Critical Skills List (CSL) Occupations

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The Critical Skills List (CSL) applies to applicants for skilled migration and was introduced on 1 January 2009. If your occupation is on the CSL, you will receive priority processing. Otherwise, your points and other eligibility criteria are not affected.

The list below is current as of 16 March 2009.


Professionals
ASCO CodeOccupation(s)SpecialisationsPointsEmployerMODLCSLSponsoredRegional Sponsored
Building and Engineering Professionals
2122-11Quantity Surveyor
 60ENS MODL CSL WA SA NT WA SA NT
2123-13Surveyor
 60ENS MODL CSL WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA NT
2124-11Civil Engineer
 60ENS MODL CSL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA NT TAS
2125-11Electrical Engineer
 60ENS MODL CSL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW QLD WA SA NT TAS
2125-13Electronics Engineer
 60ENS MODL CSL WA ACT SA NT WA SA
2126-11Mechanical Engineer
 60ENS MODL CSL VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW QLD WA SA NT
2126-13Production or Plant Engineer
 60ENS  CSL VIC QLD WA SA
2127-11Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
 60ENS MODL CSL VIC QLD WA SA NT TAS WA SA NT
2129-17Chemical Engineer
 60ENS MODL CSL SA NT WA SA
Accountants, Auditors and Corporate Treasurers
2211-11Accountant
Where the applicant has achieved a score of at least IELTS 7 in each of the four competencies, and/or has completed The Professional Year ? Skilled Migration Internship Program Accounting (SMIPA) 60ENS MODL CSL NSW WA ACT SA NT TAS VIC WA SA NT TAS
Computing Professionals
2231-79Computing Professionals nec
MODL Classifications Only60ENS MODL CSL NSW VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA NT
Medical Practitioners
2311-11General Medical Practitioner
 60ENS MODL CSL NSW QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA NT
2312-11Anaesthetist
 60ENS MODL CSL QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA
2312-15Emergency Medicine Specialist
 60ENS MODL CSL QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA
2312-17Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
 60ENS MODL CSL QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA
2312-19Ophthalmologist
 60ENS MODL CSL QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA
2312-21Paediatrician
 60ENS MODL CSL QLD WA ACT NT TAS WA SA
2312-23Pathologist
 60ENS MODL CSL QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA
2312-25Specialist Physician
 60ENS MODL CSL QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA
2312-27Psychiatrist
 60ENS MODL CSL QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA
2312-29Radiologist
 60ENS MODL CSL QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA
2312-31Surgeon
 60ENS MODL CSL QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA
2312-79Specialist Medical Practitioners nec
 60ENS MODL CSL QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA
Nursing Professionals
2323-11Registered Nurse
 60ENS MODL CSL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA NT
2324-11Registered Midwife
 60ENS MODL CSL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA NT
2325-11Registered Mental Health Nurse
 60ENS MODL CSL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA NT
Miscellaneous Health Professionals
2381-11Dentist
 60ENS MODL CSL VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW QLD WA SA NT
2382-11Hospital Pharmacist
 60ENS MODL CSL NSW QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA NT
2382-15Retail Pharmacist
 60ENS MODL CSL QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA NT
2383-11Occupational Therapist
 60ENS MODL CSL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA NT
2385-11Physiotherapist
 60ENS MODL CSL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT
2386-11Speech Pathologist
 60ENS MODL CSL VIC QLD WA ACT SA TAS VIC WA SA NT
2388-11Podiatrist
 60ENS MODL CSL VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW VIC WA SA NT
2391-11Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
 60ENS MODL CSL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA NT
2391-17Sonographer
 60ENS MODL CSL VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA NT
School Teachers
2413-11Secondary School Teacher
 60ENS  CSL VIC ACT NT TAS VIC QLD WA SA NT
Miscellaneous Social Professionals
2523-11Urban and Regional Planner
 50ENS  CSL WA ACT NT TAS VIC WA SA NT

Tradespersons and Related Workers
ASCO CodeOccupation(s)SpecialisationsPointsEmployerMODLCSLSponsoredRegional Sponsored
Mechanical Engineering Tradespersons
4114-11Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
 60ENS MODL CSL VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW QLD WA SA NT
4114-15Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
 60ENS MODL CSL VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW QLD WA SA NT
Electrical and Electronics Tradespersons
4315-11Electronic Equipment Tradesperson
 60ENS MODL CSL VIC WA ACT SA NT WA SA NT
Structural Construction Tradespersons
4416-11Wall and Floor Tiler
 60ENS MODL CSL WA ACT SA NT TAS NSW WA SA NT TAS
Plumbers
4431-13Gasfitter
 60ENS MODL CSL WA ACT SA NT TAS WA SA NT TAS

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