AUSTRALIA SKILLS VETASSESS GENERAL

Skills Assessment for Australian Migration

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Your Skills Assessing Body is Vocational Education and Training Assessment Service (VETASSESS)

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

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Name*

First Last

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Phone

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Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

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Date of Birth FROM COMPLIANCE

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Your occupation COMPLIANCE (text box)

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ANZSCO

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Assessing Authority Abbreviated

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Assessing Authority Full

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Assessing Authority Website

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Skills List

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An Australian education

Do you have at least 1 degree, diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution that is relevant to your occupation?

Yes

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A specialist post-grad qualification from Australia?

The postgraduate degree by research (doctorate or masters) must be awarded from an Australian education institution after at least 2 academic years of study in the following: science, technology, engineering, mathematics or specified information and communication technology (ICT) fields.

Yes

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Highest qualification

PhD

University Degree

Diploma / Trade Qualification

More than 3 yrs on the job learning

Other

Work experience within your profession - years of evidence required*

This experience MUST be post-qualification. Please provide employment evidence for the number of years shown.

Less than 3 yrs

3 - 4 yrs

5 - 7 yrs

+8 yrs

How did you become qualified?*

Please provide a brief outline

Detailed information for your skills assessment can be found on the VETASSESS website: Skills Assessment for Professional Occupations . Their current processing fees can be found on the Application Fees page.

Please take time to read carefully the specific details for your occupation by entering your occupation on the Check my occupation page of the VETASSESS website, including the Information Sheet ("Download Info PDF") provided for your occupation which details the duties and tasks that will be assessed. The Am I eligible to apply? page lists the Documents Required for your assessment.

In order to obtain the maximum points available for your Skilled visa application, the length of time required for your employment history evidence may be longer than VETASSESS require, however it is important to provide the number of years requested by Sterling Migration (as per 'Work experience in your profession' above) as your emigration advisor has reviewed your case and the evidence 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 can be in .pdf, .jpg, .jpeg, .png format only
Each file must not exceed 5MB in size
Compressed files (e.g. Zip files and folders) are not accepted by VETASSESS
All uploaded documents need to be high quality (min 150dpi) 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 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

Employment

UPLOAD your Employer Statements of Service (for periods of employed work in your nominated occupation)

Please follow the guidance from VETASSESS which can be found on the Employment Evidence section.

VETASSESS provide a Statement of Service Template to assist. Some of our clients find it easier to draft their statement(s) before approaching previous employers to ensure they contain all the necessary detail.

Please name your files by year and employer eg.
2020-2023ICI
2008-2021BritishAmericanTobacco etc.
NOTE: The assessor will contact the referees on these statements, usually by telephone.

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

UPLOAD Financial Evidence of Employment
Financial evidence for each employment can include:

At least two payslips (ideally your first and last payslip);
Official government tax records such as income statements/P60, payment summaries/P45, tax group certificates or tax notices of assessment (showing the company name and your name);
Bank Statements showing at least two salary payments, your name and the employer's name, OR, Employment-linked insurance / superannuation (pension) records (bearing company and your name).
Please name your files by employer eg.

ICI_2023payslip
ICI_2022payslip
BAT_2018payslip
BAT_2019payslip etc.

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

UPLOAD evidence of Self-Employment (if applicable)
If you are, or have been, self-employed, provide the following:
- Evidence of self-employment such as sole trading or business registration details and/or official statements issued by your (registered) accountant and/or legal team. The statement from your accountant or solicitor must include the accountant's or solicitor's letterhead, your full name, how long you have been continuously self-employed including official dates in each role, the nature of the business conducted, the signature and contact details of the accountant or solicitor. VETASSESS provide an Employment Reference for Self-Employment Template to assist;
- Statutory declaration listing your main duties during self-employment. A statutory declaration is signed in front of a solicitor in the UK (or appropriate local body overseas), who will witness your statement. We have provided an example template here that you may find useful. Please upload your drafted declaration so we can provide our feedback before you have this witnessed;
- Payment evidence showing regular income from self-employment, such as client invoices together with corresponding bank statements and/ or official taxation records;
- Supplementary evidence, such as contracts with clients or suppliers, client testimonials, evidence of projects completed etc.

