Professionals seeking to migrate to Australia through skilled visas can submit their applications to VETASSESS, an officially endorsed skills assessment organization in Australia. VETASSESS holds significant expertise in evaluating candidates’ educational backgrounds and professional experiences, making it an essential resource for those pursuing employment, immigration, educational opportunities, or industry engagement in Australia.
If your occupation falls within the broader category of general professional roles, VETASSESS offers a specialized skills evaluation tailored to your needs. Furthermore, suppose your profession is included in the official occupation lists, and you are applying for any of the following visas. In that case, you are eligible to seek a skills assessment through VETASSESS:
- Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)
- Regional Sponsored Migration (491 visas)
- Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)
- General Skilled Migration (GSM)
Whether you work as an engineer, nurse, IT professional, or in any other skilled occupation, knowing about the VETASSESS skills assessment can make your journey to a new country smoother. Let’s explore how this vital process can open doors to amazing opportunities and help you reach your migration goals. It’s time to turn your dreams into reality!
What is the VETASSESS skills assessment?
VETASSESS skills assessment is a process where experts from VETASSESS (an Australian organization) review and confirm that your qualifications, work experience, and job responsibilities align with the Australian government’s standards for specific professions. This assessment helps determine if you qualify for immigration purposes in Australia. The outcome of your application will tell you if your qualifications and experience meet the requirements for your chosen profession.
This assessment is crucial in determining eligibility for various Australian visas, such as the Temporary Graduate Visa, Regional Sponsored Migration Visa, Employer Nomination Scheme, and General Skilled Migration Visa.
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VETASSESS Processing Time 2023
The assessment process usually takes 8 to 10 weeks, but this duration can vary depending on whether we have received all the necessary documents for the evaluation.
Why VETASSESS Skills Assessment is required?
Before you apply for a Skilled Visa.
- It shows you’re a real expert with the right professional skills.
- When you apply for your visa, you must include your VETASSESS approval letter.
- Depending on how many years you’ve worked in your field after getting qualified, you might get extra points in the points test system.
Types of VETASSESS Skills Assessment
There are two types of VETASSESS Skills assessments for applicants:
- Type 1: VETASSESS Professional Occupations – Skills Assessment
- Type 2: VETASSESS Trade Occupations – Skills Assessment
You should determine the specific Vetassess Skills assessment needed for your occupation.
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VETASSESS Professional Occupations – Skills Assessment (TYPE-1)
Eligibility Criteria for VETASSESS Professional Occupations Skills Assessment
The VETASSESS skills assessment process includes comparing your qualifications and employment to the suitability of your chosen career. Qualification assessment involves assessing your qualification’s comparability with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and deciding whether your qualifications are relevant for the nominated occupation.
Employment assessment includes determining whether your job location is within or outside of Australia and making choices about the relevance of your work experience for the specified occupation.
Steps Required for VETASSESS Application
To begin, it is essential to cross-reference your chosen occupation with the Skilled Professional Occupations List relevant to your desired skill assessment. Suppose your occupation appears on this list and you intend to apply for various visas, such as the General Skilled Migration Visa, Employer Nomination Scheme Visa, SC 491 – Regional Sponsored Migration Visa, or an SC 485 – Temporary Graduate Visa. In that case, you can proceed with the skill assessment.
Your occupation must be included in the General Professional Occupations List designated by VETASSESS for skill assessment.
The CDRAustraliaMigration assists in evaluating your occupation’s suitability per the General Professional Occupations List. This evaluation takes into account the intricate criteria specific to the occupation groups categorized by VETASSESS, which are denoted as:
- Group A
- Group B
- Group C
- Group D
- Group E
For instance if your occupation falls within the Professional Occupations Group C, it’s important to note that the qualifications and employment prerequisites differ from those in Group A and the remaining groups.
Your qualifications and employment history must closely align with the requirements of the ANZSCO code information associated with your nominated occupation.
Documents required for VETASSESS Skills Assessment Application
You must provide the following documents for your VETASSESS Skills Assessment Application. Ensure all documents are clear, high-quality, colored scans of the originals.
Identity/Personal Documents
- Passport-sized photograph
- CV/Resume
- Proof of change of name (if applicable)
Primary Identity Documents
- Scan of your passport’s bio-page
- Birth certificate
Secondary Identity Documents
- National ID
- Driver’s License
- Social security card
- Marriage certificate
- Student identity card
- Australian visa grant
Please note that you must submit at least one document from the primary identity documents and one from the secondary identity documents.
Qualification Documents
- Degree certificates
- Transcripts
Employment Documents
- Employer reference letter
- Proof of payment (e.g., Payslips, Bank Statements, Taxation Documents, insurance or superannuation records, etc.)
- Organizational Chart (Required for Managerial Occupations)
Additionally, please keep in mind that if any of these documents are not in English, you must provide both the original document and its English translation.
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VETASSESS Trade Occupations – Skills Assessment (TYPE-2)
The VETASSESS Trade occupation skills assessment process is divided into two distinct pathways, determined by whether the qualifications and occupational license are obtained in Australia or outside Australia.
To see if you qualify for a Trade Occupations Skills Assessment with VETASSESS, here’s what you need to know:
Criteria for Trade Occupations Skills Assessment
VETASSESS evaluates your skills and knowledge based on the specific requirements outlined in its fact sheet for your chosen occupation. These requirements can differ depending on the occupation. Your qualifications and occupational license will also be assessed against whether they meet the standards set for Australian or non-Australian qualifications and licenses.
