SM16.15 Qualifications in an identified cluster (17/12/2003)

Note: The policy contained in this provision ceases to be effective as from 30/07/2007

Recognised qualifications in an identified cluster qualify for points if:

1. the principal applicant has points for current skilled employment or an offer of skilled employment in an identified cluster (see SM8.15); and
2. the qualification is relevant to that employment (see SM16.15.1).

SM 16.15.1 Relevance of qualification(s) to skilled employment in an identified cluster

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

1. the major subject area of the recognised qualification is directly applicable to the principal applicant’s skilled employment in an identified cluster that qualifies for points (see SM8.15); and
2. the skilled employment is in an occupation for which that qualification is a core requirement.

SM 16.15.5 Evidence

Recognised qualifications in an identified cluster 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 SM16.15 and SM16.15.1 above.

Effective 17/12/2003