18 Jan Vetassess Skill Assessment for Australian Immigration
Vetassess Skills Assessment
VETASSESS is a dedicated Skill Assessment authority licensed by the Australia Government to perform Immigration based Skill Assessments for Skilled Migration and Employer Sponsored Visas.
What is a VETASSESS Assessment
A Vetassess Skill Assessment is a process of validating an applicants skills, experience and qualifications.
It’s a checking process that ensures applicants have the right background for your occupation and that they will be an asset for Australian society.
Vetassess run a number of substantial background checks on individual applicants who have to prove by documented evidence that they have:
- the right skills
- the correct qualifications
- verifiable experience in your occupation
A successful Vetassess skill assessment enables the applicant to proceed and lodge an Expression of Interest via SkillSelect.
Vetassess validation of qualifications and experience are what the Australian Government use to calculate an applicants employment and qualification points.
Regardless of what an applicant claims, or what they feel they are entitled to if it is not validated by a Vetassess Skill Assessment (or other Skill Assessment) then points are not awarded via the Australia Immigration Points Calculator.
VETASSESS Requirements
The 12 VETASSESS requirements
- Check if Vetassess is the correct Skill Assessment for your occupation
- Doe you need a Vetassess Trade Skill Assessment
- Or do you need a General Occupations assessment
- Vetassess Skill Assessments do not have an English requirement yet it is advisable to do one for points
- Vetassess requires One year of post qualification work experience for General Occupations
- 4 years employment (with qualification) are required for the Vetassess Trade Skill Assessment
- Documents do not need to be certified
- Make sure you have the right documents for your occupation
- Trades occupations also need colour scans of documents
- The Vetassess fee is non-refundable
- Never send original documents to Vetassess; These will not be returned
- Be patient. Priorioty assessments can take 10 days while a Trade Skill Assessment can take over 4-months
Vetassess Skill Assessment Options
The two streams of the Vetassess skill assessment process
- Vetassess assessment for General Occupations
- Vetassess assessment for Trades Occupations
Both streams have different requirements and criteria. If your occupation is a skilled trade then you will be in the Trades Occupations stream.
All non-trades occupations require a General Occupation assessment.
Visas that need VETASSESS
Skill Assessment is a requirement for the following Australia Visas:
- 189 Visa
- 190 Visa
- 491 Visa
VETASSSESS is responsible for 55% of all Australia Skill Assessments although most professions such as Teaching, Nursing and Accountants have their own Skill Assessment bodies.
What Occupations Need a VETASSESS Assessment
VETASSESS is the Skill Assessment Authority for the following Occupations:
| Occupation | ANZSCO CODE | Skill Assessment | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| construction project manager | 133111 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| automotive electrician | 321111 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| motor mechanic (general) | 321211 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| diesel motor mechanic | 321212 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| motorcycle mechanic | 321213 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| small engine mechanic | 321214 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| sheetmetal trades worker | 322211 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| metal fabricator | 322311 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| pressure welder | 322312 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| welder (first class) | 322313 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| fitter (general) | 323211 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| fitter and turner | 323212 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| fitter‑welder | 323213 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| metal machinist (first class) | 323214 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| panelbeater | 324111 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| bricklayer | 331111 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| stonemason | 331112 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| carpenter and joiner | 331211 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| carpenter | 331212 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| joiner | 331213 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| painting trades worker | 332211 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| glazier | 333111 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| fibrous plasterer | 333211 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| solid plasterer | 333212 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| wall and floor tiler | 333411 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| plumber (general) | 334111 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| drainer | 334113 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| gasfitter | 334114 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| roof plumber | 334115 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| electrician (general) | 341111 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| electrician (special class) | 341112 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| airconditioning and refrigeration mechanic | 342111 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| technical cable jointer | 342212 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| electronic equipment trades worker | 342313 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| electronic instrument trades worker (general) | 342314 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| chef | 351311 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| primary health organisation manager | 134213 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| internal auditor | 221214 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| actuary | 224111 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| land economist | 224511 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| valuer | 224512 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| management consultant | 224711 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| landscape architect | 232112 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| cartographer | 232213 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| other spatial scientist | 232214 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| agricultural consultant | 234111 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| agricultural scientist | 234112 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| forester | 234113 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| audiologist | 252711 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| civil engineering technician | 312212 | VETASSESS | MLTSSL |
