Have your qualifications recognised in Australia
Did you qualify as an electrician outside Australia but can’t work in the trade here because you don’t have an Australian qualification?
We can help you attain an Australian Technical Competencies Statement, a certificate that will enable you to work as an electrician in Victoria – where your skills are in demand.
What is the Australian Technical Competencies Statement (ATCS)?
An Australian Technical Competencies Statement (ATCS) proves you have been assessed as partially competent against the units in the Australian qualification UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician.
The ATCS entitles you to a Supervised Worker’s licence in Victoria once you have met the non‐skill licence requirements. This will allow you to work under the supervision of a qualified tradesperson.
You will then need to take Minimum Australian Context Gap training and a period of supervised employment to become eligible for award of the full qualification.
Am I eligible?
To be eligible to apply, you must meet the following requirements and have official evidence to show that:
- You are an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- You have completed formal training as an electrician overseas and have at least 4 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) employment experience as an electrician, 12 months of which were completed within the 3 past 3 years, OR
- You have completed at least 6 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) employment experience as an electrician, 12 months of which were completed within the past 3 years.
What is Minimum Australian Context Gap training and where can I find it?
Minimum Australian Context Gap training covers specific Australian regulations and knowledge required to work as an electrician in Australia.
To find out about electrical licences and the registered training organisations who can deliver the Australian context gap training in Victoria, please contact Energy Safe Victoria.
Before you apply, please confirm with Energy Safe Victoria and/or your gap training provider whether this assessment is required in your particular situation.
Important Note:
Please note this is not an assessment for the purpose of migration to Australia. If you require a skills assessment for migration, please refer to Skills Assessment for Migration. If you have previously had a skills assessment with VETASSESS, please contact us at tradeassess@vetassess.com.au before lodging an application.
Assessment Process
Documentary Evidence Assessment
An assessor will review the evidence you provide to check that your overseas qualification and/or employment experience meet the minimum requirements and that you have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience in your trade.
Technical Interview
If you are successful in Stage 1, you will need to apply and complete a Technical Interview, where an assessor will ask you a range of questions about your trade knowledge and how you apply that knowledge. Find out more about our Technical Interviews here.
Practical Assessment
If you are successful in Stage 2, you will need to apply and attend a Practical Assessment, which involves completing a series of work-based tasks that demonstrate your skills.
Required Documents
For information on what evidence you need to include with your application, download the Evidence Guide.
Please note:
- All documents must be high quality colour scans of the originals.
- If your documents are not in English, you must submit the originals as well as the English translations made by a registered translation service.
- If any required documentation is missing, it may take longer to process your application.
- We will contact you for additional documentation, if necessary.
- Any documents supplied will not be returned.
- Forged, altered or falsified documents will not be assessed and no refund will be provided.
Reassessment and Review
Request a review
If you disagree with your assessment outcome, you can request a review. If you choose this option, an assessor who did not participate in your original assessment will review the evidence you provided and confirm if the correct assessment outcome was made.
You must request a Review within 7 business days of receiving an unsuccessful assessment outcome by submitting a Request for Review form.
Reassessment
If you undertake a reassessment, you will only be reassessed on the units where you received a NYC (Not Yet Competent) outcome. Before undertaking a reassessment, we advise you to increase your skills and knowledge in these units. You can do this through formal training and/or gaining practical experience.
You must apply for reassessment within 12 months of receiving an unsuccessful outcome and provide evidence of further training and/or work experience completed.
If you wish to apply for a reassessment, submit a Request for Reassessment form.
Application Fees
| Assessment Type | Fee (excl GST) |
| Documentary Evidence Assessment | AUD $900.00 |
| Technical Interview | AUD $900.00 |
| Practical Assessment | AUD $2,200.00 |
| Optional Fees | Fee (excl GST) |
| Review of assessment decision | AUD $700.00 |
| Reassessment (Documentary Evidence Assessment / Technical Interview) | AUD $450.00 |
| Reassessment (Practical Assessment) | AUD $1,100.00 |
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