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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.
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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.
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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
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Six tips for a university lecturer applying for a Skills Assessment
If you are considering applying for a skills assessment as a university lecturer, it is important to understand the criteria for this occupation.
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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.
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Answers by Experts – April 2023
In this blog, our VETASSESS Skills Assessment Experts answer some of the most common questions that we receive about trade and professional and general occupations.
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9 tips for a skills assessment for Australian migration purposes
If you apply to move to Australia as a skilled migrant, you will most likely have to undertake an assessment of your skills. Understanding the process will save you time and money by ensuring your application is sufficiently prepared, and will be more likely to lead to success.
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Demystifying 'not elsewhere classified' occupations
Some occupations assessed by VETASSESS are listed as ‘nec’ which means ‘not elsewhere classified’.
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December 2022 - A focus on skilled migration and training
The focus on skilled migration and education and training will continue in 2023, as the nation looks for solutions to its persistent labour shortages.
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Skills assessment documents: professional and general occupations
Applicants are expected to provide all the documents required at the time they submit their application.
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Answers by Experts – January 2023
Our VETASSESS Skills Assessment Experts answer questions about Priority Processing, self-employment and employment experience.
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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.