Step 1: Confirm Your Occupation
Begin by checking if your occupation is listed on the VETASSESS Trade Occupations List. If it’s there, you can apply for a skills assessment.
Step 2: Get Help from CDRAustraliaMigration.
CDRAustraliaMigration is here to assist you. They can help you evaluate your occupation’s relevance based on the VETASSESS Trade Occupations List and guide you through the intricate criteria specified in the VETASSESS fact sheet for your occupation.
Pathway 1 – If you do not have an Australian qualification or occupational license,
The first pathway of the trade occupation skills assessment has two distinct stages to consider. Each stage has specific minimum work experience requirements tailored to your nominated occupation:
Licensed Trades (Without Formal Training):
- 6 years of employment experience
Licensed Trades (With Relevant Formal Training):
- 4 years of employment experience
Non-Licensed Trades (Without Formal Training):
- 5 years of employment experience
Non-Licensed Trades (With Relevant Formal Training):
- 3 years of employment experience
As part of your application, you are required to provide the following documents:
- Copies of your qualification documents, including award certificates and transcripts.
- Evidence of full-time paid employment in your nominated occupation. This evidence should include an employer statement and proof of payments, such as pay slips, bank statements, taxation records, annual payment summaries, etc.
Here’s the breakdown of the two stages in the process:
Stage 1: Evidence Review
Your submitted evidence is carefully reviewed during this stage to ensure it aligns with the minimum work experience requirements specified for your nominated occupation.
Stage 2: Practical Assessment/Technical Interview
Once you successfully pass Stage 1, you’ll need to pay a fee for Stage 2. In this second stage, you’ll either undergo a practical assessment where the assessor evaluates your hands-on skills and tasks or participate in a technical interview led by the assessor. This assessment focuses on assessing your skills and knowledge relevant to your chosen occupation.
Pathway 2 – If you do have an Australian qualification or occupational license
For Pathway 2, which applies if you have an Australian qualification or an Australian occupational license, there are two stages in the trade occupation skills assessment process. Here’s what you need to know:
Requirements:
You must provide a copy of your Australian qualification or current Australian occupational license.
You must also submit evidence of full-time paid employment in your nominated occupation for at least three years at an appropriate skill level. This evidence can include pay slips, bank statements, taxation records, annual payment summaries, and more.
Suppose you possess a current Australian occupational license. In that case, you should provide evidence of full-time paid employment in Australia in your nominated occupation for at least 12 months within the last three years.
Stage 1: Evidence Review
In the first stage, your submitted evidence is reviewed to ensure it meets the minimum requirements for Australian qualifications or current Australian occupational licenses and the work experience criteria for your chosen occupation.
Stage 2: Technical Interview
Once you complete Stage 1, you’ll need to pay a fee for Stage 2. In this second stage, you’ll undergo a technical interview conducted by the assessor. This interview assesses your skills and knowledge about your nominated occupation.
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Procedure to apply for VETASSESS Skills Assessment
Step 1: Choose Your Occupation and Visa Type
- Select the occupation you want to assess your skills for and determine the intended use of your visa.
- Ensure your profession is on the Australian government’s Skilled Occupations list. This is crucial as occupations can change over time.
Step 2: Understand Your Chosen Occupation
Visit the official government website and find the ANZSCO code for your selected occupation. Learn more about your occupation’s description according to the ANZSCO code.
Step 3: Review VETASSESS Evaluation Criteria
For detailed criteria specific to your chosen occupation, refer to VETASSESS as the designated assessing authority.
Step 4: Register and Apply
Register on the VETASSESS website to initiate your skills assessment application.
Step 5: Complete Your Online Application
- Fill out the online application form by clicking “Apply” or “Track Application.”
- Ensure you submit high-quality, color-scanned copies of the required documents mentioned in the VETASSESS skill assessment checklist.
- Documents not in English must be accompanied by certified translations and images of the original documents in their native languages.
Required Documents:
- A recent passport-sized color photograph (not self-taken).
- Proof of identity, including at least one primary document (e.g., passport bio page, birth registration).
- Evidence of any name change (if applicable).
- Qualification certificates and academic records.
- Employment documentation for each job specified in your application.
- An Affidavit or Statutory Declaration appropriately signed by legal professionals in your country of origin.
- Curriculum Vitae or resume summarizing your academic and employment history.
Step 6: Application Review
Your application will be assigned to an assessment officer, who may contact you for additional information.
Step 7: Receive Your Assessment Outcome
Once your skills assessment application is complete, you can access and download your assessment outcome letter online. You can also receive a physical copy if preferred.
Processing Time and Fee
- In 2023, the standard processing time is 12 to 14 weeks.
- Priority processing, available for eligible applications, takes approximately 10 business days.
- The VETASSESS skills assessment fee is AUD 880.
Conclusion
In summary, the VETASSESS Skills Assessment examines how your job and qualifications match your chosen occupation. The qualification assessment checks your education level in Australian terms and whether your major field of study aligns with your job. For the 485 visa, you only need a qualification assessment.
VETASSESS is the main authority for skills evaluation in Australia. They have a rigorous process to find the best talent worldwide, which helps improve the quality of Australia’s workforce.
If you worry about skill assessment in Australia, you can contact CDRAustraliaMigration for a free consultation regarding CDR reports, RPL reports, ACS Skills Assessments, and VETASSESS Skills Assessments.
