Orthotist or Prosthetist (ANZSCO 251912)
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What an Orthotist or Prosthetist does
Designs, builds, fits and repairs splints, braces, callipers, artificial limbs and related appliances to restore function or compensate for muscular and skeletal disabilities. Registration or licensing may be required.
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 251912
- Skill level
- 1Bachelor degree or higher
- Assessing authority
- AOPA
- National shortage
- Shortage
Visa options
Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.
Points-tested
- Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredVia MLTSSLEligible
Employer-sponsored
Shortage by state
- NationalShortage
- ACTShortage
- NSWShortage
- NTShortage
- QLDShortage
- SAShortage
- TASShortage
- VICShortage
- WAShortage
State and territory nomination
For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.
Common questions
What does an Orthotist or Prosthetist do?
Designs, builds, fits and repairs splints, braces, callipers, artificial limbs and related appliances to restore function or compensate for muscular and skeletal disabilities. Registration or licensing may be required. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Orthotist or Prosthetist on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Orthotist or Prosthetist (ANZSCO 251912) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 186, 189, 190, 482, 491 and 494 visas.
What is the ANZSCO code for Orthotist or Prosthetist?
251912. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can an Orthotist or Prosthetist migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Orthotist or Prosthetist for the Subclass 186, Subclass 189, Subclass 190, Subclass 482, Subclass 491 and Subclass 494 visas. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.
Who assesses Orthotist or Prosthetist for an Australian visa?
AOPA, the skills assessing authority listed for 251912.
Is Orthotist or Prosthetist in demand in Australia?
Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "Shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.