Clause 119.211(3)(b)(iii) provides that unless exceptional circumstances apply the applicant has a diploma (within the meaning of Regulation 2.26A(6) ) or a higher qualification, that is relevant to the appointment. In this clause, a 'diploma' is defined as being within the meaning of Regulation 2.26A(6) . A 'higher qualification' is not defined. The policy interpretation is that the 'higher qualification' is an Australian qualification also defined as being within the meaning of Regulation 2.26A(6) . Under policy, a 'trade qualification' is defined within the meaning of sub regulation 2.26A(6) purposes of clause 119.211(3)(b)(iii) . For the therefore an occupation at ANZSCO skill level 3 will require a minimum qualification of an AQF Certificate III. This standard is lower than the minimum requirement of a Certificate III with at least 2 years on-the-job training, specified in the ANZSCO dictionary. Officers should refer to the definition in Regulation 2.26A(6) rather than the ANZSCO standard. Regulation 2.26A(6) does not provide definitions for qualifications below a trade certificate. Therefore, the qualification defined in ANZSCO is adopted as the minimum standard for occupations at ANZSCO skill level 4, in this policy