{"id":"F2007L02690","name":"Migration Regulations 1994 - Specification of Skilled Occupations, Relevant Assessing Authorities and Points for General Skilled Migration - IMMI 07/058","slug":"migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-skilled-occupations-relevant-assessing-authorities-and-p","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":68590,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2007L02690-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"SKILLED OCCUPATIONS, RELEVANT ASSESSING ","sectionType":"part","heading":"SKILLED OCCUPATIONS, RELEVANT ASSESSING AUTHORITIES AND POINTS FOR GENERAL SKILLED MIGRATION","content":"![](image.001.png) \n\nCommonwealth of Australia\n\nMigration Regulations 1994\n\n# SKILLED OCCUPATIONS, RELEVANT ASSESSING AUTHORITIES AND POINTS FOR GENERAL SKILLED MIGRATION\n\n# (REGULATION 1.03, SUBREGEULATION 2.26B(1), SUBPARAGRAPHS 1136(4)(b)(ii), 1136(5)(b)(ii), 1136(6)(b)(iii), 1229(4)(b)(ii), 1229(5)(b)(ii), 1229(6)(b)(iii), 1229(7)(b)(ii) and ITEMS 6A11, 6A12, 6A13, 6B11, 6B12, 6B13)\n\nI, KEVIN ANDREWS, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, acting under regulation 1.03, subregulation 2.26B(1), subparagraphs 1136(4)(b)(ii), 1136(5)(b)(ii), 1136(6)(b)(iii), 1229(4)(b)(ii), 1229(5)(b)(ii), 1229(6)(b)(iii), 1229(7)(b)(ii) of Schedule 2 and Items 6A11, 6A12, 6A13 of Schedule 6A and Items 6B11, 6B12, 6B13 of Schedule 6B to the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’):\n\n1. REVOKE Instrument number IMMI 06/090, signed on 7 June 2007, 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 mentioned in Schedule 1 to this Instrument as a skilled occupation for the purposes of the definition of skilled occupation in regulation 1.03 of the Regulations;\n\n3. SPECIFY the number of points mentioned in Schedule 1 to this Instrument for the corresponding occupation in Schedule 1 for the purposes of the definition of skilled occupation in regulation 1.03 of the Regulations; AND\n\n4. SPECIFY each body mentioned in Schedule 1 to this Instrument as the relevant assessing authority for the corresponding skilled occupation for all countries, or recognised countries mentioned in Schedule 2 to this Instrument, or all countries except recognised countries, for the purposes of subregulation 2.26B(1) of the Regulations.\n\nThis Instrument, IMMI 07/058, commences on 1 September 2007.\n\nDated 28 August 2007\n\nKEVIN ANDREWS\n\nMinister for Immigration and Citizenship\n\n \n\n\\[NOTE 1: The definition of skilled occupation in regulation 1.03 of the Regulations, provides that, 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 2: Regulation 1.03 provides that relevant assessing authority means a person or body specified under regulation 2.26B.\n\nNOTE 3: Subregulation 2.26B(1) provides that the Minister may, by an instrument in writing, 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 Education Minister or the Employment Minister as the relevant assessing authority for the occupation) and one or more countries, for the purposes of an application for a skills assessment made by a resident of one of those countries.\n\nNOTE 4: Education Minister and Employment Minister are defined in regulation 1.03 of the Regulations\n\nNOTE 5: Subparagraph 1136(4)(b)(ii) provides that the applicant must nominate a skilled occupation in the application for which at least 50 points are available.\n\nNOTE 6: Subparagraph 1136(5)(b)(ii) provides that the applicant must nominate a skilled occupation in the application for which at least 50 points are available.\n\nNOTE 7: Subparagraph 1136(6)(b)(iii) provides that the applicant must nominate a skilled occupation in the application for which at least 50 points are available.\n\nNOTE 8: Subparagraph 1229(4)(b)(ii) provides that the applicant must nominate a skilled occupation in the application for which at least 50 points are available.\n\nNOTE 9: Subparagraph 1229(5)(b)(ii) provides that the applicant must nominate a skilled occupation in the application for which at least 50 points are available.\n\nNOTE 10: Subparagraph 1229(6)(b)(iii) provides that the applicant must nominate a skilled occupation in the application for which at least 50 points are available.\n\nNOTE 11: Subparagraph 1229(7)(b)(ii) provides that the applicant must nominate a skilled occupation in the application for which at least 50 points are available.\n\nNOTE 12: Item 6A11 provides that the applicant must nominate a skilled occupation in the application for which at least 60 points are available.\n\nNOTE 13: Item 6A12 provides that the applicant must nominate a skilled occupation in the application for which at least 50 points are available.\n\nNOTE 14: Item 6A13 provides that the applicant must nominate a skilled occupation in the application for which at least 40 points are available.\n\nNOTE 15: Item 6B11 provides that the applicant has a suitable skills assessment for his or her nominated skilled occupation for which 60 points are available.\n\nNOTE 16: Item 6B12 provides that the applicant has a suitable skills assessment for his or her nominated skilled occupation for which 50 points are available.\n\nNOTE 17: Item 6B13 provides that the applicant has a suitable skills assessment for his or her nominated skilled occupation for which 40 points are available.\\]\n\n \n\n#### Schedule 1\n\nSkilled Occupations List\n\n```html\n

OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE

COUNTRY

ASSESSING AUTHORITY

POINTS

MANAGERS AND ADMINISTRATORS

Child Care Co-ordinator

1295-11

All

TRA

60

Company Secretary

1212-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Construction Project Manager

1191-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Director of Nursing

1292-11

All

ANMC

60

Education Managers (not elsewhere classified)

1293-79

All

VETASSESS

50

Engineering Manager

1221-11

All

Engineers Australia/AIM

60

Environment, Parks and Land Care Manager

1299-17

All

VETASSESS

50

Finance Manager

1211-11

All

CPAA/ICAA/NIA

60

General Manager

1112-11

All

AIM

60

Human Resource Manager

1213-11

All

AIM

60

Information Technology Manager

1224-11

All

ACS

60

Laboratory Manager

1299-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Medical Administrator

1292-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Policy And Planning Manager

1291-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Production Manager (Manufacturing)

1222-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Production Manager (Mining)

1222-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Project Builder

1191-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Regional Education Manager

1293-15

All

VETASSESS

50

Research and Development Manager

1299-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Sales and Marketing Manager

1231-11

All

AIM

60

Sports Administrator

1299-19

All

VETASSESS

50

Supply and Distribution Manager

1223-11

All

AIM

60

Welfare Centre Manager

1299-15

All

VETASSESS

50

PROFESSIONALS

Accountant

2211-11

All

CPAA/ICAA/NIA

60

Accountant - Corporate Treasurer

2213-11

All

CPAA/ICAA/NIA

60

Accountant - External Auditor

2212-11

All

CPAA/ICAA/NIA

60

Accountant - Internal Auditor

2212-13

All

VETASSESS

50

OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE

COUNTRY

ASSESSING AUTHORITY

POINTS

Actuary

2293-15

All

VETASSESS

50

Acupuncturist

2394-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Advertising Specialist

2221-17

All

VETASSESS

50

Agricultural Adviser

2114-21

All

VETASSESS

50

Agricultural Scientist

2114-19

All

VETASSESS

50

Anatomist or Physiologist

2113-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Architect

2121-11

All

AACA

60

Archivist

2299-15

All

VETASSESS

50

Art Teacher (Private)

