People wishing to migrate to Australia based upon their skill level receive points if their nominated occupation is on the MODL, which is current at the time their application is assessed (not when their application is lodged).

Extra points are awarded to applicants if they have a job offer in their nominated occupation from an organisation who has employed at least 10 people on a full-time basis for the previous two financial years.

For occupation in demand, but with no job offer - 15 points

For occupation in demand with job offer - 20 points

The MODL is reviewed annually by the Australian Government to take into consideration existing and emerging skill shortages.

This MODL  is  current as as from the 8th  September 2004. 

Applicants who nominate an occupation on the MODL are given priority in their application assessment.

Occupation	ASCO 2 Code
Professionals
Accountant	2211 - 11
Medical Practitioner - General Medical Practitioner	2311 - 11
Medical Practitioner - Anaesthetist	2312 - 11
Medical Practitioner - Dermatologist	2312 - 13
Medical Practitioner - Emergency Medicine Specialist	2312 - 15
Medical Practitioner - Obstetrician and Gynaecologist	2312 - 17
Medical Practitioner - Ophthalmologist	2312 - 19
Medical Practitioner - Paediatrician	2312 - 21
Medical Practitioner - Pathologist	2312 - 23
Medical Practitioner - Specialist Physician	2312 - 25
Medical Practitioner - Psychiatrist	2312 - 27
Medical Practitioner - Radiologist	2312 - 29
Medical Practitioner - Surgeon	2312 - 31
Medical Practitioner - Specialist Medical Practitioners (not elsewhere classified)	2312 - 79
Registered Nurses	2323
Registered Midwives	2324
Registered Mental Health Nurses	2325
Hospital Pharmacists	2382 - 11
Retail Pharmacists	2382 - 15
Occupational Therapists	2383
Physiotherapists	2385
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer	2391 - 11
Radiation Therapist	2391 - 13
Sonographer	2391 - 17
Associate Professionals
Chefs (excluding Commis Chef)*	3322 (part)
Trades Persons
Automotive Electrician	4212-11
Fitter	4112-11
Furniture Upholsterer	4942-11
Hairdressers**	4931 – 11
Metal Fabricator (Boilermaker)	4122-11
Metal Machinist (First Class)	4112-13
Motor Mechanic	4211-11
Panel Beater	4213-11
Pastry Cook	4512-13
Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanics	4312 – 11
Sheet Metal Worker (First Class)	4124-11
Toolmaker	4113-11
Vehicle Painter	4214-11
Welder (First Class)	4122-15

* Chefs would normally be expected to have a relevant trade level (or higher) qualification, and at least 3 years relevant experience following the completion of that formal qualification.

** Hairdressers would normally be expected to have a relevant trade certificate or higher qualification, and at least 3 years relevant experience following the completion of that qualification.