Broad, Narrow and Detailed Fields
Latest release
Australian Standard Classification of Education (ASCED)
Reference period
2001
Released
22/08/2001
First release
Field of Education
| BROAD, NARROW AND DETAILED FIELDS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 01 | NATURAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES | |
| 0101 | MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES | |
| 010101 Mathematics | ||
| 010103 Statistics | ||
| 010199 Mathematical Sciences, n.e.c. | ||
| 0103 | PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY | |
| 010301 Physics | ||
| 010303 Astronomy | ||
| 0105 | CHEMICAL SCIENCES | |
| 010501 Organic Chemistry | ||
| 010503 Inorganic Chemistry | ||
| 010599 Chemical Sciences, n.e.c. | ||
| 0107 | EARTH SCIENCES | |
| 010701 Atmospheric Sciences | ||
| 010703 Geology | ||
| 010705 Geophysics | ||
| 010707 Geochemistry | ||
| 010709 Soil Science | ||
| 010711 Hydrology | ||
| 010713 Oceanography | ||
| 010799 Earth Sciences, n.e.c. | ||
| 0109 | BIOLOGICAL 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. | ||
| 0199 | OTHER 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. | ||
| 02 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | |
| 0201 | COMPUTER 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. | ||
| 0203 | INFORMATION SYSTEMS | |
| 020301 Conceptual Modelling | ||
| 020303 Database Management | ||
| 020305 Systems Analysis and Design | ||
| 020307 Decision Support Systems | ||
| 020399 Information Systems, n.e.c. | ||
| 0299 | OTHER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | |
| 029901 Security Science | ||
| 029999 Information Technology, n.e.c. | ||
| 03 | ENGINEERING AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES | |
| 0301 | MANUFACTURING 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. | ||
| 0303 | PROCESS 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. | ||
| 0305 | AUTOMOTIVE 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. | ||
| 0307 | MECHANICAL 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. | ||
| 0309 | CIVIL 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. | ||
| 0311 | GEOMATIC ENGINEERING | |
| 031101 Surveying | ||
| 031103 Mapping Science | ||
| 031199 Geomatic Engineering, n.e.c. | ||
| 0313 | ELECTRICAL 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. | ||
| 0315 | AEROSPACE 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. | ||
| 0317 | MARITIME ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY | |
| 031701 Maritime Engineering | ||
| 031703 Marine Construction | ||
| 031705 Marine Craft Operation | ||
| 031799 Maritime Engineering and Technology, n.e.c. | ||
| 0399 | OTHER 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. | ||
| 04 | ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING | |
| 0401 | ARCHITECTURE 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. | ||
| 0403 | BUILDING | |
| 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. | ||
| 05 | AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENTAL AND RELATED STUDIES | |
| 0501 | AGRICULTURE | |
| 050101 Agricultural Science | ||
| 050103 Wool Science | ||
| 050105 Animal Husbandry | ||
| 050199 Agriculture, n.e.c. | ||
| 0503 | HORTICULTURE AND VITICULTURE | |
| 050301 Horticulture | ||
| 050303 Viticulture | ||
| 0505 | FORESTRY STUDIES | |
| 050501 Forestry Studies | ||
| 0507 | FISHERIES STUDIES | |
| 050701 Aquaculture | ||
| 050799 Fisheries Studies, n.e.c. | ||
| 0509 | ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES | |
| 050901 Land, Parks and Wildlife Management | ||
| 050999 Environmental Studies, n.e.c. | ||
| 0599 | OTHER AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENTAL AND RELATED STUDIES | |
| 059901 Pest and Weed Control | ||
| 059999 Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies, n.e.c. | ||
| 06 | HEALTH | |
| 0601 | MEDICAL 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. | ||
| 0603 | NURSING | |
| 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. | ||
| 0605 | PHARMACY | |
| 060501 Pharmacy | ||
| 0607 | DENTAL STUDIES | |
| 060701 Dentistry | ||
| 060703 Dental Assisting | ||
| 060705 Dental Technology | ||
| 060799 Dental Studies, n.e.c. | ||
| 0609 | OPTICAL SCIENCE | |
| 060901 Optometry | ||
| 060903 Optical Technology | ||
| 060999 Optical Science, n.e.c. | ||
| 0611 | VETERINARY STUDIES | |
| 061101 Veterinary Science | ||
| 061103 Veterinary Assisting | ||
| 061199 Veterinary Studies, n.e.c. | ||
| 0613 | PUBLIC 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. | ||
| 0615 | RADIOGRAPHY | |
| 061501 Radiography | ||
| 0617 | REHABILITATION 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. | ||
| 0619 | COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES | |
| 061901 Naturopathy | ||