2491-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Audiologist

2399-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Biochemist

2113-17

All

VETASSESS

50

Botanist

2113-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Building Surveyor

None

All

VETASSESS

50

Business and Information Professionals

(not elsewhere classified)

2299-79

All

VETASSESS

50

Careers Counsellor

2513-17

All

VETASSESS

50

Cartographer

2123-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Chemist

2111-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Chiropractor

2387-11

All

SCORB/CCEA

60

Community Worker

2512-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Computing Professionals - Applications and Analyst Programmer

2231-17

All

ACS

60

Computing Professionals - Computer Systems Auditor

2231-21

All

ACS

60

Computing Professionals - (not elsewhere classified)

2231-79

All

ACS

60

Computing Professionals - Software Designer

2231-15

All

ACS

60

Computing Professionals - Systems Designer

2231-13

All

ACS

60

Computing Professionals - Systems Manager

2231-11

All

ACS

60

Computing Professionals - Systems Programmer

2231-19

All

ACS

60

Conservator

2549-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Copywriter

2534-19

All

VETASSESS

50

Counsellors (not elsewhere classified)

2513-79

All

VETASSESS

50

Dance Teacher (Private)

2491-15

All

VETASSESS

50

Dental Specialist

2381-13

All

ADC

60

Dentist

2381-11

All

ADC

60

Dietician

2393-11

All

DAA

60

Drama Teacher (Private)

2491-17

All

VETASSESS

50

OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE

COUNTRY

ASSESSING AUTHORITY

POINTS

Drug and Alcohol Counsellor

2513-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Economist

2522-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Editor

2534-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Electorate Officer

2549-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Engineer – Aeronautical Engineer

2129-11

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Agricultural Engineer

2129-13

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Biomedical Engineer

2129-15

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Building and Engineering Professionals

(not elsewhere classified)

2129-79

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Chemical Engineer

2129-17

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Civil Engineer

2124-11

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Civil Engineering Technologist

2128-11

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Electrical Engineer

2125-11

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Electrical or Electronics

Engineering Technologist

2128-15

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Electronics Engineer

2125-13

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Engineering Technologists

(not elsewhere classified)

2128-79

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Industrial Engineer

2129-19

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Materials Engineer

2127-15

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Mechanical Engineer

2126-11

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Mechanical Engineering Technologist

2128-13

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)

2127-11

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Naval Architect

2129-21

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Petroleum Engineer

2127-13

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Production or Plant Engineer

2126-13

All

Engineers Australia

60

Environmental Health Officer

2543-13

All

VETASSESS

50

OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE

COUNTRY

ASSESSING AUTHORITY

POINTS

Environmental Research Scientist

2114-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Extractive Metallurgist

2119-15

All

VETASSESS

50

Family Counsellor

2513-15

All

VETASSESS

50

Fashion Designer

2533-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Forester

2114-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Geologist

2112-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Geophysicist

2112-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Graphic Designer

2533-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Health Information Manager

2299-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Historian

2529-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Illustrator

2533-19

All

VETASSESS

50

Industrial Designer

2533-15

All

VETASSESS

50

Industrial Relations Officer

2291-15

All

VETASSESS

50

Intelligence Officer

2299-19

All

VETASSESS

50

Interior Designer

2533-17

All

VETASSESS

50

Interpreter

2529-13

All

NAATI

60

Journalists and Related Professionals

(not elsewhere classified)

2534-79

All

VETASSESS

50

Land Economist

2295-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Landscape Architect

2121-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Legal Practitioner – Barrister

2521-11

All

SLAA

60

Legal Practitioner – Solicitor

2521-13

All

SLAA

60

Librarian

2292-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Life Scientists (not elsewhere classified)

2113-79

All

VETASSESS

50

Management Consultant

2294-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Marine Biologist

2113-19

All

VETASSESS

50

Market Research Analyst

2221-15

All

VETASSESS

50

Marketing Specialist

2221-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Master Fisher

2542-13

All

VETASSESS

40

Materials Scientist

2119-19

All

VETASSESS

50

Mathematician

2293-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Medical Practitioner – General Medical Practitioner

2311-11

All

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Medical Practitioner – Anaesthetist

2312-11

All

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Medical Practitioner – Dermatologist

2312-13

All

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Medical Practitioner – Emergency Medicine Specialist

2312-15

All

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Medical Practitioner – Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

2312-17

All

State/Territory Medical Board

60

OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE

COUNTRY

ASSESSING AUTHORITY

POINTS

Medical Practitioner – Ophthalmologist

2312-19

All

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Medical Practitioner – Paediatrician

2312-21

All

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Medical Practitioner – Pathologist

2312-23

All

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Medical Practitioner – Specialist Physician

2312-25

All

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Medical Practitioner – Psychiatrist

2312-27

All

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Medical Practitioner – Radiologist

2312-29

All

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Medical Practitioner – Surgeon

2312-31

All

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Medical Practitioner – Specialist Medical Practitioners (not elsewhere classified)

2312-79

All

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Medical Scientist

2115-11

All

AIMS

60

Medical Scientist (Medical Physicist)

2115-11

All

ACPSEM

60

Meteorologist

2119-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Museum or Gallery Curator

2549-21

All

VETASSESS

50

Music Teacher (Private)

2491-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Natural and Physical Science Professionals

(not elsewhere classified)

2119-79

All

VETASSESS

50

Naturopath

2394-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Nurse – Registered Developmental Disability Nurse

2326-11

All

ANMC

60

Nurse – Registered Mental Health Nurse

2325-11

All

ANMC

60

Nurse – Registered Midwife

2324-11

All

ANMC

60

Nurse – Registered Nurse

2323-11

All

ANMC

60

Occupational Health and Safety Officer

2543-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Occupational Therapist

2383-11

All

COTRB

60

Oenologist

2549-17

All

VETASSESS

50

Optometrist

2384-11

All

OCANZ

60

Organisation and Methods Analyst

2294-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Orthoptist

2399-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Orthotist

2399-15

All

VETASSESS

50

Osteopath

2387-13

All

SCORB

60

Park Ranger

2114-15

All

VETASSESS

50

Patents Examiner

2549-15

All

VETASSESS

50

Personnel Consultant

2291-13

All

VETASSESS

50

OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE

COUNTRY

ASSESSING AUTHORITY

POINTS

Personnel Officer

2291-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Pharmacist - Hospital Pharmacist

2382-11

All

APharmC/ COPRA/APEC

60

Pharmacist - Industrial Pharmacist

2382-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Pharmacist - Retail Pharmacist

2382-15

All

APharmC/ COPRA/APEC

60

Physical Metallurgist

2119-17

All

VETASSESS

50

Physicist

2119-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Physiotherapist

2385-11

All

ACOPRA/APC

60

Podiatrist

2388-11

All

APodC

60

Policy Analyst

2299-17

All

VETASSESS

50

Print Journalist

2534-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Psychologist - Clinical Psychologist

2514-11

All

APS

60

Psychologist - Educational Psychologist

2514-13

All

APS

60

Psychologist - Organisational Psychologist

2514-15

All

APS

60

Psychologist – Psychologists (not elsewhere classified)

2514-79

All

APS

60

Public Relations Officer

2221-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Quality Assurance Manager

