Skill Assessment & Assessing Authorities
Australian Skilled Visa Skills Assessment
Discover the assessing authorities approved by the Australian Government and learn how to complete your skills assessment for a successful skilled migration journey.
What is a Skills Assessment?
A Skills Assessment is a key requirement for most Points Tested Skilled Migration visas in Australia. Before lodging your visa application, you must nominate an occupation from the official list of eligible skilled occupations.
At the time of invitation, you are required to provide evidence that your skills and qualifications have been assessed as suitable for your nominated occupation by the relevant assessing authority. This assessment ensures that your education, training, and work experience meet the Australian standards for that occupation.
A positive skills assessment is often the first and most crucial step in your migration journey.
What is an Assessing Authority?
An Assessing Authority is an authorised organisation responsible for evaluating whether your skills, experience, and qualifications meet the professional standards required for a specific occupation in Australia.
Each occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) is linked to a particular assessing authority. These authorities maintain their own assessment criteria, application processes, and fees.
Bay Migration Solution can guide you through the entire process — from determining your correct occupation and assessing authority to preparing and lodging your skills assessment application.
List of Skills Assessing Authorities in Australia
Below are some of the key assessing authorities for skilled migration visas:
| Code | Assessing Authority | Website |
|---|---|---|
| AACA | Architects Accreditation Council of Australia | www.aaca.org.au |
| ACS | Australian Computer Society | www.acs.org.au |
| AASW | Australian Association of Social Workers | www.aasw.asn.au |
| ACWA | Australian Community Workers Association | www.acwa.org.au |
| ANMAC | Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council | www.anmac.org.au |
| AITSL | Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership | www.aitsl.edu.au |
| Engineers Australia | The Institution of Engineers Australia | www.engineersaustralia.org.au |
| CPA / CA / IPA | CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, Institute of Public Accountants | www.cpaaustralia.com.au / www.charteredaccountantsanz.com / www.publicaccountants.org.au |
| TRA / VETASSESS | Trades Recognition Australia / Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services | www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au / www.vetassess.com.au |
Skilled Migration Occupation Lists
Australia’s skilled migration program is based on the demand for specific occupations across different industries. These are categorised under three main lists:
Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)
Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
Regional Occupation List (ROL)
These lists are updated regularly by the Department of Home Affairs to ensure Australia’s migration system aligns with genuine labour market needs.
You can check the most recent Skilled Occupation Lists on the Home Affairs website
How Bay Migration Solution Can Help
At Bay Migration Solution, we make the skills assessment process simple and stress-free. From the moment you decide to migrate to Australia, our experienced team will:
Identify the most suitable occupation for your profile.
Determine the correct assessing authority for your case.
Review your qualifications and experience against current standards.
Prepare and submit your skills assessment application with complete documentation.
Provide follow-up support and guidance for your visa application once the assessment is approved.
Our goal is to help you move forward with confidence — ensuring your skills assessment is handled accurately and efficiently.