G2.35 Summary of General Skills points (04/09/2000)

- This is not current policy -

G2.35 Summary of General Skills points (04/09/2000)

Points factor	Points
QUALIFICATIONS
1. General
Principal applicants must obtain a minimum of 10 points for qualifications
QT Category A Level 8	12
Level 7	11
QT Category B Level 8	11
Level 7	10
QT Category C Level 7	11
Level 6	10
Level 5	10
QT Category D Level 5	11
Level 4	10
Level 3	10

2. New Zealand (additional 2 points)

New Zealand qualification that is recognised for points (except for qualifications gained with NZODA assistance)

EMPLOYABILITY

3. Work experience

Principal applicants must obtain at least 1 point for lawfully obtained work experience, unless they have completed a qualification in New Zealand that is eligible for points and was not obtained with NZODA assistance.

2 years	1
4 years	2
6 years	3
8 years	4
10 years	5
12 years	6
14 years	7
16 years	8
18 years	9
20 years	10

4. Offer of employment	5

5. Age
18-24 years	8
25-29	10
30-34	8
35-39	6
40-44	4
45-49	2
50-55	0
(56 and over must not be approved under the General Skills category)

SETTLEMENT FACTORS

Maximum points for settlement factors	7

6. Settlement Funds
NZ$100,000	1
NZ$200,000	2

7. Spousal qualifications
QT Category B, Level 7; QT Category C, Level 5 or 6, QT Category D, Level 3 or 4	1
QT Category A, Level 7 or 8, QT Category B, Level 8, QT Category C, Level 7, QT Category D, Level 5	2

8. Family sponsorship
Sponsorship by a close family member	3

9. New Zealand work experience
1 year	1
2 years	2

Effective 04/09/2000