2294-15

All

VETASSESS

50

Quantity Surveyor

2122-11

All

AIQS

60

Radio Journalist

2534-17

All

VETASSESS

50

Radiographer - Medical Diagnostic Radiographer

2391-11

All

AIR

60

Radiographer - Nuclear Medicine Technologist

2391-15

All

ANZSNM

60

Radiographer - Radiation Therapist

2391-13

All

AIR

60

Radiographer - Sonographer

2391-17

All

AIR

60

Records Manager

2299-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Recreation Officer

2549-19

All

VETASSESS

50

Rehabilitation Counsellor

2513-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Sales Representative (Industrial Products)

2222-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Sales Representative (Information and Communication Products)

2222-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products)

2222-15

All

VETASSESS

50

Seafarer – Ship's Engineer

2542-15

All

AMSA

40

Seafarer – Ship's Master

2542-11

All

AMSA

40

Seafarer – Ship's Officer

2542-19

All

AMSA

40

Seafarer – Ship's Surveyor

2542-17

All

AMSA

40

Social Professionals (not elsewhere classified)

2529-79

All

VETASSESS

50

Social Worker

2511-11

All

AASW

60

OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE

COUNTRY

ASSESSING AUTHORITY

POINTS

Soil Scientist

2114-17

All

VETASSESS

50

Speech Pathologist

2386-11

All

SPA

60

Statistician

2293-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Surveyor

2123-13

All

ISA

60

Teacher – Education Officer

2493-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Teacher – Pre-Primary School Teacher

2411-11

All

NOOSR/TA

60

Teacher – Primary School Teacher

2412-11

All

NOOSR/TA

60

Teacher – Secondary School Teacher

2413-11

All

NOOSR/TA

60

Teacher – Vocational Education Teacher (Trades)

2422-11

All

TRA

60

Teacher – Vocational Education Teacher (Non-trades)

2422-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Technical Sales Representatives (not elsewhere classified)

2222-79

All

VETASSESS

50

Technical Writer

2534-21

All

VETASSESS

50

Television Journalist

2534-15

All

VETASSESS

50

Training Officer

2291-17

All

VETASSESS

50

Translator

2529-15

All

NAATI

60

Urban and Regional Planner

2523-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Valuer

2295-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Veterinarian

2392-11

All

AVBC

60

Welfare Worker

2512-11

All

AIWCW

60

Zoologist

2113-15

All

VETASSESS

50

ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker

3493-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Ambulance Officer

3491-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Architectural Associate

3121-13

All

VETASSESS

40

Biomedical Engineering Associate

3129-11

All

Engineers Australia

40

Branch Accountant (Financial Institution)

3211-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Building Associate Professional (not elsewhere classified)

3129-79

All

VETASSESS

40

Building Associate

3121-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Building Inspector

3121-17

All

VETASSESS

40

Chef

3322-11

All

TRA

60

Chef - Head Chef

3322-01

All

TRA

60

Chemistry Technical Officer

3112-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Civil Engineering Associate

3122-11

All

Engineers Australia

40

OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE

COUNTRY

ASSESSING AUTHORITY

POINTS

Civil Engineering Technician

3122-13

All

VETASSESS

40

Commodities Trader

3212-17

All

VETASSESS

40

Computing Support Technician

3294-11

All

TRA

40

Dental Hygienist

3492-13

All

VETASSESS

40

Dental Technician

3492-15

All

TRA

60

Dental Therapist

3492-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Disabilities Services Officer

3421-17

All

VETASSESS

40

Electrical Engineering Associate

3123-11

All

Engineers Australia

40

Electrical Engineering Technician

3123-13

All

TRA

40

Electronic Engineering Associate

3124-11

All

Engineers Australia

40

Electronic Engineering Technician

3124-13

All

TRA

40

Engineering Associate Professionals

(not elsewhere classified)

3129-79

All

Engineers Australia

40

Family Support Worker

3421-19

All

VETASSESS

40

Financial Dealers and Brokers (not elsewhere classified)

3212-79

All

VETASSESS

40

Financial Institution Branch Manager

3211-13

All

VETASSESS

40

Financial Investment Adviser

3213-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Financial Market Dealer

3212-15

All

VETASSESS

40

Futures Trader

3212-13

All

VETASSESS

40

Hotel or Motel Manager (Degree Level)

3323-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Hotel or Motel Manager (Diploma Level)

3323-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Insurance Broker

3212-19

All

VETASSESS

40

Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic

3491-13

All

VETASSESS

40

Interior Decorator

3999-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Library Technician

3997-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Massage Therapist

3494-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Mechanical Engineering Associate

3125-11

All

Engineers Australia

40

Mechanical Engineering Technician

3125-13

All

TRA

40

Medical Laboratory Technical Officer

3111-11

All

AIMS

40

Metallurgical and Materials Technician

3129-13

All

VETASSESS

40

Mine Deputy

3129-15

All

VETASSESS

40

Museum or Art Gallery Technician

3999-13

All

VETASSESS

40

Office Manager

3291-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Parole or Probation Officer

3421-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Plumbing Engineering Associate

3121-21

All

VETASSESS

40

Plumbing Inspector

3121-19

All

VETASSESS

40

OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE

COUNTRY

ASSESSING AUTHORITY

POINTS

Primary Products Inspector

3991-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Project or Program Administrator

3292-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Property Manager

3293-13

All

VETASSESS

40

Real Estate Agency Manager

3293-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Real Estate Salesperson

3293-15

All

VETASSESS

40

Residential Care Officer

3421-15

All

VETASSESS

40

Safety Inspector

3992-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Stockbroking Dealer

3212-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Surveying and Cartographic Associate

3121-15

All

VETASSESS

40

Youth Worker

3421-13

All

VETASSESS

40

TRADES PERSONS AND RELATED WORKERS

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)

4114-15

All

TRA

60

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

4114-11

All

TRA

60

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)

4114-13

All

TRA

60

Apparel Cutter

4941-17

All

TRA

60

Automotive Electrician

4212-11

All

TRA

60

Baker

4512-11

All

TRA

60

Binder and Finisher

4913-11

All

TRA

60

Blacksmith

4123-11

All

TRA

60

Boat Builder and Repairer

4981-13

All

TRA

60

Bricklayer

4414-11

All except recognised countries

TRA

60

Bricklayer

4414-11

Recognised Countries

VETASSESS

60

Broadcast Transmitter Operator

4992-17

All

TRA

60

Business Machine Mechanic

4315-13

All

TRA

60

Butcher

4511-11

All

TRA

60

Buttermaker or Cheesemaker

4519-13

All

TRA

60

Cabinetmaker

4922-11

All

TRA

60

Cable Jointer

4313-13

All except recognised countries

TRA

60

Cable Jointer

4313-13

Recognised countries

VETASSESS

60

Canvas Goods Maker

4944-13

All

TRA

60

Carpenter

4411-13

All except recognised countries

TRA

60

OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE

COUNTRY

ASSESSING AUTHORITY

POINTS

Carpenter

4411-13

Recognised Countries

VETASSESS

60

Carpenter and Joiner

4411-11

All except recognised countries

TRA

60

Carpenter and Joiner

4411-11

Recognised Countries

VETASSESS

60

Communications Linesperson

4316-13

All

TRA

60

Confectioner

4519-15

All

TRA

60

Cook

4513-11

All

TRA

60

Drainer

4431-15

All

TRA

60

Dressmaker

4941-15

All

TRA

60

Electrical Powerline Trades person

4313-11

All except recognised countries

TRA

60

Electrical Powerline Trades person

4313-11

Recognised countries

VETASSESS

60

Electrician (Special Class)

