A Skills Assessment is an official evaluation conducted by an authorised professional body to determine whether an applicant's qualifications and employment history meet Australian industry benchmarks for a nominated occupation. Without a positive assessment in hand, an applicant cannot receive a valid invitation on SkillSelect.
Key Australian Skills Assessing Authorities
Each occupation on the Department of Home Affairs Skilled Occupation List is allocated to a specific assessing authority. Below are the primary assessing authorities handled by Bay Migration Solution:
| Code | Assessing Authority Name | Core Occupations Covered | Official Portal |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACS | Australian Computer Society | Software Engineers, Developer Programmers, ICT Business Analysts, Cybersecurity | www.acs.org.au ↗ |
| EA | Engineers Australia | Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Mining Engineers (CDR & Accord) | www.engineersaustralia.org.au ↗ |
| VETASSESS | Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services | Marketing Specialists, Management Consultants, Project Administrators, 300+ General Occupations | www.vetassess.com.au ↗ |
| ANMAC | Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council | Registered Nurses (Aged Care, Critical Care, Medical), Midwives, Enrolled Nurses | www.anmac.org.au ↗ |
| AITSL | Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership | Early Childhood Teachers (Pre-Primary), Secondary Teachers, Special Needs Teachers | www.aitsl.edu.au ↗ |
| TRA | Trades Recognition Australia | Chefs, Cooks, Motor Mechanics, Electricians, Carpenters, Welders, Plumbers | www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au ↗ |
| CPA / CA / IPA | CPA Australia / CA ANZ / IPA | General Accountants, Management Accountants, External Auditors, Taxation Accountants | www.cpaaustralia.com.au ↗ |
| AASW | Australian Association of Social Workers | Social Workers (requires 980 hours of supervised field placements) | www.aasw.asn.au ↗ |
| AACA | Architects Accreditation Council of Australia | Architects, Landscape Architects | www.aaca.org.au ↗ |
How Bay Migration Solution Manages Your Assessment
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ANZSCO Code Alignment: We review your duties, academic transcripts, and job descriptions to align your profile with the code having the highest chance of approval and lowest point competition.
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Employer Reference Letter Drafting: Assessing authorities strictly require letters detailing specific tasks, working hours, exact salary, and reporting lines on company letterhead.
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Financial & Tax Evidence Verification: Cross-checking bank statements, tax records (ATO notices, tax returns), and superannuation to guarantee unassailable proof.