{"id":"F2006L03923","name":"Migration Regulations 1994 - Specification of Residential Postcodes, Skilled Occupations, Relevant Assessing Authorities and Points - IMMI 06/063","slug":"f2006l03923","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":324872,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006L03923-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-08","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"RESIDENTIAL POSTCODES, SKILLED OCCUPATIO","sectionType":"part","heading":"RESIDENTIAL POSTCODES, SKILLED OCCUPATIONS, RELEVANT ASSESSING AUTHORITIES AND POINTS","content":"![](image.001.png) \n\nCommonwealth of Australia\n\nMigration Regulations 1994\n\n# RESIDENTIAL POSTCODES, SKILLED OCCUPATIONS, RELEVANT ASSESSING AUTHORITIES AND POINTS\n\n# (REGULATIONS 1.03 AND 2.26B)\n\nI, AMANDA VANSTONE, Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, acting under regulation 1.03 and subregulation 2.26B(1) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’):\n\n1. REVOKE Instrument number IMMI 06/062, signed on 25 October 2006, specifying residential postcodes, skilled occupations, relevant assessing authorities and points under the Skilled Australian Sponsored (Migrant) visa under regulation 1.03 and subregulation 2.26B(1) of the Regulations;\n\n2\\. SPECIFY each occupation that is in the Sydney and Selected Areas Skilled Shortage List referred to in Schedule A to this Instrument as a skilled occupation for the purposes of subparagraph (a)(iii) of the definition of skilled occupation in regulation 1.03 of the Regulations;\n\n3\\. SPECIFY the number of points referred to in Schedule A to this Instrument for the corresponding occupation set out in Schedule A, for the purposes of subparagraph (a)(iv) of the definition of skilled occupation in regulation 1.03 of the Regulations;\n\n4. SPECIFY each body referred to in Schedule A to this Instrument as the relevant assessing authority for the corresponding skilled occupation set out in Schedule A, for the purposes of subregulation 2.26B(1) of the Regulations;\n\n5. SPECIFY the postcodes listed in Schedule B to this Instrument, for the purposes of subparagraph (a)(i) of the definition of skilled occupation in regulation 1.03 of the Regulations;\n\n6. SPECIFY each occupation referred to in Schedule C to this Instrument as a skilled occupation for the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of skilled occupation in regulation 1.03 of the Regulations;\n\n7. SPECIFY the number of points referred to in Schedule C to this Instrument for the corresponding occupation set out in Schedule C, for the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of skilled occupation in regulation 1.03 of the Regulations; AND\n\n \n\n8. SPECIFY each body referred to in Schedule C to this Instrument as the relevant assessing authority for the corresponding skilled occupation set out in Schedule C, for the purposes of subregulation 2.26B(1) of the Regulations.\n\nThis Instrument, IMMI 06/063, commences on the day after registration on the Federal Register of\n\nLegislative Instruments.\n\nDated 30 November 2006\n\nAMANDA VANSTONE\n\nMinister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs\n\n\\[NOTE 1: Paragraph (a) of the definition of skilled occupation in regulation 1.03 of the Regulations, provides that, in relation to an applicant for a Skilled Australian Sponsored (Migrant) (Class BQ) visa, a skilled occupation means an occupation that is in the Sydney and Selected Areas Skilled Shortage List specified in an instrument in writing, for which a number of points specified in the instrument are available and whose sponsor has, on the sponsorship form, stated a residential address the postcode of which is specified in the instrument.\n\nNOTE 2: Paragraph (b) of the definition of skilled occupation in regulation 1.03 of the Regulations, provides that, in any other case, a skilled occupation means an occupation that is specified in an instrument in writing as a skilled occupation for which a number of points specified in the instrument are available.\n\nNOTE 3: Regulation 1.03 provides that relevant assessing authority means a person or body specified under regulation 2.26B.\n\nNOTE 4: Subregulation 2.26B(1) provides that the Minister may, by an instrument in writing for this subregulation, specify a person or body as the relevant assessing authority for a skilled occupation if the person or body is approved in writing by the Minister or Education as the relevant assessing authority for the occupation.\n\nNOTE 5: Education is defined in regulation 1.03 as the Department of Education, Science and Training.\\]\n\n \nSchedule A\n\nSydney and Selected Areas Skilled Shortage List\n\n```html\n

OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE *

ASSESSING AUTHORITY **

POINTS

MANAGERS AND ADMINISTRATORS

Child Care Co-ordinator

1295-11

TRA

60

General Manager

1112-11

AIM

60

PROFESSIONALS

Business and Information Professionals

Accountant

2211-11

CPAA/ICAA/NIA

60

Accountant – Corporate Treasurer

2213-11

CPAA/ICAA/NIA

60

Accountant – External Auditor

2212-11

CPAA/ICAA/NIA

60

Accountant – Internal Auditor

2212-13

VETASSESS

50

Computing Professionals – Applications and Analyst Programmer

2231-17

ACS

60

Computing Professionals – Computer Systems Auditor

2231-21

ACS

60

Computing Professionals – (not elsewhere classified)

2231-79

ACS

60

Computing Professionals – Software Designer

2231-15

ACS

60

Computing Professionals – Systems Designer

2231-13

ACS

60

Computing Professionals – Systems Manager

2231-11

ACS

60

Computing Professionals – Systems Programmer

2231-19

ACS

60

Health Professionals

Audiologist

2399-11

VETASSESS

50

Dentist

2381-11

ADC

60

Medical Practitioner – Anaesthetist

2312-11

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Medical Practitioner - Emergency Medicine Specialist

2312-15

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Medical Practitioner - General Medical Practitioner

2311-11

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Medical Practitioner – Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

2312-17

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Medical Practitioner – Psychiatrist

2312-27

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Medical Practitioner – Surgeon

2312-31

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Nurse – Registered Mental Health Nurse