4311-13

All

TRA

60

Electronic Equipment Trades person

4315-11

All

TRA

60

Electronic Instrument Trades person (Special Class)

4314-13

All

TRA

60

Electroplater (First Class)

4126-13

All

TRA

60

Engraver

4115-21

All

TRA

60

Farrier

4123-13

All

TRA

60

Fibrous Plasterer

4412-11

All

TRA

60

Fitter

4112-11

All

TRA

60

Flat Glass Tradesperson

4982-11

All

TRA

60

Floor Finisher

4423-11

All

TRA

60

Furniture Finisher

4929-13

All

TRA

60

Furniture Upholsterer

4942-11

All

TRA

60

Gasfitter

4431-13

All

TRA

60

Gem Cutter and Polisher

4983-13

All

TRA

60

General Clothing Tradesperson

4941-11

All

TRA

60

General Communications Tradesperson

4316-11

All

TRA

60

General Electrician

4311-11

All except recognised countries

TRA

60

General Electrician

4311-11

Recognised countries

VETASSESS

60

General Electronic Instrument Tradesperson

4314-11

All

TRA

60

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OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE

COUNTRY

ASSESSING AUTHORITY

POINTS

General Fabrication Engineering Tradesperson

4121-11

All

TRA

60

General Gardener

4623-11

All

TRA

60

General Mechanical Engineering Tradesperson

4111-11

All

TRA

60

General Plumber

4431-11

All except recognised countries.

TRA

60

General Plumber

4431-11

Recognised countries

VETASSESS

60

Glass Blower

4982-13

All

TRA

60

Graphic Pre-Press Tradesperson

4911-11

All

TRA

60

Greenkeeper

4622-11

All

TRA

60

Gunsmith

4115-19

All

TRA

60

Hairdresser

4931-11

All

TRA

60

Head Gardener

4623-01

All

TRA

60

Jeweller

4983-11

All

TRA

60

Joiner

4411-15

All except recognised countries

TRA

60

Joiner

4411-15

Recognised countries

VETASSESS

60

Landscape Gardener

4623-13

All

TRA

60

Leather Goods Maker

4944-11

All

TRA

60

Lift Mechanic

4311-15

All

TRA

60

Locksmith

4115-15

All

TRA

60

Mechanical Services and Air-conditioning Plumber

4431-19

All

TRA

60

Medical Grade Shoemaker

4943-13

All

TRA

60

Metal Casting Tradesperson

4125-11

All

TRA

60

Metal Fabricator (Boilermaker)

4122-11

All

TRA

60

Metal Machinist (First Class)

4112-13

All

TRA

60

Metal Polisher

4126-11

All

TRA

60

Motor Mechanic

4211-11

All except recognised countries

TRA

60

Motor Mechanic

4211-11

Recognised countries

VETASSESS

60

Nursery person

4621-11

All

TRA

60

Optical Mechanic

4999-11

All

TRA

60

Painter and Decorator

4421-11

All

TRA

60

Panel Beater

4213-11

All

TRA

60

OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE*

COUNTRY

ASSESSING AUTHORITY

POINTS

Pastry cook

4512-13

All

TRA

60

Pattern maker-Grader (Clothing)

4941-19

All

TRA

60

Piano Tuner

4999-17

All

TRA

60

Picture Framer

4929-11

All

TRA

60

Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer

4115-11

All

TRA

60

Pressure Welder

4122-13

All

TRA

60

Printing Machinist

4912-11

All

TRA

60

Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic

4312-11

All except recognised countries

TRA

60

Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic

4312-11

Recognised countries

VETASSESS

60

Roof Plumber

4431-17

All

TRA

60

Roof Slater and Tiler

4413-11

All

TRA

60

Sail Maker

4944-15

All

TRA

60

Saw Maker and Repairer

4115-17

All

TRA

60

Screen Printer

4914-11

All

TRA

60

Sheetmetal Worker (First Class)

4124-11

All

TRA

60

Shipwright

4981-11

All

TRA

60

Shoemaker

4943-11

All

TRA

60

Signwriter

4422-11

All

TRA

60

Small Offset Printer

4912-13

All

TRA

60

Smallgoods Maker

4511-13

All

TRA

60

Solid Plasterer

4415-11

All

TRA

60

Stonemason

4416-13

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Aircraft Maintenance Engineers

4114-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Automotive Electricians

4212-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Bakers and Pastry cooks

4512-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Bricklayers

4414-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Cabinet makers

4922-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Carpentry and Joinery Tradespersons

4411-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Communications Tradespersons

4316-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Electrical Distribution Tradespersons

4313-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Electricians

4311-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Electronic and Office Equipment Tradespersons

4315-01

All

TRA

60

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OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE

COUNTRY

ASSESSING AUTHORITY

POINTS

Supervisor, Electronic Instrument Tradespersons

4314-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Fibrous Plasterers

4412-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Floor Finishers

4423-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Forging Tradespersons

4123-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, General Fabrication Engineering Tradespersons

4121-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, General Mechanical Engineering Tradespersons

4111-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Hairdressers

4931-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Meat Tradespersons

4511-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Metal Casting Tradespersons

4125-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Metal Finishing Tradespersons

4126-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Metal Fitters and Machinists

4112-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Motor Mechanics

4211-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Painters and Decorators

4421-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Panel Beaters

4213-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Plumbers

4431-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Precision Metal Tradespersons

4115-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanics

4312-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Roof Slaters and Tilers

4413-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Sheet metal Tradespersons

4124-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Signwriters

4422-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Solid Plasterers

4415-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Structural Steel and Welding Tradespersons

4122-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Toolmakers

4113-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Vehicle Body Makers

4215-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Vehicle Painters

4214-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Vehicle Trimmers

4216-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Wall and Floor Tilers and Stonemasons

4416-01

All

TRA

60

Tailor

4941-13

All

TRA

60

Teacher – Vocational Education Teacher (Trades)

2422-11

All

TRA

60

Textile, Clothing or Footwear Mechanic

4112-15

All

TRA

60

Toolmaker

4113-11

All

TRA

OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE

COUNTRY

ASSESSING AUTHORITY

POINTS

Trades Person and Related Workers

(not elsewhere classified)

4999-79

All

TRA

60

Tree Surgeon

4623-15

All

TRA

60

Upholsterers and Bedding Tradespersons

(not elsewhere classified)

4942-79

All

TRA

60

Vehicle Body Maker

4215-11

All

TRA

60

Vehicle Painter

4214-11

All

TRA

60

Vehicle Trimmer

4216-11

All

TRA

60

Wall and Floor Tiler

4416-11

All

TRA

60

Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer

4115-13

All

TRA

60

Welder (First Class)

4122-15

All

TRA

60

Wood Trades persons (not elsewhere classified)

