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TRADE SKILLS ASSESSMENT GUIDE
May 2009
This Guide gives prospective migrants information on how to undertake a
trade skills assessment for those eligible to apply to the VETASSESS
Consortium.
Please read this information carefully before you apply for a trade skills
assessment.
Current information is also available at www.vetassess.com.au
Conten ts
Introduction............................................................................................3
About trade skills assessment..............................................................6
Competency profile (paper based) assessment..................................8
Practical skills assessment.................................................................10
Making an application.........................................................................13
Outcomes...........................................................................................18
Further information.............................................................................22
Standards for occupations..................................................................24
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I n t roduct ion
In 2006, the Council of Australian Governments approved a new approach to
apprenticeships, training and skills recognition to deal with skills shortages.
The new arrangements make it easier for migrants who have skills that meet
Australian standards to work as soon as they reach Australia. If you are a
potential migrant from India, Sri Lanka, South Africa, the Philippines and the
United Kingdom and you have skills in specific occupations, these
arrangements apply to you. Applicants from countries other than these may
choose to opt in to this service.
Authority
The VETASSESS Consortium is the gazetted assessing authority for the new
trade skills assessments for selected occupations and countries.
VETASSESS leads a consortium that undertakes the pre-migration skills
assessment required by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship
(DIAC) when an application for migration is submitted.
The VETASSESS Consortium includes Box Hill TAFE, Central Gippsland
TAFE, Kangan Batman TAFE, Victoria University, South West Regional
College of TAFE, Swan TAFE, Great Southern TAFE and Education Training
International WA.
The VETASSESS Consortium undertakes trade skills assessments using
Australian standards that have been agreed on by industry bodies, licensing
authorities and government departments. Assessment criteria are based on
these standards.
If you are successful in your trade skills assessment you will receive an
assessment letter for the purposes of skilled migration with DIAC. You will
also be awarded an Australian qualification (Certificate III) in the relevant
trade or will receive an Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR). You can
use these documents for employment, further training and licensing purposes
and you can present them to employers, Registered Training Organisations
and regulatory authorities in the relevant Australian state or territory. This
Guide does not provide details about state and territory licensing
arrangements for successful applicants. For this information visit
www.immi.gov.au/asri and or the relevant licencing bodies listed on the
VETASSESS website.
Countries
The new arrangements apply from 1 September 2007 for applicants
intending to migrate to Australia who are residents of India, the Philippines,
South Africa, Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom.
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From May 15, 2009 this arrangement has been extended to allow people
form other countries to ‘opt in’ to the service.
If you want to have your trade skills assessed but you are not a resident of
one of the listed countries, you can choose to be assessed by the
VETASSESS Consortium or by Trades Recognition Australia (visit
www.workplace.gov.au/workplace/Programmes/TRA/).
Please note that the practical component must be undertaken in one of the
five countries (UK, India, Sri Lanka, South Africa or the Philippines).
Trade occupations
Trade occupations below are assessed by the VETASSESS Consortium.
Trade occupations assessed by VETASSESSS ASCO* code
General electrician 4311-11
General plumber 4431-11
Refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanic 4312-11
Motor mechanic 4211-11
Carpenter and joiner ** 4411-11
Carpenter 4411-13
Joiner 4411-15
Electrical powerline tradesperson 4313-11
Cable jointer 4313-13
Bricklayer 4414-11
Supervisor, Electricians 4311-01
Supervisor, Plumbers 4431-01
Supervisor, Refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanic
4312-01
Supervisor, Carpentry and joinery tradespersons ** 4411-01
Supervisor, Electrical distribution tradespersons 4313-01
Supervisor, Bricklayers 4414-01
Supervisor, Motor mechanics 4211-01
Figure 1: Occupations assessed by VETASSESS*ASCO – Australian Standard Classification of Occupations
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Terms you may need to know
Australia has a competency based, vocational education and training
system that covers most trade occupations. There is specific language that
is used to describe the assessment process and Australian standards. You
may need to know what these terms mean to understand this Guide.
AQF…………... Australian Qualifications Framework. The AQF is a set of national qualifications based on endorsed competency standards.
