Skills Assessment for Australian Migration: A Step-by-Step Guide

For most skilled visa pathways to Australia, you will need a positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority. This is a critical step that must be completed before lodging your Expression of Interest (EOI).

What is a Skills Assessment?

A skills assessment evaluates whether your qualifications and work experience meet Australian standards for your nominated occupation. Each occupation has a designated assessing authority.

Major Assessing Authorities

• VETASSESS - Trades and professional occupations
• ACS - IT and computing professionals
• Engineers Australia - Engineering occupations
• CPA/CA/IPA - Accounting professionals
• ANMAC - Nurses and midwives
• TRA - Trade occupations
• AIM - Management occupations

The Assessment Process

1. Check Requirements - Visit the assessing authority’s website to understand specific requirements for your occupation
2. Prepare Documents - Gather qualifications, employment references, and supporting evidence
3. Lodge Application - Submit your application online with the required fee
4. Await Outcome - Processing times vary from 4 weeks to 6 months

Tips for a Successful Assessment

• Ensure your employment references include all required details (dates, duties, hours)
• Have your qualifications assessed for Australian equivalence if obtained overseas
• Allow plenty of time - skills assessments can take several months

How We Can Help

Visa2AU provides comprehensive skills assessment preparation services, ensuring your application is complete and accurate.