News & Updates
Pause in acceptance of new applications for 7 trade occupations
Update: From June 12, 2024, we began accepting new applications for Chef and Fitter (General), and from April 23, 2024, we resumed 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, 2023
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.