Skills Assessment for Migration
For many overseas Chefs, Cooks, Bakers and Personal Care Workers where English is not their native language, navigating through the minefield of obtaining a Skills Assessment can be a daunting and time consuming process.
If you do require a Skills Assessment for visa eligibility, it is essential that you start as soon as possible as they can take up to 3 months to complete.
The Skills Assessment Program is an assessment pathway for applicants applying for a Skills in Demand (SID) 482 or 494 visa.
A skills assessment determines if you have the skills and experience necessary to work in Australia at the trade level for your occupation.
There are two skills assessment pathways available under the Skills Assessment Program:
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Applicants that do not hold an Australian VET qualification in their trade
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Applicants that do hold an Australian VET qualification
In addition to your qualification you must:
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be able to demonstrate work experience of at least 3 years full-time employment in a directly related occupation - including 12 months full-time paid employment in your nominated occupation in the 3 years prior to lodging your application
If you are from one of the following countries you are required to undergo a Skills Assessment:
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Bangladesh
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Brazil
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China
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Fiji
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Hong Kong SAR
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India
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Macau SAR
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Nepal
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Pakistan
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Papua New Guinea
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Philippines
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South Africa
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Thailand
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Vietnam
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Zimbabwe
For kitchen staff, your Skills Assessment must ONLY be obtained through one of the following organisations:
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Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)
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William Angliss Institute
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Vetassess
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Australian Trade Training College
Aged Care staff must obtain their Skills Assessment from:
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Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
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Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)
Contact them directly for information and costs.
*Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) certificates are not accepted for the purposes of migration.