Points Test

Add up your points for each of the sections below then see if you meet the PASSMARK at the bottom

Skilled Points Test (classes 136, 138, 139, 880, 881) Test

Skill Level

• 60 points Specific degree/or trade certificate occupations + 12 of last 18 months in (any) skilled occupation.
• 50 points Generic Degree + 2 of last 3 years in (any) skilled occupation.
• 40 points Diploma level + 2 of last 3 years in (any) skilled occupation.

In order to know if your occupation is worth 60, 50, 40 or even 0 points, see the Occupation List

If you have completed an Australian qualification (or qualifications) that required at least 2 academic years of study full time. And completed that in the 6 months before you lodge your application, you do NOT need the above work experience to gain those points.

Age

• 30 points 18-29 years of age
• 25 points 30-34 years of age
• 20 points 35-39 years of age
• 15 points 40-44 years of age

English

• 20 points Competent level english (IELTS score of at least 6 in each of the 4 components)
• 15 points Vocational level english (IELTS score of at least 5 in each of the 4 components)

You need to have at least Vocational level of english.

Additional Factors

Experience for 3 out of 4 year...

• 5 points If in Occupation which attracts 40/50 points
• 10 points If in Occupation which attracts 60 skilled points

Spouse Skills

• 5 points If spouse meets the threshold criteria of skill, age, english.

Australian Qualifications

• 5 points- Obtained an Australia qualification(s) such as masters, degree, trade certificate or graduate diploma, having studied in Australia for at least two academic years.
• 15 points- Obtained a PHD having studied in Australia for at least 2 years.
• 10 points- completed an Australian Masters or Honours degree (at least upper second class level) at an Australian educational institution while physically present in Australia and prior to completing the Masters or Honours degree, you were awarded an Australian bachelor degree as a result of at least one year full-time study while physically present in Australia and the total period of full-time study in Australia was at least two (2) years (two (2) academic years)
• Additional 5 points for REGIONAL study .. the applicant has met the requirements for award of a degree, diploma or trade qualification (other than a degree, diploma or trade qualification in English language proficiency) for award by an Australian educational institution specified in a Gazette Notice for this item as a result of at least 2 years of full-time study at a campus of the institution

Bonus Points

5 points For one of

• Capital investment - $100,000 in Australia,
• Recent Australian work experience of 6 months in last 4 years in skilled occupation
• Fluency in a Community Language.

Sponsorship

• 15 points If an Australian relative can sponsor you - maximum is 15 points.

Occupational Targetting

• 15 points Occupation on modified Modified Occupation in Demand List

Job offers

• 5 points (plus 15 from being on MODL) Has to be a job offer on Modified Occupation in Demand List.

Employer must have employed 10 people fulltime for 2 years.

Pass mark and Pool Mark

That is for Independent Passmark 120 (Pool 70 points)

For Skilled Australian Linked Passmark 110