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

UPLOAD Organisational Chart (if applicable)
If you are nominating an occupation on the VETASSESS list of occupations requiring an organisational chart, or one of the following occupations: Management Consultant, Marketing Specialist, Internal Auditor and Program or Project Administrator, you must submit an organisational chart.
An organisational chart should include the company letterhead, your job position and those of your superiors and subordinates as well as all positions reporting to your immediate supervisor and to your direct subordinates.
If you are unable to obtain an organisational chart from your employer, please upload a drafted statutory declaration outlining the required information and the reasons why this information cannot be provided. A statutory declaration is signed in front of a solicitor in the UK (or appropriate local body overseas), who will witness your statement. We have provided an example template here that you may find useful. Please upload your drafted declaration so we can provide our feedback before you have this witnessed.

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

UPLOAD Evidence of Activities / Portfolio / Projects List (if applicable)
Please refer to the occupation specific VETASSESS guidance titled 'Supporting Material for Assessment' in your nominated occupation to ascertain if you will be required to provide this evidence.

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

Employment Details

List the most recent employment first. Only list employment positions which can be supported by complete documentation.

Business Name*

Employment Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Web address

Email address*

Name of employer/supervisor/manager*

Daytime telephone number*

Position/Job title*

Normal required working hours per week*

Date employment started*

Day
Month
Year

Date employment finished

Day
Month
Year

Enter at least 5 tasks/duties/responsibilities you have in this employment position*
Use the + sign to add each task/duty/responsibility

Do you have a 2nd employment position to be assessed?*

No

Yes

Employment Details - 2nd position

Business Name (2)*

Employment Address (2)*
Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Web address (2)

Email address (2)*

Name of employer/supervisor/manager (2)*

Daytime telephone number (2)*

Position/Job title (2)*

Normal required working hours per week (2)*

Date employment started (2)*

Day
Month
Year

Date employment finished (2)

Day
Month
Year

Enter at least 5 tasks/duties/responsibilities you have in this employment position (2)*

Do you have a 3rd employment position to be assessed?*

No

Yes

Employment Details - 3rd position

Business Name (3)*

Employment Address (3)*
Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Web address (3)

Email address (3)*

Name of employer/supervisor/manager (3)*

Daytime telephone number (3)*

Position/Job title (3)*

Normal required working hours per week (3)*

Date employment started (3)*

Day
Month
Year

Date employment finished (3)

Day
Month
Year

Enter at least 5 tasks/duties/responsibilities you have in this employment position (3)*

Do you have a 4th employment position to be assessed?*

No

Yes

Employment Details - 4th position

Business Name (4)*

Employment Address (4)*
Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Web address (4)

Email address (4)*

Name of employer/supervisor/manager (4)*

Daytime telephone number (4)*

Position/Job title (4)*

Normal required working hours per week (4)*

Date employment started (4)*

Day
Month
Year

Date employment finished (4)

Day
Month
Year

Enter at least 5 tasks/duties/responsibilities you have in this employment position (4)*

Do you have a 5th employment position to be assessed?*

No

Yes

Employment Details - 5th position

Business Name (5)*

Employment Address (5)*
Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Web address (5)

Email address (5)*

Name of employer/supervisor/manager (5)*

Daytime telephone number (5)*

Position/Job title (5)*

Normal required working hours per week (5)*

Date employment started (5)*

Day
Month
Year

Date employment finished (5)

Day
Month
Year

Enter at least 5 tasks/duties/responsibilities you have in this employment position (5)*

Do you have a 6th employment position to be assessed?*

No

Yes

Please contact the Compliance Team to include more than 5 employments to your skills assessment application

Qualifications

UPLOAD Qualification Certificates and supporting Academic Transcripts
For each relevant qualification upload the:
Award certificate - the official document confirming the completion of an award course of study. If you have not yet received your qualification award certificate, a provisional award certificate issued by the awarding body or an official statement of completion issued by the Registrar's department of the awarding institution will be accepted.
Academic Transcripts - the official records from the institution outlining the courses / units of study as well as the final grades achieved as part of your academic qualification. If you attended a college affiliated to the awarding institution, the award certificate must be issued by the awarding institution permitted to award the qualifications - If your transcripts do not provide sufficient information regarding the units of study undertaken, please provide additional evidence, such as a course syllabus, to clarify this. You can also detail major projects and other significant features of your studies in your CV.
If you do not hold copies of your qualification certificates or transcripts they can usually be ordered from the issuing body.

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

Details about your Qualification(s)

Name of qualification obtained*

Major field of study

Name of institution you attended*

Name of awarding body

Institution address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

What was the normal entry requirement for the course?*

If different, what was the basis of your entry into the course?