ASCO………… Australian Standard Classification of Occupations.
Certificate IIl... The AQF qualification that applies to most trade occupations.
COAG………… Council of Australian Governments, the main inter-governmental forum in Australia.
Competence… Ability to perform tasks and duties to the standards expected in the workplace.
Competency
group………….
Clusters or groups of units of competency that describe a key section of work in a particular occupation.
Country of
residence…….
Where you live – usually determined by the following factors: where you eat, sleep and have a settled home how long you have lived in the country specified in your
application
your intention to make or not make a particular country your usual home.
DIAC…………. Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
DEEWR……… Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
NTIS………….. National Training Information Service - a government service that provides information on qualifications, units of competency and Training Packages.
Offshore
Technical
Skills Record
(OTSR)……….
Award issued after successful completion of the assessment that entitles the holder to a provisional or temporary licence. The OTSR may be presented to the relevant regulatory authorities for electrical and plumbing trades.
Qualification.. Certificate awarded after successfully meeting the requirements of the units of competency that comprise the qualification.
RTO………….. Registered Training Organisation. An organisation registered in a state or territory to deliver training and/or conduct assessments and issue nationally recognised qualifications. All members of the VETASSESS Consortium are RTOs.
Training
Package……..
Contains national qualifications, units of competency and assessment guidelines developed by industry for each industry area in Australia.
TRA………….. Trades Recognition Australia. The assessing authority for many trade occupations, including the trade occupations for people who are not residents of the United Kingdom, India, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the Philippines.
Unit of Describes an aspect of work in a particular occupation or
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competency… industry. Each qualification is made up of units of competency. Units of competency are the benchmark or standard used for assessment.
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About t rade sk i l l s assessment
A trade skills assessment is an assessment of your competence against the
Australian standards in your occupation.
If you are intending to migrate to Australia and are a resident of one of the
five specified countries in the nominated trade occupations, you must
undertake trade skills assessment with VETASSESS. Please note that
residents of other countries may ‘opt in’ to this service. You must submit
documentary evidence of your training, work experience and other relevant
information and you must also undertake a practical assessment in one of
the five selected countries (UK, India, Sri Lank, South Africa and the
Philippines).
What standards will I be assessed against?
The Australian standards for each of the nominated occupations are drawn
from industry Training Packages. Each Training Package contains
qualifications, which are made up of units of competency that describe
aspects of work and the skills and knowledge you need to achieve a
particular qualification. Competency groups summarise sets of units of
competency.
To receive a positive assessment from VETASSESS, you must show the
assessor that you are proficient in the units of competency that relate to your
occupation (see page 24 for a list of Training Packages and qualifications).
What are the standards for my occupation?
Each occupation has different requirements. You will find detailed information
on the requirements for each occupation in Trade Information Fact Sheets
available on the VETASSESS website. You should download the Fact Sheet
on your occupation to help you to understand the specific Australian
standards that apply. These are updated if there is a change to the
requirement. Please make sure you download the current versions. To be
successful in your assessment, you must show that you are proficient in the
units of competency listed in these Fact Sheets.
How do I know if I am ready to be assessed?
A self-assessment tool is available to help you review your skills against the
relevant Australian standards and decide that you are ready to be assessed.
This is available from the VETASSESS website.
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How does the assessment process work?
The trade skills assessment involves an assessment of your skills obtained
through formal and non-formal learning and work experience against the
Australian standards. You are required to submit evidence of your skills and
to demonstrate these in a practical assessment.
The assessment is in two compulsory stages:
a competency profile (paper based) assessment
a practical skills assessment.
