An important collection of Skill Assessment authorities & their websites based on your Occupation
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Skill assessments are a vital step in the migration process for individuals aspiring to work in Australia under skilled visa categories. A positive skills assessment verifies that your qualifications, work experience, and skills meet the standards required for your nominated occupation. Each occupation is assessed by a specific authority recognised by the Australian government. Each occupation specified in the ANZCO Skilled occupation List has a Skill assesment authority associated with it. Here’s a comprehensive list:
1. Engineers Australia (EA)
- Occupations: All engineering professionals, such as Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, etc.
- Website: Engineers Australia
2. Australian Computer Society (ACS)
- Occupations: IT and computer-related roles like Software Engineer, ICT Business Analyst, Systems Analyst.
- Website: ACS
3. VETASSESS
- Occupations: General skilled occupations, including HR professionals, marketing specialists, and other non-trade roles.
- Website: VETASSESS
4. AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)
- Occupations: Medical professionals, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists.
- Website: AHPRA
5. Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)
- Occupations: Trade roles like Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter, Chef.
- Website: TRA
6. Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)
- Occupations: Accountants, auditors, and related financial professionals.
- Website: CA ANZ
7. CPA Australia
- Occupations: Accountants and related financial roles.
- Website: CPA Australia
8. Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
- Occupations: Accounting professionals.
- Website: IPA
9. Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
- Occupations: Registered Nurses, Midwives.
- Website: ANMAC
10. Australian Institute of Management (AIM)
- Occupations: Management roles such as Corporate General Manager, CEO.
- Website: AIM
11. Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
- Occupations: Teachers, education professionals.
- Website: AITSL
12. Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA)
- Occupations: Architect.
- Website: AACA
13. Australian Dental Council (ADC)
- Occupations: Dentists, dental specialists.
- Website: ADC
14. Medical Board of Australia (under AHPRA)
- Occupations: Medical practitioners such as General Practitioners and Specialists.
- Website: Medical Board of Australia
15. Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)
- Occupations: Marine Transport Professionals like Ship’s Captain, Marine Engineer.
- Website: AMSA
16. Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute (SSSI)
- Occupations: Surveyors, Cartographers.
- Website: SSSI
17. Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
- Occupations: Aviation roles such as Air Transport Professionals, Pilots.
- Website: CASA
18. Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
- Occupations: Speech Pathologists.
- Website: SPA
19. Australian Veterinary Association (AVA)
- Occupations: Veterinarians.
- Website: AVA
20. Legal Admission Board
- Occupations: Legal professionals such as Solicitors.
- Website: Refer to specific state-based legal boards.
This is not an exhaustive list, and different occupations may require assessments from other specialized bodies. Always refer to the Department of Home Affairs or the skilled occupation list for the most accurate information on the relevant assessing authority for your occupation.
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