Ophthalmic opticians. SOC code 2214.
In the DETE lists effective 13 May 2026, SOC 2214 is on the Critical Skills Occupations List.
DETE uses SOC 2010 unit-group codes in the Critical Skills Occupations List and the Ineligible List of Occupations. The code is central to occupation eligibility, but it does not by itself determine a permit outcome; current list wording, job duties, salary, qualifications, employer and permit route also matter.
Where this code sits in SOC 2010
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- Sub-major Group
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- Group
- Health Professionals
- Unit Group
- 2214 · Ophthalmic opticians
Other unit groups in Health Professionals
- Medical practitioners2211
- Psychologists2212
- Pharmacists2213
- Dental practitioners2215
- Veterinarians2216
- Medical radiographers2217
- Podiatrists2218
- Health professionals n.e.c.2219
DETE occupation lists
Named on the Critical Skills Occupations List
DETE names this unit group on the Critical Skills Occupations List. Read the published row wording for the exact employment described.
- Critical Skills List, published employment
- Optometrist Ophthalmic Optician Community Eye Care
Lists effective 13 May 2026 (SI 213 of 2026). Official sources: Ineligible List · Critical Skills List. Confirm against the official page before acting.
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Important
An occupation (SOC) code classifies the kind of work. It does not by itself determine permit eligibility, Critical Skills status, or sponsorship. Job duties, salary, employer and permit route also matter.
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Standard Occupational Classification 2010 · Version: SOC 2010 · Reference: soc-occupation.v2