Figure 2: Assessment process
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Step 1 – Information & self-assessment toolProvision of information (web site, telephone, email enquiry service)Print-based or online application Self-assessment tool
Step 1 – Information & self-assessment toolProvision of information (web site, telephone, email enquiry service)Print-based or online application Self-assessment tool
Review and appeal processReview and appeal process
Step 2 – Competency profile (paper-based) assessmentEvidence review process
Training - qualifications / training certificates Work experience Other - licences / industry recognition Determine technical interview
Step 2 – Competency profile (paper-based) assessmentEvidence review process
Training - qualifications / training certificates Work experience Other - licences / industry recognition Determine technical interview
Step 3 – Practical skills assessment Technical interview (oral / written) Practical skills assessmentchallenge testsimulated activities
Step 3 – Practical skills assessment Technical interview (oral / written) Practical skills assessmentchallenge testsimulated activities
OutcomeAssessment letter for migrationOffshore Technical Skills Record (licensed trades)Qualification (non-licensed trades)
OutcomeAssessment letter for migrationOffshore Technical Skills Record (licensed trades)Qualification (non-licensed trades)
Integrity checking throughout processIdentityDocumentation
Integrity checking throughout processIdentityDocumentation
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Competency p ro f i l e assessment
The competency profile involves a desktop analysis of your training and
work experience and determines your eligibility to proceed to the practical
skills assessment. It also shows you how the evidence you have provided
matches the standards for your occupation.
You must complete an SR1 Application for Trade Skills Assessment form
and an SR2 Trade Evidence form and send documented proof of your
training and experience to VETASSESS. An assessor will then develop a
competency profile that matches your training and experience against the
Australian standards for your occupation. If you have provided sufficient
evidence of your skills and knowledge, you will be asked to proceed to the
practical skills assessment.
How will my evidence be assessed?
The documentary evidence that you submit will be matched against the
relevant Australian standards for your occupation. VETASSESS will use a
range of resources and methods to build a competency profile.
Formal training
Level: Your qualification will be benchmarked against the
Australian Qualification Framework
Content: The content of your qualification or training program will
be matched, where possible, against the relevant Australian
qualification (so you must provide as much information as you
can about your qualification or training program)
Non-formal training: Skills and knowledge that you have gained
through non-formal training are considered. These can be acquired
through quality training from a company or other bodies (such as
military), or through short-term or specific training relevant to your trade.
Work experience requirement: Your work experience evidence will
need to show that you are a competent and skilled worker in your
occupation. This means that you have been employed as a skilled
worker. Your evidence may show that you have progressed in skill level
for example, from supervised semi-skilled work to non-supervised
skilled work. The currency of your work experience evidence is also
important.
For applicants who have not completed any formal training you must
provide documentary evidence that you have been employed in your
trade area for a minimum of two years. This is a mandatory requirement.
Applicants who do not have formal training qualifications or have not
been employed for a minimum of two years will not be able to progress
to the practical skills assessment.
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Licences, registration and industry membership: Authorisations from
relevant bodies are also considered.
All evidence must be able to be independently verified by VETASSESS.
How will I get my competency profile outcome?
VETASSESS will send you a letter notifying you of the outcome of your
competency profile assessment, making one of three recommendations.
Level 1 (successful): You may proceed to the practical skills
assessment.
Level 2: You may proceed to the practical skills assessment but, based
on the evidence you supplied, there is a higher risk of an unsuccessful
practical skills assessment. You may choose to undertake additional
practise, research or self-study before your practical skills assessment.
You may select a time for your practical skills assessment that allows
you time to do this.
Level 3 (unsuccessful): You have not supplied enough evidence to
prove that you should proceed to the next stage of the assessment
process. You can submit further evidence in the future.
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Prac t ica l sk i l l s assessment
If you are successful in the competency profile assessment you will be required
to attend a nominated facility for a practical skills assessment, where a
qualified assessor will assess your competence against the Australian
standards.
These assessments are held in the UK, India, Sri Lanka, South Africa and the
Philippines. You can check the dates of practical assessments in these
countries at www.vetassess.com.au. Practical assessment bookings can be
made online for some countries or you can send the SRI practical skills
assessment form directly to VETASSESS. VETASSESS will notify you of the
time and date of your practical assessment. You will also need to pay the
required fee before a booking is finalised.
Information about the rules and regulations of the practical assessment and
what is required of you will be sent to your address when your practical skills
assessment is finalised. (Note: You must provide the correct correspondence
address and keep VETASSESS updated of any changes to your mailing
details.) For some applicants, notification will also be provide by SMS text
message if a mobile or cell phone number has been provided.
