AU will CUT 50 SKILLS in the SOL by 2014

tune09

"The Australian Government is advised to remove over 50 occupations from the DIACâs (Department of Immigration and Citizenship) Skilled Occupation List in 2014.

Every year the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) consults the Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency (AWPA) for preparing the Skilled Occupation Lists (SOL). For the next year (2014) this Agency has advised the DIAC to cut more than 50 Occupations from the SOL List."

What is the Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency?

The Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency (AWPA) is an independent statutory body which provides advice to the Australian Government on Australiaâs current, emerging and future skills and workforce development needs. AWPA provides advice on a broad range of areas that affect the demand, supply and use of skills. Since 2009 this Agency also assists the Australian Government by developing an annually updated list of Skilled Occupations for migration purposes.

Which occupations are likely to be cut?

The AWPA has flagged a number of occupations which were borderline in terms of their inclusion on the SOL. The occupations are as following:

ANZSCO

Occupation

221111

Accountant (General)(a)

221112

Management Accountant(a)

221113

Taxation Accountant(a)

224111

Actuary

224511

Land Economist

224512

Valuer

232212

Surveyor

232213

Cartographer

232214

Other Spatial Scientist

233111

Chemical Engineer

233211

Civil Engineer

233212

Geotechnical Engineer

233213

Quantity Surveyor

233214

Structural Engineer

233215

Transport Engineer

233411

Electronics Engineer

233511

Industrial Engineer

233512

Mechanical Engineer

233513

Production or Plant Engineer

233911

Aeronautical Engineer

233912

Agricultural Engineer

233913

Biomedical Engineer

233914

Engineering Technologist

233915

Environmental Engineer

233916

Naval Architect

234611

Medical Laboratory Scientist

234711

Veterinarian

252312

Dentist

252712

Speech Pathologist(b)

261111

ICT Business Analyst

261112

Systems Analyst

261311

Analyst Programmer

261312

Developer Programmer

261313

Software Engineer

321111

Automotive Electrician

321211

Motor Mechanic (General)

321212

Diesel Motor Mechanic

321213

Motorcycle Mechanic

321214

Small Engine Mechanic

322211

Sheetmetal Trades Worker

331112

Stonemason

331211

Carpenter and Joiner

331212

Carpenter

331213

Joiner

332211

Painting Trades Workers

333111

Glazier

333211

Fibrous Plasterer

333212

Solid Plasterer

399111

Boat Builder and Repairer

399112

Shipwright

411211

Dental Hygienist

411212

Dental Prosthetist

411213

Dental Technician

411214

Dental Therapist

TasBurrfoot

What is your source on this boss?

StickyNote

the source could be a migration agent/agency, offering their services to those planning to migrate whose occupations are listed above. The list, however, was provided by AWPA although what was mentioned is that these occupations may be removed from the SOL in future years, not exactly 2014.

tune09

Yes, this is from my migration agents. They frequently have updates in their websites. And yes the list was from AWPA.

However, it was only indicated that "these are likely" to be removed, not ALREADY REMOVED. Only advised by AWPA.

Just want to share so that if this is true, we can all prepare.

icebreaker1928

this is true... ito po source nyan mga kapatid... basa

http://www.awpa.gov.au/our-work/labour-market-information/skilled-occupation-list/Pages/Flagged-Occupations.aspx

engr_boy

Holy clusterf*ck!

Kung tama intindi ko. Mag-aassess sila ng mga nasa flagged occupations this 2014. Tapos irerecommend nila kung tatanggalin sa SOL in the near future. Puwedeng matanggal or puwede din magstay sa SOL ang mga flagged occupation. Sigh.

TasBurrfoot

<blockquote rel="engr_boy">Holy clusterf*ck!

Ganun talaga; dynamic naman kasi ang needs for skilled migrants sa australia eh (as with other nations as well like canada, new zealand, etc). you need not worry about this if you have started your application.

hindi naman kasi pwede tanggap lang ng tanggap ang australia ng new skilled migrants even if saturated na ang market for people possessing those skills. case in point si misis, skilled accountant sya but she had a very hard time looking for work as there are lots of accountants around here who are also looking for a job.

there are pros and cons for this if ever they will implement it on July 1st 2014.

tune09

I posted this because my sister is a CPA in our country and applying here in Australia. Siguro sponsorship na lang ang pag-asa if matutuloy nga na tanggalin ang Accountant sa list. I have many friends here in Wilson who are Accounting graduates of Curtin University, mostly Chinese and Malaysians, they are having difficulties finding a job at mageexpire na ang kanilang visa.

