Skills Assessment Guide
The essential first step for skilled migration
A positive skills assessment is mandatory for all points‑tested GSM visas[reference:21]. Your application cannot proceed without one.
Skills assessments are issued by relevant skills assessing authorities – independent organisations that verify your qualifications and work experience against Australian standards[reference:22].
Examples by profession:
- Engineers – Engineers Australia
- IT professionals – Australian Computer Society (ACS)[reference:23]
- Accountants – CPA Australia / CAANZ / IPA[reference:24]
- Tradespeople – Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)[reference:25]
Validity: Skills assessments are generally valid for 3 years[reference:26]. Provisional assessments for subclass 485 visas are not valid for points‑tested permanent visas[reference:27].
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