Not sure which SOL to choose 457 -->175

[jakc]

Currently living/working in Melbourne on a 457 - Now seeking to get residency on a 175.
= I therefore need to get my skills assessed.

I have checked and there are two categories on the new SOL that I deem myself appropriate for:
Computing Professionals - (not elsewhere classified) 2231-79 (ACS) - 60 pts
Cartographer 2123-11 (VETASSESS) - 50pts
Being that Computer Professional gains me more points, it would make sense to go for this one.

I did a bachelors degree in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) which is a computer science degree concerning digital mapping (a form of cartography).
I have over 7yrs experience in the field, and I am currently working for ESRI, a major GIS software vendor, as a Support analyst in a Server/Developer team, for people having problems with the GIS Server software.

I know I am lucky that I have two options on the new SOL, but not sure which one I should be applying for. I guess this is a long shot asking here, but I thought it might be worth it, particularly, if anyone in the future googles for the skills codes.

[Ozzieland]

Currently living/working in Melbourne on a 457 - Now seeking to get residency on a 175.
= I therefore need to get my skills assessed.

I have checked and there are two categories on the new SOL that I deem myself appropriate for:
Computing Professionals - (not elsewhere classified) 2231-79 (ACS) - 60 pts
Cartographer 2123-11 (VETASSESS) - 50pts
Being that Computer Professional gains me more points, it would make sense to go for this one.

I did a bachelors degree in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) which is a computer science degree concerning digital mapping (a form of cartography).
I have over 7yrs experience in the field, and I am currently working for ESRI, a major GIS software vendor, as a Support analyst in a Server/Developer team, for people having problems with the GIS Server software.

I know I am lucky that I have two options on the new SOL, but not sure which one I should be applying for. I guess this is a long shot asking here, but I thought it might be worth it, particularly, if anyone in the future googles for the skills codes.

What you are looking at is the old SOL which is going to be discontinued after 30th June, 2010. There is a new SOL with only a few IT occupations. You will have to check that out to see where you fit.