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Skilled Migration to Australia - Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL)

Below is a list of occupations which have been identified as being in demand in Australia. This list is called the Migration Occupations in Demand List (or MODL).

People applying for skilled migration qualify for 15 extra points in the skilled migration points test if their nominated occupation is on the MODL list and have worked in that occupation, or closely related occupation, for at least 12 of the last 48 months.

The list is also relevant in applying for employer nomination.

Managers and Administrators
ASCO Code	Occupation(s)	Specialisations	Points	Employer	MODL	Sponsored	Regional Sponsored
Engineering, Distribution and Process Managers
1221-11	Engineering Manager		60	ENS	MODL		QLD SA
Miscellaneous Specialist Managers
1295-11	Child Care Co-ordinator		60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC WA SA
Professionals
ASCO Code	Occupation(s)	Specialisations	Points	Employer	MODL	Sponsored	Regional Sponsored
Building and Engineering Professionals
2121-11	Architect		60	ENS	MODL		VIC QLD SA TAS
2122-11	Quantity Surveyor		60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT	WA SA TAS
2123-13	Surveyor		60	ENS	MODL	WA	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2124-11	Civil Engineer		60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2125-11	Electrical Engineer		60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2125-13	Electronics Engineer		60	ENS	MODL	VIC ACT	VIC SA TAS
2126-11	Mechanical Engineer		60	ENS	MODL	QLD WA	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2127-11	Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)		60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA SA NT	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2127-13	Petroleum Engineer		60	ENS	MODL	WA	WA SA
2129-17	Chemical Engineer		60	ENS	MODL	QLD WA	QLD WA SA TAS
Accountants, Auditors and Corporate Treasurers
2211-11	Accountant		60	ENS	MODL	NSW WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2212-11	External Auditor		60	ENS	MODL	NSW ACT	SA TAS
Computing Professionals
2231-79	Computing Professionals nec	12 months of work experience in one of the following: - CISSP - C++/C#/C - Data Warehousing - Java - J2EE - Linux - .Net technologies - Network Security/Firewall/Internet Security - Oracle - PeopleSoft - SAP - SIEBEL (especially Siebel Analytic) - Solaris - Unix	60	ENS	MODL	NSW QLD WA ACT SA	QLD WA SA
Medical Practitioners
2311-11	General Medical Practitioner		60	ENS	MODL	NSW QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW QLD WA SA TAS
2312-11	Anaesthetist		60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
2312-13	Dermatologist		60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA TAS	NSW QLD WA SA TAS
2312-15	Emergency Medicine Specialist		60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
2312-17	Obstetrician and Gynaecologist		60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA TAS	NSW QLD WA SA TAS
2312-19	Ophthalmologist		60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
2312-21	Paediatrician		60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
2312-23	Pathologist		60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
2312-25	Specialist Physician		60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT TAS	NSW QLD WA SA TAS
2312-27	Psychiatrist		60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA TAS	NSW QLD WA SA TAS
2312-29	Radiologist		60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
2312-31	Surgeon		60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
2312-79	Specialist Medical Practitioners nec		60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
Nursing Professionals
2323-11	Registered Nurse		60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2324-11	Registered Midwife		60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD SA TAS
2325-11	Registered Mental Health Nurse		60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
Miscellaneous Health Professionals
2381-11	Dentist		60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2381-13	Dental Specialist		60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA	WA SA TAS
2382-11	Hospital Pharmacist		60	ENS	MODL	NSW VIC WA ACT NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2382-15	Retail Pharmacist		60	ENS	MODL	NSW VIC WA ACT NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2383-11	Occupational Therapist		60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2384-11	Optometrist		60	ENS	MODL	WA TAS	NSW QLD WA SA TAS
2385-11	Physiotherapist		60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2386-11	Speech Pathologist		60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT TAS	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2388-11	Podiatrist		60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT TAS	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2391-11	Medical Diagnostic Radiographer		60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
2391-17	Sonographer		60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC WA SA TAS
Associate Professionals
ASCO Code	Occupation(s)	Specialisations	Points	Employer	MODL	Sponsored	Regional Sponsored
Hospitality and Accommodation Managers
3322-11	Chef	(excluding Commis Chef)	60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
Miscellaneous Health and Welfare Associate Professionals
3492-15	Dental Technician		60	ENS	MODL		SA TAS
Tradespersons and Related Workers
ASCO Code	Occupation(s)	Specialisations	Points	Employer	MODL	Sponsored	Regional Sponsored
Mechanical Engineering Tradespersons
4112-11	Fitter		60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4112-13	Metal Machinist (First Class)		60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4113-11	Toolmaker		60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA SA	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4114-11	Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)		60	ENS	MODL	WA NT	NSW QLD WA SA TAS
4114-15	Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)		60	ENS	MODL	WA NT	NSW QLD WA SA TAS
4115-15	Locksmith		60	ENS	MODL		SA TAS
Fabrication Engineering Tradespersons
4122-11	Metal Fabricator		60	ENS	MODL	QLD WA SA NT TAS	NSW QLD WA SA TAS
4122-13	Pressure Welder		60	ENS	MODL	WA SA	WA SA
4122-15	Welder (First Class)		60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4124-11	Sheetmetal Worker (First Class)		60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
Automotive Tradespersons
4211-11	Motor Mechanic		60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4212-11	Automotive Electrician		60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4213-11	Panel Beater		60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4214-11	Vehicle Painter		60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4215-11	Vehicle Body Maker		60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT	WA SA TAS
Electrical and Electronics Tradespersons
4311-11	General Electrician		60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4311-13	Electrician (Special Class)		60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4311-15	Lift Mechanic		60	ENS	MODL		TAS
4312-11	Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic		60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4313-11	Electrical Powerline Tradesperson		60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT TAS	VIC QLD WA TAS
4315-11	Electronic Equipment Tradesperson		60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
Structural Construction Tradespersons
4411-11	Carpenter and Joiner		60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4411-13	Carpenter		60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT NT TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
4411-15	Joiner		60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT NT TAS	WA SA TAS
4412-11	Fibrous Plasterer		60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT TAS	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4413-11	Roof Slater and Tiler		60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT SA TAS	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4414-11	Bricklayer		60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT TAS	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4415-11	Solid Plasterer		60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4416-11	Wall and Floor Tiler		60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA NT TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
4416-13	Stonemason		60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT SA	WA SA TAS
Final Finishes Construction Tradespersons
4421-11	Painter and Decorator		60	ENS	MODL	WA NT TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
4423-11	Floor Finisher		60	ENS	MODL	WA	WA SA TAS
Plumbers
4431-11	General Plumber		60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4431-13	Gasfitter		60	ENS	MODL	QLD WA ACT NT TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
4431-15	Drainer		60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT NT TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
4431-17	Roof Plumber		60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT NT TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
4431-19	Mechanical Services and Airconditioning Plumber		60	ENS	MODL	WA ACT NT TAS	QLD WA SA TAS
Food Tradespersons
4512-11	Baker		60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT	VIC QLD SA TAS
4512-13	Pastrycook		60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA NT TAS	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4513-11	Cook		60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT SA NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
Horticultural Tradespersons
4623-13	Landscape Gardener		60	ENS	MODL		SA TAS
4623-15	Tree Surgeon		60	ENS	MODL		SA TAS
Printing Tradespersons
4913-11	Binder and Finisher		60	ENS	MODL	ACT NT	SA TAS
Wood Tradespersons
4922-11	Cabinetmaker		60	ENS	MODL	VIC QLD WA ACT SA NT TAS	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4929-13	Furniture Finisher		60	ENS	MODL		SA TAS
Hairdressers
4931-11	Hairdresser		60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT NT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
Textile, Clothing and Related Tradespersons
4942-11	Furniture Upholsterer		60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA ACT TAS	NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS
Miscellaneous Tradespersons and Related Workers
4981-13	Boat Builder and Repairer		60	ENS	MODL	VIC WA	VIC QLD WA SA TAS
4999-11	Optical Mechanic		60	ENS	MODL		SA TAS

Applying for immigration to Australia can be complex, so we recommend that you contact us to check your likely eligibility for migration before you proceed with an application.

If you would like us to check your likely eligibility for skilled migration or if you would like us to assist you with your application, please send us an email inquiry.

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