2325-11

ANMC

60

Nurse – Registered Midwife

2324-11

ANMC

60

Nurse – Registered Nurse

2323-11

ANMC

60

Occupational Therapist

2383-11

COTRB

60

Pharmacist – Hospital Pharmacist

2382-11

APEC/COPRA

60

Pharmacist – Industrial Pharmacist

2382-13

VETASSESS

50

Pharmacist – Retail Pharmacist

2382-15

APEC/COPRA

60

Physiotherapist

2385-11

ACOPRA/APC

60

Podiatrist

2388-11

APodC

60

Radiographer – Medical Diagnostic Radiographer

2391-11

AIR

60

Radiographer – Nuclear Medicine Technologist

2391-15

ANZSNM

60

Radiographer – Radiation Therapist

2391-13

AIR

60

\n```\n\n| OCCUPATION | ASCO CODE * | ASSESSING AUTHORITY ** | POINTS |\n| ------------------------------------------------------ | ----------- | ---------------------- | ------ |\n| | | | |\n| Radiographer – Sonographer | 2391-17 | AIR | 60 |\n| Speech Pathologist | 2386-11 | SPA | 60 |\n| | | | |\n| Education Professionals | | | |\n| Teacher – Secondary School Teacher | 2413-11 | NOOSR/TA | 60 |\n| | | | |\n| Artists and Related Professionals | | | |\n| Graphic Designer | 2533-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Illustrator | 2533-19 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| | | | |\n| Science, Building and Engineering Professionals | | | |\n| Engineer – Aeronautical | 2129-11 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Civil Engineer | 2124-11 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Electrical Engineer | 2125-11 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| | | | |\n| Associate Professionals | | | |\n| Chef | 3322-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| | | | |\n| Tradesperson and Related WorkersEngineering Trades | | | |\n| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) | 4114-15 | TRA | 60 |\n| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) | 4114-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) | 4114-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer | 4114-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Fitter | 4112-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Metal Machinist (First Class) | 4112-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor - Metal Fitters and Machinists | 4112-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Metal Fabricator (Boilermaker) | 4122-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Pressure Welder | 4122-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| Sheetmetal Worker (First Class) | 4124-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor - Sheetmetal Tradespersons | 4124-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Textile - Clothing or Footwear Mechanic | 4112-15 | TRA | 60 |\n| Toolmaker | 4113-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor - Toolmakers | 4113-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Structural Steel and Welding Tradespersons | 4122-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Welder (First Class) | 4122-15 | TRA | 60 |\n| | | | |\n| Vehicle Trades | | | |\n| Automotive Electrician | 4212-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Automotive Electricians | 4212-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Motor Mechanic | 4211-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Motor Mechanics | 4211-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Panel Beater | 4213-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Panel Beaters | 4213-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Vehicle Painter | 4214-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Vehicle Painters | 4214-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| | | | |\n\n \n\n| OCCUPATION | ASCO CODE * | ASSESSING AUTHORITY ** | POINTS |\n| --------------------------------------------------------- | ----------- | ---------------------- | ------ |\n| | | | |\n| Electrical Trades | | | |\n| Communications Linesperson | 4316-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Communications Tradespersons | 4316-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| General Communications Tradesperson | 4316-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| General Electrician | 4311-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Lift Mechanic | 4311-15 | TRA | 60 |\n| Electrician (Special Class) | 4311-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Electrician | 4311-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Electronic Equipment Tradesperson | 4315-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Electronic and Office Equipment Tradespersons | 4315-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic | 4312-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| | | | |\n| Construction Trades | | | |\n| Bricklayer | 4414-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Bricklayers | 4414-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Carpenter | 4411-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| Carpenter and Joiner | 4411-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Joiner | 4411-15 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Carpentry and Joinery Tradespersons | 4411-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Fibrous Plasterer | 4412-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Fibrous Plasterers | 4412-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Drainer | 4431-15 | TRA | 60 |\n| Gasfitter | 4431-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| General Plumber | 4431-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Mechanical Services and Airconditioning Plumber | 4431-19 | TRA | 60 |\n| Roof Plumber | 4431-17 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Plumbers | 4431-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Solid Plasterer | 4415-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Solid Plasterer | 4415-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| | | | |\n| Wood Trades | | | |\n| Cabinetmaker | 4922-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Cabinetmakers | 4922-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Wood Turner | 4921-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| | | | |\n| Food Trades | | | |\n| Baker | 4512-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Pastrycook | 4512-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Bakers and Pastrycooks | 4512-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Cook | 4513-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| | | | |\n| Other Trades | | | |\n| Furniture Upholsterer | 4942-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Hairdresser | 4931-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Hairdressers | 4931-01 | TRA | 60 |\n\n \n\n\\* ASCO CODES\n\nASCO code references are those contained in McLennan, W, ASCO – Australian Standard Classification of Occupations, Second Edition, Australian Bureau of Statistics, 1997. An occupation classification listed in ASCO (second edition) not referred to in the Schedule is not to be regarded as a skilled occupation for the purposes of the definition of that term in regulation 1.03 of the Regulations.\n\n\\*\\* ASSESSING AUTHORITIES\n\n| ACS | Australian Computer Society |\n| ------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| ACOPRA/APC | Australian Council of Physiotherapy Regulating Authorities Ltd/Australian Physiotherapy Council |\n| ADC | Australian Dental Council |\n| AIM | Australian Institute of Management |\n| AIR | Australian Institute of Radiography |\n| ANMC | Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council |\n| ANZSNM | Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine |\n| APEC/COPRA | Australian Pharmacy Examining Council Incorporated/Council of Pharmacy Registering Authorities Inc |\n| APodC | Australian Podiatry Council |\n| COTRB | Council of Occupational Therapists Registration Boards Inc |\n| CPAA | Certified Practising Accountants Australia |\n| ICAA | Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia |\n| Engineers Australia | Institution of Engineers, Australia |\n| NIA | The National Institute of Accountants |\n| NOOSR/TA | National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition/Teaching Australia |\n| SPA | Speech Pathology Association of Australia |\n| TRA | Trades Recognition Australia |\n| VETASSESS | Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services |\n\n \nSchedule B\n\nPostcodes for Sydney and Selected Areas Skilled Shortage List\n\n| AREA | POST CODES | | |\n| ---- | ---------- | --- | --- |\n\nSydney 1000-1920\n\n2000-2249\n\n2555-2574\n\n2740-2786\n\nGosford 2250-2263\n\nNewcastle 2264-2300\n\n2302-2310\n\n2314-2327\n\n2334\n\n2335\n\nWollongong 2420\n\n2421\n\n2423\n\n2425\n\n2500-2530\n\nIllawarra 2531-2535\n\n \n\nSchedule C\n\nSkilled Occupations List\n\n```html\n

OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE *

ASSESSING AUTHORITY **

POINTS

MANAGERS AND ADMINISTRATORS

Child Care Co-ordinator

1295-11

TRA

60

Company Secretary

1212-11

VETASSESS

50

Construction Project Manager

1191-11

VETASSESS

50

Director of Nursing

1292-11

ANMC

60

Education Managers (not elsewhere classified)

1293-79

VETASSESS

50

Engineering Manager

1221-11

Engineers Australia/AIM

60

Environment, Parks and Land Care Manager

1299-17

VETASSESS

50

Finance Manager

1211-11

CPAA/ICAA/NIA

60

General Manager

1112-11

AIM

60

Human Resource Manager

1213-11

AIM

60

Information Technology Manager

1224-11

ACS

60

Laboratory Manager

1299-13

VETASSESS

50

Medical Administrator

1292-13

VETASSESS

50

Policy And Planning Manager

1291-11

VETASSESS

50

Production Manager (Manufacturing)

1222-11

VETASSESS

50

Production Manager (Mining)

1222-13

VETASSESS

50

Project Builder

1191-13

VETASSESS

50

Regional Education Manager

1293-15

VETASSESS

50

Research and Development Manager

1299-11

VETASSESS

50

Sales and Marketing Manager

1231-11

AIM

60

Sports Administrator

1299-19

VETASSESS

50

Supply and Distribution Manager

1223-11

AIM

60

Welfare Centre Manager

1299-15

VETASSESS

50

PROFESSIONALS

Accountant

2211-11

CPAA/ICAA/NIA

60

Accountant - Corporate Treasurer

2213-11

CPAA/ICAA/NIA

60

Accountant - External Auditor

2212-11

CPAA/ICAA/NIA

60

Accountant - Internal Auditor

2212-13

VETASSESS

50

Actuary

2293-15

VETASSESS

50

Acupuncturist

2394-13

VETASSESS

50

Advertising Specialist

2221-17

VETASSESS

50

Agricultural Adviser

2114-21

VETASSESS

50

Agricultural Scientist

2114-19

VETASSESS

50

Anatomist or Physiologist

2113-11

VETASSESS

50

Architect

2121-11

AACA

60

Archivist

2299-15

VETASSESS

50

Art Teacher (Private)

2491-11

VETASSESS

50

Audiologist

2399-11

VETASSESS

50

Biochemist

2113-17

VETASSESS

50

Botanist

2113-13

VETASSESS

50

Building Surveyor

None

VETASSESS

50

\n```\n\n \n\n| OCCUPATION | ASCO CODE * | ASSESSING AUTHORITY ** | POINTS |\n| --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------- | ---------------------- | ------ |\n| Business and Information Professionals(not elsewhere classified) | 2299-79 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Careers Counsellor | 2513-17 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Cartographer | 2123-11 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Chemist | 2111-11 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Chiropractor | 2387-11 | SCORB/CCEA | 60 |\n| Community Worker | 2512-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Computing Professionals - Applications and Analyst Programmer | 2231-17 | ACS | 60 |\n| Computing Professionals - Computer Systems Auditor | 2231-21 | ACS | 60 |\n| Computing Professionals - (not elsewhere classified) | 2231-79 | ACS | 60 |\n| Computing Professionals - Software Designer | 2231-15 | ACS | 60 |\n| Computing Professionals - Systems Designer | 2231-13 | ACS | 60 |\n| Computing Professionals - Systems Manager | 2231-11 | ACS | 60 |\n| Computing Professionals - Systems Programmer | 2231-19 | ACS | 60 |\n| Conservator | 2549-11 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Copywriter | 2534-19 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Counsellors (not elsewhere classified) | 2513-79 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Dance Teacher (Private) | 2491-15 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Dental Specialist | 2381-13 | ADC | 60 |\n| Dentist | 2381-11 | ADC | 60 |\n| Dietician | 2393-11 | DAA | 60 |\n| Drama Teacher (Private) | 2491-17 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Drug and Alcohol Counsellor | 2513-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Economist | 2522-11 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Editor | 2534-11 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Electorate Officer | 2549-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Engineer – Aeronautical Engineer | 2129-11 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Agricultural Engineer | 2129-13 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Biomedical Engineer | 2129-15 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Building and Engineering Professionals(not elsewhere classified) | 2129-79 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Chemical Engineer | 2129-17 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Civil Engineer | 2124-11 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Civil Engineering Technologist | 2128-11 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Electrical Engineer | 2125-11 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Electrical or ElectronicsEngineering Technologist | 2128-15 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Electronics Engineer | 2125-13 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Engineering Technologists(not elsewhere classified) | 2128-79 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Industrial Engineer | 2129-19 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Materials Engineer | 2127-15 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Mechanical Engineer | 2126-11 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Mechanical Engineering Technologist | 2128-13 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | 2127-11 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Naval Architect | 2129-21 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Petroleum Engineer | 2127-13 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n\n \n\n| OCCUPATION | ASCO CODE * | ASSESSING AUTHORITY ** | POINTS |\n| --------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------- | ----------------------------- | ------ |\n| Engineer – Production or Plant Engineer | 2126-13 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Environmental Health Officer | 2543-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Environmental Research Scientist | 2114-11 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Extractive Metallurgist | 2119-15 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Family Counsellor | 2513-15 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Fashion Designer | 2533-11 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Forester | 2114-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Geologist | 2112-11 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Geophysicist | 2112-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Graphic Designer | 2533-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Health Information Manager | 2299-11 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Historian | 2529-11 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Illustrator | 2533-19 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Industrial Designer | 2533-15 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Industrial Relations Officer | 2291-15 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Intelligence Officer | 2299-19 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Interior Designer | 2533-17 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Interpreter | 2529-13 | NAATI | 60 |\n| Journalists and Related Professionals(not elsewhere classified) | 2534-79 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Land Economist | 2295-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Landscape Architect | 2121-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Legal Practitioner – Barrister | 2521-11 | SLAA | 60 |\n| Legal Practitioner – Solicitor | 2521-13 | SLAA | 60 |\n| Librarian | 2292-11 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Life Scientists (not elsewhere classified) | 2113-79 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Management Consultant | 2294-11 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Marine Biologist | 2113-19 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Market Research Analyst | 2221-15 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Marketing Specialist | 2221-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Master Fisher | 2542-13 | VETASSESS | 40 |\n| Materials Scientist | 2119-19 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Mathematician | 2293-11 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Medical Practitioner – General Medical Practitioner | 2311-11 | State/Territory Medical Board | 60 |\n| Medical Practitioner – Anaesthetist | 2312-11 | State/Territory Medical Board | 60 |\n| Medical Practitioner – Dermatologist | 2312-13 | State/Territory Medical Board | 60 |\n| Medical Practitioner – Emergency Medicine Specialist | 2312-15 | State/Territory Medical Board | 60 |\n| Medical Practitioner – Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | 2312-17 | State/Territory Medical Board | 60 |\n\n \n\n| OCCUPATION | ASCO CODE * | ASSESSING AUTHORITY ** | POINTS |\n| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------- | ----------------------------- | ------ |\n| Medical Practitioner – Ophthalmologist | 2312-19 | State/Territory Medical Board | 60 |\n| Medical Practitioner – Paediatrician | 2312-21 | State/Territory Medical Board | 60 |\n| Medical Practitioner – Pathologist | 2312-23 | State/Territory Medical Board | 60 |\n| Medical Practitioner – Specialist Physician | 2312-25 | State/Territory Medical Board | 60 |\n| Medical Practitioner – Psychiatrist | 2312-27 | State/Territory Medical Board | 60 |\n| Medical Practitioner – Radiologist | 2312-29 | State/Territory Medical Board | 60 |\n| Medical Practitioner – Surgeon | 2312-31 | State/Territory Medical Board | 60 |\n| Medical Practitioner – Specialist Medical Practitioners (not elsewhere classified) | 2312-79 | State/Territory Medical Board | 60 |\n| Medical Scientist | 2115-11 | AIMS | 60 |\n| Meteorologist | 2119-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Museum or Gallery Curator | 2549-21 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Music Teacher (Private) | 2491-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Natural and Physical Science Professionals(not elsewhere classified) | 2119-79 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Naturopath | 2394-11 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Nurse – Registered Developmental Disability Nurse | 2326-11 | ANMC | 60 |\n| Nurse – Registered Mental Health Nurse | 2325-11 | ANMC | 60 |\n| Nurse – Registered Midwife | 2324-11 | ANMC | 60 |\n| Nurse – Registered Nurse | 2323-11 | ANMC | 60 |\n| Occupational Health and Safety Officer | 2543-11 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Occupational Therapist | 2383-11 | COTRB | 60 |\n| Oenologist | 2549-17 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Optometrist | 2384-11 | OCANZ | 60 |\n| Organisation and Methods Analyst | 2294-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Orthoptist | 2399-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Orthotist | 2399-15 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Osteopath | 2387-13 | SCORB | 60 |\n| Park Ranger | 2114-15 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Patents Examiner | 2549-15 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Personnel Consultant | 2291-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Personnel Officer | 2291-11 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Pharmacist - Hospital Pharmacist | 2382-11 | APEC/COPRA | 60 |\n| Pharmacist - Industrial Pharmacist | 2382-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Pharmacist - Retail Pharmacist | 2382-15 | APEC/COPRA | 60 |\n| Physical Metallurgist | 2119-17 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Physicist | 2119-11 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Physiotherapist | 2385-11 | ACOPRA/APC | 60 |\n| Podiatrist | 2388-11 | APodC | 60 |\n| Policy Analyst | 2299-17 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Print Journalist | 2534-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Psychologist - Clinical Psychologist | 2514-11 | APS | 60 |\n\n \n\n```html\n

OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE *

ASSESSING AUTHORITY **

POINTS

Psychologist - Educational Psychologist

2514-13

APS

60

Psychologist - Organisational Psychologist

2514-15

APS

60

Psychologist – Psychologists (not elsewhere classified)

2514-79

APS

60

Public Relations Officer

2221-11

VETASSESS

50

Quality Assurance Manager

2294-15

VETASSESS

50

Quantity Surveyor

2122-11

AIQS

60

Radio Journalist

2534-17

VETASSESS

50

Radiographer - Medical Diagnostic Radiographer

2391-11

AIR

60

Radiographer - Nuclear Medicine Technologist

2391-15

ANZSNM

60

Radiographer - Radiation Therapist

2391-13

AIR

60

Radiographer - Sonographer

2391-17

AIR

60

Records Manager

2299-13

VETASSESS

50

Recreation Officer

2549-19

VETASSESS

50

Rehabilitation Counsellor

2513-11

VETASSESS

50

Sales Representative (Industrial Products)

2222-11

VETASSESS

50

Sales Representative (Information and Communication Products)

2222-13

VETASSESS

50

Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products)

2222-15

VETASSESS

50

Seafarer – Ship's Engineer

2542-15

AMSA

40

Seafarer – Ship's Master

2542-11

AMSA

40

Seafarer – Ship's Officer

2542-19

AMSA

40

Seafarer – Ship's Surveyor

2542-17

AMSA

40

Social Professionals (not elsewhere classified)

2529-79

VETASSESS

50

Social Worker

2511-11

AASW

60

Soil Scientist

2114-17

VETASSESS

50

Speech Pathologist

2386-11

SPA

60

Statistician

2293-13

VETASSESS

50

Surveyor

2123-13

ISA

60

Teacher – Education Officer

2493-11

VETASSESS

50

Teacher – Pre-Primary School Teacher

2411-11

NOOSR/TA

60

Teacher – Primary School Teacher

2412-11

NOOSR/TA

60

Teacher – Secondary School Teacher

2413-11

NOOSR/TA

60

Teacher – Vocational Education Teacher (Trades)

2422-11

TRA

60

Teacher – Vocational Education Teacher (Non-trades)

2422-11

VETASSESS

50

Technical Sales Representatives (not elsewhere classified)

2222-79

VETASSESS

50

Technical Writer

2534-21

VETASSESS

50

Television Journalist

2534-15

VETASSESS

50

Training Officer

2291-17

VETASSESS

50

Translator

2529-15

NAATI

60

Urban and Regional Planner

2523-11

VETASSESS

50

Valuer

2295-11

VETASSESS

50

Veterinarian

2392-11

AVBC

60

Welfare Worker

2512-11

AIWCW

60

Zoologist

2113-15

VETASSESS

50

ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker

3493-11

VETASSESS

40

Ambulance Officer

3491-11

VETASSESS

40

Architectural Associate

3121-13

VETASSESS

40

Biomedical Engineering Associate

3129-11

Engineers Australia

40

Branch Accountant (Financial Institution)

3211-11

VETASSESS

40

Building Associate Professional (not elsewhere classified)

3129-79

VETASSESS

40

OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE *

ASSESSING AUTHORITY **

POINTS

Building Associate

3121-11

VETASSESS

40

Building Inspector

3121-17

VETASSESS

40

Chef

3322-11

TRA

60

Chef - Head Chef

3322-01

TRA

60

Chemistry Technical Officer

3112-11

VETASSESS

40

Civil Engineering Associate

3122-11

Engineers Australia

40

Civil Engineering Technician

3122-13

VETASSESS

40

Commodities Trader

3212-17

VETASSESS

40

Computing Support Technician

3294-11

TRA

40

Dental Hygienist

3492-13

VETASSESS

40

Dental Technician

3492-15

TRA

60

Dental Therapist

3492-11

VETASSESS

40

Disabilities Services Officer

3421-17

VETASSESS

40

Electrical Engineering Associate

3123-11

Engineers Australia

40

Electrical Engineering Technician

3123-13

TRA

40

Electronic Engineering Associate

3124-11

Engineers Australia

40

Electronic Engineering Technician

3124-13

TRA

40

Engineering Associate Professionals

(not elsewhere classified)

3129-79

Engineers Australia

40

Family Support Worker

3421-19

VETASSESS

40

Financial Dealers and Brokers (not elsewhere classified)

3212-79

VETASSESS

40

Financial Institution Branch Manager

3211-13

VETASSESS

40

Financial Investment Adviser

3213-11

VETASSESS

40

Financial Market Dealer

3212-15

VETASSESS

40

Futures Trader

3212-13

VETASSESS

40

Hotel or Motel Manager (Degree Level)

3323-11

VETASSESS

50

Hotel or Motel Manager (Diploma Level)

3323-11

VETASSESS

40

Insurance Broker

3212-19

VETASSESS

40

Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic

3491-13

VETASSESS

40

Interior Decorator

3999-11

VETASSESS

40

Library Technician

3997-11

VETASSESS

40

Massage Therapist

3494-11

VETASSESS

40

Mechanical Engineering Associate

3125-11

Engineers Australia

40

Mechanical Engineering Technician

3125-13

TRA

40

Medical Laboratory Technical Officer

3111-11

AIMS

40

Metallurgical and Materials Technician

3129-13

VETASSESS

40

Mine Deputy

3129-15

VETASSESS

40

Museum or Art Gallery Technician

3999-13

VETASSESS

40

Office Manager

3291-11

VETASSESS

40

Parole or Probation Officer

3421-11

VETASSESS

40

Plumbing Engineering Associate

3121-21

VETASSESS

40

Plumbing Inspector

3121-19

VETASSESS

40

Primary Products Inspector

3991-11

VETASSESS

40

Project or Program Administrator

3292-11

VETASSESS

40

Property Manager

3293-13

VETASSESS

40

Real Estate Agency Manager

3293-11

VETASSESS

40

Real Estate Salesperson

3293-15

VETASSESS

40

Residential Care Officer

3421-15

VETASSESS

40

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OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE *

ASSESSING AUTHORITY **

POINTS

Safety Inspector

3992-11

VETASSESS

40

Stockbroking Dealer

3212-11

VETASSESS

40

Surveying and Cartographic Associate

3121-15

VETASSESS

40

Youth Worker

3421-13

VETASSESS

40

TRADES PERSONS AND RELATED WORKERS

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)

