Assessment

At home in Australia

You can apply for a 457 Skills Assessment with Victoria University (VU) if you hold a passport from one of the following nominated countries.

The skills assessment is based on formal and structural recognition of prior learning.You will receive an Australian qualification for non-licensed trades or an Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) for licensed trade after successfully completing a skills assessment.

VU is able to assist with an organisation’s bulk skills assessment requirements. Please contact us to discuss your company's needs.

Information for Applicants

Applicants must read the Information for Applicants – 457 Skills Assessment Program (Temporary Migration) before submitting their application.

Pathways

There are two application pathways.

Pathway 1 – Applicants who do not hold a relevant Australian trade qualification.

Pathway 2 – Applicants who hold a relevant Australian trade qualification.

Determine the application pathway that is right for you.

Assessment Steps

There are four stages to the Temporary Worker Visa 457 Program Assessment.

Stage 1: Application Review

Stage 2: Documentary Evidence

Stage 3: Technical Interview

Stage 4: Assessment Outcome

We want to help you get you working in Australia as soon as possible. To ensure application proceeds quickly, please submit the applications completed in full with all required documentation. Please use our Occupation Specific check list before submitting your application.

Fees

Application fees will vary according to the occupation being assessed. Fees are outlined on the Skills Assessment application.

UPDATE: Victoria University advises new fees will apply to all skill assessment applications for Temporary Worker Visa 457 effective 19 March 2012.

Pathway 1 Application Forms

Pathway 1 is for applicants who do not hold a relevant Australian Qualification. Further information on Pathway 1 requirements can be found at Information for Applicants – 457

To begin, download the 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)

Aviation

• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
  

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 Application Forms

Pathway 2 is for applicants who already hold an Australian Qualification in a relevant and directly related trade. Further information on Pathway 2 requirements can be found at Information for Applicants – 457.

To begin, download the Skills Assessment application form of the nominated occupation 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)

Aviation

• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

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 (ANZSCO code: 351111)
• Chef (ANZSCO code: 351311)
• Cook - Asian Cookery (ANZSCO code: 351411)
• Cook - Commercial Cookery (ANZSCO code: 351411)

Additional Information & Forms

1. Agent Authorisation Form
2. Reassessment Policy
3. Reassessment Payment Form
4. Skilled Migration Assessment Service - Complaint Policy

Common questions

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

No.

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 Tool) for a Pathway 1 application?

Yes. Completing a TradeSET is mandatory for all Pathway 1 applications. It is a Trade Self Evaluation Tool to help you identify if you have the relevant skills that meet the Australian standards in your trade. Save and print a copy and include this with your skills assessment application with VU.

Do I need to complete a TradeSET (Self-Evaluation Tool) for a Pathway 2 application?

No. Because you hold an Australian qualification within the nominated occupation/trade

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. Find a course

What are the requirements for migration?

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

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.

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