What is This Skills Assessment?
The General Skilled Migration (GSM) visa is focused on a point-based system which is designed to attract highly qualified and experienced professionals to best meet Australia’s skills needs.
The skills assessment is one of the key elements you must obtain based on your nominated occupation by a relevant assessing authority. There are many other assessing authorities specific to each occupation. Some occupations, such as Engineers, are required to demonstrate skills and knowledge through extensive reports (CDR). Some application streams for trade occupations may also require you to have your skills assessed in a practical setting. Some skills assessments also require you to demonstrate a minimum level of English in order to practice in Australia.
The main skills assessing authorities are:
- VETASSESS :For generic business occupations
- Engineers Australia : For engineers of all disciplines
- Australian Computer Society (ACS):For all ICT professionals
- CAANZ/CPAA/IPA :For Finance professionals
- Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL):For teachers at all levels
- Trades Recognition Australia (TRA):For trades workers
- Australian Institute of Management (AIM):For management level occupations
- Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC): For nurses and midwives
- Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA):For medical and health professionals
Unfortunately, the failure rates in skills assessment applications are extremely high due to complex criteria. However, obtaining a positive skills assessment is an important step in your Australian Visa application.
If you are unsure of which authority is relevant for your occupation, or about the skills assessment criteria, we can help. Our team of experienced migration consultants look forward to assist you with the initial skill assessment process to visa grant outcome.