Learner resource 10a - Australian points testCopied directly from Australian Government website (http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/189-#)

Factor Description Points

Age 18–24 years 25

25–32 years 30

33–39 years 25

40–44 years 15

45–49 years 0

English language abilityTest results must be no older than three years immediately before the day on which the visa application was made.

Competent English 0

Proficient English 10

Superior English 20

Skilled employmentOnly 20 points can be awarded for any combination of skilled employment in and outside Australia

Outside Australia: skilled employment in your nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupation

● In skilled employment for at least three but less than five years (of the past 10 years)

5

● In skilled employment for at least five but less than eight years (of the past 10 years)

10

● In skilled employment for at least eight and up to 10 years (of the past 10 years)

15

In Australia: skilled employment in your nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupation

● In skilled employment for at least one but less than three years (of the past 10 years)

5

● In skilled employment for at least three but less than five years (of the past 10 years)

10

● In skilled employment for at least five but less than eight years (of the past 10 years)

15

● In skilled employment for at least eight and up to 10 years (of the past 10 years)

20

Qualifications Doctorate from an Australian educational institution or other doctorate of a recognised standard

20

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Factor Description Points

At least a bachelor degree from an Australian educational institution or other degree of a recognised standard

15

Diploma or trade qualification completed in Australia 10

An award or qualification recognised by the assessing authority in the assessment of the skilled occupation

10

Australian study requirement One or more degrees, diplomas or trade qualifications awarded by an Australian educational institution and meet the Australian study requirement

5

Specialist Education Qualification

Post Graduate Degree by Research through a course or courses taken for at least two academic years at an Australian educational institution

5

Other factors Credentialed community language qualifications 5

Study in regional Australia or a low population growth metropolitan area (excluding distance education)

5

Partner skill qualifications 5

Professional year in Australia for at least 12 months in the four years before the day you were invited to apply

5

Nomination/sponsorship (where required)

Nomination by state or territory government (visa subclass 190 only)

5

Nomination by state or territory government or sponsorship by an eligible family member to reside and work in a specified/designated area (visa subclass 489 only)

10

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