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Struggling with your skills assessment process? Our expert migration agent guides you through the entire assessment process, ensures you meet all eligibility requirements, and helps you avoid costly mistakes.
Skill assessment tests the qualification and experience of the individual and verifies whether the individual is compatible with the Australian standard for the specific occupation or job. It is the most critical step for lodging skilled migration visas. A skill assessment can include tests, examination, interview, or simulation to assess an individual's potential and competency.
Skills assessment is done by relevant assessing authorities who are responsible for verifying whether an individual's qualifications and experience are adequate to satisfy requirements for a particular job in Australia. When applying for skills assessment your qualifications and work experience are compared to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) to determine whether your skills match the requirements of the Australian job market.
Obtaining a positive skills assessment is mandatory for several visa subclasses and its streams. You may need to complete a skills assessment if you are applying for the following visas:
General Skilled Migration (GSM) visas
Employer Sponsored visas
Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
A skills assessment is necessary for immigrants who wants to apply for skilled migration visas or for those who are seeking employment in a relevant occupation. It is proof that you have the skills that meets the Australia standards to fulfill the skill shortages.
For example, if you are applying for a visa and your occupation is a plumber, a skills assessment will evaluate whether your qualifications and work experience meet the standards required for plumbing in Australia.
You may require skills assessment if:
Your qualifications and work experience must be evaluated by skills assessing authorities to determine whether your skills meet Australian standards for working in a relevant occupation.
There are 39 approved assessing authorities that conduct skills assessments to support applications for skilled migration.
You can visit the official site of Australia Department of Home Affairs to check the list of approved assessing authorities.
The documents required for skills assessment are as follows:
Identity proof
English language Proficiency
Academic qualifications
Work experience certificates
Additional documents may be required depending upon your qualifications and the type of visa subclass you are applying for. For more detailed information, please consult with our migration agent.
The application process for skill assessment varies depending upon the assessing authority and your qualification. The general process for skill assessment as follows:
STEP 1: Choose the occupation that is listed on Australia skilled occupation list for your visa.
STEP 2: Check the registered assessing authority.
STEP 3: Gather required documents including identity documents, academic certificate, English proficiency test, work experience certificate and other necessary documents.
STEP 4: Submit an application
STEP 5: Processing & Verification
STEP 6: Get the result
Final Steps After Getting a Positive Skills Assessment
If you need guidance on the skills assessment document process and application submission, feel free to contact us. We assist with the preparation and submission of application documents to ensure a smooth assessment process.
Search Education is the registered migration agent based in Sydney, Australia. While we are not authorized or approved assessing authority for skills assessments, we specialize in providing consultation services aimed at helping you through the complex skills assessment process.
Here’s how we can assist you:
Our goal is to streamline the process of skill assessment so that you are completely ready to meet the requirements for successful migration or employment in Australia.
The cost of skills assessment depends upon the assessing authority, type of assessment, and whether the application is onshore or offshore. In general, it will cost you between AUD 300 and AUD 1000, but exact costs should be verified with the relevant assessing authorities.
Skill assessment is a complex process for most applicants. The most challenges include collecting and organizing documents, meeting compliance with Australia standard, showing your capabilities. With expert guidance from Search Education, you can navigate the complex skills assessment process more efficiently and improve your chances of a successful outcome.
Most assessing authorities accept the Academic IELTS test for skills assessment evaluation. However, some may also recognize other English proficiency tests. It is important to check the specific requirements of your assessing authority.
You need a minimum of 65 points to be eligible for skilled migration visas and skills assessment evaluation. However, while 75 points meet the basic requirement, it may not be sufficient due to the competitive nature of the process. A higher score improves your chances of receiving an invitation, as many applicants exceed the minimum threshold.
If you receive a negative outcome for your skill assessment, you can reapply for assessment by selecting a different occupation if eligible. You must submit your application within 90 days from the date of the original assessment decision, and the required application fee must be paid. You can explore another alternative visa options such as Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) 482 visa.
The test includes several questions such as multiple-choice questions, practical exercises, simulations, or behavioral assessments depending upon your qualifications and type of assessment.
The skills assessment process typically takes 2 to 9 weeks, but processing times may vary depending on the assessing authority and the volume of applications.
Multiple assessing authorities may be available for your occupation. Contact Search Education for guidance in selecting the right assessing authority based on your qualifications and visa requirements.
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