Australia - MODL

What is the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL)?

The Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL) lists those occupations and specialisations identified by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) that are in short supply.

What occupations are currently MODL?

The table below shows the current (as in March 2009) occupations in demand for migration purposes.

MIGRATION OCCUPATIONS IN DEMAND (MODL)
Managers and Administrators	ASCO code
Child Care Coordinator	1295-11
Engineering Manager	1221-11
Professionals	ASCO code
Accountant	2211-11
Anaesthetist	2312-11
Architect	2121-11
Chemical Engineer	2129-17
Civil Engineer	2124-11
Computing Professional - specialising in CISSP *	2231-79
Computing Professional - specialising in C++/C#/C *	2231-79
Computing Professional - specialising in Data Warehousing	2231-79
Computing Professional - specialising in Java *	2231-79
Computing Professional - specialising in J2EE *	2231-79
Computing Professional - Linux	2231-79
Computing Professional - .Net technologies	2231-79
Computing Professional - specialising in Network Security/Firewall/Internet Security *	2231-79
Computing Professional - specialising in Oracle *	2231-79
Computing Professional - specialising in PeopleSoft *	2231-79
Computing Professional - specialising in SAP *	2231-79
Computing Professional - specialising in SIEBEL * (especially Siebel Analytic)	2231-79
Computing Professional - Solaris	2231-79
Computing Professional - Unix	2231-79
Dental Specialist	2381-13
Dentist	2381-11
Dermatologist	2312-13
Electrical Engineer	2125-11
Electronics Engineer	2125-13
Emergency Medicine Specialist	2312-15
External Auditor	2212-11
General Medical Practitioner	2311-11
Hospital Pharmacist	2382-11
Mechanical Engineer	2126-11
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer	2391-11
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)	2127-11
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist	2312-17
Occupational Therapist	2383-11
Ophthalmologist	2312-19
Optometrist	2384-11
Paediatrician	2312-21
Pathologist	2312-23
Petroleum Engineer	2127-13
Physiotherapist	2385-11
Podiatrist	2388-11
Psychiatrist	2312-27
Quantity Surveyor	2122-11
Radiologist	2312-29
Registered Mental Health Nurse	2325-11
Registered Midwife	2324-11
Registered Nurse	2323-11
Retail Pharmacist	2382-15
Specialist Medical Practitioners (not elsewhere classified)	2312-79
Specialist Physician	2312-25
Speech Pathologist	2386-11
Sonographer	2391-17
Surgeon	2312-31
Surveyor	2123-13
Associate Professionals	ASCO Code
Chef (excluding Commis Chef)	3322-11 (part)
Dental Technician	3492-15
Trades Persons	ASCO codes
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)	4114-15
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)	4114-11
Automotive Electrician	4212-11
Baker	4512-11
Binder and Finisher	4913-11
Boat Builder and Repairer	4981-13
Bricklayer	4414-11
Cabinetmaker	4922-11
Carpenter	4411-13
Carpenter and Joiner	4411-11
Cook	4513-11
Drainer	4431-15
Electrical Powerline Tradesperson	4313-11
Electrician (Special Class)	4311-13
Electronic Equipment Tradesperson	4315-11
Fibrous Plasterer	4412-11
Fitter	4112-11
Floor Finisher	4423-11
Furniture Finisher	4929-13
Furniture Upholsterer	4942-11
Gasfitter	4431-13
General Electrician	4311-11
General Plumber	4431-11
Hairdresser	4931-11
Joiner	4411-15
Landscape Gardener	4623-13
Lift Mechanic	4311-15
Locksmith	4115-15
Mechanical Services and Air-conditioning Plumber	4431-19
Metal Fabricator (Boilermaker)	4122-11
Metal Machinist (First Class)	4112-13
Motor Mechanic	4211-11
Optical Mechanic	4999-11
Painter and Decorator	4421-11
Panel Beater	4213-11
Pastry Cook	4512-13
Pressure Welder	4122-13
Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic	4312-11
Roof Plumber	4431-17
Roof Slater and Tiler	4413-11
Solid Plasterer	4415-11
Sheetmetal Worker (First Class)	4124-11
Stonemason	4416-13
Toolmaker	4113-11
Tree Surgeon	4623-15
Vehicle Body Maker	4215-11
Vehicle Painter	4214-11
Wall and Floor Tiler	4416-11
Welder (First Class)	4122-15

* Important: If you nominate one of the above specialist computing occupations, you will only be awarded MODL points if your skills assessment from the relevant Australian assessing body – the Australian Computer Society (ACS) states you have met the criteria to be recognized in one of the above specializations.
Skills assessments provided to successful applicants will state:
- the ASCO Code for Computer Professional not elsewhere classified (NEC) with the specialization stated in brackets - for example, 2231-79 (SAP) and
- the statement: 'Based on the provided certified documentation, it is my opinion that the applicant has 12 months experience in (name of specialization, for example, SAP)'.
Note: If you have a skills assessment which only states the ASCO Code for 'Computer Professional NEC 2231-79', you are not eligible to be awarded MODL points. A new assessment with the above information will be required if you wish to claim MODL points.

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