Educational Assessments Melbourne

Student Visa Skills Assessment

A skills assessment is a critical requirement for skilled migration and employer-sponsored visas. Obtaining a suitable skills assessment is mandatory for various visa subclasses, and Amar Immigration can assist you in getting your skills assessed in your relevant occupation. We work with recognized assessing authorities such as ACS, CPA/IPA, TRA, VETASSESS, ANMAC/AHPRA, ACWA, and Engineers Australia.

Skills assessments are conducted by designated assessing authorities to ensure that your qualifications and experience meet the standards required for your occupation in Australia. The Combined List of Eligible Skilled Occupations outlines the relevant occupations and their respective assessing bodies.

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SKILLS ASSESSMENT FOR TRADE OCCUPATIONS

If you have completed a trade qualification and need a skills assessment, follow these steps:

STEP 1 – PROVISIONAL SKILLS ASSESSMENT

Under PSA, Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) will:

• Verify your identity
• Assess the authenticity of your Australian qualification
• Confirm that you have performed relevant tasks and duties in an Australian workplace

A successful PSA outcome allows you to apply for a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485). It is also a
prerequisite for progressing to Step 2 – Job Ready Employment (JRE)

Eligibility for PSA
To be eligible, you must: Have held an international student visa (as the primary visa holder) while studying in Australia
• Hold a qualification relevant to a TRA-assessed occupation, awarded by a CRICOS-registered training organization (RTO)
• Provide evidence of at least 360 hours of employment and/or vocational placement relevant to your occupation, completed within the last three years in an Australian workplace

Required Documents for PSA Assessment:

• Proof of qualification
• 360 hours of work experience (employment or vocational placement

ASSESSMENT OUTCOME
You will receive the assessment result via email after verification. A successful PSA outcome can be used for your 485 visa application with the Department of Home Affairs.

Important: Once you receive a successful PSA outcome and hold a 485 Visa (or a Bridging Visa with full
rights), register as soon as possible for Step 2 – Job Ready Employment (JRE) via the online portal.

Step 2 – Job Ready Employment (JRE)
In this phase, applicants must:

• Secure employment in their nominated occupation
• Submit employment details via the online portal
• Provide relevant registration documents to TRA

Eligibility for JRE

To apply, you must:
• Have a successful PSA outcome
• Have less than four months remaining on your student visa
• Hold or have lodged an application for a visa that grants full work rights (with at least 12 months validity)
• Be employed in your nominated occupation

STEP 3—JOB READY WORKPLACE ASSESSMENT
After completing at least 863 hours of paid employment over six months, you may proceed to Step 3 –Workplace Assessment.

Required Evidence:
• Skilled Progress Report
• Pay slips or invoices with corresponding bank statements

Amar Immigration can assist you throughout the skills assessment and visa application process, ensuring a smooth transition to your career in Australia. Get in touch with us today!