In Australia, skilled visa assessment bodies are responsible for evaluating your qualifications and experience to ensure they meet the standards required for your nominated occupation. Here are some of the key assessment bodies:
- Australian Computer Society (ACS): Assesses IT and computer-related qualifications.
- VETASSESS: Focuses on vocational education and training, as well as trade-related qualifications.
- Engineers Australia: Evaluates engineering qualifications.
- CPA Australia: Assesses accounting and finance qualifications.
- Trades Recognition Australia (TRA): Handles trade qualifications.
- Australian Dental Council (ADC): Evaluates dental qualifications.
- Pharmacy Board of Australia: Assesses pharmacy qualifications.
- Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC): Evaluates nursing and midwifery qualifications.
Each assessing authority has its own procedures, timeframes, and fees, so it’s important to contact the relevant body for your occupation to get specific information.
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