Victoria University has been approved by the Australian Government to conduct skills assessments for the Temporary Worker Visa 457.

Skills Assessment forms

You can apply for a 457 Skills Assessment with Victoria University if you hold a passport from one of the following Nominated Countries and are a Skilled Tradesperson from one of the below Nominated Occupations.

• Brazil
• China
• Fiji
• India
• Papua New Guinea
• Philippines
• South Africa
• Thailand
• Vietnam
• Zimbabwe

To begin, download the 457 Skills Assessment application form of the Nominated Occupation that applies to you:

Automotive

• Automotive Electrician (ANZSCO code: 321111)
• Diesel Motor Mechanic (ANZSCO code: 321212)
• Motor Mechanic - General (ANZSCO code: 321211)
• Panel Beater (ANZSCO code: 324111)
• Vehicle Painter (ANZSCO code: 324311)

Construction Industries

• Cabinetmaker (ANZSCO Code: 394111)
• Carpenter (ANZSCO Code: 331212)
• Carpenter and Joiner (ANZSCO code: 331211)
• Joiner (ANZSCO code: 331213)

Engineering and Industrial Training

• Electrician - General (ANZSCO code: 341111)
• Fitter - General (ANZSCO code: 323211)
• Metal Fabricator (ANZSCO code: 322311)
• Metal Fitter and Machinist (ANZSCO code: 323299)
• Metal Machinist - First Class (ANZSCO code: 323214)
• Sheet Metal Trades Worker (ANZSCO code: 322211)
• Welder - First Class (ANZSCO code: 322313)

Service Industries

• Baker - Retail Baking - Bread (ANZSCO code: 351111)
• Baker - Retail Baking - Combined (ANZSCO code: 351111)
• Chef (ANZSCO code: 351311)
• Cook - Asian Cookery (ANZSCO code: 351411)
• Cook - Commercial Cookery  (ANZSCO code: 351411)

Pathway 2 forms

Pathway 2 is for Visa 457 applicants who already have an Australian Certificate III Trade Qualification. Further information for Visa 457 applicants can be found at DEEWR .

Download the Pathway 2 Skills Assessment application form that applies to you:

Automotive

• Automotive Electrician Pathway 2 (ANZSCO code: 321111)
• Diesel Motor Mechanic Pathway 2 (ANZSCO code: 321212)
• Motor Mechanic - General Pathway 2 (ANZSCO code: 321211)
• Panel Beater Pathway 2 (ANZSCO code: 324111)
• Vehicle Painter Pathway 2 (ANZSCO code: 324311)

Construction Industries

• Cabinetmaker Pathway 2 (ANZSCO Code: 394111)
• Carpenter Pathway 2 (ANZSCO Code: 331212)
• Carpenter and Joiner Pathway 2 (ANZSCO code: 331211)
• Joiner Pathway 2 (ANZSCO code: 331213)

Engineering and Industrial Training

• Electrician - General Pathway 2 (ANZSCO code: 341111)
• Fitter - General Pathway 2 (ANZSCO code: 323211)
• Metal Fabricator Pathway 2 (ANZSCO code: 322311)
• Metal Machinist - First Class Pathway 2 (ANZSCO code: 323214)
• Sheet Metal Trades Worker Pathway 2 (ANZSCO code: 322211)
• Welder - First Class Pathway 2 (ANZSCO code: 322313)

Service Industries

• Baker - Retail Baking - Combined Pathway 2 (ANZSCO code: 351111)
• Chef Pathway 2 (ANZSCO code: 351311)
• Cook - Asian Cookery Pathway 2 (ANZSCO code: 351411)
• Cook - Commercial Cookery Pathway 2 (ANZSCO code: 351411)

Other forms and policies

• Payment Form
• Information for Applicants
• Privacy
• You can appeal if you are unsuccessful in your application ... Visa 457 - Reassessment Policy
• Electrical Trades - Offshore Technical Skills Record Information.

Common questions

Do I need to be living in my own country to be assessed?

No.

Tell me more about living in Australia

There are a range of online resources, including Live in Victoria, or start with the Life at VU pages for preparing to live and work in Australia.

What is the required International English Language Test Score (IELTS)?

You need a minimum IELTS of five in order to complete the 457 Skills Assessment. Find out more at the IELTS website.

Do I need to complete a TradeSET Self-Evaluation Test?

You must complete a self evaluation test and receive a TradeSET report before you apply for a 457 visa. Once this test is completed, print out  a copy and send with your Skills Assessment Application to approved RTO.

How long will the process take?

The process takes a maximum of seven weeks from receipt of application and payment.

How is the technical interview conducted?

You will be required to attend one of our offices to participate in a Technical Interview conducted via Skype.

Is an interpreter allowed at the technical interview?

No. The presence of an interpreter could dilute the applicant's understanding of their chosen trade and jeopardise the integrity of the assessment. 

Who are the assessors?

The assessors are either employees of VU or employed by our partner Technical And Further Education Western Australia (TAFEWA) organisations.

What qualification will I receive if I'm successful?

Successful applicants will receive a Certificate III - Australian Qualification for non-licensed trades; for licensed trades they will receive an Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR). This will allow applicants to apply to the relevant state/territory licensing regulator for provisional electrical license. This permit to work allows them to work under supervision of qualified tradespersons.

Can you assess people for other visas  in Certificate III Australian qualifications?

Yes. Please email 457skillsassess@vu.edu.au for further information

Does VU provide additional training?

Yes. Other options available for licence preparation training include Metals, Electrical & Plumbing, Occupational Health and Safety, IELTS preparation and Gap training. These require an additional fee.

What are the requirements for migration?

Find all current requirements for migration at the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.

Contact us

For enquiries, or to provide any feedback, please contact the Visa Skills Assessment Team on +61 3 9919 7365 or email 457skillsassess@vu.edu.au.