Changes in assessment of trade occupations
From April 23, VETASSESS will implement a number of changes to the trades skills assessment process. These changes will apply to new applications lodged from that date.
From April 23, VETASSESS will implement a number of changes to the trades skills assessment process. These changes will apply to new applications lodged from that date.
On April 23, VETASSESS will resume accepting new applications for three trade occupations.
VETASSESS has reviewed and updated its skills assessment criteria for two occupations relating to accommodation and hospitality management, following consultation with the Australian Hotels Association (AHA).
VETASSESS will resume accepting new Pathway 1 applications for the occupation of Plumber (General), ANZSCO Code 334111, on February 12, 2024.
From September 25, 2023 VETASSESS will pause acceptance of new applications for assessment for the trade occupations of
The VETASSESS Priority Processing service will change so that applicants with evidence of urgent need will receive priority when places are allocated.
UPDATE: This program has closed for new applications. If you are currently participating in the program you can email us at pilot3@vetassess.com.au.
From August 9 2023, VETASSESS will no longer require applicants to provide verified copies of qualifications from HEC Pakistan or, for Nigerian applicants, the registrar's office of the awarding body. This applies to applicants in professional and general occupations.
VETASSESS has resumed conducting skills assessments for students applying for a Temporary Graduate (Subclass 485) visa.
Applicants are expected to provide all the documents required at the time they submit their application.
The Australian Government has increased its permanent migration quota from 160,000 to 195,000 for the year to June 2023, with all of the extra 35,000 places allocated to skilled work visas.
Apiarists and beekeepers who need a skills assessment for Australian migration purposes will no longer require a bachelor-level degree to satisfy the criteria.