Normal length of full-time course*
Years or Semesters

Study Mode*

Describe study mode

Hours per week*

Date course commenced*

Day
Month
Year

Date course completed*

Day
Month
Year

Were you required to complete any of the following before receiving the qualification?
An internship, supervised practical training or work placement
A thesis
A major project

Provide activity details (including dates) and number of weeks spent on the activity*

Do you have another qualification to include for your skills assessment?*

No

Yes

Details about your 2nd qualification

Name of qualification obtained (2)*

Major field of study (2)

Name of institution attended (2)*

Name of awarding body (2)

Institution address (2)*
Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

What was the normal entry requirement for the course? (2)*

If different, what was the basis of your entry into the course? (2)

Normal length of full-time course (2)*
Years or Semesters

Study Mode (2)*

Describe study mode (2)

Hours per week (2)*

Date course commenced (2)*

Day
Month
Year

Date course completed (2)*

Day
Month
Year

Were you required to complete any of the following before receiving the qualification? (2)
An internship, supervised practical training or work placement
A thesis
A major project

Provide activity details (including dates) and number of weeks spent on the activity (2)*

Do you have a third qualification to include for assessment?*

No

Yes

Details about your 3rd qualification

Name of qualification obtained (3)*

Major field of study (3)

Name of institution attended (3)*

Name of awarding body (3)

Institution address (3)*
Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

What was the normal entry requirement for the course? (3)*

If different, what was the basis of your entry into the course? (3)

Normal length of full-time course (3)*
Years or Semesters

Study Mode (3)*

Describe study mode (3)

Hours per week (3)*

Date course commenced (3)*

Day
Month
Year

Date course completed (3)*

Day
Month
Year

Were you required to complete any of the following before receiving the qualification? (3)
An internship, supervised practical training or work placement
A thesis
A major project

Provide activity details (including dates) and number of weeks spent on the activity (3)*

Do you have a fourth qualification to include for assessment?*

No

Yes

Details about your 4th qualification

Name of qualification obtained (4)*

Major field of study (4)

Name of institution attended (4)*

Name of awarding body (4)

Institution address (4)*
Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

What was the normal entry requirement for the course? (4)*

If different, what was the basis of your entry into the course? (4)

Normal length of full-time course (4)*
Years or Semesters

Study Mode (4)*

Describe study mode (4)

Hours per week (4)*

Date course commenced (4)*

Day
Month
Year

Date course completed (4)*

Day
Month
Year

Were you required to complete any of the following before receiving the qualification? (4)
An internship, supervised practical training or work placement
A thesis
A major project

Provide activity details (including dates) and number of weeks spent on the activity (4)*

Do you have a fifth qualification to include for assessment?*

No

Yes

Details about your 5th qualification

Name of qualification obtained (5)*

Major field of study (5)

Name of institution attended (5)*

Name of awarding body (5)

Institution address (5)*
Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

What was the normal entry requirement for the course? (5)*

If different, what was the basis of your entry into the course? (5)

Normal length of full-time course (5)*
Years or Semesters

Study Mode (5)*

Describe study mode (5)

Hours per week (5)*

Date course commenced (5)*

Day
Month
Year

Date course completed (5)*

Day
Month
Year

Were you required to complete any of the following before receiving the qualification? (5)
An internship, supervised practical training or work placement
A thesis
A major project

Provide activity details (including dates) and number of weeks spent on the activity (5)*

Do you have a sixth qualification to include for assessment?*

No

Yes

Please contact the Compliance Team to include more than 5 qualifications to your skills assessment application

Licences / registrations / memberships

Do you hold licences, registrations or memberships relevant to your nominated occupation?*

No

Yes

Licence / registration / membership details

Category*

Country of issuer*

Name of issuing body*

Type of licence / registration / membership*

Registration number*

Date of expiry

Day
Month
Year

Current status*

Current status detail

UPLOAD a copy of your licence / registration / membership (if applicable)

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

Do you have another licence / registration / membership to include?*

No

Yes

Licence / registration / membership details (2)

Category (2)*

Country of issuer (2)*

Name of issuing body (2)*

Type of licence / registration / membership (2)*

Registration number (2)*

Date of expiry (2)

Day
Month
Year

Current status (2)*

Current status detail (2)