What does a practical skills assessment involve?
The practical skills assessment involves a technical interview and practical
activities.
The technical interview is a face to face meeting with a qualified
assessor. You will be asked a series of questions that relate to your
occupation.
Practical activities involve a series of tests and activities that prove you
have the skills and knowledge required for your occupation.
How do I organise the practical skills assessment?
When you receive a successful outcome from the competency profile
assessment you will be asked to book in for a practical skills assessment. A
schedule is available on the website and more detailed information will be
provided with your competency profile outcome. You will be able to choose the
time, country and location that suits you if more than one location is offered in
your trade.
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The location of the assessment venues will vary depending on the trade being
assessed. Not all trades may be assessed in one venue. Detailed information
will be provided to you at the completion of the competency profile assessment
stage.
How long will it take?
You should allocate a full day for the practical assessment. Actual times will
vary depending on the particular trade being assessed and/or the assessment
venue. More detailed information will be provided to you at the completion of
the competency profile assessment stage.
Do I need proof of identity on the practical skills assessment day?
You will be required to show a valid passport on the day of your test. If you do
not have a passport, you will need to provide your birth certificate and at least
one form of government issued photo identification (such as a current driver’s
licence or valid national identity card). The photograph in your identity
document must be recognisable as a likeness of you today and to the
photograph that you submitted as part of your initial application to
VETASSESS. If you do not have this form of identification, contact
VETASSESS before the assessment date. Your photograph may also be taken
at the assessment venue.
If you do not present your identification documents, you will not be able to
undertake the practical skills assessment.
What else do I bring?
You should take your own tools or equipment with you to the assessment
venue. If you are travelling a long distance and cannot carry tools and
equipment some will be available at the assessment venue. More information
about what to bring will be provided when you select your assessment venue
and date.
What are the English language requirements?
All aspects of the assessment will be conducted in English. You will be required
to read English and respond to questions in English. You are not allowed to
bring a translator for the practical skills assessment. A printed bilingual
dictionary is permitted.
For further information on English language requirements for migration, visit
www.immi.gov.au
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What if I have special assessment requirements?
If you have a visual, hearing, physical or other disability that may affect your
ability to undertake the practical skills assessment, you should send written
notice and supporting evidence to VETASSESS when you select your
assessment venue and pay the practical skills assessment fee.
How will I get my trade skills assessment outcome?
The outcome of your trade skills assessment will be sent to the address you
have provided approximately 10 working days after you complete your practical
skills assessment. It is your responsibility to ensure that VETASSESS has your
correct mailing address.
Can I be reassessed if I am not successful?
You will be able to undertake a reassessment if you do not successfully
complete all assessment activities/tasks. If only a few activities/tasks need to
be reassessed a reduced fee of $AUD800 will apply. Where a significant
number of activities/tasks were not successfully completed a full reassessment
and fee will be required.
A reassessment will be scheduled for another time. The assessment will
involve a face to face technical interview as well as the practical activity/task -
this gives the assessor the opportunity to follow up areas of concern on the
assessment day.
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Making an app l ica t ion
Who can apply for a trade skills assessment?
You are eligible to apply if:
you are a resident of the UK, India, Sri Lanka, South Africa or the
Philippines,
you are a resident of another country and choose to ‘opt in’,
you have skills in one of the nominated trades and occupations.
This is a pre-migration skills assessment. Other requirements for migration
(such as age or English language ability) are not considered by VETASSESS
when you apply for a trade skills assessment.
How can I prepare?
Before you apply you should familiarise yourself with the requirements relating
to your occupation. Information about the specific requirements of each
occupation is available in the Trade Information Fact Sheets on the
VETASSESS website.
You should also complete the free self-assessment tool for your trade
occupation. This will provide you with information about the main competency
groups and units of competency that relate to your occupation. By answering a
series of questions, the tool will help you decide if you have the required
training, work experience, skills and knowledge to meet the Australian
standards for your nominated occupation. The self-assessment tool is available
from the VETASSESS website.
What do I send with my application?
