News & Updates

Australia's migrant population has played an important part in the nation’s growth and prosperity, particularly following the shift in recent decades to prioritise global talent.

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: 

The Building Designers Association of Australia (BDAA) has endorsed VETASSESS assessment criteria for people seeking a skills assessment for migration to Australia as:

VETASSESS is resuming practical assessments in India for electricians.

VETASSESS has revised the assessment criteria for Divers who require a skills assessment for migration purposes.

From July 25, 2022 all technical interviews for trade occupations will be conducted at approved VETASSESS venues.

VETASSESS is conducting assessments of horticultural workers’ skills under the Australian Government’s Horticulture Industry Labour Agreement (HILA) program.

VETASSESS plans to resume offshore practical skills assessments for applicants in licensed trade occupations in May 2022.

We have new requirements from Trades Recognition Australia for Pathway 2 applicants in licensed trades:

VETASSESS is updating the assessment criteria for Dance Teachers (Private Tuition), Dancers or Choreographers who require a skills assessment for migration purposes.

Far North Queensland is looking to attract more skilled migrants with an update of its Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) Occupation List.

There are a range of new occupations on the DAMA list, with a focus on the agribusiness, food production, hospitality and tourism sectors.

The role of Human Resources Adviser (ANZSCO Code 223111) is a popular occupation for VETASSESS skills assessment applicants.