SKILLS ASSESSMENT
What is a Skills Assessment?
A Skills Assessment is an evaluation of an applicants experience, skills and education for their nominated occupation. This is carried out by the relevant assessing authority. For example, VETASSESS, Engineers Australia and TRA.
A skills assessing authority is an organisation that checks that your skills meet the standards they set to work in a relevant occupation.
Find the relevant assessing authority for your occupation here.
A Skills Assessment is an evaluation of an applicants experience, skills and education for their nominated occupation. This is carried out by the relevant assessing authority. For example, VETASSESS, Engineers Australia and TRA.
A skills assessing authority is an organisation that checks that your skills meet the standards they set to work in a relevant occupation.
Find the relevant assessing authority for your occupation here.
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Do I need a Skills Assessment?
Some visas require applicants to have a positive Skills Assessment when applying for a visa. You may need to apply for suitable skills assessment if you are applying for the below visas: |
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OUR ROLE
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Our service makes the skills assessment process as simple as possible, whilst ensuring the best outcome for you.
This includes collating and thoroughly preparing the necessary documents, as well as arranging all interview stages. We work closely with your preferred assessing authority, liaising with your assessor at every stage of the process. We specialise in skills assessments for:
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How to get a Positive Skills Assessment
FAQs
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Which occupation do I nominate?
You must nominate the occupation for which you wish to be assessed. When nominating your occupation, you could simply conduct a search of the ANZSCO occupation descriptions, to help you decide the occupation you would like to be assessed against. ANZSCO occupation descriptions link. |
How long will it take for my Skills Assessment to process?
The time frame varies depending on the assessing authorities. TRA: 13 weeks VETASSESS: 12-14 weeks Engineers Australia: 4 weeks ACECQA: 8-9 weeks ACS: 8-10 weeks These are approximate timeframes, however are subject to change due to certain circumstances and application volume. |
Can I change my ANZSCO nomination during the assessment process?
Most assessing authorities will not allow you to change your ANZSCO once your application has already been submitted. However, some assessing authorities such as ANMAC may allow a change in ANZSCO after your assessment is completed. |