When you apply for a trade skills assessment, you must provide:
a completed SR1 Application for Trade Skills Assessment form
a completed Trade evidence form (select from SR2.1 to SR2.9)
relevant identification information
evidence to support your application
payment of the relevant fee.
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Application form
The SR1 Application for Trade Skills Assessment form asks for information
such as your personal details, training information and work experience. It also
includes an applicant declaration and payment information. Explanatory notes
about the application form are available from www.vetassess.com.au and you
must read these notes before you complete the application form. Alternatively,
VETASSESS can post you a copy if requested.
Visit www.vetassess.com.au to download the SR1 Application for Trade Skills
Assessment form or apply online.
Applying online is quicker, as your application is ready for processing as soon
as your documents are received by VETASSESS. It also enables you to track
the progress of your application.
Trade evidence form
You must also complete and attach to your application the Trade evidence form
(SR2) that relates to your occupation. This will help you to become familiar with
the requirements for your occupation and it will help you to match your
evidence to the relevant Australian standards.
Visit www.vetassess.com.au to download the relevant Trade evidence form. A
sample Trade evidence form is provided on the next page.
Figure 3: Sample Trade Evidence Form (SR2) for Motor Mechanic – Light Vehicle
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Relevant identification information
You must provide proof of your identity, including:
2 recent passport sized documents that have been certified and dated as
a true likeness of yourself by a person authorised to certify documents
a certified copy of your passport showing your name, date of birth and
photo, (or a certified copy of your birth certificate if you do not hold a
passport)
change of name evidence (if applicable).
Evidence to support your application
You must select your evidence carefully, as VETASSESS will not request
further documents from you about your training and skills. The assessor will
look for information in your documents that shows your skills match the
Australian standards.
The evidence you submit must be:
related to the competency groups for your nominated occupation
enough to show you can do all aspects of the units of competency for
your occupation
your own evidence – about you and your work.
You should think carefully about your evidence and only include documents
that clearly support your application. Original documents are accepted but they
will not be returned. If you cannot supply original evidence (particularly
employment references), you must provide certified copies.
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The following table provides examples of evidence that you may provide.
Training documents
(these must be CERTIFIED documents)
qualification or certificate
syllabus / program outline
training books
school reports (high school/technical school)
Work experience documents
(ORIGINAL or CERTIFIED documents)
payslips/bank records
work journals/log books
taxation record (assessment notice)
original work references from employer (on company letterhead)
position description / job role
Other documents
(these must be CERTIFIED documents)
trade licence
registration documents
industry membership documents
work evidence (eg photos using equipment etc)
training certificate of attendance / participation
business materials
Self-employed applicants need to provide evidence of running their own
business. Samples of evidence may include:
business registration details
company tax records
invoices with company name
supplier invoices or receipts
business cards, brochures and other stationery
photographs of company signs on office, vehicles etc
reference from company accountant or lawyer
client list.
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Payment of fees
Fees for trade skills assessments are as follows.
Competency profile assessment
AUD $600
Practical skills assessment
AUD $1500 – carpenter, joiner, bricklayer and motor mechanic
AUD $1600 – general electrician, cable jointer, electrical powerline tradesperson, refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanic, and general plumber
Competency profile reassessment
AUD $400
Practical skills reassessment
AUD $800 - $1600 depending on trade and extent of reassessment required.
When submitting your initial assessment application to VETASSESS, pay the
fee for the competency profile only (AU$600.00). If you are successful in the
competency profile and are asked to attend the practical skills assessment, you
will be provided with details on how to pay the practical skills assessment fee.
All payment for fees must be in Australian dollars. Payment can be as a bank
draft, bank cheque, money order or credit card. All payments should be made
payable to VETASSESS.
Will my trade skill assessment expire?
Trade skills assessments are based on Australian standards that are updated
to meet the changing requirements of the Australian workplace.
There is no set expiry date for a trade skill assessment but if you wait too long
after you complete your practical skills assessment to submit your assessment
letter to DIAC, you may need to contact VETASSESS for a new assessment
outcome letter and a reissue fee may apply.
