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The Skillselect system is points based, with applicants receiving points for criteria ranging from Age to work experience. Applicants must score a minimum of 65 points for their visa to be granted. The following tables give a detailed breakdown of how points are awarded for Skillselect visas.
| Age |
Points |
| 18-24 years |
25 |
| 25-32 years |
30 |
| 33-39 years |
25 |
| 40-44 years |
15 |
| English |
Points |
| Competent English: Person has a score of 8 or more in the English Language Testing System (IELTS) |
0 |
| Proficient English: Person has a score of 7 or more in the English Language Testing System (IELTS) |
10 |
| Superior English: Person has a score of 6 or more in the English Language Testing System (IELTS) |
20 |
| Skilled employment in the last 10 years – outside Australia |
Points |
| Less than 3 years |
0 |
|
3-4 years |
5 |
| 5-7 years |
10 |
| 8-10 years |
15 |
| Skilled employment in the last 10 years – in Australia |
Points |
| Less than 1 year |
0 |
| 1-2 years |
5 |
| 3-4 years |
10 |
| 5-7 years |
15 |
| 8-10 years |
20 |
| Qualifications | Points |
| A Doctorate degree from an Australian educational institution or a Doctorate from another educational institution that is of a recognised standard. |
20 |
| A Bachelor degree from an Australian educational institution or a Bachelor qualification, from another educational institution that is of a recognised standard. |
15 |
| A diploma or trade qualification completed in Australia |
10 |
| An award or qualification recognised by the relevant assessing authority for your nominated skilled occupation. |
10 |
| Australian study requirement | Points |
| At least one degree, diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution that meets the Australian study requirement | 5 |
| Specialist education qualification | Points |
| A Masters degree by research or a Doctorate degree from an Australian educational institution that included at least two academic years in a relevant field. | 5 |
| Other | Points |
| Accredited in a community language | 5 |
| Study in regional Australia or a low population growth metropolitan area that meets the Australian study requirement | 5 |
| Partner skill qualifications | 5 |
| Professional year in Australia | 5 |