Transitional – Is Your Occupation in Demand?
Important Note: This information only applies to applicants eligible for transitional arrangements.
Applicants eligible for transitional arrangements are able to access the points test that was in effect before 1 July 2011.
See: Points Test – Information for Applicants Eligible for Transitional Arrangements ( 76KB PDF file)
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What is the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL)?
The Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL) listed those occupations and specialisations identified by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) that were in short supply.
Recent MODL changes
From 8 February 2010 all MODL occupations were removed from the MODL. Therefore, all applicants who lodge an application on or after this date will not be eligible for the award of MODL points unless the applicant:
- held a subclass 485 (Skilled Graduate) visa or had applied for a subclass 485 (Skilled Graduate) visa and is yet to apply for a permanent or provisional General Skilled Migration (GSM) visa before 1 January 2013
or - on 8 February 2010 had a pending application for a GSM visa.
From 1 July 2010, applications for GSM visas must nominate an occupation in ANZSCO Code. The MODL now lists occupations in both ASCO and ANZSCO Codes.
Occupations in demand for eligible GSM applicants
The tables below show the occupations in demand for people who on 8 February 2010:
- held a subclass 485 (Skilled Graduate) visa, or had applied for a subclass 485 (Skilled Graduate) visa apply for a permanent or provisional GSM visa before 1 January 2013
or - had a pending application for a GSM visa.
Managers and Administrators
ASCO Occupation |
ASCO Code |
ANZSCO Occupation |
ANZSCO Code |
|---|---|---|---|
Child Care Coordinator |
1295-11 |
Childcare Centre Manager |
134111 |
Engineering Manager |
1221-11 |
Engineering Manager |
133211 |
Professionals
ASCO Occupation |
ASCO Code |
ANZSCO Occupation |
ANZSCO Code |
|---|---|---|---|
Accountant |
2211-11 |
Accountant (General) |
221111 |
Anaesthetist |
2312-11 |
Anaesthetist |
253211 |
Architect |
2121-11 |
Architect |
232111 |
Chemical Engineer |
2129-17 |
Chemical Engineer |
233111 |
Civil Engineer |
2124-11 |
Civil Engineer |
233211 |
Computing Professional – specialising in C++/C#/C * |
2231-79 |
Software and Applications Programmers – specialising in C++/C#/C * |
261399 |
Computing Professional – specialising in Data Warehousing * |
2231-79 |
Software and Applications Programmers – specialising in Data Warehousing * |
261399 |
Computing Professional – specialising in CISSP * |
2231-79 |
Software and Applications Programmers – specialising in CISSP * |
261399 |
Computing Professional – specialising in Java * |
2231-79 |
Software and Applications Programmers – specialising in Java * |
261399 |
Computing Professional – specialising in J2EE * |
2231-79 |
Software and Applications Programmers – specialising in J2EE * |
261399 |
Computing Professional – Linux * |
2231-79 |
Software and Applications Programmers – Linux * |
261399 |
Computing Professional – .Net technologies * |
2231-79 |
Software and Applications Programmers – .Net technologies * |
261399 |
Computing Professional – specialising in Network Security/ Firewall/ Internet Security * |
2231-79 |
Software and Applications Programmers – specialising in Network Security/ Firewall/ Internet Security * |
261399 |
Computing Professional – specialising in Oracle * |
2231-79 |
Software and Applications Programmers – specialising in Oracle * |
261399 |
Computing Professional – specialising in PeopleSoft * |
2231-79 |
Software and Applications Programmers – specialising in PeopleSoft * |
261399 |
Computing Professional – specialising in SAP * |
2231-79 |
Software and Applications Programmers – specialising in SAP * |
261399 |
Computing Professional – specialising in SIEBEL (especially Siebel Analytic) * |
2231-79 |
Software and Applications Programmers – specialising in SIEBEL (especially Siebel Analytic) * |
261399 |
Computing Professional – Solaris * |
2231-79 |
Software and Applications Programmers – Solaris * |
261399 |
Computing Professional – Unix * |
2231-79 |
Software and Applications Programmers – Unix * |
261399 |
Dental Specialist |
2381-13 |
Dental Specialist |
252311 |
Dentist |
2381-11 |
Dentist |
252312 |
Dermatologist |
2312-13 |
Dermatologist |
253911 |
Electrical Engineer |
2125-11 |
Electrical Engineer |
233311 |
Electronics Engineer |
2125-13 |
Electronics Engineer |
233411 |
Emergency Medicine Specialist |
2312-15 |
Emergency Medicine Specialist |
253912 |
