLICY STUDIES
  090101 Political Science
  090103 Policy Studies
 0903STUDIES IN HUMAN SOCIETY
  090301 Sociology
  090303 Anthropology
  090305 History
  090307 Archaeology
  090309 Human Geography
  090311 Indigenous Studies
  090313 Gender Specific Studies
  090399 Studies in Human Society, n.e.c.
 0905HUMAN WELFARE STUDIES AND SERVICES
  090501 Social Work
  090503 Children’s Services
  090505 Youth Work
  090507 Care for the Aged
  090509 Care for the Disabled
  090511 Residential Client Care
  090513 Counselling
  090515 Welfare Studies
  090599 Human Welfare Studies and Services, n.e.c.
 0907BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE
  090701 Psychology
  090799 Behavioural Science, n.e.c.
 0909LAW
  090901 Business and Commercial Law
  090903 Constitutional Law
  090905 Criminal Law
  090907 Family Law
  090909 International Law
  090911 Taxation Law
  090913 Legal Practice
  090999 Law, n.e.c.
 0911JUSTICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
  091101 Justice Administration
  091103 Legal Studies
  091105 Police Studies
  091199 Justice and Law Enforcement, n.e.c.
 0913LIBRARIANSHIP, INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND CURATORIAL STUDIES
  091301 Librarianship and Information Management
  091303 Curatorial Studies
 0915LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
  091501 English Language
  091503 Northern European Languages
  091505 Southern European Languages
  091507 Eastern European Languages
  091509 Southwest Asian and North African Languages
  091511 Southern Asian Languages
  091513 Southeast Asian Languages
  091515 Eastern Asian Languages
  091517 Australian Indigenous Languages
  091519 Translating and Interpreting
  091521 Linguistics
  091523 Literature
  091599 Language and Literature, n.e.c.
 0917PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
  091701 Philosophy
  091703 Religious Studies
 0919ECONOMICS AND ECONOMETRICS
  091901 Economics
  091903 Econometrics
 0921SPORT AND RECREATION
  092101 Sport and Recreation Activities
  092103 Sports Coaching, Officiating and Instruction
  092199 Sport and Recreation, n.e.c.
 0999OTHER SOCIETY AND CULTURE
  099901 Family and Consumer Studies
  099903 Criminology
  099905 Security Services
  099999 Society and Culture, n.e.c.
10CREATIVE ARTS
 1001PERFORMING ARTS
  100101 Music
  100103 Drama and Theatre Studies
  100105 Dance
  100199 Performing Arts, n.e.c.
 1003VISUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS
  100301 Fine Arts
  100303 Photography
  100305 Crafts
  100307 Jewellery Making
  100309 Floristry
  100399 Visual Arts and Crafts, n.e.c.
 1005GRAPHIC AND DESIGN STUDIES
  100501 Graphic Arts and Design Studies
  100503 Textile Design
  100505 Fashion Design
  100599 Graphic and Design Studies, n.e.c.
 1007COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES
  100701 Audio Visual Studies
  100703 Journalism
  100705 Written Communication
  100707 Verbal Communication
  100799 Communication and Media Studies, n.e.c.
 1099OTHER CREATIVE ARTS
  109999 Creative Arts, n.e.c.
11FOOD, HOSPITALITY AND PERSONAL SERVICES
 1101FOOD AND HOSPITALITY
  110101 Hospitality
  110103 Food and Beverage Service
  110105 Butchery
  110107 Baking and Pastrymaking
  110109 Cookery
  110111 Food Hygiene
  110199 Food and Hospitality, n.e.c.
 1103PERSONAL SERVICES
  110301 Beauty Therapy
  110303 Hairdressing
  110399 Personal Services, n.e.c.
12MIXED FIELD PROGRAMMES
 1201GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMES
  120101 General Primary and Secondary Education Programmes
  120103 Literacy and Numeracy Programmes
  120105 Learning Skills Programmes
  120199 General Education Programmes, n.e.c.
 1203SOCIAL SKILLS PROGRAMMES
  120301 Social and Interpersonal Skills Programmes
  120303 Survival Skills Programmes
  120305 Parental Education Programmes
  120399 Social Skills Programmes, n.e.c.
 1205EMPLOYMENT SKILLS PROGRAMMES
  120501 Career Development Programmes
  120503 Job Search Skills Programmes
  120505 Work Practices Programmes
  120599 Employment Skills Programmes, n.e.c.
 1299OTHER MIXED FIELD PROGRAMMES
  129999 Mixed Field Programmes, n.e.c.
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