Skill Assessment

For those seeking skilled migration or employment in Australia, skill assessment is a critical step. We help prepare your application, gather required documents, and liaise with assessing authorities to streamline the process.

In Australia, there are several assessment bodies responsible for conducting skill assessments for migration and visa purposes. Each body evaluates qualifications and work experience based on the specific occupation category. Here is a list of key assessment bodies:

Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Purpose: Assesses skills for IT professionals, including software engineers, network administrators, and other computing-related roles.

The Migration Institute of Australia (MIA)

Purpose: Offers assessments for migration agents seeking to practice in Australia.

Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)

Purpose: Assesses the skills of trade workers (e.g., electricians, plumbers, carpenters) for migration purposes.

Australian Medical Council (AMC)

Purpose: Assesses the skills and qualifications of doctors and medical practitioners for migration to Australia.

VETASSESS (Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services)

Purpose: Assesses a broad range of occupations, primarily in the trades and vocational fields, including engineers, teachers, and managers.

Australian Psychologists Registration Board (APRB)

Purpose: Assesses the skills and qualifications of psychologists for migration purposes.

Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)

Purpose: Assesses the qualifications and experience of teachers for migration to Australia.

National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR)

Purpose: Provides advice on the recognition of overseas qualifications but does not conduct skills assessments directly.

The Law Society of New South Wales (or equivalent state bodies)

Purpose: Assesses qualifications and experience for legal professionals (lawyers and solicitors) seeking to migrate to Australia.

Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)

Purpose: Assesses the skills of nurses and midwives for migration and visa purposes, including recognition of overseas qualifications.

CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), and Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)

Purpose: Assesses the qualifications and experience of accountants for migration and visa purposes.

Physiotherapy Board of Australia

Purpose: Assesses physiotherapists for migration to Australia.

Australian Dental Council (ADC)

Purpose: Assesses dental professionals, including dentists, dental hygienists, and dental therapists.

Engineers Australia

Purpose: Assesses engineering qualifications and experience for migration purposes, covering various engineering disciplines.

Occupational Therapy Board of Australia

Purpose: Assesses occupational therapists for migration and registration.

These bodies conduct assessments to ensure that professionals meet Australian standards and are eligible to apply for skilled migration visas. Depending on the occupation, the appropriate assessing authority must be contacted for the assessment process.

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