4114-15

TRA

60

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

4114-11

TRA

60

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)

4114-13

TRA

60

Apparel Cutter

4941-17

TRA

60

Automotive Electrician

4212-11

TRA

60

Baker

4512-11

TRA

60

Binder and Finisher

4913-11

TRA

60

Blacksmith

4123-11

TRA

60

Boat Builder and Repairer

4981-13

TRA

60

Bricklayer

4414-11

TRA

60

Broadcast Transmitter Operator

4992-17

TRA

60

Business Machine Mechanic

4315-13

TRA

60

Butcher

4511-11

TRA

60

Buttermaker or Cheesemaker

4519-13

TRA

60

Cabinetmaker

4922-11

TRA

60

Cable Jointer

4313-13

TRA

60

Canvas Goods Maker

4944-13

TRA

60

Carpenter

4411-13

TRA

60

Carpenter and Joiner

4411-11

TRA

60

Communications Linesperson

4316-13

TRA

60

Confectioner

4519-15

TRA

60

Cook

4513-11

TRA

60

Diesel Fuel Injection Technician

4999-79

TRA

60

Drainer

4431-15

TRA

60

Dressmaker

4941-15

TRA

60

Electrical Powerline Trades person

4313-11

TRA

60

Electrician (Special Class)

4311-13

TRA

60

Electronic Equipment Trades person

4315-11

TRA

60

Electronic Instrument Trades person (Special Class)

4314-13

TRA

60

Electroplater (First Class)

4126-13

TRA

60

Engraver

4115-21

TRA

60

Farrier

4123-13

TRA

60

Fibrous Plasterer

4412-11

TRA

60

Fitter

4112-11

TRA

60

Flat Glass Tradesperson

4982-11

TRA

60

Floor Finisher

4423-11

TRA

60

Furniture Finisher

4929-13

TRA

60

Furniture Upholsterer

4942-11

TRA

60

Gasfitter

4431-13

TRA

60

Gem Cutter and Polisher

4983-13

TRA

60

General Clothing Tradesperson

4941-11

TRA

60

General Communications Tradesperson

4316-11

TRA

60

General Electrician

4311-11

TRA

60

General Electronic Instrument Tradesperson

4314-11

TRA

60

General Fabrication Engineering Tradesperson

4121-11

TRA

60

\n```\n\n \n\n| OCCUPATION | ASCO CODE * | ASSESSING AUTHORITY ** | POINTS |\n| ---------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------- | ---------------------- | ------ |\n| General Gardener | 4623-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| General Mechanical Engineering Tradesperson | 4111-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| General Plumber | 4431-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Glass Blower | 4982-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| Graphic Pre-Press Tradesperson | 4911-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Greenkeeper | 4622-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Gunsmith | 4115-19 | TRA | 60 |\n| Hairdresser | 4931-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Head Gardener | 4623-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Jeweller | 4983-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Joiner | 4411-15 | TRA | 60 |\n| Landscape Gardener | 4623-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| Leather Goods Maker | 4944-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Lift Mechanic | 4311-15 | TRA | 60 |\n| Locksmith | 4115-15 | TRA | 60 |\n| Mechanical Services and Air-conditioning Plumber | 4431-19 | TRA | 60 |\n| Medical Grade Shoemaker | 4943-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| Metal Casting Tradesperson | 4125-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Metal Fabricator (Boilermaker) | 4122-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Metal Machinist (First Class) | 4112-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| Metal Polisher | 4126-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Motor Mechanic | 4211-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Nursery person | 4621-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Optical Mechanic | 4999-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Painter and Decorator | 4421-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Panel Beater | 4213-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Pastry cook | 4512-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| Pattern maker-Grader (Clothing) | 4941-19 | TRA | 60 |\n| Piano Tuner | 4999-17 | TRA | 60 |\n| Picture Framer | 4929-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer | 4115-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Pressure Welder | 4122-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| Printing Machinist | 4912-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic | 4312-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Roof Plumber | 4431-17 | TRA | 60 |\n| Roof Slater and Tiler | 4413-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Sail Maker | 4944-15 | TRA | 60 |\n| Saw Maker and Repairer | 4115-17 | TRA | 60 |\n| Screen Printer | 4914-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Sheetmetal Worker (First Class) | 4124-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Shipwright | 4981-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Shoemaker | 4943-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Signwriter | 4422-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Small Offset Printer | 4912-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| Smallgoods Maker | 4511-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| Solid Plasterer | 4415-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Stonemason | 4416-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Aircraft Maintenance Engineers | 4114-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Automotive Electricians | 4212-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Bakers and Pastry cooks | 4512-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Bricklayers | 4414-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Cabinet makers | 4922-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| OCCUPATION | ASCO CODE * | ASSESSING AUTHORITY ** | POINTS |\n| Supervisor, Carpentry and Joinery Tradespersons | 4411-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Communications Tradespersons | 4316-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Electrical Distribution Tradespersons | 4313-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Electricians | 4311-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Electronic and Office Equipment Tradespersons | 4315-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Electronic Instrument Tradespersons | 4314-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Fibrous Plasterers | 4412-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Floor Finishers | 4423-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Forging Tradespersons | 4123-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, General Fabrication Engineering Tradespersons | 4121-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, General Mechanical Engineering Tradespersons | 4111-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Hairdressers | 4931-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Meat Tradespersons | 4511-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Metal Casting Tradespersons | 4125-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Metal Finishing Tradespersons | 4126-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Metal Fitters and Machinists | 4112-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Motor Mechanics | 4211-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Painters and Decorators | 4421-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Panel Beaters | 4213-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Plumbers | 4431-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Precision Metal Tradespersons | 4115-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanics | 4312-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Roof Slaters and Tilers | 4413-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Sheet metal Tradespersons | 4124-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Signwriters | 4422-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Solid Plasterers | 4415-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Structural Steel and Welding Tradespersons | 4122-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Toolmakers | 4113-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Vehicle Body Makers | 4215-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Vehicle Painters | 4214-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Vehicle Trimmers | 4216-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Wall and Floor Tilers and Stonemasons | 4416-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Tailor | 4941-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| Teacher – Vocational Education Teacher (Trades) | 2422-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Textile, Clothing or Footwear Mechanic | 4112-15 | TRA | 60 |\n| Toolmaker | 4113-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Trades Person and Related Workers (not elsewhere classified) | 4999-79 | TRA | 60 |\n| Tree Surgeon | 4623-15 | TRA | 60 |\n| Upholsterers and Bedding Tradespersons(not elsewhere classified) | 4942-79 | TRA | 60 |\n| Vehicle Body Maker | 4215-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Vehicle Painter | 4214-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Vehicle Trimmer | 4216-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Wall and Floor Tiler | 4416-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer | 4115-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| Welder (First Class) | 4122-15 | TRA | 60 |\n| Wood Trades persons (not elsewhere classified) | 4929-79 | TRA | 60 |\n| Wood Turner | 4921-13 | TRA | 60 |\n\n \n\n\\* ASCO CODES\n\nASCO code references are those contained in McLennan, W, ASCO – Australian Standard Classification of Occupations, Second Edition, Australian Bureau of Statistics, 1997. An occupation classification listed in ASCO (second edition) not referred to in the Schedule is not to be regarded as a skilled occupation for the purposes of the definition of that term in regulation 1.03 of the Regulations.\n\n\\*\\* ASSESSING AUTHORITIES\n\n| AACA | Architects Accreditation Council of Australia Inc |\n| ------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| AASW | Australian Association of Social Workers |\n| ACS | Australian Computer Society |\n| ACOPRA/APC | Australian Council of Physiotherapy Regulating Authorities Ltd/Australian Physiotherapy Council |\n| ADC | Australian Dental Council |\n| AIM | Australian Institute of Management |\n| AIMS | Australian Institute of Medical Scientists |\n| AIQS | Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors |\n| AIR | Australian Institute of Radiography |\n| AIWCW | Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers |\n| AMSA | Australian Maritime Safety Authority |\n| ANMC | Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council |\n| ANZSNM | Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine |\n| APEC/COPRA | Australian Pharmacy Examining Council Incorporated/Council of Pharmacy Registering Authorities Inc |\n| APodC | Australian Podiatry Council |\n| APS | Australian Psychological Society |\n| AVBC | Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Inc. |\n| CCEA | Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia Inc. |\n| COTRB | Council of Occupational Therapists Registration Boards Inc |\n| CPAA | Certified Practising Accountants Australia |\n| DAA | Dieticians Association of Australia |\n| ICAA | Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia |\n| Engineers Australia | Institution of Engineers, Australia |\n| ISA | Institute of Surveyors, Australia |\n| NAATI | National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters |\n| NIA | The National Institute of Accountants |\n| NOOSR/TA | National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition/Teaching Australia |\n| OCANZ | Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand |\n| SCORB | State Chiropractors/Osteopaths Registration Board |\n| SPA | Speech Pathology Association of Australia |\n| SLAA | State Legal Admission Authority |\n| TRA | Trades Recognition Australia |\n| VETASSESS | Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services |","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"(REGULATIONS 1.03 AND 2.26B)","sectionType":"part","heading":"(REGULATIONS 1.03 AND 2.26B)","content":"# (REGULATIONS 1.03 AND 2.26B)\n\nI, AMANDA VANSTONE, Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, acting under regulation 1.03 and subregulation 2.26B(1) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’):\n\n1. REVOKE Instrument number IMMI 06/062, signed on 25 October 2006, specifying residential postcodes, skilled occupations, relevant assessing authorities and points under the Skilled Australian Sponsored (Migrant) visa under regulation 1.03 and subregulation 2.26B(1) of the Regulations;\n\n2\\. SPECIFY each occupation that is in the Sydney and Selected Areas Skilled Shortage List referred to in Schedule A to this Instrument as a skilled occupation for the purposes of subparagraph (a)(iii) of the definition of skilled occupation in regulation 1.03 of the Regulations;\n\n3\\. SPECIFY the number of points referred to in Schedule A to this Instrument for the corresponding occupation set out in Schedule A, for the purposes of subparagraph (a)(iv) of the definition of skilled occupation in regulation 1.03 of the Regulations;\n\n4. SPECIFY each body referred to in Schedule A to this Instrument as the relevant assessing authority for the corresponding skilled occupation set out in Schedule A, for the purposes of subregulation 2.26B(1) of the Regulations;\n\n5. SPECIFY the postcodes listed in Schedule B to this Instrument, for the purposes of subparagraph (a)(i) of the definition of skilled occupation in regulation 1.03 of the Regulations;\n\n6. SPECIFY each occupation referred to in Schedule C to this Instrument as a skilled occupation for the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of skilled occupation in regulation 1.03 of the Regulations;\n\n7. SPECIFY the number of points referred to in Schedule C to this Instrument for the corresponding occupation set out in Schedule C, for the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of skilled occupation in regulation 1.03 of the Regulations; AND\n\n \n\n8. SPECIFY each body referred to in Schedule C to this Instrument as the relevant assessing authority for the corresponding skilled occupation set out in Schedule C, for the purposes of subregulation 2.26B(1) of the Regulations.\n\nThis Instrument, IMMI 06/063, commences on the day after registration on the Federal Register of\n\nLegislative Instruments.\n\nDated 30 November 2006\n\nAMANDA VANSTONE\n\nMinister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs\n\n\\[NOTE 1: Paragraph (a) of the definition of skilled occupation in regulation 1.03 of the Regulations, provides that, in relation to an applicant for a Skilled Australian Sponsored (Migrant) (Class BQ) visa, a skilled occupation means an occupation that is in the Sydney and Selected Areas Skilled Shortage List specified in an instrument in writing, for which a number of points specified in the instrument are available and whose sponsor has, on the sponsorship form, stated a residential address the postcode of which is specified in the instrument.\n\nNOTE 2: Paragraph (b) of the definition of skilled occupation in regulation 1.03 of the Regulations, provides that, in any other case, a skilled occupation means an occupation that is specified in an instrument in writing as a skilled occupation for which a number of points specified in the instrument are available.\n\nNOTE 3: Regulation 1.03 provides that relevant assessing authority means a person or body specified under regulation 2.26B.\n\nNOTE 4: Subregulation 2.26B(1) provides that the Minister may, by an instrument in writing for this subregulation, specify a person or body as the relevant assessing authority for a skilled occupation if the person or body is approved in writing by the Minister or Education as the relevant assessing authority for the occupation.\n\nNOTE 5: Education is defined in regulation 1.03 as the Department of Education, Science and Training.\\]\n\n \nSchedule A\n\nSydney and Selected Areas Skilled Shortage List\n\n```html\n

OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE *

ASSESSING AUTHORITY **

POINTS

MANAGERS AND ADMINISTRATORS

Child Care Co-ordinator

1295-11

TRA

60

General Manager

1112-11

AIM

60

PROFESSIONALS

Business and Information Professionals

Accountant

2211-11

CPAA/ICAA/NIA

60

Accountant – Corporate Treasurer

2213-11

CPAA/ICAA/NIA

60

Accountant – External Auditor

2212-11

CPAA/ICAA/NIA

60

Accountant – Internal Auditor

2212-13

VETASSESS

50

Computing Professionals – Applications and Analyst Programmer

2231-17

ACS

60

Computing Professionals – Computer Systems Auditor

2231-21

ACS

60

Computing Professionals – (not elsewhere classified)

2231-79

ACS

60

Computing Professionals – Software Designer

2231-15

ACS

60

Computing Professionals – Systems Designer

2231-13

ACS

60

Computing Professionals – Systems Manager

2231-11

ACS

60

Computing Professionals – Systems Programmer

2231-19

ACS

60

Health Professionals

Audiologist

2399-11

VETASSESS

50

Dentist

2381-11

ADC

60

Medical Practitioner – Anaesthetist

2312-11

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Medical Practitioner - Emergency Medicine Specialist

2312-15

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Medical Practitioner - General Medical Practitioner

2311-11

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Medical Practitioner – Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

2312-17

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Medical Practitioner – Psychiatrist

2312-27

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Medical Practitioner – Surgeon

2312-31

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Nurse – Registered Mental Health Nurse

2325-11

ANMC

60

Nurse – Registered Midwife

2324-11

ANMC

60

Nurse – Registered Nurse

2323-11

ANMC

60

Occupational Therapist

2383-11

COTRB

60

Pharmacist – Hospital Pharmacist

2382-11

APEC/COPRA

60

Pharmacist – Industrial Pharmacist

2382-13

VETASSESS

50

Pharmacist – Retail Pharmacist

2382-15

APEC/COPRA

60

Physiotherapist

2385-11

ACOPRA/APC

60

Podiatrist

2388-11

APodC

60

Radiographer – Medical Diagnostic Radiographer

2391-11

AIR

60

Radiographer – Nuclear Medicine Technologist

2391-15

ANZSNM

60

Radiographer – Radiation Therapist

2391-13

AIR

60

\n```\n\n| OCCUPATION | ASCO CODE * | ASSESSING AUTHORITY ** | POINTS |\n| ------------------------------------------------------ | ----------- | ---------------------- | ------ |\n| | | | |\n| Radiographer – Sonographer | 2391-17 | AIR | 60 |\n| Speech Pathologist | 2386-11 | SPA | 60 |\n| | | | |\n| Education Professionals | | | |\n| Teacher – Secondary School Teacher | 2413-11 | NOOSR/TA | 60 |\n| | | | |\n| Artists and Related Professionals | | | |\n| Graphic Designer | 2533-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Illustrator | 2533-19 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| | | | |\n| Science, Building and Engineering Professionals | | | |\n| Engineer – Aeronautical | 2129-11 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Civil Engineer | 2124-11 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Electrical Engineer | 2125-11 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| | | | |\n| Associate Professionals | | | |\n| Chef | 3322-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| | | | |\n| Tradesperson and Related WorkersEngineering Trades | | | |\n| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) | 4114-15 | TRA | 60 |\n| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) | 4114-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) | 4114-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer | 4114-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Fitter | 4112-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Metal Machinist (First Class) | 4112-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor - Metal Fitters and Machinists | 4112-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Metal Fabricator (Boilermaker) | 4122-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Pressure Welder | 4122-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| Sheetmetal Worker (First Class) | 4124-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor - Sheetmetal Tradespersons | 4124-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Textile - Clothing or Footwear Mechanic | 4112-15 | TRA | 60 |\n| Toolmaker | 4113-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor - Toolmakers | 4113-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Structural Steel and Welding Tradespersons | 4122-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Welder (First Class) | 4122-15 | TRA | 60 |\n| | | | |\n| Vehicle Trades | | | |\n| Automotive Electrician | 4212-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Automotive Electricians | 4212-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Motor Mechanic | 4211-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Motor Mechanics | 4211-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Panel Beater | 4213-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Panel Beaters | 4213-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Vehicle Painter | 4214-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Vehicle Painters | 4214-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| | | | |\n\n \n\n| OCCUPATION | ASCO CODE * | ASSESSING AUTHORITY ** | POINTS |\n| --------------------------------------------------------- | ----------- | ---------------------- | ------ |\n| | | | |\n| Electrical Trades | | | |\n| Communications Linesperson | 4316-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Communications Tradespersons | 4316-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| General Communications Tradesperson | 4316-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| General Electrician | 4311-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Lift Mechanic | 4311-15 | TRA | 60 |\n| Electrician (Special Class) | 4311-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Electrician | 4311-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Electronic Equipment Tradesperson | 4315-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Electronic and Office Equipment Tradespersons | 4315-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic | 4312-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| | | | |\n| Construction Trades | | | |\n| Bricklayer | 4414-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Bricklayers | 4414-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Carpenter | 4411-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| Carpenter and Joiner | 4411-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Joiner | 4411-15 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Carpentry and Joinery Tradespersons | 4411-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Fibrous Plasterer | 4412-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Fibrous Plasterers | 4412-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Drainer | 4431-15 | TRA | 60 |\n| Gasfitter | 4431-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| General Plumber | 4431-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Mechanical Services and Airconditioning Plumber | 4431-19 | TRA | 60 |\n| Roof Plumber | 4431-17 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Plumbers | 4431-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Solid Plasterer | 4415-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Solid Plasterer | 4415-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| | | | |\n| Wood Trades | | | |\n| Cabinetmaker | 4922-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Cabinetmakers | 4922-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Wood Turner | 4921-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| | | | |\n| Food Trades | | | |\n| Baker | 4512-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Pastrycook | 4512-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Bakers and Pastrycooks | 4512-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Cook | 4513-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| | | | |\n| Other Trades | | | |\n| Furniture Upholsterer | 4942-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Hairdresser | 4931-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Hairdressers | 4931-01 | TRA | 60 |\n\n \n\n\\* ASCO CODES\n\nASCO code references are those contained in McLennan, W, ASCO – Australian Standard Classification of Occupations, Second Edition, Australian Bureau of Statistics, 1997. An occupation classification listed in ASCO (second edition) not referred to in the Schedule is not to be regarded as a skilled occupation for the purposes of the definition of that term in regulation 1.03 of the Regulations.\n\n\\*\\* ASSESSING AUTHORITIES\n\n| ACS | Australian Computer Society |\n| ------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| ACOPRA/APC | Australian Council of Physiotherapy Regulating Authorities Ltd/Australian Physiotherapy Council |\n| ADC | Australian Dental Council |\n| AIM | Australian Institute of Management |\n| AIR | Australian Institute of Radiography |\n| ANMC | Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council |\n| ANZSNM | Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine |\n| APEC/COPRA | Australian Pharmacy Examining Council Incorporated/Council of Pharmacy Registering Authorities Inc |\n| APodC | Australian Podiatry Council |\n| COTRB | Council of Occupational Therapists Registration Boards Inc |\n| CPAA | Certified Practising Accountants Australia |\n| ICAA | Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia |\n| Engineers Australia | Institution of Engineers, Australia |\n| NIA | The National Institute of Accountants |\n| NOOSR/TA | National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition/Teaching Australia |\n| SPA | Speech Pathology Association of Australia |\n| TRA | Trades Recognition Australia |\n| VETASSESS | Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services |\n\n \nSchedule B\n\nPostcodes for Sydney and Selected Areas Skilled Shortage List\n\n| AREA | POST CODES | | |\n| ---- | ---------- | --- | --- |\n\nSydney 1000-1920\n\n2000-2249\n\n2555-2574\n\n2740-2786\n\nGosford 2250-2263\n\nNewcastle 2264-2300\n\n2302-2310\n\n2314-2327\n\n2334\n\n2335\n\nWollongong 2420\n\n2421\n\n2423\n\n2425\n\n2500-2530\n\nIllawarra 2531-2535\n\n \n\nSchedule C\n\nSkilled Occupations List\n\n```html\n

OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE *

ASSESSING AUTHORITY **

POINTS

MANAGERS AND ADMINISTRATORS

Child Care Co-ordinator

1295-11

TRA

60

Company Secretary

1212-11

VETASSESS

50

Construction Project Manager

1191-11

VETASSESS

50

Director of Nursing

1292-11

ANMC

60

Education Managers (not elsewhere classified)

1293-79

VETASSESS

50

Engineering Manager

1221-11

Engineers Australia/AIM

60

Environment, Parks and Land Care Manager

1299-17

VETASSESS

50

Finance Manager

1211-11

CPAA/ICAA/NIA

60

General Manager

1112-11

AIM

60

Human Resource Manager

1213-11

AIM

60

Information Technology Manager

1224-11

ACS

60

Laboratory Manager

1299-13

VETASSESS

50

Medical Administrator

1292-13

VETASSESS

50

Policy And Planning Manager

1291-11

VETASSESS

50

Production Manager (Manufacturing)

1222-11

VETASSESS

50

Production Manager (Mining)

1222-13

VETASSESS

50

Project Builder

1191-13

VETASSESS

50

Regional Education Manager

1293-15

VETASSESS

50

Research and Development Manager

1299-11

VETASSESS

50

Sales and Marketing Manager

1231-11

AIM

60

Sports Administrator

1299-19

VETASSESS

50

Supply and Distribution Manager

1223-11

AIM

60

Welfare Centre Manager

1299-15

VETASSESS

50

PROFESSIONALS

Accountant

2211-11

CPAA/ICAA/NIA

60

Accountant - Corporate Treasurer

2213-11

CPAA/ICAA/NIA

60

Accountant - External Auditor

2212-11

CPAA/ICAA/NIA

60

Accountant - Internal Auditor

2212-13

VETASSESS

50

Actuary

2293-15

VETASSESS

50

Acupuncturist

2394-13

VETASSESS

50

Advertising Specialist

2221-17

VETASSESS

50

Agricultural Adviser

2114-21

VETASSESS

50

Agricultural Scientist

2114-19

VETASSESS

50

Anatomist or Physiologist

2113-11

VETASSESS

50

Architect

2121-11

AACA

60

Archivist

2299-15

VETASSESS

50

Art Teacher (Private)

2491-11

VETASSESS

50

Audiologist

2399-11

VETASSESS

50

Biochemist

2113-17

VETASSESS

50

Botanist

2113-13

VETASSESS

50

Building Surveyor

None

VETASSESS

50

\n```\n\n \n\n| OCCUPATION | ASCO CODE * | ASSESSING AUTHORITY ** | POINTS |\n| --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------- | ---------------------- | ------ |\n| Business and Information Professionals(not elsewhere classified) | 2299-79 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Careers Counsellor | 2513-17 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Cartographer | 2123-11 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Chemist | 2111-11 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Chiropractor | 2387-11 | SCORB/CCEA | 60 |\n| Community Worker | 2512-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Computing Professionals - Applications and Analyst Programmer | 2231-17 | ACS | 60 |\n| Computing Professionals - Computer Systems Auditor | 2231-21 | ACS | 60 |\n| Computing Professionals - (not elsewhere classified) | 2231-79 | ACS | 60 |\n| Computing Professionals - Software Designer | 2231-15 | ACS | 60 |\n| Computing Professionals - Systems Designer | 2231-13 | ACS | 60 |\n| Computing Professionals - Systems Manager | 2231-11 | ACS | 60 |\n| Computing Professionals - Systems Programmer | 2231-19 | ACS | 60 |\n| Conservator | 2549-11 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Copywriter | 2534-19 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Counsellors (not elsewhere classified) | 2513-79 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Dance Teacher (Private) | 2491-15 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Dental Specialist | 2381-13 | ADC | 60 |\n| Dentist | 2381-11 | ADC | 60 |\n| Dietician | 2393-11 | DAA | 60 |\n| Drama Teacher (Private) | 2491-17 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Drug and Alcohol Counsellor | 2513-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Economist | 2522-11 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Editor | 2534-11 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Electorate Officer | 2549-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Engineer – Aeronautical Engineer | 2129-11 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Agricultural Engineer | 2129-13 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Biomedical Engineer | 2129-15 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Building and Engineering Professionals(not elsewhere classified) | 2129-79 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Chemical Engineer | 2129-17 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Civil Engineer | 2124-11 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Civil Engineering Technologist | 2128-11 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Electrical Engineer | 2125-11 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Electrical or ElectronicsEngineering Technologist | 2128-15 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Electronics Engineer | 2125-13 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Engineering Technologists(not elsewhere classified) | 2128-79 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Industrial Engineer | 2129-19 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Materials Engineer | 2127-15 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Mechanical Engineer | 2126-11 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Mechanical Engineering Technologist | 2128-13 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | 2127-11 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Naval Architect | 2129-21 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Engineer – Petroleum Engineer | 2127-13 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n\n \n\n| OCCUPATION | ASCO CODE * | ASSESSING AUTHORITY ** | POINTS |\n| --------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------- | ----------------------------- | ------ |\n| Engineer – Production or Plant Engineer | 2126-13 | Engineers Australia | 60 |\n| Environmental Health Officer | 2543-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Environmental Research Scientist | 2114-11 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Extractive Metallurgist | 2119-15 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Family Counsellor | 2513-15 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Fashion Designer | 2533-11 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Forester | 2114-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Geologist | 2112-11 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Geophysicist | 2112-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Graphic Designer | 2533-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Health Information Manager | 2299-11 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Historian | 2529-11 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Illustrator | 2533-19 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Industrial Designer | 2533-15 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Industrial Relations Officer | 2291-15 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Intelligence Officer | 2299-19 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Interior Designer | 2533-17 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Interpreter | 2529-13 | NAATI | 60 |\n| Journalists and Related Professionals(not elsewhere classified) | 2534-79 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Land Economist | 2295-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Landscape Architect | 2121-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Legal Practitioner – Barrister | 2521-11 | SLAA | 60 |\n| Legal Practitioner – Solicitor | 2521-13 | SLAA | 60 |\n| Librarian | 2292-11 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Life Scientists (not elsewhere classified) | 2113-79 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Management Consultant | 2294-11 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Marine Biologist | 2113-19 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Market Research Analyst | 2221-15 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Marketing Specialist | 2221-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Master Fisher | 2542-13 | VETASSESS | 40 |\n| Materials Scientist | 2119-19 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Mathematician | 2293-11 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Medical Practitioner – General Medical Practitioner | 2311-11 | State/Territory Medical Board | 60 |\n| Medical Practitioner – Anaesthetist | 2312-11 | State/Territory Medical Board | 60 |\n| Medical Practitioner – Dermatologist | 2312-13 | State/Territory Medical Board | 60 |\n| Medical Practitioner – Emergency Medicine Specialist | 2312-15 | State/Territory Medical Board | 60 |\n| Medical Practitioner – Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | 2312-17 | State/Territory Medical Board | 60 |\n\n \n\n| OCCUPATION | ASCO CODE * | ASSESSING AUTHORITY ** | POINTS |\n| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------- | ----------------------------- | ------ |\n| Medical Practitioner – Ophthalmologist | 2312-19 | State/Territory Medical Board | 60 |\n| Medical Practitioner – Paediatrician | 2312-21 | State/Territory Medical Board | 60 |\n| Medical Practitioner – Pathologist | 2312-23 | State/Territory Medical Board | 60 |\n| Medical Practitioner – Specialist Physician | 2312-25 | State/Territory Medical Board | 60 |\n| Medical Practitioner – Psychiatrist | 2312-27 | State/Territory Medical Board | 60 |\n| Medical Practitioner – Radiologist | 2312-29 | State/Territory Medical Board | 60 |\n| Medical Practitioner – Surgeon | 2312-31 | State/Territory Medical Board | 60 |\n| Medical Practitioner – Specialist Medical Practitioners (not elsewhere classified) | 2312-79 | State/Territory Medical Board | 60 |\n| Medical Scientist | 2115-11 | AIMS | 60 |\n| Meteorologist | 2119-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Museum or Gallery Curator | 2549-21 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Music Teacher (Private) | 2491-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Natural and Physical Science Professionals(not elsewhere classified) | 2119-79 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Naturopath | 2394-11 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Nurse – Registered Developmental Disability Nurse | 2326-11 | ANMC | 60 |\n| Nurse – Registered Mental Health Nurse | 2325-11 | ANMC | 60 |\n| Nurse – Registered Midwife | 2324-11 | ANMC | 60 |\n| Nurse – Registered Nurse | 2323-11 | ANMC | 60 |\n| Occupational Health and Safety Officer | 2543-11 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Occupational Therapist | 2383-11 | COTRB | 60 |\n| Oenologist | 2549-17 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Optometrist | 2384-11 | OCANZ | 60 |\n| Organisation and Methods Analyst | 2294-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Orthoptist | 2399-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Orthotist | 2399-15 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Osteopath | 2387-13 | SCORB | 60 |\n| Park Ranger | 2114-15 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Patents Examiner | 2549-15 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Personnel Consultant | 2291-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Personnel Officer | 2291-11 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Pharmacist - Hospital Pharmacist | 2382-11 | APEC/COPRA | 60 |\n| Pharmacist - Industrial Pharmacist | 2382-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Pharmacist - Retail Pharmacist | 2382-15 | APEC/COPRA | 60 |\n| Physical Metallurgist | 2119-17 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Physicist | 2119-11 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Physiotherapist | 2385-11 | ACOPRA/APC | 60 |\n| Podiatrist | 2388-11 | APodC | 60 |\n| Policy Analyst | 2299-17 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Print Journalist | 2534-13 | VETASSESS | 50 |\n| Psychologist - Clinical Psychologist | 2514-11 | APS | 60 |\n\n \n\n```html\n

OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE *

ASSESSING AUTHORITY **

POINTS

Psychologist - Educational Psychologist

2514-13

APS

60

Psychologist - Organisational Psychologist

2514-15

APS

60

Psychologist – Psychologists (not elsewhere classified)

2514-79

APS

60

Public Relations Officer

2221-11

VETASSESS

50

Quality Assurance Manager

2294-15

VETASSESS

50

Quantity Surveyor

2122-11

AIQS

60

Radio Journalist

2534-17

VETASSESS

50

Radiographer - Medical Diagnostic Radiographer

2391-11

AIR

60

Radiographer - Nuclear Medicine Technologist

2391-15

ANZSNM

60

Radiographer - Radiation Therapist

2391-13

AIR

60

Radiographer - Sonographer

2391-17

AIR

60

Records Manager

2299-13

VETASSESS

50

Recreation Officer

2549-19

VETASSESS

50

Rehabilitation Counsellor

2513-11

VETASSESS

50

Sales Representative (Industrial Products)

2222-11

VETASSESS

50

Sales Representative (Information and Communication Products)

2222-13

VETASSESS

50

Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products)

2222-15

VETASSESS

50

Seafarer – Ship's Engineer

2542-15

AMSA

40

Seafarer – Ship's Master

2542-11

AMSA

40

Seafarer – Ship's Officer

2542-19

AMSA

40

Seafarer – Ship's Surveyor

2542-17

AMSA

40

Social Professionals (not elsewhere classified)

2529-79

VETASSESS

50

Social Worker

2511-11

AASW

60

Soil Scientist

2114-17

VETASSESS

50

Speech Pathologist

2386-11

SPA

60

Statistician

2293-13

VETASSESS

50

Surveyor

2123-13

ISA

60

Teacher – Education Officer

2493-11

VETASSESS

50

Teacher – Pre-Primary School Teacher

2411-11

NOOSR/TA

60

Teacher – Primary School Teacher

2412-11

NOOSR/TA

60

Teacher – Secondary School Teacher

2413-11

NOOSR/TA

60

Teacher – Vocational Education Teacher (Trades)

2422-11

TRA

60

Teacher – Vocational Education Teacher (Non-trades)

2422-11

VETASSESS

50

Technical Sales Representatives (not elsewhere classified)

2222-79

VETASSESS

50

Technical Writer

2534-21

VETASSESS

50

Television Journalist

2534-15

VETASSESS

50

Training Officer

2291-17

VETASSESS

50

Translator

2529-15

NAATI

60

Urban and Regional Planner

2523-11

VETASSESS

50

Valuer

2295-11

VETASSESS

50

Veterinarian

2392-11

AVBC

60

Welfare Worker

2512-11

AIWCW

60

Zoologist

2113-15

VETASSESS

50

ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker

3493-11

VETASSESS

40

Ambulance Officer

3491-11

VETASSESS

40

Architectural Associate

3121-13

VETASSESS

40

Biomedical Engineering Associate

3129-11

Engineers Australia

40

Branch Accountant (Financial Institution)

3211-11

VETASSESS

40

Building Associate Professional (not elsewhere classified)

3129-79

VETASSESS

40

OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE *

ASSESSING AUTHORITY **

POINTS

Building Associate

3121-11

VETASSESS

40

Building Inspector

3121-17

VETASSESS

40

Chef

3322-11

TRA

60

Chef - Head Chef

3322-01

TRA

60

Chemistry Technical Officer

3112-11

VETASSESS

40

Civil Engineering Associate

3122-11

Engineers Australia

40

Civil Engineering Technician

3122-13

VETASSESS

40

Commodities Trader

3212-17

VETASSESS

40

Computing Support Technician

3294-11

TRA

40

Dental Hygienist

3492-13

VETASSESS

40

Dental Technician

3492-15

TRA

60

Dental Therapist

3492-11

VETASSESS

40

Disabilities Services Officer

3421-17

VETASSESS

40

Electrical Engineering Associate

3123-11

Engineers Australia

40

Electrical Engineering Technician

3123-13

TRA

40

Electronic Engineering Associate

3124-11

Engineers Australia

40

Electronic Engineering Technician

3124-13

TRA

40

Engineering Associate Professionals

(not elsewhere classified)

3129-79

Engineers Australia

40

Family Support Worker

3421-19

VETASSESS

40

Financial Dealers and Brokers (not elsewhere classified)

3212-79

VETASSESS

40

Financial Institution Branch Manager

3211-13

VETASSESS

40

Financial Investment Adviser

3213-11

VETASSESS

40

Financial Market Dealer

3212-15

VETASSESS

40

Futures Trader

3212-13

VETASSESS

40

Hotel or Motel Manager (Degree Level)

3323-11

VETASSESS

50

Hotel or Motel Manager (Diploma Level)

3323-11

VETASSESS

40

Insurance Broker

3212-19

VETASSESS

40

Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic

3491-13

VETASSESS

40

Interior Decorator

3999-11

VETASSESS

40

Library Technician

3997-11

VETASSESS

40

Massage Therapist

3494-11

VETASSESS

40

Mechanical Engineering Associate

3125-11

Engineers Australia

40

Mechanical Engineering Technician

3125-13

TRA

40

Medical Laboratory Technical Officer

3111-11

AIMS

40

Metallurgical and Materials Technician

3129-13

VETASSESS

40

Mine Deputy

3129-15

VETASSESS

40

Museum or Art Gallery Technician

3999-13

VETASSESS

40

Office Manager

3291-11

VETASSESS

40

Parole or Probation Officer

3421-11

VETASSESS

40

Plumbing Engineering Associate

3121-21

VETASSESS

40

Plumbing Inspector

3121-19

VETASSESS

40

Primary Products Inspector

3991-11

VETASSESS

40

Project or Program Administrator

3292-11

VETASSESS

40

Property Manager

3293-13

VETASSESS

40

Real Estate Agency Manager

3293-11

VETASSESS

40

Real Estate Salesperson

3293-15

VETASSESS

40

Residential Care Officer

3421-15

VETASSESS

40

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OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE *

ASSESSING AUTHORITY **

POINTS

Safety Inspector

3992-11

VETASSESS

40

Stockbroking Dealer

3212-11

VETASSESS

40

Surveying and Cartographic Associate

3121-15

VETASSESS

40

Youth Worker

3421-13

VETASSESS

40

TRADES PERSONS AND RELATED WORKERS

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)

4114-15

TRA

60

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

4114-11

TRA

60

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)