4929-79

All

TRA

60

Wood Turner

4921-13

All

TRA

60

\n```\n\n \nNOTES\n\nNote 1: ASCO 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\nNote 2: 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| ACPSEM | Australasian College of Physical Scientist and Engineers in Medicine |\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| APharmC/COPRA/ APEC | Australian Pharmacy Council/ Council of Pharmacy Registering Authorities Inc/ Australian Pharmacy Examining Council 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 |\n\n \n\nSchedule 2\n\nRECOGNISED COUNTRIES\n\nIndia\n\nPhilippines\n\nSouth Africa\n\nSri Lanka\n\nUnited Kingdom","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"(REGULATION 1.03, SUBREGEULATION 2.26B(1","sectionType":"part","heading":"(REGULATION 1.03, SUBREGEULATION 2.26B(1), SUBPARAGRAPHS 1136(4)(b)(ii), 1136(5)(b)(ii), 1136(6)(b)(iii), 1229(4)(b)(ii), 1229(5)(b)(ii), 1229(6)(b)(iii), 1229(7)(b)(ii) and ITEMS 6A11, 6A12, 6A13, 6B11, 6B12, 6B13)","content":"# (REGULATION 1.03, SUBREGEULATION 2.26B(1), SUBPARAGRAPHS 1136(4)(b)(ii), 1136(5)(b)(ii), 1136(6)(b)(iii), 1229(4)(b)(ii), 1229(5)(b)(ii), 1229(6)(b)(iii), 1229(7)(b)(ii) and ITEMS 6A11, 6A12, 6A13, 6B11, 6B12, 6B13)\n\nI, KEVIN ANDREWS, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, acting under regulation 1.03, subregulation 2.26B(1), subparagraphs 1136(4)(b)(ii), 1136(5)(b)(ii), 1136(6)(b)(iii), 1229(4)(b)(ii), 1229(5)(b)(ii), 1229(6)(b)(iii), 1229(7)(b)(ii) of Schedule 2 and Items 6A11, 6A12, 6A13 of Schedule 6A and Items 6B11, 6B12, 6B13 of Schedule 6B to the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’):\n\n1. REVOKE Instrument number IMMI 06/090, signed on 7 June 2007, 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 mentioned in Schedule 1 to this Instrument as a skilled occupation for the purposes of the definition of skilled occupation in regulation 1.03 of the Regulations;\n\n3. SPECIFY the number of points mentioned in Schedule 1 to this Instrument for the corresponding occupation in Schedule 1 for the purposes of the definition of skilled occupation in regulation 1.03 of the Regulations; AND\n\n4. SPECIFY each body mentioned in Schedule 1 to this Instrument as the relevant assessing authority for the corresponding skilled occupation for all countries, or recognised countries mentioned in Schedule 2 to this Instrument, or all countries except recognised countries, for the purposes of subregulation 2.26B(1) of the Regulations.\n\nThis Instrument, IMMI 07/058, commences on 1 September 2007.\n\nDated 28 August 2007\n\nKEVIN ANDREWS\n\nMinister for Immigration and Citizenship\n\n \n\n\\[NOTE 1: The definition of skilled occupation in regulation 1.03 of the Regulations, provides that, 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 2: Regulation 1.03 provides that relevant assessing authority means a person or body specified under regulation 2.26B.\n\nNOTE 3: Subregulation 2.26B(1) provides that the Minister may, by an instrument in writing, 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 Education Minister or the Employment Minister as the relevant assessing authority for the occupation) and one or more countries, for the purposes of an application for a skills assessment made by a resident of one of those countries.\n\nNOTE 4: Education Minister and Employment Minister are defined in regulation 1.03 of the Regulations\n\nNOTE 5: Subparagraph 1136(4)(b)(ii) provides that the applicant must nominate a skilled occupation in the application for which at least 50 points are available.\n\nNOTE 6: Subparagraph 1136(5)(b)(ii) provides that the applicant must nominate a skilled occupation in the application for which at least 50 points are available.\n\nNOTE 7: Subparagraph 1136(6)(b)(iii) provides that the applicant must nominate a skilled occupation in the application for which at least 50 points are available.\n\nNOTE 8: Subparagraph 1229(4)(b)(ii) provides that the applicant must nominate a skilled occupation in the application for which at least 50 points are available.\n\nNOTE 9: Subparagraph 1229(5)(b)(ii) provides that the applicant must nominate a skilled occupation in the application for which at least 50 points are available.\n\nNOTE 10: Subparagraph 1229(6)(b)(iii) provides that the applicant must nominate a skilled occupation in the application for which at least 50 points are available.\n\nNOTE 11: Subparagraph 1229(7)(b)(ii) provides that the applicant must nominate a skilled occupation in the application for which at least 50 points are available.\n\nNOTE 12: Item 6A11 provides that the applicant must nominate a skilled occupation in the application for which at least 60 points are available.\n\nNOTE 13: Item 6A12 provides that the applicant must nominate a skilled occupation in the application for which at least 50 points are available.\n\nNOTE 14: Item 6A13 provides that the applicant must nominate a skilled occupation in the application for which at least 40 points are available.\n\nNOTE 15: Item 6B11 provides that the applicant has a suitable skills assessment for his or her nominated skilled occupation for which 60 points are available.\n\nNOTE 16: Item 6B12 provides that the applicant has a suitable skills assessment for his or her nominated skilled occupation for which 50 points are available.\n\nNOTE 17: Item 6B13 provides that the applicant has a suitable skills assessment for his or her nominated skilled occupation for which 40 points are available.\\]","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 1","sectionType":"subdivision","heading":null,"content":"#### Schedule 1\n\nSkilled Occupations List\n\n```html\n

OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE

COUNTRY

ASSESSING AUTHORITY

POINTS

MANAGERS AND ADMINISTRATORS

Child Care Co-ordinator

1295-11

All

TRA

60

Company Secretary

1212-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Construction Project Manager

1191-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Director of Nursing

1292-11

All

ANMC

60

Education Managers (not elsewhere classified)

1293-79

All

VETASSESS

50

Engineering Manager

1221-11

All

Engineers Australia/AIM

60

Environment, Parks and Land Care Manager

1299-17

All

VETASSESS

50

Finance Manager

1211-11

All

CPAA/ICAA/NIA

60

General Manager

1112-11

All

AIM

60

Human Resource Manager

1213-11

All

AIM

60

Information Technology Manager

1224-11

All

ACS

60

Laboratory Manager

1299-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Medical Administrator

1292-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Policy And Planning Manager

1291-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Production Manager (Manufacturing)

1222-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Production Manager (Mining)

1222-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Project Builder

1191-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Regional Education Manager

1293-15

All

VETASSESS

50

Research and Development Manager

1299-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Sales and Marketing Manager

1231-11

All

AIM

60

Sports Administrator

1299-19

All

VETASSESS

50

Supply and Distribution Manager

1223-11

All

AIM

60

Welfare Centre Manager

1299-15

All

VETASSESS

50

PROFESSIONALS

Accountant

2211-11

All

CPAA/ICAA/NIA

60

Accountant - Corporate Treasurer

2213-11

All

CPAA/ICAA/NIA

60

Accountant - External Auditor

2212-11

All

CPAA/ICAA/NIA

60

Accountant - Internal Auditor

2212-13

All

VETASSESS

50

OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE

COUNTRY

ASSESSING AUTHORITY

POINTS

Actuary

2293-15

All

VETASSESS

50

Acupuncturist

2394-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Advertising Specialist

2221-17

All

VETASSESS

50

Agricultural Adviser

2114-21

All

VETASSESS

50

Agricultural Scientist

2114-19

All

VETASSESS

50

Anatomist or Physiologist

2113-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Architect

2121-11

All

AACA

60

Archivist

2299-15

All

VETASSESS

50

Art Teacher (Private)

2491-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Audiologist

2399-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Biochemist

2113-17

All

VETASSESS

50

Botanist

2113-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Building Surveyor

None

All

VETASSESS

50

Business and Information Professionals

(not elsewhere classified)

