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What Is a Skills Assessment

Skills Assessment in Australia evaluates whether an individual's qualifications and work experience meet Australian standards for specific occupations. It’s required for skilled migration visas and some temporary visas like the Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189), Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190), Skilled Regional Visa (subclass 491), Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485), and Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482).

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Key Points:

Purpose

Ensures qualifications and experience meet Australian standards for your nominated occupation.

Various bodies assess different professions:

IT: Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Engineers: Engineers Australia

Trades: Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)

Nurses: ANMAC

Teachers: AITSL

Accountants: CPA Australia, CA ANZ, IPA

Early Childhood: ACECQA

Community Service: ACWA

Various professional and trade occupation: VETASSESS

  • You must meet the specific criteria set by the assessing authority for your occupation, such as education, work experience, and English proficiency. 
  • Your occupation must be on Australia’s Skilled Occupation List (SOL), Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL), or Regional Occupation List (ROL).

Submit documents showing your qualifications, work experience, and skills. The process varies by occupation.

  • Positive: Your qualifications align with Australian standards, and you can proceed with your visa application.
  • Negative: You may need further education or experience to meet requirements.
  • A successful assessment is typically valid for 3 years.
  • Fees vary by occupation and assessing authority.
  • The process can be complex, especially with overseas qualifications, so accurate documentation is crucial.

Conclusion:
A skills assessment is essential for skilled migration to Australia, ensuring that applicants meet Australian standards for their profession, facilitating the visa process.

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