Many trades, such as electrical and plumbing work, also need a state or territory licence before you can work. Check with the licensing body where you live.
Many employers ask for a qualification that the AASW recognises.
Source: aasw.asn.au. Requirements change, so check the official site.
Many other professional occupations
For example managers, business and finance roles, scientists, designers and many other occupations without their own assessing body.
Usually assessed or registered by
VETASSESS (official site)Assesses skills and qualifications for a wide range of general professional and other occupations.
Check the VETASSESS site to see whether it assesses your occupation. Many office jobs do not need any assessment to apply.
Source: vetassess.com.au. Requirements change, so check the official site.
Not on the list?
Many jobs do not need any assessment. For study, the university, TAFE or college you apply to usually assesses your qualification.
For other jobs, the Department of Education has general information about how overseas qualifications are recognised in Australia, and who to contact for your situation.
If you want to study, the university, TAFE or college usually assesses your overseas qualification for entry or for credit. Ask each one early, and keep copies of your transcripts.
For vocational qualifications, recognition of prior learning (RPL) may count your skills and experience. See study pathways.
Good to know
A skills assessment and registration are different things. Some jobs need both.
Many jobs do not need any formal recognition. Employers look at your skills.
Translations of documents usually need to be certified.
We do not give advice on assessments used for visas.
We do not give migration advice. For visa questions, speak to a registered migration agent (check the register at mara.gov.au) or the Department of Home Affairs.
Do I need my qualification recognised to get a job?
It depends on the job. Regulated jobs, such as nursing, teaching and many trades, need registration or a licence. Many other jobs do not, and employers look at your skills and experience.
Which assessment do I need?
It depends on why you need it: to work, to register or to study. The official body for your occupation explains which applies to you.
Is a skills assessment the same as registration?
No. A skills assessment looks at your qualifications and experience. Registration or a licence lets you work in a regulated job. Some people need both.
Some assessments are linked to visas. Can you help with that?
No. We do not give migration advice. For visa questions, speak to a registered migration agent (check the register at mara.gov.au) or the Department of Home Affairs.
Can you tell me how much it costs or how long it takes?
We do not publish fees or processing times because they change. Check the official site of the body.
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