Appendix 5, ABSCQ - ASCED Field Correspondence Table

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Appendix 5

ABSCQ Field of StudyASCED Field of Education
1BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION
111Business Management080301Business Management
112Public and Institution Management080313Public and Health Care Administration
  090103Policy Studies
  091101Justice Administration
113Personnel Management080303Human Resource Management
114Hospitality Management080319Hospitality Management
  0110101Hospitality
119Management, n.e.c.080307Organisation Management
  080311International Business
  080315Project Management
  080321Farm Management and Agribusiness
  080323Tourism Management
  080399Business and Management, n.e.c.
  089901Purchasing, Warehousing and Distribution
  089999Management and Commerce, n.e.c.
121Office Management080901Secretarial and Clerical Studies
  080905Practical Computing Skills
122Keyboarding and Shorthand080901Secretarial and Clerical Studies
  080903Keyboard Skills
  080905Practical Computing Skills
129Management Support Services, n.e.c.080901Secretarial and Clerical Studies
  080905Practical Computing Skills
  080999Office Studies, n.e.c.
131Wholesale and Retail Sales080501Sales
132Marketing080505Marketing
133Real Estate080503Real Estate
  089903Valuation
134Tourism080701Tourism
139Sales and Marketing, n.e.c.080311International Business
  080507Advertising
  080599Sales and Marketing, n.e.c.
  089903Valuation
141Accounting080101Accounting
142Banking and Finance081101Banking and Finance
  081105Investment and Securities
143Insurance081103Insurance and Actuarial Studies
149Financial Services, n.e.c.081105Investment and Securities
  081199Banking, Finance and Related Fields, n.e.c.
2HEALTH  
211General Medicine060101General Medicine
  060119General Practice
212Surgery060103Surgery
213Psychiatry060105Psychiatry
214Obstetrics and Gynaecology060107Obstetrics and Gynaecology
215Anaesthesiology060111Anaesthesiology
216Pathology060113Pathology
217Radiology060115Radiology
218Internal Medicine060109Paediatrics
  060117Internal Medicine
  060199Medical Studies, n.e.c.
219Medicine, n.e.c.019901Medical Science
  060103Surgery
  060199Medical Studies, n.e.c.
221Basic Nursing060301General Nursing
222Midwifery060303Midwifery
223Mothercraft Nursing060315Mothercraft Nursing and Family and Child Health Nursing
224Psychiatric Nursing060305Mental Health Nursing
225Community Nursing060307Community Nursing
229Nursing, n.e.c.060309Critical Care Nursing
  060311Aged Care Nursing
  060313Palliative Care Nursing
  060315Mothercraft Nursing and Family and Child Health Nursing
  060399Nursing, n.e.c.
231Pharmacy019907Pharmacology
  060501Pharmacy
232Physiotherapy061701Physiotherapy
233Occupational Therapy061703Occupational Therapy
234Radiography061501Radiography
235Optometry060901Optometry
  060903Optical Technology
  060999Optical Science, n.e.c.
236Chiropractic061705Chiropractic and Osteopathy
237Speech Pathology061707Speech Pathology
238Nutrition and Dietetics069901Nutrition and Dietetics
239Health Sciences, n.e.c.061705Chiropractic and Osteopathy
  061709Audiology
  061711Massage Therapy
  061713Podiatry
  061799Rehabilitation Therapies, n.e.c.
  061901Naturopathy
  061903Acupuncture
  061905Traditional Chinese Medicine
  061999Complementary Therapies, n.e.c.
  069903Human Movement
  092101Sport and Recreation Activities
  092103Sports Coaching, Officiating and Instruction
241Dental Science060701Dentistry
  060799Dental Studies, n.e.c.
242Dental Assisting060703Dental Assisting
  060799Dental Studies, n.e.c.
243Dental Technology060705Dental Technology
251Veterinary Science061101Veterinary Science
  061199Veterinary Studies, n.e.c.
252Veterinary Assisting061103Veterinary Assisting
291Ambulance Service069905Paramedical Studies
292Occupational Health and Safety061301Occupational Health and Safety
299Other Health, n.e.c.061303Environmental Health
  061305Indigenous Health
  061307Health Promotion
  061309Community Health
  061311Epidemiology
  061399Public Health, n.e.c.
