| 457 | ENS | RSMS | 189 | 190 | 489 |
Age | No restriction | Under 50 unless exempted | Under 50 unless exempted | Under 50 No exception | Under 50 No exception | Under 50 No exception |
Minimum English (IELTS or equivalent) | Vocational IELTS 5.0 no component below 4.5 | Direct Entry IELTS 6.0 Temporary Transitional IELTS 5.0 | Direct Entry IELTS 6.0 Temporary Transitional IELTS 5.0 | IELTS 6.0 | IELTS 6.0 | IELTS 6.0 |
Qualification | Normally Bachelor or 5 years’ experience | Normally Bachelor with at least 4 years’ experience | Normally Bachelor or 5 years’ experience | Bachelor or Diploma with relevant work experience | Bachelor or Diploma with relevant work experience | Bachelor or Diploma with relevant work experience |
Experience | Not compulsory | Direct Entry 3 years in the skilled occupation | Not compulsory | Yes for points | Yes for points | Yes for points |
Skills Assessment Required? | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Sponsor (Employer) | Mandatory Must be approved sponsor | Mandatory | Mandatory | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Sponsor (State/Territory Government or Family) | No | No | Regional Certification Body (RCB) | No | Yes | Yes |
Points Test | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Invitation required? | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |