Changes to Priority Processing from July 31, 2023
The VETASSESS Priority Processing service will change so that applicants with evidence of urgent need will receive priority when places are allocated.
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Free employability assessments for migrants living in Australia
UPDATE: This program has closed for new applications.
VETASSESS is offering a free employability assessment for more occupations under an Australian Government program to help migrants living in Australia gain employment at their skill level.
Fast-tracked skills assessment open to permanent visa holders in more occupations
More occupations have been added to the list of roles available for a fast-tracked skills assessment for migrants who are living in Australia on a family, partner, humanitarian or refugee visa.
Changed document requirements for Nigeria and Pakistan
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.
Australian Institute of Landscape Architects endorses VETASSESS criteria
The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) has endorsed the VETASSESS skills assessment criteria for the occupation of Landscape Architect.
VETASSESS and Confederation of Indian Industry partner on skills harmonisation
VETASSESS has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to collaborate on skills harmonisation and workforce mobility between Australia and India.
Migration - Pathway to Nation Building
The VETASSESS submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Migration inquiry into the role of permanent migration in nation building - March 2023
Australian Property Institute endorses VETASSESS skills assessment criteria
The Australian Property Institute (API) has endorsed the VETASSESS skills assessment criteria for the occupation of Valuer.
Demystifying 'not elsewhere classified' occupations
Some occupations assessed by VETASSESS are listed as ‘nec’ which means ‘not elsewhere classified’.
Skills assessment documents: professional and general occupations
Applicants are expected to provide all the documents required at the time they submit their application.
Australian skills assessment criteria change for Apiarists and Beekeepers
Apiarists and beekeepers who need a skills assessment for Australian migration purposes will no longer require a bachelor-level degree to satisfy the criteria.
Carpenter, Joiner, and Carpenter and Joiner qualifications
All new and pending applicants in the occupations of Carpenter, Joiner, and Carpenter and Joiner who successfully complete a skills assessment under Pathway 1 will now receive the most up-to-date qualification:
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