External Auditor |
2212-11 |
External Auditor |
221213 |
General Medical Practitioner |
2311-11 |
General Medical Practitioner |
253111 |
Hospital Pharmacist |
2382-11 |
Hospital Pharmacist |
251511 |
Mechanical Engineer |
2126-11 |
Mechanical Engineer |
233512 |
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer |
2391-11 |
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer |
251211 |
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) |
2127-11 |
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) |
233611 |
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist |
2312-17 |
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist |
253913 |
Occupational Therapist |
2383-11 |
Occupational Therapist |
252411 |
Ophthalmologist |
2312-19 |
Ophthalmologist |
253914 |
Optometrist |
2384-11 |
Optometrist |
251411 |
Paediatrician |
2312-21 |
Paediatrician |
253321 |
Pathologist |
2312-23 |
Pathologist |
253915 |
Petroleum Engineer |
2127-13 |
Petroleum Engineer |
233612 |
Physiotherapist |
2385-11 |
Physiotherapist |
252511 |
Podiatrist |
2388-11 |
Podiatrist |
252611 |
Psychiatrist |
2312-27 |
Psychiatrist |
253411 |
Quantity Surveyor |
2122-11 |
Quantity Surveyor |
233213 |
Radiologist |
2312-29 |
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist |
253917 |
|
|
Radiation Oncologist |
253918 |
Registered Mental Health Nurse |
2325-11 |
Registered Nurse (Mental Health) |
254422 |
Registered Midwife |
2324-11 |
Midwife |
254111 |
Registered Nurse |
2323-11 |
Registered Nurses nec |
254499 |
|
|
Registered Nurse (Aged Care) |
254412 |
|
|
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) |
254423 |
|
|
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) |
254415 |
|
|
Registered Nurse (Community Health) |
254414 |
|
|
Registered Nurse (Medical) |
254418 |
|
|
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) |
254421 |
|
|
Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) |
254413 |
|
|
Registered Nurse (Surgical) |
254424 |
|
|
Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) |
254417 |
|
|
Nurse Practitioner |
254411 |
Retail Pharmacist |
2382-15 |
Retail Pharmacist |
251513 |
Specialist Medical Practitioners (not elsewhere classified) |
2312-79 |
Medical Practitioners (not elsewhere classified) |
253999 |
Specialist Physician |
2312-25 |
Specialist Physician (General Medicine) |
253311 |
|
|
Cardiologist |
253312 |
|
|
Intensive Care Specialist |
253317 |
|
|
Specialist Physician nec |
253399 |
|
|
Neurologist |
253318 |
|
|
Medical Oncologist |
253314 |
|
|
Gastroenterologist |
253316 |
|
|
Thoracic Medicine Specialist |
253324 |
|
|
Endocrinologist |
253315 |
|
|
Rheumatologist |
253323 |
|
|
Renal Medicine Specialist |
253322 |
|
|
Clinical Haematologist |
253313 |
Speech Pathologist |
2386-11 |
Speech Pathologist |
252712 |
Sonographer |
2391-17 |
Sonographer |
251214 |
Surgeon |
2312-31 |
Orthopaedic Surgeon |
253514 |
|
|
Surgeon (General) |
253511 |
|
|
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon |
253517 |
|
|
Urologist |
253518 |
|
|
Otorhinolaryngologist |
253515 |
|
|
Neurosurgeon |
253513 |
|
|
Cardiothoracic Surgeon |
253512 |
|
|
Vascular Surgeon |
253521 |
|
|
Paediatric Surgeon |
253516 |
Surveyor |
2123-13 |
Surveyor |
232212 |
Associate Professionals
ASCO Occupation |
ASCO Code |
ANZSCO Occupation |
ANZSCO Code |
|---|---|---|---|
Chef (excluding Commis Chef) |
3322-11(part) |
Chef (excluding Commis Chef) |
351311 |
Dental Technician |
3492-15 |
Dental Technician |
411213 |
Tradespersons and Related Workers
ASCO Occupation |
ASCO Code |
ANZSCO Occupation |
ANZSCO Code |
|---|---|---|---|
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) |
4114-15 |
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) |
323111 |
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) |
4114-11 |
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) |
323112 |
Automotive Electrician |
4212-11 |
Automotive Electrician |
321111 |
Baker |
4512-11 |
Baker |
351111 |
Binder and Finisher |
4913-11 |
Print Finisher |
392111 |
Boat Builder and Repairer |
4981-13 |
Boat Builder and Repairer |
399111 |
Bricklayer |
4414-11 |
Bricklayer |
331111 |
Cabinetmaker |
4922-11 |
Cabinetmaker |
394111 |
Carpenter |
4411-13 |
Carpenter |
331212 |
Carpenter and Joiner |
4411-11 |
Carpenter and Joiner |
331211 |
Cook |
4513-11 |
Cook |
351411 |
Drainer |
4431-15 |
Drainer |
334113 |
Electrical Powerline Tradesperson |
4313-11 |
Electrical Linesworker |
342211 |
Electrician (Special Class) |
4311-13 |
Electrician (Special Class) |
341112 |
Electronic Equipment Tradesperson |
4315-11 |
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker |
342313 |
Fibrous Plasterer |
4412-11 |
Fibrous Plasterer |
333211 |
Fitter |
4112-11 |
Fitter (General) |
323211 |
Floor Finisher |
4423-11 |
Floor Finisher |
332111 |
Furniture Finisher |
4929-13 |
Furniture Finisher |
394211 |
Furniture Upholsterer |
4942-11 |
Upholsterer |
393311 |
Gasfitter |
4431-13 |
Gasfitter |
334114 |
General Electrician |
4311-11 |
Electrician (General) |
341111 |
General Plumber |
4431-11 |
Plumber (General) |
334111 |
Hairdresser |
4931-11 |
Hairdresser |
391111 |
Joiner |
4411-15 |
Joiner |
331213 |
Landscape Gardener |
4623-13 |
Landscape Gardener |
362213 |
Lift Mechanic |
4311-15 |
Lift Mechanic |
341113 |
Locksmith |
4115-15 |
Locksmith |
323313 |
Mechanical Services and Air-conditioning Plumber |
4431-19 |
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber |
334112 |
Metal Fabricator |
4122-11 |
Metal Fabricator |
322311 |
Metal Machinist (First Class) |
4112-13 |
Metal Machinist (First Class) |
323214 |
Motor Mechanic |
4211-11 |
Motor Mechanic (General) |
321211 |
Optical Mechanic |
4999-11 |
Optical Mechanic |
399914 |
Painter and Decorator |
4421-11 |
Painting Trades Worker |
332211 |
Panel Beater |
4213-11 |
Panelbeater |
324111 |
Pastry Cook |
4512-13 |
Pastrycook |
351112 |
Pressure Welder |
4122-13 |
Pressure Welder |
322312 |
Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic |
4312-11 |
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic |
342111 |
Roof Plumber |
4431-17 |
Roof Plumber |
334115 |
Roof Slater and Tiler |
4413-11 |
Roof Tiler |
333311 |
Solid Plasterer |
4415-11 |
Solid Plasterer |
333212 |
Sheetmetal Worker (First Class) |
4124-11 |
Sheetmetal Trades Worker |
322211 |
Stonemason |
4416-13 |
Stonemason |
331112 |
Toolmaker |
4113-11 |
Toolmaker |
323412 |
Tree Surgeon |
4623-15 |
Arborist |
362212 |
Vehicle Body Maker |
4215-11 |
Vehicle Body Builder |
324211 |
Vehicle Painter |
4214-11 |
Vehicle Painter |
324311 |
Wall and Floor Tiler |
4416-11 |
Wall and Floor Tiler |
333411 |
Welder (First Class) |
4122-15 |
Welder (First Class) |
322313 |
* Important: If you nominate one of the above specialist computing occupations, you will only be awarded MODL points if your skills assessment from the relevant Australian assessing body – the Australian Computer Society (ACS) states you have met the criteria to be recognised in one of the above specialisations.
Skills assessments provided to successful applicants will state:
- the ASCO Code for Computer Professional not elsewhere classified (nec) with the specialisation stated in brackets – for example, 2231–79 (SAP); or
- the ANZSCO Code for Software and Applications Programmers (nec) with the specialisation stated in brackets – for example, 261399 (SAP) and
- the statement: 'Based on the provided certified documentation, it is my opinion that the applicant has 12 months experience in (name of specialisation, for example, SAP)'.
Note: If you have a skills assessment which only states the ASCO Code for 'Computer Professional nec 2231-79' or the ANZSCO Code for 'Software and Applications Programmer nec 261399', you are not eligible to be awarded MODL points.
How are MODL points awarded on the points test?
If you are eligible for MODL points and your nominated occupation is on MODL at the time your application is lodged, you will be eligible for 'occupation in demand/job offer' points on the General Skilled Migration points test. You will receive extra points if you have a job offer from a suitable Australian employer.
What is a 'suitable Australian employer'?
A 'suitable Australian employer' is an employer that has employed at least 10 people on a full-time basis for the previous two financial years.
If you intend to claim points for 'occupation in demand/job offer' you are required to submit documentary evidence that your proposed employer meets these requirements. This evidence should include:
- a letter of offer from your prospective employer on official letterhead of the company which states the full address of the company and any telephone, fax numbers, email and website addresses
- the name and position of the person authorised to sign the employment reference typed or stamped below that person's signature – a reference with an illegible signature will not be accepted
- details of the position you are being offered, the main five duties to be undertaken, and the salary level
- details of the organisation making the job offer, including the number of people it has employed on a full-time basis for the previous two years.
The department will make any necessary checks to ensure that the information provided is correct.