  069907First Aid
  069999Health, n.e.c.
3EDUCATION  
311Early Childhood Teaching070101Teacher Education: Early Childhood
312Primary Teaching070103Teacher Education: Primary
313Secondary Teaching070105Teacher Education: Secondary
314Teacher-Librarianship070107Teacher-Librarianship
321Technical Teaching070109Teacher Education: Vocational Education and Training
322Nursing Education070117Nursing Education Teacher Training
329Post-School Teacher Training, n.e.c.070111Teacher Education: Higher Education
  070199Teacher Education, n.e.c.
391Teaching English as a Second Language070115English as a Second Language Teaching
392Special Education070113Teacher Education: Special Education
399Other Education, n.e.c.070301Curriculum Studies
  070303Education Studies
  079999Education, n.e.c.
4SOCIETY AND CULTURE
411Psychology090701Psychology
  090799Behavioural Science, n.e.c.
412Sociology and Anthropology090301Sociology
  090303Anthropology
  090307Archaeology
413Politics090101Political Science
414History090305History
  090307Archaeology
421Social Work090501Social Work
422Child Care090503Children’s Services
429Welfare, n.e.c.090505Youth Work
  090507Care for the Aged
  090509Care for the Disabled
  090511Residential Client Care
  090513Counselling
  090515Welfare Studies
  090599Human Welfare Studies and Services, n.e.c.
431Librarianship091301Librarianship and Information Management
441Literature091523Literature
442Languages091501English Language
  091503Northern European Languages
  091505Southern European Languages
  091507Eastern European Languages
  091509Southwest Asian and North African Languages
  091511Southern Asian Languages
  091513Southeast Asian Languages
  091515Eastern Asian Languages
  091517Australian Indigenous Languages
  091519Translating and Interpreting
  091521Linguistics
  091599Language and Literature, n.e.c.
449Language and Area Studies, n.e.c.090303Anthropology
  090305History
  090311Indigenous Studies
  090399Studies in Human Society, n.e.c.
  091599Language and Literature, n.e.c.
451Religious Studies091703Religious Studies
452Philosophy091701Philosophy
461Economics091901Economics
  091903Econometrics
471Law090901Business and Commercial Law
  090903Constitutional Law
  090905Criminal Law
  090907Family Law
  090909International Law
  090911Taxation Law
  090913Legal Practice
  090999Law, n.e.c.
  091101Justice Administration
  091103Legal Studies
  091199Justice and Law Enforcement, n.e.c.
481Music100101Music
482Art and Craft100301Fine Arts
  100305Crafts
483Photography100303Photography
484Graphic Design100501Graphic Arts and Design Studies
485Fashion Design100505Fashion Design
486Drama and Dance100103Drama and Theatre Studies
  100105Dance
489Visual and Performing Arts, n.e.c.100103Drama and Theatre Studies
  100199Performing Arts, n.e.c.
  100305Crafts
  100307Jewellery Making
  100309Floristry
  100399Visual Arts and Crafts, n.e.c.
  100503Textile Design
  100599Graphic and Design Studies, n.e.c.
  109999Creative Arts, n.e.c.
491Geography010799Earth Sciences, n.e.c.
  090309Human Geography
492Communication080509Public Relations
  100701Audio Visual Studies
  100703Journalism
  100705Written Communication
  100707Verbal Communication
  100799Communication and Media Studies, n.e.c.
493Recreation and Leisure092101Sport and Recreation Activities
  092103Sports Coaching, Officiating and Instruction
493Recreation and Leisure092199Sport and Recreation, n.e.c.
494Policing Studies091101Justice Administration
  091105Police Studies
  091199Justice and Law Enforcement, n.e.c.
499Other Society and Culture, n.e.c.040103Urban Design and Regional Planning
  040199Architecture and Urban Environment, n.e.c.
  080309Industrial Relations
  090103Policy Studies
  090309Human Geography
  090313Gender Specific Studies
  090399Studies in Human Society, n.e.c.
  091199Justice and Law Enforcement, n.e.c.
  091303Curatorial Studies
  099901Family and Consumer Studies
  099903Criminology
  099999Society and Culture, n.e.c.
5NATURAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES
511Biological Science010901Biochemistry and Cell Biology
  010903Botany
  010907Marine Science
  010909Genetics
  010911Microbiology
  010913Human Biology
  010915Zoology
  010999Biological Sciences, n.e.c.
