VETASSESS skills assessment is typically the first step for many skilled migrants who want to move to Australia. It is an independent body that assesses skills in occupations where there are no other professional bodies to verify credentials. You can choose the right path and avoid the common mistakes in your application if you understand how the list of occupations works.

What VETASSESS Does in the Migration Process?

A VETASSESS assessment is an evaluation that determines if your qualifications and work experience meet Australian standards for your nominated occupation. It is performed by VETASSESS and is mandatory for a number of skilled migration visa classes.

VETASSESS is usually for an assessment of professional, managerial, associate professional and certain technical fields. If your profession is not recognised by organisations such as Engineers Australia or ACS, in many cases it will be by VETASSESS.

Structure of VETASSESS Occupation List

The industry and skill level determine the range of occupations that a VETASSESS skill assessment can cover. Each occupation on this list has unique qualification and work experience requirements.

The assessor will determine how closely your actual job responsibilities align with the occupation description when you apply for the VETASSESS skills assessment. Job titles are insufficient. Your Daily Activities Are a Much Bigger Factor in the Result of the Evaluation.

Fields of Work VETASSESS can assess for skills

VETASSESS skills assessment is for a wide variety of roles across the industry. These are typically from the business and management professionals, marketing and public relations experts, education and training workers, community and social work professionals, hospitality and tourism managers and some science-based roles.

Candidates should carefully review the occupation details to ensure that their work experience aligns with the nominated occupation because of its wide scope.

The Value of Choosing the Right Profession

Choosing the right profession is one of the most critical decisions in the VETASSESS Skills Assessment process. If your profile is strong, though, a mismatch of occupation with your experience can also mean a negative result.