2299-79

All

VETASSESS

50

Careers Counsellor

2513-17

All

VETASSESS

50

Cartographer

2123-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Chemist

2111-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Chiropractor

2387-11

All

SCORB/CCEA

60

Community Worker

2512-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Computing Professionals - Applications and Analyst Programmer

2231-17

All

ACS

60

Computing Professionals - Computer Systems Auditor

2231-21

All

ACS

60

Computing Professionals - (not elsewhere classified)

2231-79

All

ACS

60

Computing Professionals - Software Designer

2231-15

All

ACS

60

Computing Professionals - Systems Designer

2231-13

All

ACS

60

Computing Professionals - Systems Manager

2231-11

All

ACS

60

Computing Professionals - Systems Programmer

2231-19

All

ACS

60

Conservator

2549-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Copywriter

2534-19

All

VETASSESS

50

Counsellors (not elsewhere classified)

2513-79

All

VETASSESS

50

Dance Teacher (Private)

2491-15

All

VETASSESS

50

Dental Specialist

2381-13

All

ADC

60

Dentist

2381-11

All

ADC

60

Dietician

2393-11

All

DAA

60

Drama Teacher (Private)

2491-17

All

VETASSESS

50

OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE

COUNTRY

ASSESSING AUTHORITY

POINTS

Drug and Alcohol Counsellor

2513-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Economist

2522-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Editor

2534-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Electorate Officer

2549-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Engineer – Aeronautical Engineer

2129-11

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Agricultural Engineer

2129-13

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Biomedical Engineer

2129-15

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Building and Engineering Professionals

(not elsewhere classified)

2129-79

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Chemical Engineer

2129-17

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Civil Engineer

2124-11

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Civil Engineering Technologist

2128-11

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Electrical Engineer

2125-11

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Electrical or Electronics

Engineering Technologist

2128-15

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Electronics Engineer

2125-13

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Engineering Technologists

(not elsewhere classified)

2128-79

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Industrial Engineer

2129-19

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Materials Engineer

2127-15

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Mechanical Engineer

2126-11

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Mechanical Engineering Technologist

2128-13

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)

2127-11

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Naval Architect

2129-21

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Petroleum Engineer

2127-13

All

Engineers Australia

60

Engineer – Production or Plant Engineer

2126-13

All

Engineers Australia

60

Environmental Health Officer

2543-13

All

VETASSESS

50

OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE

COUNTRY

ASSESSING AUTHORITY

POINTS

Environmental Research Scientist

2114-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Extractive Metallurgist

2119-15

All

VETASSESS

50

Family Counsellor

2513-15

All

VETASSESS

50

Fashion Designer

2533-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Forester

2114-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Geologist

2112-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Geophysicist

2112-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Graphic Designer

2533-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Health Information Manager

2299-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Historian

2529-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Illustrator

2533-19

All

VETASSESS

50

Industrial Designer

2533-15

All

VETASSESS

50

Industrial Relations Officer

2291-15

All

VETASSESS

50

Intelligence Officer

2299-19

All

VETASSESS

50

Interior Designer

2533-17

All

VETASSESS

50

Interpreter

2529-13

All

NAATI

60

Journalists and Related Professionals

(not elsewhere classified)

2534-79

All

VETASSESS

50

Land Economist

2295-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Landscape Architect

2121-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Legal Practitioner – Barrister

2521-11

All

SLAA

60

Legal Practitioner – Solicitor

2521-13

All

SLAA

60

Librarian

2292-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Life Scientists (not elsewhere classified)

2113-79

All

VETASSESS

50

Management Consultant

2294-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Marine Biologist

2113-19

All

VETASSESS

50

Market Research Analyst

2221-15

All

VETASSESS

50

Marketing Specialist

2221-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Master Fisher

2542-13

All

VETASSESS

40

Materials Scientist

2119-19

All

VETASSESS

50

Mathematician

2293-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Medical Practitioner – General Medical Practitioner

2311-11

All

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Medical Practitioner – Anaesthetist

2312-11

All

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Medical Practitioner – Dermatologist

2312-13

All

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Medical Practitioner – Emergency Medicine Specialist

2312-15

All

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Medical Practitioner – Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

2312-17

All

State/Territory Medical Board

60

OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE

COUNTRY

ASSESSING AUTHORITY

POINTS

Medical Practitioner – Ophthalmologist

2312-19

All

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Medical Practitioner – Paediatrician

2312-21

All

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Medical Practitioner – Pathologist

2312-23

All

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Medical Practitioner – Specialist Physician

2312-25

All

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Medical Practitioner – Psychiatrist

2312-27

All

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Medical Practitioner – Radiologist

2312-29

All

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Medical Practitioner – Surgeon

2312-31

All

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Medical Practitioner – Specialist Medical Practitioners (not elsewhere classified)

2312-79

All

State/Territory Medical Board

60

Medical Scientist

2115-11

All

AIMS

60

Medical Scientist (Medical Physicist)

2115-11

All

ACPSEM

60

Meteorologist

2119-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Museum or Gallery Curator

2549-21

All

VETASSESS

50

Music Teacher (Private)

2491-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Natural and Physical Science Professionals

(not elsewhere classified)

2119-79

All

VETASSESS

50

Naturopath

2394-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Nurse – Registered Developmental Disability Nurse

2326-11

All

ANMC

60

Nurse – Registered Mental Health Nurse

2325-11

All

ANMC

60

Nurse – Registered Midwife

2324-11

All

ANMC

60

Nurse – Registered Nurse

2323-11

All

ANMC

60

Occupational Health and Safety Officer

2543-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Occupational Therapist

2383-11

All

COTRB

60

Oenologist

2549-17

All

VETASSESS

50

Optometrist

2384-11

All

OCANZ

60

Organisation and Methods Analyst

2294-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Orthoptist

2399-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Orthotist

2399-15

All

VETASSESS

50

Osteopath

2387-13

All

SCORB

60

Park Ranger

2114-15

All

VETASSESS

50

Patents Examiner

2549-15

All

VETASSESS

50

Personnel Consultant

2291-13

All

VETASSESS

50

OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE

COUNTRY

ASSESSING AUTHORITY

POINTS

Personnel Officer

2291-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Pharmacist - Hospital Pharmacist

2382-11

All

APharmC/ COPRA/APEC

60

Pharmacist - Industrial Pharmacist

2382-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Pharmacist - Retail Pharmacist

2382-15

All

APharmC/ COPRA/APEC

60

Physical Metallurgist

2119-17

All

VETASSESS

50

Physicist

2119-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Physiotherapist

2385-11

All

ACOPRA/APC

60

Podiatrist

2388-11

All

APodC

60

Policy Analyst

2299-17

All

VETASSESS

50

Print Journalist

2534-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Psychologist - Clinical Psychologist

2514-11

All

APS

60

Psychologist - Educational Psychologist

2514-13

All

APS

60

Psychologist - Organisational Psychologist

2514-15

All

APS

60

Psychologist – Psychologists (not elsewhere classified)

2514-79

All

APS

60

Public Relations Officer

2221-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Quality Assurance Manager

2294-15

All

VETASSESS

50

Quantity Surveyor

2122-11

All

AIQS

60

Radio Journalist

2534-17

All

VETASSESS

50

Radiographer - Medical Diagnostic Radiographer

2391-11

All

AIR

60

Radiographer - Nuclear Medicine Technologist

2391-15

All

ANZSNM

60

Radiographer - Radiation Therapist

2391-13

All

AIR

60

Radiographer - Sonographer

2391-17

All

AIR

60

Records Manager

2299-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Recreation Officer

2549-19

All

VETASSESS

50

Rehabilitation Counsellor

2513-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Sales Representative (Industrial Products)

