From 1 July 2016 some occupations are going to be moved from the SOL to the CSOL.
This means that these occupations will no longer be eligible for an independent skill visa (subclass 189), but only for a skill nominated visa (subclass 190) and for employer sponsored visas.
The occupations that will be moved from the SOL to the CSOL are:
- Mining Engineers (excluding Petroleum)
- Petroleum Engineers
- Metallurgists
- Environmental Health Officers
- Occupational Health & Safety Advisers
- Dental Hygienists
- Dental Prosthetists
- Dental Technicians
- Dental Therapists
Furthermore, 2 occupations will be added to the SOL:
- Orthotist or Prosthetist
- Audiologist