GSM Points Test 2011


Factor
Description
Points
Age
18-24
25 points
25-32
30 points
33-39
25 points
40-44
15 points
45-49
0 points
English language
Competent English - IELTS 6
0 points
Proficient English - IELTS 7
10 points
Superior English - IELTS 8
20 points
Australian work experience in nominated occupation or a closely related occupation
One year Australian (of past two years)
5 points
Three years Australian (of past five years)
10 points
Five years Australian (of past seven years)
15 points
Overseas work experience in nominated occupation or a closely related occupation
Three years overseas (of past five years)
5 points
Five years overseas (of past seven years)
10 points
Eight years overseas (of past 10 years)
15 points
Qualifications
(Australian or recognised overseas)

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

10 points
Bachelor degree (including a Bachelor degree with Honours or Masters)
15 points
PhD
20 points
Recognition of Australian Study
Minimum two years fulltime (Australian study requirement)
5 points
Designated language
5 points
Partner skills
5 points
Professional Year
5 points
Sponsorship by state or territory government
5 points
Sponsorship by family or state or territory government to regional Australia
10 points
Study in a regional area
5 points