2222-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Sales Representative (Information and Communication Products)

2222-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products)

2222-15

All

VETASSESS

50

Seafarer – Ship's Engineer

2542-15

All

AMSA

40

Seafarer – Ship's Master

2542-11

All

AMSA

40

Seafarer – Ship's Officer

2542-19

All

AMSA

40

Seafarer – Ship's Surveyor

2542-17

All

AMSA

40

Social Professionals (not elsewhere classified)

2529-79

All

VETASSESS

50

Social Worker

2511-11

All

AASW

60

OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE

COUNTRY

ASSESSING AUTHORITY

POINTS

Soil Scientist

2114-17

All

VETASSESS

50

Speech Pathologist

2386-11

All

SPA

60

Statistician

2293-13

All

VETASSESS

50

Surveyor

2123-13

All

ISA

60

Teacher – Education Officer

2493-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Teacher – Pre-Primary School Teacher

2411-11

All

NOOSR/TA

60

Teacher – Primary School Teacher

2412-11

All

NOOSR/TA

60

Teacher – Secondary School Teacher

2413-11

All

NOOSR/TA

60

Teacher – Vocational Education Teacher (Trades)

2422-11

All

TRA

60

Teacher – Vocational Education Teacher (Non-trades)

2422-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Technical Sales Representatives (not elsewhere classified)

2222-79

All

VETASSESS

50

Technical Writer

2534-21

All

VETASSESS

50

Television Journalist

2534-15

All

VETASSESS

50

Training Officer

2291-17

All

VETASSESS

50

Translator

2529-15

All

NAATI

60

Urban and Regional Planner

2523-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Valuer

2295-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Veterinarian

2392-11

All

AVBC

60

Welfare Worker

2512-11

All

AIWCW

60

Zoologist

2113-15

All

VETASSESS

50

ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker

3493-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Ambulance Officer

3491-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Architectural Associate

3121-13

All

VETASSESS

40

Biomedical Engineering Associate

3129-11

All

Engineers Australia

40

Branch Accountant (Financial Institution)

3211-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Building Associate Professional (not elsewhere classified)

3129-79

All

VETASSESS

40

Building Associate

3121-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Building Inspector

3121-17

All

VETASSESS

40

Chef

3322-11

All

TRA

60

Chef - Head Chef

3322-01

All

TRA

60

Chemistry Technical Officer

3112-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Civil Engineering Associate

3122-11

All

Engineers Australia

40

OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE

COUNTRY

ASSESSING AUTHORITY

POINTS

Civil Engineering Technician

3122-13

All

VETASSESS

40

Commodities Trader

3212-17

All

VETASSESS

40

Computing Support Technician

3294-11

All

TRA

40

Dental Hygienist

3492-13

All

VETASSESS

40

Dental Technician

3492-15

All

TRA

60

Dental Therapist

3492-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Disabilities Services Officer

3421-17

All

VETASSESS

40

Electrical Engineering Associate

3123-11

All

Engineers Australia

40

Electrical Engineering Technician

3123-13

All

TRA

40

Electronic Engineering Associate

3124-11

All

Engineers Australia

40

Electronic Engineering Technician

3124-13

All

TRA

40

Engineering Associate Professionals

(not elsewhere classified)

3129-79

All

Engineers Australia

40

Family Support Worker

3421-19

All

VETASSESS

40

Financial Dealers and Brokers (not elsewhere classified)

3212-79

All

VETASSESS

40

Financial Institution Branch Manager

3211-13

All

VETASSESS

40

Financial Investment Adviser

3213-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Financial Market Dealer

3212-15

All

VETASSESS

40

Futures Trader

3212-13

All

VETASSESS

40

Hotel or Motel Manager (Degree Level)

3323-11

All

VETASSESS

50

Hotel or Motel Manager (Diploma Level)

3323-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Insurance Broker

3212-19

All

VETASSESS

40

Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic

3491-13

All

VETASSESS

40

Interior Decorator

3999-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Library Technician

3997-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Massage Therapist

3494-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Mechanical Engineering Associate

3125-11

All

Engineers Australia

40

Mechanical Engineering Technician

3125-13

All

TRA

40

Medical Laboratory Technical Officer

3111-11

All

AIMS

40

Metallurgical and Materials Technician

3129-13

All

VETASSESS

40

Mine Deputy

3129-15

All

VETASSESS

40

Museum or Art Gallery Technician

3999-13

All

VETASSESS

40

Office Manager

3291-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Parole or Probation Officer

3421-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Plumbing Engineering Associate

3121-21

All

VETASSESS

40

Plumbing Inspector

3121-19

All

VETASSESS

40

OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE

COUNTRY

ASSESSING AUTHORITY

POINTS

Primary Products Inspector

3991-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Project or Program Administrator

3292-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Property Manager

3293-13

All

VETASSESS

40

Real Estate Agency Manager

3293-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Real Estate Salesperson

3293-15

All

VETASSESS

40

Residential Care Officer

3421-15

All

VETASSESS

40

Safety Inspector

3992-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Stockbroking Dealer

3212-11

All

VETASSESS

40

Surveying and Cartographic Associate

3121-15

All

VETASSESS

40

Youth Worker

3421-13

All

VETASSESS

40

TRADES PERSONS AND RELATED WORKERS

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)

4114-15

All

TRA

60

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

4114-11

All

TRA

60

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)

4114-13

All

TRA

60

Apparel Cutter

4941-17

All

TRA

60

Automotive Electrician

4212-11

All

TRA

60

Baker

4512-11

All

TRA

60

Binder and Finisher

4913-11

All

TRA

60

Blacksmith

4123-11

All

TRA

60

Boat Builder and Repairer

4981-13

All

TRA

60

Bricklayer

4414-11

All except recognised countries

TRA

60

Bricklayer

4414-11

Recognised Countries

VETASSESS

60

Broadcast Transmitter Operator

4992-17

All

TRA

60

Business Machine Mechanic

4315-13

All

TRA

60

Butcher

4511-11

All

TRA

60

Buttermaker or Cheesemaker

4519-13

All

TRA

60

Cabinetmaker

4922-11

All

TRA

60

Cable Jointer

4313-13

All except recognised countries

TRA

60

Cable Jointer

4313-13

Recognised countries

VETASSESS

60

Canvas Goods Maker

4944-13

All

TRA

60

Carpenter

4411-13

All except recognised countries

TRA

60

OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE

COUNTRY

ASSESSING AUTHORITY

POINTS

Carpenter

4411-13

Recognised Countries

VETASSESS

60

Carpenter and Joiner

4411-11

All except recognised countries

TRA

60

Carpenter and Joiner

4411-11

Recognised Countries

VETASSESS

60

Communications Linesperson

4316-13

All

TRA

60

Confectioner

4519-15

All

TRA

60

Cook

4513-11

All

TRA

60

Drainer

4431-15

All

TRA

60

Dressmaker

4941-15

All

TRA

60

Electrical Powerline Trades person

4313-11

All except recognised countries

TRA

60

Electrical Powerline Trades person

4313-11

Recognised countries

VETASSESS

60

Electrician (Special Class)

4311-13

All

TRA

60

Electronic Equipment Trades person

4315-11

All

TRA

60

Electronic Instrument Trades person (Special Class)

