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Skill Assessment Services
A skill assessment is a vital step in Australia’s skilled migration process. It evaluates whether your qualifications, skills, and work experience meet the standards set by the relevant Australian authorities for your nominated occupation. At LIVV Immigration Services, we specialise in guiding professionals like you through this essential process, ensuring a seamless experience and successful outcomes. Our migration services include Skills Assessment and general Skilled visa consultation to give you the right advice to kickstart your migration plan, strategising every step during this journey.
How We Can Help You Obtain A Skill Assessment Services
- Expertise Across Occupations: From IT professionals to tradespeople, engineers, and healthcare workers, we have successfully supported applicants in a variety of industries.
- Tailored Support: We provide customised advice to match your qualifications with the most suitable ANZSCO code and assessing authority.
- In-Depth Knowledge: With expertise in Australian migration laws and assessing body requirements, we help you meet every criterion with precision.
- High Success Rate: Our proven track record reflects our commitment to delivering positive outcomes for clients across Australia and abroad.
- Stress-Free Process: We handle the complexities of documentation, compliance, and communication with assessing authorities, giving you peace of mind.
- Pre-Assessment Consultation: We evaluate your qualifications, work experience, and professional background to identify the appropriate ANZSCO occupation and assessing authority.
- Document Preparation: We assist you in compiling all required documents, including qualification certificates, employment references, CVs, and English language test results.
- Application Submission: Our team handles the submission to the relevant assessing authority, ensuring compliance with their requirements.
- Follow-Up and Outcome Review: We track your application’s progress and guide you on the next steps based on the assessment result. Additionally, we offer to further guide you through the relevant process for your skilled Visa pathway including English Tests, health assessments, state/employer sponsorships and any other steps until visa approval.
Skill assessments are conducted by designated authorities, each with specific requirements. Here’s how LIVV Immigration Services simplifies the process:
- Australian Computer Society (ACS): For ICT professionals. We help prepare detailed CVs, employer references, and RPL reports (if required).
- Engineers Australia: For engineers. We assist with Competency Demonstration Reports (CDRs) or accredited qualification verification.
- VETASSESS: For general professional occupations such as marketing specialists, HR advisors, and more. We provide guidance on skill verification and practical assessments.
- Trades Recognition Australia (TRA): For trade workers like electricians, plumbers, and chefs. We help you compile evidence of your practical experience and qualifications.
- Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC): For nurses and midwives. Our team ensures compliance with detailed document requirements, including proof of registration and work experience.
- CPA Australia/CAANZ/IPA: For accountants. We assist with qualification assessments and specific documentation like academic transcripts and membership details.
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Common ANZSCO Occupations We Assist
LIVV Immigration Services has extensive experience supporting clients in these and other ANZSCO occupations:
- ICT Business Analyst (261111)
- Civil Engineer (233211)
- Mechanical Engineer (233512)
- Registered Nurse (254499)
- Chef (351311)
- Electrician (341111)
- Marketing Specialist (225113)
- Accountant (General) (221111)
If your occupation isn’t listed, don’t worry! Contact us to discuss your case and explore tailored solutions.
Fees for Skill Assessment Services
- Assessing Authority Fees: These vary depending on the authority and occupation, typically ranging from AUD 300 to AUD 1,500.
- Our Professional Fee: Starting at AUD 750, covering consultation, documentation assistance, and application management.
Note: Fees may vary based on the complexity of your case and additional requirements such as practical skill assessments.
Why is a Skill Assessment Important?
A positive skill assessment is mandatory for many visa subclasses, including the Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189), Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190), and Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 491). A successful assessment confirms your eligibility and boosts your chances of securing an Australian visa.
Start Your Skill Assessment Journey Today
Navigating the skill assessment process can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. LIVV Immigration Services offers expert guidance, personalised solutions, and a hassle-free experience. Contact us today to book a consultation, and let us help you take the first step toward your Australian migration dream.
Skill Assessment Services Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
A positive skill assessment is mandatory for most skilled migration visa applications, including subclass 189, 190, and 491 visas. It verifies your eligibility for your chosen ANZSCO occupation.
Skill assessments are conducted by designated assessing authorities based on your nominated occupation. Examples include VETASSESS, ACS, Engineers Australia, and TRA.
Processing times vary depending on the assessing authority and occupation, typically ranging from 6 weeks to 4 months.
Documentation and Process
Commonly required documents include academic transcripts, qualification certificates, employment references, a detailed CV, English language test results, and identification documents.
Most assessing authorities require you to have completed your qualifications and have relevant work experience before applying.
A negative assessment means your qualifications or experience did not meet the required standards. Our team can assist you in reviewing the outcome and reapplying if possible.
Changing your occupation might require a new assessment by a different authority. We can guide you through this process if needed.
Fees and Costs
Fees vary by assessing authority and occupation. Assessing authority fees typically range from AUD 300 to AUD 1,500. Our professional fee starts from AUD 750.
Additional costs may include translation of documents, skill verification assessments, and any supplementary reports required by the authority.
Occupation-Specific Questions
We assist with a wide range of occupations, including ICT professionals, engineers, tradespeople, healthcare workers, and accountants.
Yes, we assist with TRA skill assessments for trade occupations such as electricians, plumbers, and carpenters, including preparing evidence of practical experience.
Authority-Specific Questions
Each authority has unique requirements. For instance, Engineers Australia requires a Competency Demonstration Report (CDR), while VETASSESS may require skill verification or practical assessments. We ensure your application meets the specific criteria for your authority.
Yes, we assist in preparing Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) reports for ACS assessments, ensuring compliance with all guidelines.
