Skills Assessment Services
Are you confused about whether your qualifications are recognised here in Australia?
Are you unsure which occupation to nominate?
This is where Stojanovic & Associates have the experience and knowledge to take you through this process, side by side with you.
We can assist you with clearing your concerns and providing you with the right advice so that you are applying through the right Skills Assessment Authority. We do our very best to help you prepare your documentation to try to achieve a positive outcome the first time you apply.
We also offer PTE & CCL Training and Assessment courses that can help you achieve extra credits towards some visas.
There are two parts to a Skills Assessment application.
skills assessment to obtain your visa
You may need to undergo a points test system for employer-sponsored, migrant skilled visa and temporary graduate visas.
Should you need to have your skills assessed by the relevant assessment authority to be eligible for any of the below visas, we can help you prepare your application.
Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189)
Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485)
Skilled Work Regional Visa State or Territory Nominated (subclass 491)
Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)
Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190)
Temporary Work Visa (subclass 482)
Skilled Work Regional Visa Family Nominated (subclass 491)
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 494)
the importance of points
In order to enter Australia under a Skilled Migration Visa, it is a requirement for some visas that your skills are assessed via a points system. A Skills Assessment includes: evaluating your qualifications and employment against the criteria of the nominated occupation in Australia. A positive assessment result is required to apply for a migration visa.
Navigating this system is something Stojanovic & Associates specialise in. We take the confusion out of whether your qualifications are recognised by the Australian Standard assist with which occupation to nominate.
We can assist you with clearing your concerns and providing you with advice so that you apply through the right skills assessment authority.
our process
preparation
Preparation is the key when applying for a Skills Assessment. The better prepared you are the more likely you are to achieve a positive result.
lodgement
Once we have prepared all the correct documentation we then lodge your application via the relevant assessing authority.
Ruling
We will be contacted by the relevant assessment authority as to the result of you application.
PREPARATION AND LODGEMENT
Preparation is the key when applying for a Skills Assessment.
The reason for this is that it involves a lot of documentation, especially if you have years of experience from various employers.
Our team at Stojanovic & Associates is here to assist and guide you through this process,
This includes: completing the right form and providing the correct supporting documentation in order to to do our best to achieve a positive skills assessment result for you.
How to prepare for the initial stage of an application:
One Recent Passport Photo
This can include either a Passport or Birth Certificate.
Please provide any Qualifications and copies of certificates gained throughout your career.
When presenting your employment evidence you must provide the following:
- Your full name
- The hours you worked per week.
- Your official position held at the organisation where you worked.
- The exact period of your employment in each position held
- Description of your primary duties for each position you held
- Payslips from the salary you earned
A resume should document your employment history from the start of your career till the current day.
Fees will be discussed when preparing your lodgement.
Some authorities ask for English results or licencing.
NEGATIVE SKILLS ASSESSMENT OUTCOME, REVIEW AND RE-LODGEMENT
When applying for a Skills Assessment, sometimes you may receive a negative outcome. This may be a result of not providing sufficient information in your documentation. In particular, to do with reference letters from employers outlining duties, as well as providing proof of two forms of payment as evidence of previous employment.
There is, however, an opportunity to re-lodge your application and have this re-assessed. At Stojanovic & Associates, we offer reviews of the negative outcome of your prior application to see whether you should apply for a re-assessment. We can also assist you with collating the correct documentation and assisting you to re-apply.
A negative outcome doesn't have to be the end of your application but instead an opportunity to gather any documentation needed to re-apply. If you would like us to review previous negative skills outcome for you - please book a consultation with us and we will review whether you should re-apply and how to prepare.
Contact us to discuss your Skills Assessment application today!
Skills Assessment Enquiry
Frequently Asked Questions
Processing times change from time to time depending on the skills assessment authority and cannot be confirmed.
In order to reach the criteria for some Visas additional points can be acquired via such things as PTE training and CCL assessment, which give you the chance to boost your Skills Assessment.
You can apply for more than one skills assessment with any number of assessing authorities. For up-to-date information, it's always best to check with the relevant skills assessment authority.
You will be emailed an outcome letter that confirms whether you have been successful or not.
Employer-sponsored work visas, occupations that require licensing and registration, and skilled migration.