Please note that the Australian standards are updated fairly regularly. Delays
between your assessment and a successful migration application may lead to
other requirements, relating to the granting of a provisional licence or ‘gap’
training, needing to be met.
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Outcomes
Successful applicants
For the trades of motor mechanic, carpenter, carpenter and joiner, joiner,
bricklayer you will receive:
a letter from VETASSESS stating that you have met the pre-migration
skills requirement; this may be submitted to DIAC for skilled migration
purposes
an Australian Certificate III issued by the VETASSESS Consortium RTO
that undertook the practical assessment; this can be used for
employment purposes or for further training if you are successful in your
migration application
a record of results issued by the VETASSESS Consortium RTO that
undertook the practical assessment; this lists the units of competency in
which you were assessed.
Note: These occupations may require a licence in some Australian states and
territories.
For the trades of general electrician, general plumber, refrigeration and air-
conditioning mechanic, electrical powerline tradesperson, cable jointer you will
receive:
an assessment outcome letter from VETASSESS stating that you meet
the pre-migration skills requirement; this letter may be submitted to DIAC
for skilled migration purposes
an Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) that lists the units of
competency in which you are assessed as having the required technical
skills; this shows you are eligible to gain provisional licensing in your
trade, but it is not a formal qualification
a Record of Assessment that lists details of your assessment.
Note: These occupations all require a licence in each Australian state and/or
territory.
Unsuccessful applicants
If you are unsuccessful in your practical skills assessment, you will receive
feedback on the areas in which you did not succeed. You will also be given
information on further training that may assist you to meet the Australian
standard for your occupation.
For the trades of motor mechanic, carpenter, carpenter and joiner, joiner,
bricklayer you will receive:
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a negative outcome letter from VETASSESS
a Statement of Attainment that lists each unit of competency you
successfully completed.
For the trades of general electrician, general plumber, refrigeration and air-
conditioning mechanic, electrical powerline tradesperson, cable jointer you will
receive:
a negative outcome letter from VETASSESS
a Record of Assessment that lists each unit of competency and your
technical skills assessment against that unit.
Offshore Technical Skills Record
An Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) entitles the holder to a provisional
or temporary licence in that trade (subject to meeting any non skill
requirements).
The OTSR document will also detail the gap or bridging training requirements
you will need to undertake in Australia. When the gap training (that focuses on
the relevant Australian content) is completed and the required work experience
gained you will be able to apply for a full licence.
Figure 4: Process for obtaining a licence
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Offshore assessment conducted
Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) issued
Arrival in Australia and lodging OTSR with relevant state or territory
regulatory authority
Issuing of provisional or temporary licence
Full licence issued (subject to meeting non skill
requirements)
Australian ‘gap’ training completed
Australian work experience gained
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Data matching and false information
Information you provide to VETASSESS may be used for data matching with
other Australian Government agencies such as the Department of Education,
Employment and Workplace Relations, Department of Immigration and
Citizenship and the Australian Tax Office.
Giving misleading or false information or documents is viewed as a major
breach of ethical behaviour and may seriously jeopardise your migration
prospects.
If at any stage in the assessment process fabricated, falsified or non-genuine
evidence or information is detected, the assessment will be cancelled and the
outcome recorded as negative. This information may be provided to other
Australian Government agencies. No refund of the fee will be provided.
Reviews, reassessments and appeals
If you disagree with the outcome of any stage of your assessment, you can
request further information on the decision and VETASSESS may conduct a
review of the information on your file.
If you wish to undertake a reassessment, you must:
provide additional documentary information for your competency profile
assessment, or
undertake an additional practical skills assessment for the components
you did not successfully demonstrate.
You must submit a written request for a reassessment or appeal, and pay the
appropriate fee.
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Reassessment, reissue and appeal fees
Review Provision of written information reviewing and explaining the assessment outcome
AUD $400
Reassessment Competency profileNew evidence must be supplied
AUD $400
Practical skills assessmentFor competency groups that were not successfully assessed
AUD $800 - $1600 depending on trade. A sliding fee scale may be available for partial reassessment.