  019901Medical Science
  019905Food Science and Biotechnology
512Environmental Science010905Ecology and Evolution
  050901Land, Parks and Wildlife Management
  050999Environmental Studies, n.e.c.
521Physics010301Physics
  010303Astronomy
522Chemistry010501Organic Chemistry
  010503Inorganic Chemistry
  010599Chemical Sciences, n.e.c.
  019907Pharmacology
523Earth Science010701Atmospheric Sciences
  010703Geology
  010705Geophysics
  010707Geochemistry
  010709Soil Science
  010711Hydrology
  010713Oceanography
  010799Earth Sciences, n.e.c.
529Physical Science, n.e.c.019903Forensic Science
531Mathematics010101Mathematics
  010199Mathematical Sciences, n.e.c.
532Statistics010103Statistics
  081103Insurance and Actuarial Studies
541Computer Science020101Formal Language Theory
  020103Programming
  020105Computational Theory
  020107Compiler Construction
  020109Algorithms
  020111Data Structures
  020113Networks and Communications
  020115Computer Graphics
  020117Operating Systems
  020119Artificial Intelligence
  020199Computer Science, n.e.c.
541Computer Science020301Conceptual Modelling
  020303Database Management
  020305Systems Analysis and Design
  020307Decision Support Systems
  020399Information Systems, n.e.c.
  029901Security Science
  029999Information Technology, n.e.c.
  031305Computer Engineering
591Food Science019905Food Science and Biotechnology
  030307Food Processing Technology
  110111Food Hygiene
592Laboratory Technology019909Laboratory Technology
599Other Natural and Physical Sciences, n.e.c.019999Natural and Physical Sciences, n.e.c.
  091303Curatorial Studies
6ENGINEERING  
611Surveying031101Surveying
  031199Geomatic Engineering, n.e.c.
612Cartography031103Mapping Science
  031199Geomatic Engineering, n.e.c.
621Civil Engineering030901Construction Engineering
  030903Structural Engineering
  030907Water and Sanitary Engineering
  030909Transport Engineering
  030911Geotechnical Engineering
  030913Ocean Engineering
  030999Civil Engineering, n.e.c.
631Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science031301Electrical Engineering
  031303Electronic Engineering
  031305Computer Engineering
  031307Communications Technologies
632Powerline Installation and Maintenance031311Powerline Installation and Maintenance
633Electrical Fitting031313Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
634Automotive Electrics030505Automotive Electrics and Electronics
635Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics031315Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics
636Electrical Mechanics031313Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
637Communications Equipment Installation and Maintenance031309Communications Equipment Installation and Maintenance
638Electronic Equipment Servicing031317Electronic Equipment Servicing
639Electrical and Electronic Engineering, n.e.c.031399Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.
641Mechanical Engineering Science030701Mechanical Engineering
642Toolmaking030705Toolmaking
643Metal Fitting, Turning and Machining030707Metal Fitting, Turning and Machining
644Sheetmetal Working030709Sheetmetal Working
645Boilermaking and Welding030711Boilermaking and Welding
646Metal Casting and Patternmaking030713Metal Casting and Patternmaking
647Aircraft Maintenance Engineering031503Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
648Precision Metal Working030715Precision Metalworking
649Mechanical Engineering, n.e.c.030305Materials Engineering
  030799Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.
651Metallurgical Engineering Science030305Materials Engineering
652Mining Engineering Science030303Mining Engineering
659Metallurgical and Mining Engineering, n.e.c.030303Mining Engineering
  030305Materials Engineering
  030399Process and Resources Engineering, n.e.c.
661Compositing030103Printing
662Graphic Reproduction030103Printing
663Printing Machining030103Printing
664Binding and Finishing030103Printing
665Screen Printing030103Printing
669Printing, n.e.c.030103Printing
671Automotive Engineering Science030501Automotive Engineering
672Vehicle Mechanics030503Vehicle Mechanics
673Panel Beating030511Panel Beating
674Vehicle Painting030507Automotive Vehicle Refinishing
675Vehicle Building030509Automotive Body Construction
676Vehicle Trimming030513Upholstery and Vehicle Trimming
679Automotive Engineering, n.e.c.030599Automotive Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.