| aquaculture farmer | 121111 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| cotton grower | 121211 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| flower grower | 121212 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| fruit or nut grower | 121213 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| grain, oilseed or pasture grower (Aus) / field crop grower (NZ) | 121214 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| grape grower | 121215 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| mixed crop farmer | 121216 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| sugar cane grower | 121217 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| vegetable grower (Aus) / market gardener (NZ) | 121221 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| crop farmers (nec) | 121299 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| apiarist | 121311 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| beef cattle farmer | 121312 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| dairy cattle farmer | 121313 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| mixed livestock farmer | 121317 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| pig farmer | 121318 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| poultry farmer | 121321 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| sheep farmer | 121322 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| livestock farmers (nec) | 121399 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| mixed crop and livestock farmer | 121411 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| corporate services manager | 132111 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| research and development manager | 132511 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| manufacturer | 133411 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| production manager (forestry) | 133511 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| production manager (manufacturing) | 133512 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| production manager (mining) | 133513 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| health and welfare services managers (nec) | 134299 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| school principal | 134311 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| education managers (nec) | 134499 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| arts administrator or manager | 139911 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| laboratory manager | 139913 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| quality assurance manager | 139914 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| specialist managers (nec) except:(a) ambassador; or (b) archbishop; or © bishop | 139999 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| cafe or restaurant manager | 141111 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| hotel or motel manager | 141311 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| accommodation and hospitality managers (nec) | 141999 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| customer service manager | 149212 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| conference and event organiser | 149311 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| transport company manager | 149413 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| facilities manager | 149913 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| dancer or choreographer | 211112 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| music director | 211212 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| music professionals (nec) | 211299 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| photographer | 211311 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| visual arts and crafts professionals (nec) | 211499 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| artistic director | 212111 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| book or script editor | 212212 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| director (film, television, radio or stage) | 212312 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| film and video editor | 212314 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| program director (television or radio) | 212315 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| stage manager | 212316 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| technical director | 212317 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| video producer | 212318 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| copywriter | 212411 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| newspaper or periodical editor | 212412 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| print journalist | 212413 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| technical writer | 212415 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| television journalist | 212416 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| journalists and other writers (nec) | 212499 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| company secretary | 221211 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| commodities trader | 222111 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| finance broker | 222112 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| insurance broker | 222113 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| financial brokers (nec) | 222199 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| financial market dealer | 222211 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| stockbroking dealer | 222213 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| financial dealers (nec) | 222299 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| financial investment adviser | 222311 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| financial investment manager | 222312 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| recruitment consultant | 223112 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| mathematician | 224112 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| gallery or museum curator | 224212 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| health information manager | 224213 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| records manager | 224214 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| librarian | 224611 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| organisation and methods analyst | 224712 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| patents examiner | 224914 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| information and organisation professionals (nec) | 224999 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| advertising specialist | 225111 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| marketing specialist | 225113 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| ICT account manager | 225211 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| ICT business development manager | 225212 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| ICT sales representative | 225213 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| public relations professional | 225311 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| technical sales representatives (nec) including education sales representatives | 225499 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| fashion designer | 232311 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| industrial designer | 232312 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| jewellery designer | 232313 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| graphic designer | 232411 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| illustrator | 232412 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| web designer | 232414 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| interior designer | 232511 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| urban and regional planner | 232611 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| geologist | 234411 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| education adviser | 249111 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| art teacher (private tuition) | 249211 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| dance teacher (private tuition) | 249212 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| music teacher (private tuition) | 249214 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| private tutors and teachers (nec) | 249299 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| teacher of English to speakers of other languages | 249311 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| nutritionist | 251112 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| occupational health and safety adviser | 251312 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| orthoptist | 251412 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| industrial pharmacist | 251512 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| health promotion officer | 251911 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| health diagnostic and promotion professionals (nec) | 251999 