AUSTRALIA SKILLS ACS

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Your Skills Assessing Body is the Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Please read carefully through the requirements. This is a dynamic form which will change depending on your answers.

Even the most robust online systems can fail, so we recommend that, for any questions in this form that require longer answers, you COPY and SAVE those details to a secure, local back-up, such as a document saved elsewhere in your computer's personal files. Alternatively, you may wish to review the questions here, and draft answers offline, before pasting copies of those answers here for upload to Sterling Migration. Either option will provide a quick way to restore your work, save time, and avoid frustration.

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Skills List

Work experience within your profession

This experience MUST be post-qualification.

Less than 3 yrs

3 - 4 yrs

5 - 7 yrs

+8 yrs

You can find information about the skills assessment process on the Migration Skills Assessment page of the Australian Computer Society (ACS) website, where detail on their current processing fees are also available.

Please take time to read carefully the information within the MSA Info Hub. This explains the qualifications and experience criteria that determines your assessment pathway, and the documentary evidence required.

In order to obtain the maximum points available for your Skilled Worker visa application the length of time required for your employment history evidence may be longer than ACS require, however it is important to provide a minimum of the number of years requested by Sterling Migration (as per 'Work experience in your profession' above) as we have reviewed your case and the requirements needed for a successful visa outcome

If you have any questions regarding the length of employment history being requested please contact your advisor, or the Compliance Team, who will be able to help.

Once you have collated all of the evidence for your skills assessment please upload each item to this form for review by your emigration advisor.

NOTE:

Your files must be in .pdf format only
Each file must not exceed 3MB in size
Compressed files (e.g. Zip files and folders) are not accepted
All uploaded documents need to be high quality (min 300dpi) colour scans of the original documents – they must be clear and readable
When naming your files, only use numbers (0–9), letters (A–Z, a–z), dashes (-) and underscores (_). Avoid using spaces ( ), full stops (.) or any other characters
If you have a document containing multiple pages, please merge these pages into a single .pdf document before uploading
If your documents are not in English, you will need to have them translated into English. You need to submit copies of the original documents as well as the English translations. Please note that a registered translation service must be used

UPLOAD a photo ID document (not your passport)

Clear original colour scan of a valid Government issued ID which bears a photo eg. driving licence etc.

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

Alternatively:

I have already provided a copy of my additional photo ID document

UPLOAD your birth certificate*

If you are unable to obtain your birth certificate an Australian VEVO issued document or ImmiCard will suffice

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

UPLOAD your CV*

Ensure it includes details about your experience (either relevant skilled employment or projects completed in your studies)

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

UPLOAD your qualifications*

Colour copies of all your qualifications including degree certificate(s)

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

UPLOAD your qualification transcripts*

Academic transcripts for each year, for each qualification.

If you do not have these, copies can usually be obtained for a small fee by contacting your awarding body (eg. university)

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

Skilled Employment

What type of skilled employment, in your nominated occupation, do you have for skills assessment?*

Please tick all relevant boxes

Employed

Self-employed (own or run your own business or company as an individual or in partnership)

Freelance (contractor or sole trader)

UPLOAD Employment reference(s)*

For each position you have held in your nominated occupation.

Your reference(s) must be on company letterhead.

Please refer to the Employment References page which details the items your reference(s) MUST contain.

NOTE: Some of our clients draft a template reference for their previous employers to ensure the reference provides all the detailed information required.

Please ensure the duties performed are detailed and unique to each employment, do NOT copy from the ANZSCO, this is just a guide to assist.

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

Are you providing a Statutory Declaration in place of an Employment reference?*

Yes

UPLOAD Statutory Declaration(s)*

Please refer to the Info Hub - Statutory Declarations page for details on when a Statutory Declaration will be accepted in place of an employment reference, and what the declaration must contain.

A statutory declaration is signed in front of a solicitor in the UK (or appropriate local body overseas), who will witness the statement being signed. A list of who may witness the declaration can be found here. We have provided an example template here that maybe useful.

Ensure your manager/supervisor includes their employment certificate to be witnessed at the same time as their statement.