Appeal If, after a reassessment and/or review you are not satisfied with the reason for your outcome, you may request an appeal.This will involve a review of your assessment file by a panel of industry experts. The outcome of the appeal is final. If the decision is overturned, your fee will be refunded
AUD $400Fee will be refunded if outcome is overturned.
Reissue A reissue of VETASSESS documents that have been provided to you
AUD $30
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Fur ther in fo rmat ion
Contact us
If you need help
Visit www.vetassess.com.au
Email [email protected]
Fax +6 3 9655 4899
Tel +6 3 9655 4801
Post your application
Mail your application, documents and assessment fee to:
VETASSESS
Skills Recognition International
GPO Box 2752
Melbourne VIC 3001
AUSTRALIA
or
VETASSESS
Skills Recognition International
Level 5/478 Albert Street
East Melbourne VIC 3002
AUSTRALIA
Useful websites
The following websites can be accessed for further information about
Australian standards, the migration process and licensing arrangements.
Immigration
For information about the migration process
Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC)
www.immi.gov.au
Australian standards information
For information about Australian standards and the AQF
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NTIS
www.ntis.gov.au
AQF
www.aqf.edu.au
Licensing
For information about licensing arrangements
Australian Skills Recognition Information (ASRI) website
www.immi.gov.au/asri
Federal Government Licence Recognition website
www.licencerecognition.gov.au
Disclaimer
The information in this Guide is believed to be accurate at the time of
publication. Requirements and standards may change and you are strongly
advised to check for current information at www.vetassess.com.au
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Standards fo r occupat ions
ASCO title and code Training Package
Bricklayer
(4414-11)
Supervisor, Bricklayers
(4414-01)
Title: Certificate III in Bricklaying/BlocklayingNational Training Package: General Construction Training Package
Code: BCG30103
Carpenter
(4411-13)
Supervisor, Carpentry
and Joinery
Tradespersons **
(4411-01)
Title: Certificate III in Carpentry
National Training Package: General Construction Training Package
Code: BCG30203
Joiner
(4411-15)
Supervisor, Carpentry
and Joinery
Tradespersons **
(4411-01)
Title: Certificate III in Off Site Construction (Joinery – Timber/Aluminium/Glass)National Training Package: Off Site Training Package
Code: BCF30200
Motor mechanic
(4211-11)
Supervisor, Motor
Mechanics
(4211-01)
Title: Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology National Training Package: Automotive Training Package Retail, Service, Repair
Code: AUR30405
Cable jointer (4313-13) Title: Certificate III in ESI – Cable JointingNational Training Package: Electricity Supply Industry Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training Package
Code: UET30406
General electrician
(4311-11)
Supervisor, Electricians
(4311-01)
Pathway ATitle: Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician National Training Package: Electrotechnology Training Package
Code: UEE3 08 06or
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ASCO title and code Training Package
Title: Certificate III in Engineering – Electrical/Electronic TradeNational Training Package: Metals and Engineering Training Package
Code: MEM30405
Electrical powerline
tradesperson
(4313-11)
Supervisor, Electrical
Distribution
Tradespersons
(4313-01)
Title: Certificate III in ESI – DistributionNational Training Package: Electricity Supply Industry Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training PackageCode: UET30206
General plumber
(4431-11)
Supervisor, Plumbers (4431-01)
Title: Certificate III in PlumbingNational Training Package: Plumbing and Services Training Package
Code: BCP30103
Refrigeration and air-
conditioning mechanic
(4312-11)
Supervisor,
Refrigeration and Air-
conditioning Mechanic
(4312-01)
Pathway A
Title: Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air-conditioningNational Training Package: Electrotechnology Training Package
Code: UEE3 13 06
Pathway BTitle: Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade National Training Package: Metals and Engineering Training Package
Code: MEM30205
** There is no qualification for a combined carpenter and joiner trade in Australia. It is advisable to choose either the carpenter or joiner occupation. If you select the carpenter and joiner ASCO code you will need to choose to be assessed as either a carpenter of joiner. If you are not sure, an assessor will provide advice after reviewing your application. If you would like a qualification for both a carpenter and a joiner, you will need to submit an application and fee for two assessments.
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