MODL

Australia has identified specific occupations as being in demand. This list is called the Migration Occupations in Demand List (or MODL).

If you are applying for skilled migration and your nominated occupation is on the MODL list which is current at the time your application is assessed (not when your application is lodged) you may qualify to claim 15 extra points in the skilled migration points test. To claim the extra points under the MODL you must have been employed in your nominated occupation or a closely related occupation for a period of 12 months in previous 48 months prior to application.

If you meet the above criteria and you have an offer of full-time employment in your nominated occupation or a closely related occupation by a company that has been employing at least 10 full-time employees at all times in the 24 months prior to your application you may be eligible to claim an extra 5 points. So with a job offer you may claim a total of 20 points for MODL.

For important information about Computer Professionals and the MODL please click.

This list was updated 17 May 2008.

OccupationASCOPoints SOL 457 ENS MODL
Engineering Manager 1221-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Child Care Co-Ordinator 1295-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Architect 2121-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Quantity Surveyor 2122-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Surveyor 2123-13 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Civil Engineer 2124-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Electrical Engineer 2125-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Electronics Engineer 2125-13 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Mechanical Engineer 2126-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) 2127-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Petroleum Engineer 2127-13 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Chemical Engineer 2129-17 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Accountant 2211-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
External Auditor 2212-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Computing Professionals (nec) 2231-79 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
General Medical Practitioner 2311-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Anaesthetist 2312-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Dermatologist 2312-13 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Emergency Medicine Specialist 2312-15 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist 2312-17 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Ophthalmologist 2312-19 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Paediatrician 2312-21 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Pathologist 2312-23 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Specialist Physician 2312-25 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Psychiatrist 2312-27 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Radiologist 2312-29 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Surgeon 2312-31 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Specialist Medical Practitioners (nec) 2312-79 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Registered Nurse 2323-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Registered Midwife 2324-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Registered Mental Health Nurse 2325-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Dentist 2381-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Dental Specialist 2381-13 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Hospital Pharmacist 2382-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Retail Pharmacist 2382-15 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Occupational Therapist 2383-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Optometrist 2384-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Physiotherapist 2385-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Speech Pathologist 2386-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Podiatrist 2388-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer 2391-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Sonographer 2391-17 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Chef 3322-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Dental Technician 3492-15 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Fitter 4112-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Metal Machinist (First Class) 4112-13 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Toolmaker 4113-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) 4114-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) 4114-15 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Locksmith 4115-15 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Metal Fabricator (Boilermaker) 4122-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Pressure Welder 4122-13 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Welder (First Class) 4122-15 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Sheetmetal Worker (First Class) 4124-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Motor Mechanic 4211-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Automotive Electrician 4212-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Panel Beater 4213-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Vehicle Painter 4214-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Vehicle Body Maker 4215-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
General Electrician 4311-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Electrician (Special Class) 4311-13 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Lift Mechanic 4311-15 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic 4312-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Electrical Powerline Tradesperson 4313-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Electronic Equipment Tradesperson 4315-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Carpenter and Joiner 4411-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Carpenter 4411-13 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Joiner 4411-15 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Fibrous Plasterer 4412-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Roof Slater and Tiler 4413-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Bricklayer 4414-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Solid Plasterer 4415-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Wall and Floor Tiler 4416-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Stonemason 4416-13 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Painter and Decorator 4421-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Floor Finisher 4423-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
General Plumber 4431-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Gasfitter 4431-13 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Drainer 4431-15 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Roof Plumber 4431-17 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Mechanical Services and Air-conditioning Plumber 4431-19 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Baker 4512-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Pastry Cook 4512-13 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Cook 4513-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Landscape Gardener 4623-13 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Tree Surgeon 4623-15 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Binder and Finisher 4913-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Cabinetmaker 4922-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Furniture Finisher 4929-13 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Hairdresser 4931-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Furniture Upholsterer 4942-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Boat Builder and Repairer 4981-13 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
Optical Mechanic 4999-11 60 SOL 457 ENS MODL
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