UPLOAD a copy of your licence / registration / membership (if applicable) (2)

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

Do you have a 3rd licence / registration / membership to include?*

No

Yes

Licence / registration / membership details (3)

Category (3)*

Country of issuer (3)*

Name of issuing body (3)*

Type of licence / registration / membership (3)*

Registration number (3)*

Date of expiry (3)

Day
Month
Year

Current status (3)*

Current status detail (3)

UPLOAD a copy of your licence / registration / membership (if applicable) (3)

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

Do you have a 4th licence / registration / membership to include?*

No

Yes

Licence / registration / membership details (4)

Category (4)*

Country of issuer (4)*

Name of issuing body (4)*

Type of licence / registration / membership (4)*

Registration number (4)*

Date of expiry (4)

Day
Month
Year

Current status (4)*

Current status detail (4)

UPLOAD a copy of your licence / registration / membership (if applicable) (4)

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

Do you have a 5th licence / registration / membership to include?*

No

Yes

Licence / registration / membership details (5)

Category (5)*

Country of issuer (5)*

Name of issuing body (5)*

Type of licence / registration / membership (5)*

Registration number (5)*

Date of expiry (5)

Day
Month
Year

Current status (5)*

Current status detail (5)

UPLOAD a copy of your licence / registration / membership (if applicable) (5)

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

Do you have a 6th licence / registration / membership to include?*

No

Yes

Please contact the Compliance Team to include more than 5 licences to your skills assessment application

Additional Supporting Evidence

UPLOAD additional Supporting Evidence
We recommend providing additional supporting evidence for your skills assessment.
Sterling Migration will review all your documents and advise on which items will support to your application. There is a balance between providing too much, and not enough, evidence. We have many years (and hundreds of applications worth!) of experience and are here to help you. Please contact the Compliance Team with any questions you may have.
Supporting evidence we recommend you include:
Resumé / CV (include exact start and end dates for your employment and training)

Supporting evidence you could include:

Employment contract listing your job title, salary and other information
Position description outlining duties performed
Offer, appointment and/or relieving letters

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

General Education and Employment

Date your Primary education started*

Day
Month
Year

Date your Primary education finished*

Day
Month
Year

Primary education - Country(s)*

Date your Secondary education started*

Day
Month
Year

Date your Secondary education finished*

Day
Month
Year

Secondary education - Country(s)*

Highest school level completed*

Of the following, which BEST describes your current employment status?*

UPLOAD your CV*
Ensure this outlines both your academic studies (describing the major focus of your studies, including providing details of any major projects undertaken as part of course requirements) as well as describing your employment / career history in your own words.

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

UPLOAD a passport sized photograph of yourself*
One recent passport-sized colour photograph is required. The photograph must be no more than six months old and of good quality (self-taken photographs are not accepted by VETASSESS).

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

UPLOAD your full (unabridged) birth certificate*
'Unabridged' means a copy that contains parental detail

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

UPLOAD Two identity documents*
Please upload two (x2) items from the following list:
Driver’s Licence
Marriage certificate
National ID
Social security card
Student identity card
Australian visa

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

Have you ever been known by a previous name?*
eg. maiden name, name after marriage, name prior to adoption, deed poll etc.

No

Yes

Previous Name*
First Last

Are any of the documents provided for your skills assessment in this name?*

No

Yes

UPLOAD evidence of this name change*
eg. marriage certificate, decree absolute, adoption certificate, deed poll

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

Have you been known by another name, in addition to the one above?*

No

Yes

Previous Name (2)*
First Last

Are any of the documents provided for your skills assessment in this name (2)?*

No

Yes

UPLOAD evidence of this name change (2)*
eg. marriage certificate, decree absolute, adoption certificate, deed poll

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

Have you been known by another name, in addition to the two above?*

No

Yes

Previous Name (3)*
First Last

Are any of the documents provided for your skills assessment in this name (3)?*

No

Yes

UPLOAD evidence of this name change (3)*
eg. marriage certificate, decree absolute, adoption certificate, deed poll

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

Have you been known by another name, in addition to the three above?*

No

Yes

Provide details*
Name, reason for name change, date of name change

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

Yes

No

UPLOAD official translations*
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.

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Max. file size: 6 GB.

Do you wish to use the VETASSESS priority processing service?*
Please check the VETASSESS website page 'Priority Processing Fees' for details on the additional charge for this service.

No

Yes

Ready to Submit?

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.