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

UPLOAD Employer letter(s)*

Confirming they will not provide an employment reference letter with duties.

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

UPLOAD Your service/employment certificate(s)

For each employment you are providing a Statutory Declaration in place of a reference

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

UPLOAD Supporting Financial Evidence*

Please provide 2 items from the beginning of each employment and 2 items from the end of each employment from the following list:

official government tax records or documents that may include payment summaries, group certificates (showing the company name and your name) eg. P60;
payslips showing your and your employers name;
employment linked insurance documents showing your and your employers name;
pension/provident fund documents showing your and your employers name;
bank statements showing pay being deposited by employer that show your name and your employers name.

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

Have any of your employers changed name?*

Since or during your time working for them. NOTE: answer 'Yes' if any of your supporting evidence is in a different name to your employment reference(s) eg. paid by a group name, rather than the company name.

Yes

UPLOAD Company change name letter(s)

Provide a letter from your employer(s) confirming any name change or anomaly, as employer names are checked on pay evidence

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

UPLOAD Self-employment statutory declaration*

This is a self-written statement that contains detail on

commencement and completion dates of your self-employment;
the occupation of employment and the capacity in which self-employed;
nature and content of the work you performed;
number of staff employed and their occupations (if applicable).

Please refer to the Info Hub - Statutory Declarations page for details on when a Statutory Declaration will be accepted and what the declaration must contain.

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

UPLOAD Business registration certificates

Covering the period(s) of self-employment

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

UPLOAD Accountant/Lawyer letter

A statement on a letterhead from your accountant or legal representative certifying the name and nature of your business, your full name and role in the company and how long you have been continuously self-employed

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

UPLOAD Client letters

Formal statements from your clients on the clients’ letter head with details of the work performed and dates. These statements should cover the entirety of the experience and also mention minimum number of hours worked per week. Ensure they include detailed duties performed as they will be used to assess your work experience by ACS.

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

UPLOAD Payment evidence

Showing regular income from self-employment, such as client invoices together with corresponding bank statements and/ or official taxation records

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

UPLOAD Supplementary self-employment evidence

Such as contracts with clients or suppliers

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

Are you required to provide a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)?*

The RPL application pathway is for applicants who hold tertiary qualifications with insufficient or no ICT content, or applicants who do not hold any recognised tertiary qualifications

If you are unsure please contact your emigration advisor, or the Compliance Team , who will be able to assist you.

Yes

Record of Prior Learning (RPL)

You can find detailed information about the requirements for the ACS Record of Prior Learning on their web page ACS RPL .

The editable RPL word document that you must complete is called ACS RPL Form.

The knowledge you are looking to evidence in your RPL can be found in the ACS Body of ICT Knowledge.

All of this information, and the downloads, are available on the ACS website.

UPLOAD Your completed RPL forms*

This can be in either .doc or .pdf format

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

UPLOAD Your professional currency evidence*

Professional Currency Evidence Requirements

Also include Vendor Certifications, if applicable

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

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Agent Authorisation

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UPLOAD Signed Agent Authorisation

Print the ACS Agent Authorisation Form, sign in Section A the 'Applicant Signature' section, scan and upload.

We will complete this form prior to submitting your skills assessment.

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

Document Preparation

Are any of the documents you have provided in a previous name?*

eg. prior to marriage, deed poll etc.

Yes

UPLOAD evidence of name change*

eg. Marriage certificate, birth/adoption certificate, deed poll, decree absolute etc.

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

Are any of the documents you have provided in a language other than English?*

Yes

Have you uploaded your official translations with your original documents?*

Each document provided that is not in English must be accompanied by an official translation.

Translators in Australia must be accredited by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters.

Translators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their:

full name
address and telephone number
qualifications and experience in the language they are translating

These details must be in English.

Yes

UPLOAD official translations*

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

If you have any questions regarding your skills assessment please do contact your emigration advisor, or the Compliance Team , who will be able to assist you.

Please review your answers and ensure all documents are uploaded before submitting your completed form.

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Entry ID AUSTRALIA

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Entry ID INITIALQ