| 061903 Acupuncture | ||
| 061905 Traditional Chinese Medicine | ||
| 061999 Complementary Therapies, n.e.c. | ||
| 0699 | OTHER HEALTH | |
| 069901 Nutrition and Dietetics | ||
| 069903 Human Movement | ||
| 069905 Paramedical Studies | ||
| 069907 First Aid | ||
| 069999 Health, n.e.c. | ||
| 07 | EDUCATION | |
| 0701 | TEACHER 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. | ||
| 0703 | CURRICULUM AND EDUCATION STUDIES | |
| 070301 Curriculum Studies | ||
| 070303 Education Studies | ||
| 0799 | OTHER EDUCATION | |
| 079999 Education, n.e.c. | ||
| 08 | MANAGEMENT AND COMMERCE | |
| 0801 | ACCOUNTING | |
| 080101 Accounting | ||
| 0803 | BUSINESS 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. | ||
| 0805 | SALES AND MARKETING | |
| 080501 Sales | ||
| 080503 Real Estate | ||
| 080505 Marketing | ||
| 080507 Advertising | ||
| 080509 Public Relations | ||
| 080599 Sales and Marketing, n.e.c. | ||
| 0807 | TOURISM | |
| 080701 Tourism | ||
| 0809 | OFFICE STUDIES | |
| 080901 Secretarial and Clerical Studies | ||
| 080903 Keyboard Skills | ||
| 080905 Practical Computing Skills | ||
| 080999 Office Studies, n.e.c. | ||
| 0811 | BANKING, 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. | ||
| 0899 | OTHER MANAGEMENT AND COMMERCE | |
| 089901 Purchasing, Warehousing and Distribution | ||
| 089903 Valuation | ||
| 089999 Management and Commerce, n.e.c. | ||
| 09 | SOCIETY AND CULTURE | |
| 0901 | POLITICAL SCIENCE AND POLICY STUDIES | |
| 090101 Political Science | ||
| 090103 Policy Studies | ||
| 0903 | STUDIES 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. | ||
| 0905 | HUMAN 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. | ||
| 0907 | BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE | |
| 090701 Psychology | ||
| 090799 Behavioural Science, n.e.c. | ||
| 0909 | LAW | |
| 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. | ||
| 0911 | JUSTICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT | |
| 091101 Justice Administration | ||
| 091103 Legal Studies | ||
| 091105 Police Studies | ||
| 091199 Justice and Law Enforcement, n.e.c. | ||
| 0913 | LIBRARIANSHIP, INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND CURATORIAL STUDIES | |
| 091301 Librarianship and Information Management | ||
| 091303 Curatorial Studies | ||
| 0915 | LANGUAGE 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. | ||
| 0917 | PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | |
| 091701 Philosophy | ||
| 091703 Religious Studies | ||
| 0919 | ECONOMICS AND ECONOMETRICS | |
| 091901 Economics | ||
| 091903 Econometrics | ||
| 0921 | SPORT AND RECREATION | |
| 092101 Sport and Recreation Activities | ||
| 092103 Sports Coaching, Officiating and Instruction | ||
| 092199 Sport and Recreation, n.e.c. | ||
| 0999 | OTHER SOCIETY AND CULTURE | |
| 099901 Family and Consumer Studies | ||
| 099903 Criminology | ||
| 099905 Security Services | ||
| 099999 Society and Culture, n.e.c. | ||
| 10 | CREATIVE ARTS | |
| 1001 | PERFORMING ARTS | |
| 100101 Music | ||
| 100103 Drama and Theatre Studies | ||
| 100105 Dance | ||
| 100199 Performing Arts, n.e.c. | ||
| 1003 | VISUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS | |
| 100301 Fine Arts | ||
| 100303 Photography | ||
| 100305 Crafts | ||
| 100307 Jewellery Making | ||
| 100309 Floristry | ||
| 100399 Visual Arts and Crafts, n.e.c. | ||
| 1005 | GRAPHIC AND DESIGN STUDIES | |
| 100501 Graphic Arts and Design Studies | ||
| 100503 Textile Design | ||
| 100505 Fashion Design | ||
| 100599 Graphic and Design Studies, n.e.c. | ||
| 1007 | COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES | |
| 100701 Audio Visual Studies | ||
| 100703 Journalism | ||
| 100705 Written Communication | ||
| 100707 Verbal Communication | ||
| 100799 Communication and Media Studies, n.e.c. | ||
| 1099 | OTHER CREATIVE ARTS | |
| 109999 Creative Arts, n.e.c. | ||
| 11 | FOOD, HOSPITALITY AND PERSONAL SERVICES | |
| 1101 | FOOD 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. | ||
| 1103 | PERSONAL SERVICES | |
| 110301 Beauty Therapy | ||
| 110303 Hairdressing | ||
| 110399 Personal Services, n.e.c. | ||
| 12 | MIXED FIELD PROGRAMMES | |
| 1201 | GENERAL 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. | ||
| 1203 | SOCIAL SKILLS PROGRAMMES | |
| 120301 Social and Interpersonal Skills Programmes | ||
| 120303 Survival Skills Programmes | ||
| 120305 Parental Education Programmes | ||
| 120399 Social Skills Programmes, n.e.c. | ||
| 1205 | EMPLOYMENT SKILLS PROGRAMMES | |
| 120501 Career Development Programmes | ||
| 120503 Job Search Skills Programmes | ||
| 120505 Work Practices Programmes | ||
| 120599 Employment Skills Programmes, n.e.c. | ||
| 1299 | OTHER MIXED FIELD PROGRAMMES | |
| 129999 Mixed Field Programmes, n.e.c. | ||