SM16.10 Qualifications in an identified future growth area

Recognised qualification(s) in an identified future growth area only qualify for points if:

1. the principal applicant* has points for current skilled employment or an offer of skilled employment in an identified future growth area (see SM8.10); and
2. the qualification is relevant to that employment (see SM16.10.1).

SM16.10.1 Relevance of qualification(s) to skilled employment in an identified future growth area

A recognised qualification is relevant to skilled employment in an area of identified future growth if a visa or immigration officer is satisfied that:

1. the major subject area of the recognised qualification is directly applicable to skilled employment in an identified future growth area that qualifies for points (see SM8.10); and
2. the skilled employment is in an occupation for which that qualification is a core requirement.

SM16.10.5 Evidence

Recognised qualifications in an identified future growth area only qualify for points if the principal applicant* provides evidence that satisfies a visa or immigration officer that the qualification(s) meets the requirements of SM16.10 and SM16.10.1 above.

Effective 17/12/2003