{"id":7763,"date":"2026-06-18T20:20:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T10:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skilldirect.com.au\/?p=7763"},"modified":"2026-06-18T20:20:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T10:20:43","slug":"can-part-time-work-be-used-for-skills-assessment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skilldirect.com.au\/en\/viec-part-time-co-thuc-hien-skills-assessment\/","title":{"rendered":"Part-time work: Is it possible to take a skills assessment?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Part-time work is a common option for students and those who want to earn additional income while gaining experience in Australia. However, because part-time work involves fewer working hours than full-time employment, many people wonder whether it can be used for skills assessment. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The answer is yes. However, the process requires much more careful preparation. Let\u2019s explore the details with Skill Direct so you can better understand how part-time employment may be assessed and how to prepare your application properly.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Can Part-Time Work Be Used for Skills Assessment?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

1. Understanding the Role of Skills Assessment<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Skills assessment<\/b> is a mandatory requirement for skilled migration pathways in Australia, including independent skilled visas and state-nominated visas such as subclasses 189, 190 and 491. Through skills assessment, the Australian Department of Home Affairs can ensure the quality of skilled migrants and confirm whether applicants have skills that match the needs of the Australian labour market.<\/p>\n

Therefore, whether you work full-time or part-time, you may still be eligible to undertake a skills assessment. The purpose is for the relevantAssessing Authorities<\/a><\/strong>to determine whether your part-time work experience is equivalent to the standard expected of a skilled worker in your nominated occupation.<\/p>\n

2. When Can Part-Time Experience Be Recognised?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Unlike full-time employment, part-time work usually requires more detailed evidence, especially regarding working hours and wages. This allows the assessing authority to properly evaluate your employment history and skill level.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

For this reason, you should carefully check the requirements and prepare your documents thoroughly to reduce the risk of your application being rejected.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Conditions for recognizing part-time experience.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2.1 Key Requirements and Documents to Prepare<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

For part-time employment, three key factors can determine the success of your skills assessment application:<\/p>\n