4314-13

All

TRA

60

Electroplater (First Class)

4126-13

All

TRA

60

Engraver

4115-21

All

TRA

60

Farrier

4123-13

All

TRA

60

Fibrous Plasterer

4412-11

All

TRA

60

Fitter

4112-11

All

TRA

60

Flat Glass Tradesperson

4982-11

All

TRA

60

Floor Finisher

4423-11

All

TRA

60

Furniture Finisher

4929-13

All

TRA

60

Furniture Upholsterer

4942-11

All

TRA

60

Gasfitter

4431-13

All

TRA

60

Gem Cutter and Polisher

4983-13

All

TRA

60

General Clothing Tradesperson

4941-11

All

TRA

60

General Communications Tradesperson

4316-11

All

TRA

60

General Electrician

4311-11

All except recognised countries

TRA

60

General Electrician

4311-11

Recognised countries

VETASSESS

60

General Electronic Instrument Tradesperson

4314-11

All

TRA

60

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OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE

COUNTRY

ASSESSING AUTHORITY

POINTS

General Fabrication Engineering Tradesperson

4121-11

All

TRA

60

General Gardener

4623-11

All

TRA

60

General Mechanical Engineering Tradesperson

4111-11

All

TRA

60

General Plumber

4431-11

All except recognised countries.

TRA

60

General Plumber

4431-11

Recognised countries

VETASSESS

60

Glass Blower

4982-13

All

TRA

60

Graphic Pre-Press Tradesperson

4911-11

All

TRA

60

Greenkeeper

4622-11

All

TRA

60

Gunsmith

4115-19

All

TRA

60

Hairdresser

4931-11

All

TRA

60

Head Gardener

4623-01

All

TRA

60

Jeweller

4983-11

All

TRA

60

Joiner

4411-15

All except recognised countries

TRA

60

Joiner

4411-15

Recognised countries

VETASSESS

60

Landscape Gardener

4623-13

All

TRA

60

Leather Goods Maker

4944-11

All

TRA

60

Lift Mechanic

4311-15

All

TRA

60

Locksmith

4115-15

All

TRA

60

Mechanical Services and Air-conditioning Plumber

4431-19

All

TRA

60

Medical Grade Shoemaker

4943-13

All

TRA

60

Metal Casting Tradesperson

4125-11

All

TRA

60

Metal Fabricator (Boilermaker)

4122-11

All

TRA

60

Metal Machinist (First Class)

4112-13

All

TRA

60

Metal Polisher

4126-11

All

TRA

60

Motor Mechanic

4211-11

All except recognised countries

TRA

60

Motor Mechanic

4211-11

Recognised countries

VETASSESS

60

Nursery person

4621-11

All

TRA

60

Optical Mechanic

4999-11

All

TRA

60

Painter and Decorator

4421-11

All

TRA

60

Panel Beater

4213-11

All

TRA

60

OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE*

COUNTRY

ASSESSING AUTHORITY

POINTS

Pastry cook

4512-13

All

TRA

60

Pattern maker-Grader (Clothing)

4941-19

All

TRA

60

Piano Tuner

4999-17

All

TRA

60

Picture Framer

4929-11

All

TRA

60

Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer

4115-11

All

TRA

60

Pressure Welder

4122-13

All

TRA

60

Printing Machinist

4912-11

All

TRA

60

Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic

4312-11

All except recognised countries

TRA

60

Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic

4312-11

Recognised countries

VETASSESS

60

Roof Plumber

4431-17

All

TRA

60

Roof Slater and Tiler

4413-11

All

TRA

60

Sail Maker

4944-15

All

TRA

60

Saw Maker and Repairer

4115-17

All

TRA

60

Screen Printer

4914-11

All

TRA

60

Sheetmetal Worker (First Class)

4124-11

All

TRA

60

Shipwright

4981-11

All

TRA

60

Shoemaker

4943-11

All

TRA

60

Signwriter

4422-11

All

TRA

60

Small Offset Printer

4912-13

All

TRA

60

Smallgoods Maker

4511-13

All

TRA

60

Solid Plasterer

4415-11

All

TRA

60

Stonemason

4416-13

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Aircraft Maintenance Engineers

4114-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Automotive Electricians

4212-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Bakers and Pastry cooks

4512-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Bricklayers

4414-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Cabinet makers

4922-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Carpentry and Joinery Tradespersons

4411-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Communications Tradespersons

4316-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Electrical Distribution Tradespersons

4313-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Electricians

4311-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Electronic and Office Equipment Tradespersons

4315-01

All

TRA

60

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OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE

COUNTRY

ASSESSING AUTHORITY

POINTS

Supervisor, Electronic Instrument Tradespersons

4314-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Fibrous Plasterers

4412-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Floor Finishers

4423-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Forging Tradespersons

4123-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, General Fabrication Engineering Tradespersons

4121-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, General Mechanical Engineering Tradespersons

4111-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Hairdressers

4931-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Meat Tradespersons

4511-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Metal Casting Tradespersons

4125-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Metal Finishing Tradespersons

4126-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Metal Fitters and Machinists

4112-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Motor Mechanics

4211-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Painters and Decorators

4421-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Panel Beaters

4213-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Plumbers

4431-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Precision Metal Tradespersons

4115-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanics

4312-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Roof Slaters and Tilers

4413-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Sheet metal Tradespersons

4124-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Signwriters

4422-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Solid Plasterers

4415-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Structural Steel and Welding Tradespersons

4122-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Toolmakers

4113-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Vehicle Body Makers

4215-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Vehicle Painters

4214-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Vehicle Trimmers

4216-01

All

TRA

60

Supervisor, Wall and Floor Tilers and Stonemasons

4416-01

All

TRA

60

Tailor

4941-13

All

TRA

60

Teacher – Vocational Education Teacher (Trades)

2422-11

All

TRA

60

Textile, Clothing or Footwear Mechanic

4112-15

All

TRA

60

Toolmaker

4113-11

All

TRA

OCCUPATION

ASCO CODE

COUNTRY

ASSESSING AUTHORITY

POINTS

Trades Person and Related Workers

(not elsewhere classified)

4999-79

All

TRA

60

Tree Surgeon

4623-15

All

TRA

60

Upholsterers and Bedding Tradespersons

(not elsewhere classified)

4942-79

All

TRA

60

Vehicle Body Maker

4215-11

All

TRA

60

Vehicle Painter

4214-11

All

TRA

60

Vehicle Trimmer

4216-11

All

TRA

60

Wall and Floor Tiler

4416-11

All

TRA

60

Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer

4115-13

All

TRA

60

Welder (First Class)

4122-15

All

TRA

60

Wood Trades persons (not elsewhere classified)

4929-79

All

TRA

60

Wood Turner

4921-13

All

TRA

60

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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\nNote 2: 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| ACPSEM | Australasian College of Physical Scientist and Engineers in Medicine |\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| APharmC/COPRA/ APEC | Australian Pharmacy Council/ Council of Pharmacy Registering Authorities Inc/ Australian Pharmacy Examining Council 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 |\n\n \n\nSchedule 2\n\nRECOGNISED COUNTRIES\n\nIndia\n\nPhilippines\n\nSouth Africa\n\nSri Lanka\n\nUnited Kingdom","sortOrder":2}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"model":"kimi-k2.5","source":"moonshot-realtime","completionTokens":2317},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument maintains its original scope of specifying skilled occupations, assessing authorities and points values for General Skilled Migration visas. 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