{"id":472,"date":"2025-09-16T14:27:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T04:27:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/?p=472"},"modified":"2025-09-16T14:29:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T04:29:58","slug":"%e6%be%b3%e6%b4%b2%e8%81%8c%e4%b8%9a%e8%af%84%e4%bc%b0%e8%b6%85%e5%85%a8%e8%a7%a3%e6%9e%90%ef%bc%9a%e7%95%99%e5%ad%a6%e7%a7%bb%e6%b0%91%e7%ac%ac%e4%b8%80%e6%ad%a5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/%e6%be%b3%e6%b4%b2%e8%81%8c%e4%b8%9a%e8%af%84%e4%bc%b0%e8%b6%85%e5%85%a8%e8%a7%a3%e6%9e%90%ef%bc%9a%e7%95%99%e5%ad%a6%e7%a7%bb%e6%b0%91%e7%ac%ac%e4%b8%80%e6%ad%a5\/","title":{"rendered":"Comprehensive Guide to Skills Assessment in Australia: The First Step for Study and Migration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"translation-block\">For many students preparing to migrate to Australia, one common term that often comes up during consultation is Skills Assessment.\nSo, what exactly is a skills assessment? Why is it considered the very first step in a migration application? Let\u2019s break it down in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is a Skills Assessment?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">A skills assessment is one of the mandatory requirements set by the Australian Department of Home Affairs. It is conducted by relevant assessing authorities to determine whether the applicant\u2019s qualifications and work experience match the nominated occupation.\nIn simple terms, it is proof that you are competent to work in your chosen profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why Do You Need a Skills Assessment?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A compulsory requirement for Skilled Migration visas (subclass 189 \/ 190 \/ 491)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A prerequisite for Employer-Sponsored, State-Sponsored, or Regional visas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some study programs also require a skills assessment upon graduation to gain extra migration points or access to migration pathways<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Factors in a Skills Assessment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Qualification Requirement<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must be relevant to the nominated occupation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must meet Australian standards (usually Bachelor\/Master\u2019s degree or specific certificates)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2. Work Experience<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must be full-time, paid employment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be directly related to the nominated occupation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The required number of years must meet the authority\u2019s threshold<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3. English Proficiency<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some occupations require additional English test results (e.g., IELTS, PTE)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common Assessing Authorities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ACS<\/strong>ACS (Australian Computer Society): IT-related professions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Engineers Australia<\/strong>Engineers Australia: Engineering fields<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">CPA \/ CAANZ \/ IPA: Accounting professions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nursing and midwifery professions<\/strong>A major assessing authority covering management, education, marketing, scientific research, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nursing and midwifery professions<\/strong>Nursing and midwifery professions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example: VETASSESS (Most Common Authority)<\/strong>School teaching professions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: VETASSESS (Most Common Authority)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VETASSESS classifies occupations into Groups A\u2013F, each with different requirements for qualifications and work experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Group A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Qualification: Bachelor\u2019s degree or higher, highly relevant to the nominated occupation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work: At least 1 year of post-qualification work experience in the last 5 years (pre-graduation work not accepted)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Group B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s degree or higher + highly relevant: 1 year post-qualification work experience in the last 5 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s degree or higher + Associate Degree highly relevant: 2 years post-qualification experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s degree or higher but not highly relevant: 3 years post-qualification experience in the last 5 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Group C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Associate Degree or higher + highly relevant: 1 year post-qualification work experience in the last 5 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Associate Degree or higher + non-relevant but with AQF Certificate IV in a related field: 1 year post-qualification work experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Associate Degree or higher + non-relevant: 2 years post-qualification experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Group D<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AQF Certificate IV equivalent + highly relevant: 1 year post-qualification experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AQF Certificate IV equivalent + non-relevant: 2 years post-qualification experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AQF Certificate III equivalent + highly relevant: 3 years post-qualification experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Group E<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Diploma (Associate Degree equivalent), highly relevant: 1 year post-qualification experience in the last 5 years (pre-graduation experience not accepted)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Group F<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AQF Certificate II equivalent, highly relevant: 1 year post-qualification experience in the last 5 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AQF Certificate II equivalent, non-relevant: 2 years post-qualification experience in the last 5 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Frequently Asked Questions (Q&amp;A)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Q: I only have a graduation certificate but no degree certificate. Does it count as a Bachelor\u2019s?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; A: No, only a graduation certificate without a degree certificate does not count as a Bachelor\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Q: I don\u2019t have social insurance or tax records, and my salary was paid in cash. Can I still apply?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A: It depends on the case. Consult directly for assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Q: Can work experience be counted without deductions? How many years are deducted?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A: VETASSESS will always deduct at least 1 year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Q: Do work reference letters need an official company stamp?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A: No, a supervisor\u2019s signature is sufficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Q: What if I don\u2019t want my colleagues to know?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A: You are not required to use a current colleague as a referee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Q: My degree and my work are in different fields. Can I still pass?