News & Updates
6 Answers by Experts - January 2024
Our Skills Assessment Experts have answered some common questions we receive via webinars, social media and emails to assist our clients and migration agents/lawyers.
Pause in acceptance of new applications for 7 trade occupations
Update: From April 23, 2024, we are accepting new applications for the occupations of Cook, Diesel Motor Mechanic and Motor Mechanic (General).
Australian Industry Group endorses criteria for manufacturing occupations
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has endorsed the VETASSESS skills assessment criteria for the occupations of Manufacturer and Production Manager (Manufacturing).
Changes to Priority Processing from July 31
The VETASSESS Priority Processing service will change so that applicants with evidence of urgent need will receive priority when places are allocated.
Free employability assessments for migrants living in Australia
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.
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.
Answers by experts in trade occupations – July 2023
In this blog, our VETASSESS assessors in trade occupations answer some of the most common questions that we receive via webinars, social media and emails.
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.
Temporary Graduate (Subclass 485) visas
VETASSESS has resumed conducting skills assessments for students applying for a Temporary Graduate (Subclass 485) visa.
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.
7 common mistakes to avoid in an assessment application for a professional occupation
Applying for an assessment for migration purposes can feel daunting. It takes time to assemble documents and arrange proof of previous employment. It is, however, better to make the effort before submitting your application rather than decide to take your chances with incomplete documents.