A skills assessment is a crucial step for international graduates and professionals seeking to apply for skilled migration to Australia. At SwifftConsult, we offer expert guidance to help you successfully navigate the skills assessment process — a requirement for many permanent and provisional visa pathways, including the General Skilled Migration (GSM) program.
Skills assessments are conducted by authorized assessing bodies that evaluate your qualifications, work experience, and English proficiency to determine whether your skills match Australian standards for your nominated occupation. Each occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) is assessed by a specific authority, such as:
- ACS (Australian Computer Society) for IT professionals
- AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) for nurses and health workers
- Engineers Australia for engineering occupations
- VETASSESS for a wide range of trade and non-trade roles
- CPA Australia, CA ANZ, and IPA for accounting professionals
Our services include:
- Identifying the correct assessing authority for your nominated occupation
- Reviewing your academic and employment documents to ensure completeness and accuracy
- Guiding you on additional requirements such as employment letters, CV formatting, or CDR (Competency Demonstration Report) for engineers
- Assisting with application submission and follow-up with the assessing body
A successful skills assessment not only strengthens your PR application but is often required before receiving state or territory nomination. With our in-depth knowledge of assessment criteria and documentation standards, we help you avoid common mistakes and delays.
Trust us to streamline your skills assessment process and move you one step closer to your Australian permanent residency goal.