ANZSCO Occupation Review

As the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) embarks on a once in 20 years comprehensive review of the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO), significant and paramount changes are on the horizon for the beauty and dermal industry. 

The review aims to modernise the classification system to better reflect the evolving landscape of various professions, including those within the beauty and aesthetics sectors. 

This update is now a critical juncture for our industry and its professionals, as it will influence and change the scope of practice, qualifications, and professional identities within our community.

It is moments like this that define why we need a unified peak body to represent us, and why the number of members we represent to Government are so important.

I urge you to please review this information, get informed and have your say:

1.    Read an article explaining the current ANZSCO Review - CLICK HERE

2.    Watch a video recording of an ANZSCO Information Meeting, and share it! - CLICK HERE            

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3.    Read the attached PDF of the information session pertaining to the ANZSCO Information Meeting >> ANZSCO REVIEW PRESENTATION.pdf

4.    Continue reading below for a summary of the review and what we need from you!

SUMMARY

The ANZSCO review is an update and evaluation process of the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations by the ABS, aimed at ensuring the classification system accurately reflects current job roles, skills, and labour market needs.

Getting the ANZSCO review for Beauty, Dermal and Aesthetic Occupations right is crucial because it directly impacts workforce planning, immigration policies, education and training programs, and the alignment of skills with industry needs, in addition to regulation and legislation pertaining to our industry.

ABIC have been involved in every stage of the process and have previously submitted a plan that exactly reflected our current occupations and skill levels. We are now at what the ABS call Stage 4 Consultation.

CURRENT ABS BEAUTY INDUSTRY OCCUPATION

The ABS currently only have one occupation listed in our industry.

Beauty Therapist – Skill Level: 3 – Quals: Certificate 3 & 4 – These are the qualifications for Beauty Services / Beautician, not Beauty Therapist.

Therefore, this classification is incorrect.

The ABS do not currently recognise those with a Beauty Therapy Diploma as having a sperate occupation.

The ABS do not currently recognise Dermal Therapists or Dermal Clinician occupations.

**OLD 2023** ABIC PROPOSED OCCUPATIONS TO ABS

As part of the early stages of the review, ABIC have previously requested 5 New / Reclassified) Occupations, so that government clearly understands our industry landscape:

This is the main part of our submitted proposal:

Occupations:

Beauty Services / Beautician Skill Level 3

Beauty Therapist Skill Level 2

Dermal Therapist Skill Level 1 or 2 (Based on AQF Level)

Dermal Clinician Skill Level 1

Cosmetic Nurse Skill Level 1

Descriptions:

This proposal has not been entirely accepted.

ABS PROPOSED OCCUPATIONS

The ABS have proposed 2 occupations:

451112 Beautician / Beauty Therapist – Skill Level 3

Description: Provides skin care, beauty and body treatments to clients. Make Up Artists and Body Artists are excluded from this occupation.

Main Tasks: • Performs a range of beauty treatments, such as facials, spray tanning, eyebrow shaping and waxing • Administers body treatments, such as massages, body wraps and scrubs • Conducts skin analyses to determine clients’ skin type and condition and uses superficial beauty devices to treat clients’ skin • Advises on skincare routines and sells beauty products to clients • Maintains a clean and hygienic work area and sterilises equipment in adherence to health regulations • May apply artificial beauty products such as nails or eyelashes • May perform cosmetic tattooing to clients Specialisations: • Cosmetic Tattooist • Eyelash Technician • Manicurist • Nail Technician

451113 Dermal Therapist – Skill Level 2

Description: Performs treatments to maintain and enhance overall skin appearance.

Main Tasks: • Completes skin analysis and assessment to determine appropriate treatments for clients • Applies various dermal therapy treatments for skin rejuvenation, age management and acne treatments such as microdermabrasion and cosmetic grade peels • Uses laser and intense pulsed light devices for hair reduction treatment • Provides non-invasive, superficial treatment of pigment and superficial vessels (telangiectasias) • Perform a variety of non-surgical procedures within their scope to enhance skin appearance • Provides advice to clients on skincare and maintenance, including product recommendation

ABIC believe both of these occupations, the way they are listed, are not reflective of the current industry occupations.

SEE THE ABS ANZSCO PROPOSAL - Scroll to Page 8 for Beauty

CLICK HERE

**NEW** ABIC PROPOSED OCCUPATIONS (SEPTEMBER 2024)

ABIC think The ABS may accept a modified version of our previous submission with occupations for Stage 4, as follows:

MORE OF YOUR FEEDBACK IS NEEDED

• You will have heard of the ABS review in our Annual Members Meeting, Foundation & Supplier Meetings and in articles and comms.
• Some of you have given us valuable feedback, but our industry is largely silent when it comes to advocating for yourselves and speaking up!
• We want more of you to have a voice and be to be heard, this is why we called it an emergency meeting - To get your attention.

We were confident that the ABS would return a favourable outcome to our proposal, however, the ABS have not accepted our first recommendations, therefore we now need your thoughts on NEW ABIC PROPOSED OCCUPATIONS for Stage 4

WHAT ABIC NEED FROM YOU

• ABIC Member and industry feedback regarding the descriptions of the NEW ABIC PROPOSED OCCUPATIONS, based on current job roles and practices, and qualifications.
• General feedback about the review and state of the industry occupations.

Urgent Feedback Required: ABS Occupation Review Stage 4 – Your Input is Needed for ABIC Submission - Submit your feedback HERE

WHAT ABIC WILL DO: 

1. We have been collating your feedback and have done the bulk of the groundwork for the submission.

2. We are working with SACSA & other peak bodies so that we are all aligned when we all submit for Stage 4.

3. We will continue to listen to your feedback. Keep sending this through.

4. After receiving more of your feedback, we will release a draft of the NEW ABIC PROPOSED OCCUPATIONS DESCRIPTIONS on Wednesday 28^th Sept, for comment.

5. After receiving your comments, we will finalise the ABIC ANZSCO REVIEW SUBMISSION. This will be released to members before we submit to the ABS. We hope to do this by Tuesday 3rd Sept.

6. The ABS Submissions close in 2 weeks on 6^th Sept 2024.

Thank you for your voices as we continue “Fighting For Our Industry & Protecting Your Future”