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Not every occupation requires a directly matched degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Q: Can I have multiple skills assessments?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Yes, you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Q: I heard VETASSESS phone checks are strict. Is this true?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Not always. Phone checks are rare if documents are genuine and reasonable. Suspicious cases are more likely to be checked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Q: Are phone checks in English or Chinese?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; A: In English, usually via phone or email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Q: Do you provide interview coaching for phone checks?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Yes, coaching is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Q: I am an Australian graduate with no work experience. Can I apply?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A: You can apply for a 485 skills assessment, but not a full skills assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Q: Can PhD research work count as work experience?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Generally no, because scholarships and stipends are not considered \u201cpaid employment.\u201d Only official, paid employment during a PhD counts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quick Reference Table<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Occupation Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Assessing Authority<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Qualification Requirement<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Work Experience Requirement<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Additional Requirement<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>IT<\/strong><strong>IT (Software Engineers, Programmers)<\/strong><\/td><td>ACS<\/td><td>Relevant Bachelor\/Master<\/td><td>May be waived\/offset by Australian study<\/td><td>English test (IELTS\/PTE)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Engineers (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.)<\/strong><\/td><td>Engineers Australia<\/td><td>Engineering Bachelor\/Master<\/td><td>Some require work experience or project report<\/td><td>CDR or Washington Accord<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Accounting, Finance, Auditing<\/strong><\/td><td>CPA \/ CAANZ \/ IPA<\/td><td>Accounting\/Business Bachelor<\/td><td>Must meet subject requirements<\/td><td>IELTS 4x7 (or equivalent)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nursing<\/strong><\/td><td>ANMAC<\/td><td>Nursing Bachelor\/Diploma<\/td><td>Registered nursing experience<\/td><td>High English requirement (IELTS 4x7)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Teachers (Primary\/Secondary)<\/strong><\/td><td>AITSL<\/td><td>Education Bachelor\/Master<\/td><td>Teaching practicum required<\/td><td>IELTS 4x7.5 (Speaking &amp; Writing \u22658)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Management, Marketing, Research, Trades<\/strong><\/td><td>Nursing and midwifery professions<\/td><td>Relevant Diploma\/Bachelor<\/td><td>At least 1 year related work experience<\/td><td>Detailed reference letters<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Processing Time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Standard: 8\u201312 weeks\nPriority processing: Faster with extra fee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Impact of Skills Assessment Results<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pass \u2705: You can proceed to the visa application stage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fail \u274c: Likely due to qualification or experience mismatch; may require additional study or experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Case Studies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mr. Yang \u2013 Hotel Manager<br>Bachelor\u2019s degree in Hotel Management in China + 2 years as Front Office Manager in a 5-star hotel. Submitted detailed job descriptions and reference letters. Successfully passed VETASSESS and received a 190 state nomination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ms. Zhao \u2013 Massage Therapist<br>Completed a Diploma of Remedial Massage in Australia + 1 year of full-time work in a rehabilitation clinic. With both qualification and experience aligned, she passed VETASSESS and applied through the 491 regional pathway.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mr. Wang \u2013 Food Technologist<br>Bachelor\u2019s in Food Science + 3 years of work in quality testing and R&amp;D at a large food company. Provided lab records, employer references, and contracts. Successfully passed skills assessment and received an invitation under subclass 189.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A skills assessment is the gateway to skilled migration and employer sponsorship in Australia.\nBy understanding which authority assesses your occupation, the requirements, and preparing the right documents in advance, you can save significant time and costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\ud83d\udc49 Want to know if your qualifications and work experience can pass the skills assessment?\nSend us a private message with \u201cSkills Assessment\u201d for a free pre-assessment to minimize your risks!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u5f88\u591a\u51c6\u5907\u79fb\u6c11\u6fb3\u6d32\u7684\u540c\u5b66\u5728\u54a8\u8be2\u65f6\u90fd\u4f1a\u542c\u5230\u4e00\u4e2a\u8bcd\u2014\u2014\u804c\u4e1a\u8bc4\u4f30\uff08Skill Assessment\uff09\u3002\u90a3\u4e48\uff0c\u804c\u4e1a\u8bc4\u4f30\u5230 [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":476,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[10,4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-472","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-study-and-immigration-news","category-immigration-consulting"],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/17166022230b01e4.jpg",1600,1066,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/17166022230b01e4-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/17166022230b01e4-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/17166022230b01e4-768x512.jpg",768,512,true],"large":["https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/17166022230b01e4-1024x682.jpg",1024,682,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/17166022230b01e4-1536x1023.jpg",1536,1023,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/17166022230b01e4.jpg",1600,1066,false],"trp-custom-language-flag":["https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/17166022230b01e4-18x12.jpg",18,12,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"EBP Immigration Consulting","author_link":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/author\/ebp-immigration-consulting\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"\u5f88\u591a\u51c6\u5907\u79fb\u6c11\u6fb3\u6d32\u7684\u540c\u5b66\u5728\u54a8\u8be2\u65f6\u90fd\u4f1a\u542c\u5230\u4e00\u4e2a\u8bcd\u2014\u2014\u804c\u4e1a\u8bc4\u4f30\uff08Skill Assessment\uff09\u3002\u90a3\u4e48\uff0c\u804c\u4e1a\u8bc4\u4f30\u5230&hellip;","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/472","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=472"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/472\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":473,"href":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/472\/revisions\/473"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/476"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=472"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=472"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=472"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}