4114-13

TRA

60

Apparel Cutter

4941-17

TRA

60

Automotive Electrician

4212-11

TRA

60

Baker

4512-11

TRA

60

Binder and Finisher

4913-11

TRA

60

Blacksmith

4123-11

TRA

60

Boat Builder and Repairer

4981-13

TRA

60

Bricklayer

4414-11

TRA

60

Broadcast Transmitter Operator

4992-17

TRA

60

Business Machine Mechanic

4315-13

TRA

60

Butcher

4511-11

TRA

60

Buttermaker or Cheesemaker

4519-13

TRA

60

Cabinetmaker

4922-11

TRA

60

Cable Jointer

4313-13

TRA

60

Canvas Goods Maker

4944-13

TRA

60

Carpenter

4411-13

TRA

60

Carpenter and Joiner

4411-11

TRA

60

Communications Linesperson

4316-13

TRA

60

Confectioner

4519-15

TRA

60

Cook

4513-11

TRA

60

Diesel Fuel Injection Technician

4999-79

TRA

60

Drainer

4431-15

TRA

60

Dressmaker

4941-15

TRA

60

Electrical Powerline Trades person

4313-11

TRA

60

Electrician (Special Class)

4311-13

TRA

60

Electronic Equipment Trades person

4315-11

TRA

60

Electronic Instrument Trades person (Special Class)

4314-13

TRA

60

Electroplater (First Class)

4126-13

TRA

60

Engraver

4115-21

TRA

60

Farrier

4123-13

TRA

60

Fibrous Plasterer

4412-11

TRA

60

Fitter

4112-11

TRA

60

Flat Glass Tradesperson

4982-11

TRA

60

Floor Finisher

4423-11

TRA

60

Furniture Finisher

4929-13

TRA

60

Furniture Upholsterer

4942-11

TRA

60

Gasfitter

4431-13

TRA

60

Gem Cutter and Polisher

4983-13

TRA

60

General Clothing Tradesperson

4941-11

TRA

60

General Communications Tradesperson

4316-11

TRA

60

General Electrician

4311-11

TRA

60

General Electronic Instrument Tradesperson

4314-11

TRA

60

General Fabrication Engineering Tradesperson

4121-11

TRA

60

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TRA | 60 |\n| Metal Fabricator (Boilermaker) | 4122-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Metal Machinist (First Class) | 4112-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| Metal Polisher | 4126-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Motor Mechanic | 4211-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Nursery person | 4621-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Optical Mechanic | 4999-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Painter and Decorator | 4421-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Panel Beater | 4213-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Pastry cook | 4512-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| Pattern maker-Grader (Clothing) | 4941-19 | TRA | 60 |\n| Piano Tuner | 4999-17 | TRA | 60 |\n| Picture Framer | 4929-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer | 4115-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Pressure Welder | 4122-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| Printing Machinist | 4912-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic | 4312-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Roof Plumber | 4431-17 | TRA | 60 |\n| Roof Slater and Tiler | 4413-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Sail Maker | 4944-15 | TRA | 60 |\n| Saw Maker and Repairer | 4115-17 | TRA | 60 |\n| Screen Printer | 4914-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Sheetmetal Worker (First Class) | 4124-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Shipwright | 4981-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Shoemaker | 4943-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Signwriter | 4422-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Small Offset Printer | 4912-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| Smallgoods Maker | 4511-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| Solid Plasterer | 4415-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Stonemason | 4416-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Aircraft Maintenance Engineers | 4114-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Automotive Electricians | 4212-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Bakers and Pastry cooks | 4512-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Bricklayers | 4414-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Cabinet makers | 4922-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| OCCUPATION | ASCO CODE * | ASSESSING AUTHORITY ** | POINTS |\n| Supervisor, Carpentry and Joinery Tradespersons | 4411-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Communications Tradespersons | 4316-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Electrical Distribution Tradespersons | 4313-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Electricians | 4311-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Electronic and Office Equipment Tradespersons | 4315-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Electronic Instrument Tradespersons | 4314-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Fibrous Plasterers | 4412-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Floor Finishers | 4423-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Forging Tradespersons | 4123-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, General Fabrication Engineering Tradespersons | 4121-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, General Mechanical Engineering Tradespersons | 4111-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Hairdressers | 4931-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Meat Tradespersons | 4511-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Metal Casting Tradespersons | 4125-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Metal Finishing Tradespersons | 4126-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Metal Fitters and Machinists | 4112-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Motor Mechanics | 4211-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Painters and Decorators | 4421-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Panel Beaters | 4213-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Plumbers | 4431-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Precision Metal Tradespersons | 4115-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanics | 4312-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Roof Slaters and Tilers | 4413-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Sheet metal Tradespersons | 4124-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Signwriters | 4422-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Solid Plasterers | 4415-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Structural Steel and Welding Tradespersons | 4122-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Toolmakers | 4113-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Vehicle Body Makers | 4215-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Vehicle Painters | 4214-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Vehicle Trimmers | 4216-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Supervisor, Wall and Floor Tilers and Stonemasons | 4416-01 | TRA | 60 |\n| Tailor | 4941-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| Teacher – Vocational Education Teacher (Trades) | 2422-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Textile, Clothing or Footwear Mechanic | 4112-15 | TRA | 60 |\n| Toolmaker | 4113-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Trades Person and Related Workers (not elsewhere classified) | 4999-79 | TRA | 60 |\n| Tree Surgeon | 4623-15 | TRA | 60 |\n| Upholsterers and Bedding Tradespersons(not elsewhere classified) | 4942-79 | TRA | 60 |\n| Vehicle Body Maker | 4215-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Vehicle Painter | 4214-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Vehicle Trimmer | 4216-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Wall and Floor Tiler | 4416-11 | TRA | 60 |\n| Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer | 4115-13 | TRA | 60 |\n| Welder (First Class) | 4122-15 | TRA | 60 |\n| Wood Trades persons (not elsewhere classified) | 4929-79 | TRA | 60 |\n| Wood Turner | 4921-13 | TRA | 60 |\n\n \n\n\\* ASCO CODES\n\nASCO code references are those contained in McLennan, W, ASCO – Australian Standard Classification of Occupations, Second Edition, Australian Bureau of Statistics, 1997. An occupation classification listed in ASCO (second edition) not referred to in the Schedule is not to be regarded as a skilled occupation for the purposes of the definition of that term in regulation 1.03 of the Regulations.\n\n\\*\\* ASSESSING AUTHORITIES\n\n| AACA | Architects Accreditation Council of Australia Inc |\n| ------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| AASW | Australian Association of Social Workers |\n| ACS | Australian Computer Society |\n| ACOPRA/APC | Australian Council of Physiotherapy Regulating Authorities Ltd/Australian Physiotherapy Council |\n| ADC | Australian Dental Council |\n| AIM | Australian Institute of Management |\n| AIMS | Australian Institute of Medical Scientists |\n| AIQS | Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors |\n| AIR | Australian Institute of Radiography |\n| AIWCW | Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers |\n| AMSA | Australian Maritime Safety Authority |\n| ANMC | Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council |\n| ANZSNM | Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine |\n| APEC/COPRA | Australian Pharmacy Examining Council Incorporated/Council of Pharmacy Registering Authorities Inc |\n| APodC | Australian Podiatry Council |\n| APS | Australian Psychological Society |\n| AVBC | Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Inc. |\n| CCEA | Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia Inc. |\n| COTRB | Council of Occupational Therapists Registration Boards Inc |\n| CPAA | Certified Practising Accountants Australia |\n| DAA | Dieticians Association of Australia |\n| ICAA | Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia |\n| Engineers Australia | Institution of Engineers, Australia |\n| ISA | Institute of Surveyors, Australia |\n| NAATI | National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters |\n| NIA | The National Institute of Accountants |\n| NOOSR/TA | National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition/Teaching Australia |\n| OCANZ | Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand |\n| SCORB | State Chiropractors/Osteopaths Registration Board |\n| SPA | Speech Pathology Association of Australia |\n| SLAA | State Legal Admission Authority |\n| TRA | Trades Recognition Australia |\n| VETASSESS | Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services |","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Artists and Related Professionals","sectionType":"subdivision","heading":"Artists and Related Professionals","content":"#### Artists and Related Professionals","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"Science, Building and Engineering Profes","sectionType":"subdivision","heading":"Science, Building and Engineering Professionals","content":"#### Science, Building and Engineering Professionals","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"Chef","sectionType":"subdivision","heading":"Chef","content":"#### Chef","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"Tradesperson and Related Workers","sectionType":"subdivision","heading":"Tradesperson and 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Linesperson","sectionType":"subdivision","heading":"Communications Linesperson","content":"#### Communications Linesperson","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"Supervisor, Communications Tradespersons","sectionType":"subdivision","heading":"Supervisor, Communications Tradespersons","content":"#### Supervisor, Communications Tradespersons","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"General Communications Tradesperson","sectionType":"subdivision","heading":"General Communications Tradesperson","content":"#### General Communications Tradesperson","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"General Electrician","sectionType":"subdivision","heading":"General Electrician","content":"#### General Electrician","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"Lift Mechanic","sectionType":"subdivision","heading":"Lift Mechanic","content":"#### Lift Mechanic","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"Electrician (Special Class)","sectionType":"subdivision","heading":"Electrician (Special Class)","content":"#### Electrician (Special Class)","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"Supervisor, Electrician","sectionType":"subdivision","heading":"Supervisor, Electrician","content":"#### Supervisor, Electrician","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"Electronic Equipment Tradesperson","sectionType":"subdivision","heading":"Electronic Equipment Tradesperson","content":"#### Electronic Equipment Tradesperson","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"Supervisor, Electronic and Office Equipm","sectionType":"subdivision","heading":"Supervisor, Electronic and Office Equipment Tradespersons","content":"#### Supervisor, Electronic and Office Equipment Tradespersons","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechan","sectionType":"subdivision","heading":"Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic","content":"#### Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"Construction Trades","sectionType":"subdivision","heading":"Construction Trades","content":"#### Construction 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