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Unit Group

2651 Midwives

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

2651 Midwives

Provide care and advice to women during pregnancy, labour and childbirth, and postnatal care for women and babies in a range of settings such as the home, community, hospitals, clinics and health units.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

Subcategories

265131 Midwife