Nominated skilled occupation
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Important
You must obtain a positive skills assessment for your nominated occupation before you lodge your application for this visa.
You must nominate an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) that is relevant to your skills and qualifications.
See: Form 1121i Skilled Occupation List (SOL) and Employer Nomination Scheme Occupation List (ENSOL) (129KB PDF file)
Note: You cannot apply for this visa if your nominated occupation is not on the SOL.
Points awarded
You will only be awarded points for your nominated occupation if you meet the following:
- the occupation you nominate is on the SOL current at the time you make your application
- the relevant Australian assessing authority for your nominated skilled occupation determines that your skills are suitable for that occupation.
A complete list of the points awarded for each occupation is available on the SOL.
See: Form 1121i Skilled Occupation List (SOL) and Employer Nomination Scheme Occupation List (ENSOL) (129KB PDF file)
Points are awarded according to the skill category of your occupation. A general overview of these categories is provided below.
| Skill | Points | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| For most occupations where training is specific to the occupation | 60 | In most cases you will have a qualification (such as a degree or trade qualification) and experience which meets the relevant Australian standards. In some cases, experience without formal qualifications may be acceptable. |
| For more general professional occupations | 50 | You must have a qualification equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree or higher qualification. |
| For other general skilled occupations | 40 | You must have a qualification equivalent to an Australian diploma or advanced diploma. |
Evidence to attach to your application
To ensure that your application is complete, and to help us process your application more quickly, you must attach:
- a certified copy of a completed skills assessment document which confirms that your skills have been assessed as suitable for your nominated occupation
- one of the following:
- a certified copy of your post-secondary qualifications, such as your degree or diploma certificate and your transcripts or mark sheets
- certified copies of your work references provided by your employers that detail the position/s you held and the duties you performed (if you have worked in an occupation where substantial work experience may be accepted instead of post-secondary qualifications).
These will be examined to determine whether your qualification/s and work experience are relevant to your nominated occupation.
Before lodging an application, please read all related eligibility requirements.
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