Age

18-24

25

25-32

30

33-39

25

40-44

15

45-49

0

English Language

Competent English - IELTS 6 or below

0

Proficient English - IELTS 7

10

Superior English - IELTS 8

20

Australian work experience in nominated occupation or a closely related occupation

No Australian work experience

0

One year Australian

5

Three years Australian

10

Five years Australian

15

Eight years Australian

20

Overseas work experience in nominated occupation or a closely related occupation

No overseas work experience

0

Three years overseas

5

Five years overseas

10

Eight years overseas

15

Qualifications (Australian or recognised overseas)

No recognized qualification

0

Offshore recognised apprenticeship,AQFIII/IV completed in Australia,Diploma completed in Australia

10

Bachelor degree (including a Bachelor degree with Honours or Masters)

15

PhD

20

Additional

Designated language

5

Partner skills

5

Professional Year

5

Sponsorship by state or territory government

5

Sponsorship by family or state or territory government to regional Australia

10

Study in a regional area

5