Vetassess
VETASSESS is a skills assessing authority for more than 360 occupations in Australia. It plays an important screening role in determining whether your qualifications, skills, and work experience meet Australian occupational standards, which in turn affects your eligibility to pursue a skilled migration pathway.
WHICH OCCUPATIONS DOES VETASSESS ASSESS?
VETASSESS is an assessing authority authorised by the Australian Department of Home Affairs to conduct skills assessments across a broad range of professional occupations (more than 341 occupations) and trade occupations (27 occupations). A suitable Skills Assessment is a mandatory requirement for submitting an EOI for skilled migration visas. Some of the occupation groups assessed by VETASSESS include:
PROFESSIONALS
- Arts & Education
- Business & Finance
- Constructrion & Manufacturing
- Hospitality & Retail
- Science, Health & Agriculture
TRADES
- Cook & Chef
- Baker
- Diesel Motor Mechanic
- Welder
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VETASSESS ASSESSMENT SERVICES
Professional Occupations
VETASSESS assesses your qualifications and work experience. The Skills Assessment outcome plays an important role in the skilled migration process in Australia.
Trade Occupations
VETASSESS is authorised by TRA to conduct skills assessments under the TSS Skills Assessment Program and the Offshore Skills Assessment Program (OSAP).
PROCESSING TIME & FEES
3 weeks - 7 weeks
Priority / Standard
AUD 1,205.60 - 2,113.1
VETASSESS Application Fee (including GST)
WHAT SKILL DIRECT CAN DO FOR YOU
To improve the prospects of a successful VETASSESS Skills Assessment outcome, Skill Direct can assist you with:
Identify the Occupation Code
Assess the relevance of your qualifications and work experience to advise on the most suitable occupation code.
Guidance on Preparing the Required Documents
Guide on collecting and presenting documents that are appropriate to the client’s circumstances and meet the requirements of VETASSESS and TRA for the OSAP/TSS pathways.
Review and follow up on your application after lodgement
Updates on your application status and assistance with any requests for additional information from VETASSESS.
Appeal Support (If Required)
Analyse the reasons for the outcome, prepare an appeal application, or advise on the most appropriate next steps.
Frequently asked questions
Below are our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to help you better understand VETASSESS:
1. How are professional occupation groups classified?
VETASSESS classifies professional occupations into Groups A, B, C, D and E, based on the estimated skill level under the ANZSCO framework.
Each group has different requirements for qualifications and work experience. Specifically:
- Groups A and B: Occupations at Skill Level 1, generally requiring a qualification equivalent to AQF Level 7 or higher.
- Groups C and E: Occupations at Skill Level 2, generally requiring a qualification equivalent to AQF Level 5 or higher.
- Group D: Occupations at Skill Level 2, generally requiring a qualification equivalent to AQF Level 3 or higher.
*AQF: Australian Qualifications Framework
2. How long is a VETASSESS Skills Assessment outcome valid?
A suitable Skills Assessment outcome issued by VETASSESS is valid for 3 years from the date of issue. For visa-related requirements, you should refer to and confirm the applicable requirements with the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
IS YOUR VETASSESS APPLICATION ELIGIBLE TO BE LODGED?
Book a consultation with Skill Direct for a free preliminary assessment and find out which pathway may be suitable for you.