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| naturopath | 252213 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| complementary health therapists (nec) | 252299 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| judicial and other legal professionals (nec) | 271299 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| careers counsellor | 272111 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| drug and alcohol counsellor | 272112 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| family and marriage counsellor | 272113 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| rehabilitation counsellor | 272114 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| student counsellor | 272115 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| counsellors (nec) | 272199 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| psychotherapist | 272314 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| social professionals (nec) | 272499 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| recreation officer | 272612 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| anaesthetic technician | 311211 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| cardiac technician | 311212 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| pharmacy technician | 311215 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| medical technicians (nec) | 311299 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| meat inspector | 311312 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| primary products inspectors (nec) | 311399 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| chemistry technician | 311411 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| earth science technician | 311412 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| life science technician | 311413 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| science technicians (nec) | 311499 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| architectural draftsperson | 312111 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| building inspector | 312113 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| architectural, building and surveying technicians (nec) | 312199 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| metallurgical or materials technician | 312912 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| mine deputy | 312913 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| dog handler or trainer | 361111 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| animal attendants and trainers (nec) | 361199 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| veterinary nurse | 361311 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| library technician | 399312 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| performing arts technicians (nec) | 399599 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| ambulance officer | 411111 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| intensive care ambulance paramedic | 411112 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| diversional therapist | 411311 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| massage therapist | 411611 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| disabilities services officer | 411712 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| family support worker | 411713 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| residential care officer | 411715 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| diving instructor (open water) | 452311 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| gymnastics coach or instructor | 452312 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| horse riding coach or instructor | 452313 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| snowsport instructor | 452314 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| swimming coach or instructor | 452315 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| tennis coach | 452316 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| other sports coach or instructor | 452317 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| sports development officer | 452321 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| footballer | 452411 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| sportspersons (nec) | 452499 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| contract administrator | 511111 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| program or project administrator | 511112 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| insurance loss adjuster | 599612 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| insurance agent | 611211 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
| retail buyer | 639211 | VETASSESS | STSOL |
VETASSESS Document Requirements
VETASSESS Requirement for General Occupations
- Passport
- Qualification Certificate
- Qualification Transcript
- Professional References
- Change of name documents (if applicable)
- Proof of salary
VETASSESS Requirement for Trade Occupations
- Passport
- Trade Certificate
- Trade Certificate Transcripts
- Professional References
- Salary advice paperwork
- Tax returns (if applicable)
VETASSESS Requirement for Self Employed
- Passport
- Qualifications Certificates
- Qualifications Transcripts
- Company Registration Details (if a formal company)
- Proof of Sole Trader status (for sole traders)
- Proof of invoices
- And these payments showing on a Bank Statement
- Suppliers references
- Client references
- Marketing literature
- Website screenshot (if applicable)
- Logos
- Contracts
- Accountants Reference
- Solicitors reference
Contact
Vetassess Australia Contact
East Melbourne – Headquarters
Level 5, 478 Albert Street
East Melbourne Victoria 3002
Australia
+61 3 9655 4801
info@vetassess.com.au
Opening hours
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m except Public Holidays.
Postal Address
VETASSESS
GPO Box 2752
Melbourne Victoria 3001 Australia
VETASSESS China
Shanghai – Office
C/o GLC International Group
Suite 201 A-B, Zhongfu Building,
288 Zhaojiabang Rd,
Shanghai, China
+86 21 64731935
china@vetassess.com.au
Opening hours
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m except Public Holidays.
India
New Delhi – Office
C/o EPR Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
115, 1st Floor, Square One,
C2-Saket Place,
Saket District Centre,
New Delhi – 110017
+91 11 26544724
Opening hours
Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m except Public Holidays.
Opening hours
Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m except Public Holidays.
VETASSESS UK
UK – Office
0808 234 9873 (UK only)
+44 1242 896 010
uk@vetassess.com.au
Opening hours (UK time)
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m except UK public holidays.
Skill Assessment Processing Times
- 15 weeks for General Occupations
- 10 days for General Occupations Priority Processing
- 4-months+ for Trades Occupations for Stage One and Stage Two
VETASSESS Cost for Trade Skill Assessment
| Stage 1 – Documentary Evidence Assessment | AUD $1280.00 |
| Stage 2 – Skills Assessment | |
| Technical interview | AUD $2000.00 |
| Practical demonstration | AUD $2200.00 |
| Reassessment (if you have an unsuccessful assessment outcome) | |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 – Documentary Evidence Assessment Reassessment | AUD $450.00 |
| Stage 2 – Technical Interview Reassessment | AUD $1000.00 |
| Stage 2 – Practical Assessment Reassessment | AUD $1100.00 |
| Review | |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 – Documentary Evidence Assessment | AUD $700.00 |
| Stage 2 – Technical Interview | AUD $700.00 |
| Stage 2 – Practical Assessment | AUD $700.00 |
VETASSESS Cost for Professional Occupation Skill Assessment
Full Skill Assessment | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Application method | Applicant is a resident of Australia for tax purposes* (fee includes GST) | Applicant is NOT a resident of Australia for tax purposes*(fee excludes GST) | |
| Online application | AUD $968.00 | AUD $880.00 | |
| **Priority Processing Fee (available for online applications only) | AUD $660.00 | AUD $600.00 | |
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