Associate Professionals
ASCO Code
Chef (excluding Commis Chef)
3322-11(part)
Trades Persons
ASCO codes
Automotive Electrician
4212-11
Baker
4512-11
Boat Builder and Repairer
4981-13
Bricklayer
4414-11
Cabinetmaker
4922-11
Carpenter
4411-13
Carpenter and Joiner
4411-11
Cook
4513-11
Drainer
4431-15
Electrical Powerline Tradesperson
4313-11
Electrician (Special Class)
4311-13
Electronic Equipment Tradesperson
4315-11
Fibrous Plasterer
4412-11
Fitter
4112-11
Flat Glass Tradesperson
4982-11
Floor Finisher
4423-11
Furniture Upholsterer
4942-11
Gasfitter
4431-13
General Electrician
4311-11
General Electronic Instrument-Tradesperson
4314-11
General Plumber
4431-11
Hairdresser
4931-11
Joiner
4411-15
Lift Mechanic
4311-15
Mechanical Services and Air-conditioning Plumber
4431-19
Metal Fabricator (Boilermaker)
4122-11
Metal Machinist (First Class)
4112-13
Motor Mechanic
4211-11
Panel Beater
4213-11
Pastry Cook
4512-13
Pressure Welder
4122-13
Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic
4312-11
Roof Plumber
4431-17
Roof Slater and Tiler
4413-11
Solid Plasterer
4415-11
Sheetmetal Worker (First Class)
4124-11
Stonemason
4416-13
Toolmaker
4113-11
Vehicle Body Maker
4215-11
Vehicle Painter
4214-11
Wall and Floor Tiler
4416-11
Welder (First Class)
4122-15
* Important: If you nominate one of the above specialist computing occupations, you will only be awarded MODL points if your skills assessment from the relevant the Australian Computer Society (ACS) states you have met the criteria to be recognised in one of the above specialisations.
The ACS has advised that assessments provided to successful applicants will state the ASCO Code for Computer Professional nec with the specialisation in brackets -- for example, 2231-79 (SAP). In addition, the assessment will have the following statement: "Based on the provided certified documentation, it is my opinion that the applicant has 12 months experience in (name of specialisation, for example, SAP)".
If you have a skills assessment which only states the ASCO Code for "Computer Professional nec 2231-79", you are not eligible to be awarded MODL points. A new assessment will be required if you wish to claim points for having an occupation on the MODL.
How often does the MODL change?
The MODL is reviewed twice a year to take into consideration existing and emerging skills shortages. This does not mean the list is changed twice a year. Changes only occur if there has been a significant change in labour market trends.
As the MODL may change from time to time, you are advised to check the current MODL at the time you are lodging your visa application. You should also be aware that your occupation must be on the MODL at the time your application is assessed in order to be awarded occupation in demand/ job offer points on the General Skilled Migration points test.
How are occupation points awarded on the points test?
If your nominated occupation is on MODL at the time your application is assessed, you will be eligible for occupation in demand points on the points test.
You will receive extra points if, in addition to your nominated occupation being on the MODL at the time your visa application is assessed, you have a job offer from a suitable Australian employer.
What is a suitable Australian employer?
A suitable Australian employer is an employer that has employed at least 10 people on a full-time basis for the previous two financial years.
If you intend to claim points for occupation in demand/job offer you are required to submit documentary evidence that your proposed employer meets these requirements. This evidence should include:
l a letter of offer from your prospective employer on official letterhead of the company which states the full address of the company and any telephone, fax numbers, e-mail and website addresses
l the name and position of the person authorised to sign the employment reference typed or stamped below that persons signature – a reference with an illegible signature will not be accepted
l details of the position you are being offered, the main five duties to be undertaken, and the salary level
l details of the organisation making the job offer, including the number of people it has employed on a full-time basis for the previous two years
The department will make any necessary checks to ensure that the information provided is correct.
Priority processing
The Migration Act 1958 contains powers by which the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs can consider and finalise migration visa applications in an order of priority he/she considers appropriate.
Under this power, the Minister has identified a number of General Skilled Migration visas that are both a priority for employers generally across Australia and, more specifically, for regional and low population growth metropolitan areas. The Minister has issued a directive to give priority processing to these applications. As part of these arrangements, if your nominated occupation is on the MODL, your General Skilled Migration visa application will receive priority processing.
