What is the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL)?

The Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL) lists those occupations and specialisations identified by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) that are in short supply.

What occupations are currently MODL?

The table below shows the current (as at 30 July 2007) occupations in demand for migration purposes.

MIGRATION OCCUPATIONS IN DEMAND (MODL)

Managers and Administrators

ASCO code

Child Care Coordinator

1295-11

Professionals

ASCO code

Accountant

2211-11

Anaesthetist

2312-11

Architect

2121-11

Chemical Engineer

2129-17

Civil Engineer

2124-11

Computing Professional - specialising in CISSP *

2231-79 [page]

Computing Professional - specialising in C++/C#/C *

2231-79

Computing Professional - specialising in Java *

2231-79

Computing Professional - specialising in J2EE *

2231-79

Computing Professional - specialising in Network Security/Firewall/Internet Security *

2231-79

Computing Professional - specialising in Oracle *

2231-79

Computing Professional - specialising in PeopleSoft *

2231-79

Computing Professional - specialising in SAP *

2231-79

Computing Professional - specialising in SIEBEL *
(especially Siebel Analytic)

2231-79

Computing Professional - specialising in Sybase SQL Server

2231-79

Dental Specialist

2381-13

Dentist [page]

2381-11

Dermatologist

2312-13

Electrical Engineer

2125-11

Emergency Medicine Specialist

2312-15

External Auditor

2212-11

General Medical Practitioner

2311-11

Hospital Pharmacist

2382-11

Mechanical Engineer

2126-11

Medical Diagnostic Radiographer

2391-11

Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)

2127-11

Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

2312-17

Occupational Therapist

2383-11 [page]

Ophthalmologist

2312-19

Paediatrician

2312-21

Pathologist

2312-23

Petroleum Engineer

2127-13

Physiotherapist

2385-11

Podiatrist

2388-11

Psychiatrist

2312-27

Quantity Surveyor

2122-11

Radiologist

2312-29

Registered Mental Health Nurse

2325-11

Registered Midwife

2324-11

Registered Nurse [page]

2323-11

Retail Pharmacist

2382-15

Specialist Medical Practitioners (not elsewhere classified)

2312-79

Specialist Physician

2312-25

Speech Pathologist

2386-11

Sonographer

2391-17

Surgeon

2312-31

Surveyor

2123-13

Associate Professionals

ASCO Code

Chef (excluding Commis Chef)

3322-11 (part)

Trades Persons

ASCO codes[page]

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)

4114-15

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

4114-11

Automotive Electrician

4212-11

Baker

4512-11

Boat Builder and Repairer

4981-13

Bricklayer

4414-11

Cabinetmaker

4922-11

Carpenter

4411-13

Carpenter and Joiner

4411-11

Cook

4513-11

Drainer

4431-15

Electrical Powerline Tradesperson [page]

4313-11

Electrician (Special Class)

4311-13

Electronic Equipment Tradesperson

4315-11

Fibrous Plasterer

4412-11

Fitter

4112-11

Floor Finisher

4423-11

Furniture Finisher

4929-13

Furniture Upholsterer

4942-11

Gasfitter

4431-13

General Electrician

4311-11

General Plumber

4431-11

Hairdresser

4931-11 [page]

Joiner

4411-15

Lift Mechanic

4311-15

Locksmith

4115-15

Mechanical Services and Air-conditioning Plumber

4431-19

Metal Fabricator (Boilermaker)

4122-11

Metal Machinist (First Class)

4112-13

Motor Mechanic

4211-11

Optical Mechanic

4999-11

Painter and Decorator

4421-11

Panel Beater

4213-11

Pastry Cook

4512-13

Pressure Welder [page]

4122-13

Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic

4312-11

Roof Plumber

4431-17

Roof Slater and Tiler

4413-11

Solid Plasterer

4415-11

Sheetmetal Worker (First Class)

4124-11

Stonemason

4416-13

Toolmaker

4113-11

Vehicle Body Maker

4215-11

Vehicle Painter

4214-11

Wall and Floor Tiler

4416-11

Welder (First Class)

4122-15 [page]

* 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 elswhere classified (nec) with the specialisation stated in brackets - for example, 2231-79 (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', you are not eligible to be awarded MODL points. A new assessment with the above information will be required if you wish to claim MODL points.

How often does the MODL change?

The MODL is reviewed twice a year to take into consideration existing and emerging skills shortages. This does not mean the list is changed twice a year. Changes only occur if there has been a significant change in labour market trends.

As the MODL may change from time to time, you are advised to check the current MODL at the time you are lodging your visa application.

How are occupation points awarded on the points test?

If your nominated occupation is on MODL either at the time your application is lodged or assessed, 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 (2) 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, e-mail 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 (2) years

The department will make any necessary checks to ensure that the information provided is correct. [page]

Priority processing

If your nominated occupation is on the MODL, your General Skilled Migration visa application will receive priority processing.