{"id":6671,"date":"2026-06-18T19:54:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T09:54:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skilldirect.com.au\/?p=6671"},"modified":"2026-06-25T17:51:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T07:51:12","slug":"australian-skills-assessment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skilldirect.com.au\/en\/tham-dinh-tay-nghe-uc\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Australia Skills Assessment? Can I Do It Myself?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Is self-preparing your Australian Skills Assessment profile truly optimal in terms of cost, time, and effort? Don't miss out on this article!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

As the name implies, for Australian skilled migration (employment-based), applicants must meet specific employment criteria to receive approval from the Department of Home Affairs. Specifically, you must undergo a detailed screening and evaluation process known as the Skills Assessment.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

After successfully passing the Skills Assessment (receiving a Positive result), you still need to complete several other procedures to migrate to Australia. Key steps include submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI), waiting for a visa invitation, and more.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

However, if your Australian Skills Assessment is unsuccessful, your dream of migrating to Australia may be put on hold. It can be said that the Skills Assessment is the critical starting point that directly impacts the outcome of your skilled migration journey.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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What Is Australia Skills Assessment?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What is Skills Assessment and where does it fit in the Skilled migration process?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A Skills Assessment is the process of evaluating an applicant's skills based on criteria such as educational qualifications, work experience, and English proficiency. <\/span>The evaluation is conducted by an Assessing Authority corresponding to your chosen occupation. Below is the list of 40 Australian Skills Assessing Authorities:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Assessing Authority<\/b><\/td>\nField\/Sector<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Institution of Engineers Australia (EA<\/a>)<\/span><\/td>\nEngineering & Quantity Surveying<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Australian Computer Society Incorporated (ACS<\/a>)<\/span><\/td>\nInformation Technology<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Geospatial Council of Australia (GCA)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council Limited (ANMAC)<\/span><\/td>\nHealthcare & Medical Sciences<\/span>
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Australian Society of Medical Imagery and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Incorporated (AVBC)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (CMBA)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medical Board of Australia (MBA)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand Limited (OCANZ)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Limited (OTCA)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dietitians Association of Australia (DIAA)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine (ANZSNM)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Australasian Osteopathic Accreditation Council Limited (AOAC)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association Limited (AOPA)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Australian Dental Council Limited (ADC)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (SPA)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Podiatry Board (PodBA)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia Limited (CCEA)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Australian Physiotherapy Council Limited (APC)<\/span><\/td>\nPhysiotherapy<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Australian Psychological Society Limited (APS)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Australian Association of Social Workers Limited (AASW)<\/span><\/td>\nSocial Work & Community Services<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Community Work Australia Limited (CWA)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA)<\/span><\/td>\nArchitecture<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Limited (AITSL)<\/span><\/td>\nEducation & Childcare<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Australian Children\u2019s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)<\/span><\/td>\nAccounting<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CPA Australia Ltd (CPAA)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute of Public Accountants Ltd (IPA)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters Ltd (NAATI)<\/span><\/td>\nTranslation & Interpreting<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS)<\/span><\/td>\nVocational & Skilled Trades<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Legal admissions authority of a state or territory<\/span><\/td>\nLu\u1eadt<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)<\/span><\/td>\nH\u00e0ng h\u1ea3i<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute of Managers and Leaders National (IML)<\/span><\/td>\nNh\u00f3m ng\u00e0nh Qu\u1ea3n l\u00fd<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note: Some Skills Assessing Authorities have the capacity to assess multiple fields. For instance, VETASSESS can assess both the Education sector (teachers, lecturers...) and the Professional\/Trade sector; this includes professional roles (Marketing Specialists, Environmental Consultants...) as well as Trade occupations (Bakers, Hairdressers...).<\/span><\/p>\n

Visa subclasses that require Skills Assessment<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Skills Assessment is a mandatory requirement for most Australian skilled migration visas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n