Booklet 6 - Department of Immigration & Citizenship

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General Skilled Part 3: Points test and self-assessment points for English language ability Proficient English English language ability You have an operational command of English with the ability to use and understand complex language well and comprehend detailed reasoning. Competent English You have a generally effective command of the English language. You are able to use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations. Concessional competent English You have basic competence in the English language, but your skills may not be consistent across the 4 areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking. You are only able to claim points for this level if you have applied for the Skilled – Regional Sponsored visa and you are sponsored by an eligible relative or a participating state or territory. IELTS Standard (or equivalent) IELTS score of at least 7 on each of the 4 components of the test— speaking, reading, writing and listening, or equivalent standard in a specified test. IELTS score of at east 6 on each of the 4 components of the test— speaking, reading, writing and listening, or equivalent standard in a specified test or hold a specified passport. An average band score of IELTS 6.0. Points 25 15 15 Before you lodge your application You need to ensure you are able to provide evidence of your English language ability. IELTS has an academic test and a general training test – unless you are required to do otherwise by your assessing authority you only need to take the general training test. If you wish to provide your IELTS test result as evidence of your English language ability, you only need to provide the Test Report Form (TRF) Number that is on your IELTS certificate. What you will need to submit as evidence of your English language ability depends on the number of points you would like to be awarded for this skill. A specified passport is a passport issued by: • United Kingdom (UK); • Republic of Ireland; • United States of America (USA); • New Zealand; or • Canada. Test results must be no more than 2 years old at the time you apply. 24 Important: This information is only for clients who applied for Skilled – Independent (subclass 175), Skilled – Sponsored (subclass 176) or Skilled – Regional Sponsored (subclass 475) before 1 July 2011.
General Skilled Part 3: Points test and self-assessment points for Specific employment This is different to recent work experience (see page 8) which is a basic requirement for the General Skilled Migration categories. If your nominated occupation is worth 60 points and you have worked in your nominated occupation or a closely related occupation at a skilled level for at least 3 of the 4 years immediately before you apply. If your nominated occupation is worth 40, 50 or 60 points, and you have worked in skilled employment (any occupations listed on the Skilled Occupation Lists) for at least 3 of the 4 years immediately before you apply. Points 10 5 Note: If you are using employment undertaken in Australia to meet this requirement, that work must have been undertaken while you were the holder of a visa authorising you to work. Before you lodge your application 1. Obtain evidence such as employment references and detailed duty statements covering the required period. (These documents may also be required in order to satisfy the recent work experience basic requirement). Employment references must: • be written on the official letterhead of the company or government department providing the reference; • The letterhead should indicate clearly the full address of the company and any telephone, fax numbers, e-mail and website addresses; • The name and position of the person authorised to sign the employment reference should be typed or stamped below that person’s signature; • The contact telephone number of the person writing the reference should be included in the letter; • The letter should indicate the exact period of employment (including whether permanent or temporary, full or part-time), position(s) held, the 5 main duties undertaken and the salary earned – positions should not be described by generic titles (eg. research officer, public servant) but according to the nature of the duties undertaken (eg. research chemist, accounts clerk); and • A payslip from your current employment should also be included – this is especially important from applicants working in government departments. 2. For you to receive these points, documentary evidence should be included with your application. Important: This information is only for clients who applied for Skilled – Independent (subclass 175), Skilled – Sponsored (subclass 176) or Skilled – Regional Sponsored (subclass 475) before 1 July 2011. 25
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