If you aim to work in-demand jobs or
seek permanent residency in Australia, you must undergo a skills assessment.
VETASSESS is one of Australia's most reputable and active skills assessment
authorities. If your career is on their list, whether you are a professional or
a craftsman, knowing VETASSESS becomes essential to your success.
This guide aims to provide
comprehensive information on the VETASSESS Skill Assessment, covering its
criteria, application process, fees, required documents, timelines, and your
course of action after receiving your results. With this comprehensive guide,
everything is explained in simple terms and step by step.
What is VETASSESS?
It is an established
body appointed by the Australian Government to assess the qualifications and
employment experience of skilled professionals and tradespeople from across the
globe.
Suppose your job is listed on either
the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List ("MLTSSL") or the
Short-term Skilled Occupation List ("STSOL") and VETASSESS is the
reviewing organization. In that case, you will need to complete a skill
assessment before applying for a visa.
Who Needs VETASSESS Skill Assessment?
VETASSESS can
be generally distributed in two categories:
? General
Professional Occupations (Non-trade) – these would include anything
under management, administration, marketing, social work, education, etc.
? Trade
Occupations – practical skilled works, e.g., electrician, chef,
mechanic, carpenter, and any other technical or vocational trades.
So, therefore, whether you are a
marketing guy from India or a cook from Sri Lanka, you would probably fall
under VETASSESS consideration for Australian skilled migration.
Why Is It Important to Have a Skill Assessment?
Australia has a point
system for immigration, and a positive skill assessment is a condition that
needs to be fulfilled in order to claim any points for your educational
qualifications or work experience.
? Whether
your overseas qualification is equivalent to the Australian standard.
? Whether
your work experience is applicable and meets the required skill level.
? Whether
your occupation suits your work history and qualifications that you claimed.
Types of VETASSESS Skill Assessments
Depending on whether you
are applying for a general type of occupation, there are two different types of
assessments that VETASSESS conducts:
1. For General Occupations
? Environment
Scientists
? Education
Consultants
? Welfare
Workers
Requirements for Assessment:
? Relevant
qualification (usually a degree at a bachelor's level and above)
? One
year's working experience (during the last five years) in a position where the
nature of the duties corresponds to the occupation description.
2. For Trade Occupations
? Motor
Mechanics
? Electricians
? Carpenters
? Plumbers
? Chefs
Stages of Assessment:
? Documentary
Assessment – Review of qualifications and experience.
? Practical
Assessment – Hands-on skills test or technical interview depending on
place and trade.
Process: How VETASSESS works for you
Let's make this ornery
process smooth and easy:
Step 1: Check Your Occupation
Visit the VETASSESS
website and see if your occupation falls within their scope. If it is, take
note of the ANZSCO Code and understand the qualification and experience
requirements.
Step 2: Gather Required Documents
Depending on your
occupation, you should submit:
? Passport
bio page
? Degree/diploma
certificates
? Academic
transcripts
? Detailed
employment references (from past and current jobs)
? Payslips,
tax returns, bank statements (as supporting employment evidence)
? Resume/CV
? Trade
licenses (if applicable)
Step 3: Apply Online
Step 3: Submission of
ANZSCO Application Form by VETASSESS Online Portal
? Upload
the documents and the fees.
Step 4: Verification &
Assessment
Your documents shall be
verified by VETASSESS. Trades assessment may require the applicant to appear
for an interview and/or practical testing at designated centres.
? A
positive outcome means that one may proceed with the visa application.
? A
negative outcome means that one may apply for a review or reapply with stronger
supporting evidence.
How Long Does It Take?
? General
occupations: 10–12 weeks
? Trade
occupations: 12–16 weeks (includes practical assessment)
Delays can occur if documents are
incomplete or unclear or the verification needs to be obtained.
What Are the Fees?
The cost varies
according to the trade evaluation and vocation. As of 2025, approximate amounts
might be:
? General
types of occupations (Full Skills Assessment): AUD 968–1,050
? Trade
types of occupations (With practical test): AUD 2,500–3,000
Note: Price variations may occur, and
additional charges may apply for priority processing or reassessment.
Some Tips for VETASSESS Applications
Your checklist:
? Match
the description of duties in the book with what you say are your job duties.
? Give
precise work references – Anything vaguely stated may lead to refusal.
? If
documents are in any other language, make sure they are translated into English
by an accredited translator.
? Do not
assess only by account title; consider duties and responsibilities.
? Give
evidence regarding remuneration and continuity of employment – pay slips,
contracts, tax returns, etc.
Between a Positive VETASSESS Outcome
This positive outcome
gives you a "Golden ticket" to apply for:
? Skilled
Independent Visa (subclass 189)
? Skilled
Nominated Visa (subclass 190)
? Skilled
Work Regional Visa (subclass 491)
You can claim points for work
experience and education and move forward with Expression of Interest (EOI) and
visa processing.
Supporting Your VETASSESS Skill Assessment
It is like maneuvering
through thick VETASSESS requirements; every detail has to count in here. This
is where the local community experts can save your precious time and relieve
your stress. At MY CDR, we provide:
? One-on-one
customized consultation
? Help
with document preparation
? Resume
formatting to VETASSESS specifications
? References
verification by experts
As your partner, MY CDR shall see you
through the entire process, collecting documents and submitting them all at
hand to avoid chance.
Now You Are Already On
The VETASSESS
Skills Assessment is not just some administrative work – indeed,
it is the very first step toward the achievement of your Australian dream.
Proper understanding and preparation for the process with a neat submission of
documents would set you up with ease.
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