Guide to Skills Assessment for Working in Australia

If you’re planning to work or migrate to Australia under a skilled visa, one of the most important steps in your journey is the Skills Assessment. This process ensures your overseas qualifications and work experience meet Australian standards and without a positive outcome, many visa applications can’t progress.

What Is a Skills Assessment?

A Skills Assessment is an independent evaluation conducted by an approved Australian assessing authority. It compares your overseas qualifications and employment history against Australian occupational standards (ANZSCO).

The assessment is not issued by the Department of Home Affairs but by profession-specific authorities such as Engineers Australia, ACS, VETASSESS, or Trades Recognition Australia.

Why Skills Assessment Is Important

A Skills Assessment is required for most skilled migration pathways, including:

• Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189)

• Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190)

• Skilled Work Regional Visa (subclass 491)

• Many employer-sponsored visas

It allows you to:

• Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)

• Claim points for skills and work experience

• Demonstrate eligibility for your nominated occupation

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What the Process Involves

While requirements vary by occupation, most assessments include:

• Review of qualifications and academic transcripts

• Assessment of work experience and job duties

• Verification of documents and employment references

• English language evidence (if required)

Applications are submitted directly to the relevant assessing authority, and processing times vary.

Professional Support with Skills Assessment

Choosing the correct occupation and preparing accurate documentation is critical. Errors can lead to delays or refusals.

Synergy Migration Services provides professional assistance with Skills Assessments, helping applicants:

• Select the correct ANZSCO occupation

• Identify the appropriate assessing authority

• Prepare and review documentation

• Align their Skills Assessment with a long-term visa strategy

Professional guidance can significantly reduce risk, especially for applicants with overseas qualifications or complex work histories.

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