JayR27

awww.... malaki impact nito sa maraming nagnanais na magmigrate to AU.

packerx

Thanks for the info. Para sa mga naka pasa na, buti na lang we made the move when we decided to make the move. Para sa mga hindi pa nakakapasa, latest maka submit ay 1st week of Jan 2014 tingin ko para maka abot bago dumating ang changes. Pero siympre the earlier makasubmit the better so kung kayang tapusin by Dec 2013 sana maka tapos na kayo sa mga requirements.

filipinacpa

Nasa flagged occupations ang accountant, maapektuhan din kaya Internal Auditor? wag naman sana

engr_boy

there are pros and cons for this if ever they will implement it on July 1st 2014.</blockquote>

tama ka doon sir. tsaka di pa naman katapusan kung mawala occupation mo sa SOL. may CSOL pa naman eh. additional work lang nga para maabot ang aussie dream. ganun talaga ang buhay. we roll with the punches, wika nga nila. 😉

amedina

Walang problem sa mga nurses here in OZ. They really need nurses in Aged care or nursing homes. It's not difficult to find work here. Kaya I encourage pinoy nurses to apply for work visa or do bridging/ bachelor/ conversion courses. 🙂

goma_23

Sirs puwede po bang makahingi ng source website nitong information?

thanks!

IslanderndCity

<blockquote rel="tune09">"The Australian Government is advised to remove over 50 occupations from the DIACâs (Department of Immigration and Citizenship) Skilled Occupation List in 2014.

What is the Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency?

Which occupations are likely to be cut?

The AWPA has flagged a number of occupations which were borderline in terms of their inclusion on the SOL. The occupations are as following:

ANZSCO

Occupation

221111

Accountant (General)(a)

221112

Management Accountant(a)

221113

Taxation Accountant(a)

224111

Actuary

224511

Land Economist

224512

Valuer

232212

Surveyor

232213

Cartographer

232214

Other Spatial Scientist

233111

Chemical Engineer

233211

Civil Engineer

233212

Geotechnical Engineer

233213

Quantity Surveyor

233214

Structural Engineer

233215

Transport Engineer

233411

Electronics Engineer

233511

Industrial Engineer

233512

Mechanical Engineer

233513

Production or Plant Engineer

233911

Aeronautical Engineer

233912

Agricultural Engineer

233913

Biomedical Engineer

233914

Engineering Technologist

233915

Environmental Engineer

233916

Naval Architect

234611

Medical Laboratory Scientist

234711

Veterinarian

252312

Dentist

252712

Speech Pathologist(b)

261111

ICT Business Analyst

261112

Systems Analyst

261311

Analyst Programmer

261312

Developer Programmer

261313

Software Engineer

321111

Automotive Electrician

321211

Motor Mechanic (General)

321212

Diesel Motor Mechanic

321213

Motorcycle Mechanic

321214

Small Engine Mechanic

322211

Sheetmetal Trades Worker

331112

Stonemason

331211

Carpenter and Joiner

331212

Carpenter

331213

Joiner

332211

Painting Trades Workers

333111

Glazier

333211

Fibrous Plasterer

333212

Solid Plasterer

399111

Boat Builder and Repairer

399112

Shipwright

411211

Dental Hygienist

411212

Dental Prosthetist

411213

Dental Technician

411214

Dental Therapist

</blockquote>

Nakakanervous naman 'to if matuloy sa 2014. Any update about this?

schmendrick

Nkaka-alarm nman tong news na ito....

Kelan ba possible effectivity nito? 2014 meaning January 2014 or sa next cycle nila which is July 2014....

TasBurrfoot

<blockquote rel="schmendrick">Nkaka-alarm nman tong news na ito....

Kelan ba possible effectivity nito? 2014 meaning January 2014 or sa next cycle nila which is July 2014....

</blockquote>

Why are you alarmed @schmendrick?

That is really how it goes, it will not be feasible if they continue bringing in more skilled migrant while at the same time the demand for such occupation is decreasing... They will be able to free up some slots for other skills.

This will probably take into effect IF IMPLEMENTED by the next cycle which is July 1 2014...

schmendrick

@TasBurrfoot

It is for many of us here, who are STILL "in the processing stage" of their application.

Well anyway hopefully maka pasok lahat ng aspirants dito before the implementation of this new directive.

RepotSirc

sa IT rin marami nang nawala...pagkatapos nga na ma-approve ung sponsorship ko last june 2013 eh tinanggal na pagdating ng July 2013...ika nga sa basketballbuzzer beater aku

TasBurrfoot

<blockquote rel="schmendrick">@TasBurrfoot

It is for many of us here, who are STILL "in the processing stage" of their application.

Well anyway hopefully maka pasok lahat ng aspirants dito before the implementation of this new directive.</blockquote>

I see... Well, there is 6 months to go and I wish you guys nothing but the best...

There is sufficient time I should say if you will start as soon as possible.