681Textile Engineering Science030105Textile Making
  030717Plant and Machine Operations
682Garment Making030107Garment Making
683Upholstery030115Furniture Upholstery and Renovation
684Footwear030109Footwear Making
689Textiles, Clothing and Footwear, n.e.c.030105Textile Making
  030199Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.
  039909Cleaning
691Chemical Engineering Science030301Chemical Engineering
692Aeronautical Engineering Science031501Aerospace Engineering
  031599Aerospace Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.
693Industrial Engineering Science030101Manufacturing Engineering
  030703Industrial Engineering
694Marine Engineering Science031701Maritime Engineering
695Other Engineering Science030303Mining Engineering
  030913Ocean Engineering
  031799Maritime Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.
  039901Environmental Engineering
  039903Biomedical Engineering
  039999Engineering and Related Technologies, n.e.c.
696Marine Construction031703Marine Construction
697Wood Machining and Turning030111Wood Machining and Turning
698Cabinet Making030113Cabinet Making
699Other Engineering, n.e.c.030117Furniture Polishing
  030199Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.
  030305Materials Engineering
  030399Process and Resources Engineering, n.e.c.
  030799Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.
  039999Engineering and Related Technologies, n.e.c.
  080317Quality Management
  100501Graphic Arts and Design Studies
  100599Graphic and Design Studies, n.e.c.
7ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING  
711Architecture040101Architecture
712Interior Design040107Interior and Environmental Design
719Building Design, n.e.c.040105Landscape Architecture
  040107Interior and Environmental Design
  040199Architecture and Urban Environment, n.e.c.
721Building Technology040301Building Science and Technology
  040303Building Construction Management
722Carpentry and Joinery040311Carpentry and Joinery
723Bricklaying040309Bricklaying and Stonemasonry
724Painting, Decorating and Signwriting040325Painting, Decorating and Sign Writing
725Plastering040317Plastering
726Plumbing030907Water and Sanitary Engineering
  040327Plumbing
727Roof Fixing040315Roof Fixing
728Floor and Wall Tiling040313Ceiling, Wall and Floor Fixing
729Building Construction, n.e.c.030905Building Services Engineering
  040305Building Surveying
  040309Bricklaying and Stonemasonry
  040329Scaffolding and Rigging
791Floor Covering040321Floor Coverings
792Glass Working040323Glazing
  100305Crafts
793Quantity Surveying040307Building Construction Economics
799Other Architecture and Building, n.e.c.040319Furnishing Installation
  040329Scaffolding and Rigging
  040399Building, n.e.c.
8AGRICULTURE AND RELATED FIELDS  
811Agricultural Science050101Agricultural Science
  080321Farm Management and Agribusiness
812Wool Science050103Wool Science
813Animal Husbandry050105Animal Husbandry
819Agriculture, n.e.c.050199Agriculture, n.e.c.
  059901Pest and Weed Control
  059999Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies, n.e.c.
821Horticulture050301Horticulture
  050303Viticulture
891Fisheries050701Aquaculture
  050799Fisheries Studies, n.e.c.
892Forestry050501Forestry Studies
9MISCELLANEOUS FIELDS  
911Hairdressing110303Hairdressing
912Beauty Therapy110301Beauty Therapy
921Meat Processing030307Food Processing Technology
  110105Butchery
922Baking and Pastrycooking110107Baking and Pastrymaking
923Cooking110109Cookery
924Hospitality Services080319Hospitality Management
  110101Hospitality
  110103Food and Beverage Service
925Waiting and Bar Service110103Food and Beverage Service
929Food and Hospitality Services, n.e.c.110199Food and Hospitality, n.e.c.
931Ship Operation031705Marine Craft Operation
932Aircraft Operation031505Aircraft Operation
933Air Traffic Control031507Air Traffic Control
939Transport, n.e.c.030515Automotive Vehicle Operations
  039907Rail Operations
991Plant and Machine Operation030515Automotive Vehicle Operations
  030717Plant and Machine Operations
992Fire Technology039905Fire Technology
999Other Miscellaneous Fields, n.e.c.039909Cleaning
  080317Quality Management
  089901Purchasing, Warehousing and Distribution
  092101Sport and Recreation Activities
  099905Security Services
  110399Personal Services, n.e.c.