News & Updates
6 Answers by experts - July 2021
Our Skills Assessment Experts have answered some common questions we receive via webinars, social media and emails to assist our clients and migration agents/lawyers.
New occupations added to Far North Queensland DAMA Occupations List
Far North Queensland is looking to attract more skilled migrants with an update of its Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) Occupation List.
There are a range of new occupations on the DAMA list, with a focus on the agribusiness, food production, hospitality and tourism sectors.
Professional occupations: an easier way to list project work
From August 9, we will provide new fillable forms for applicants in some professional occupations, enabling them to present their portfolio of work in an easier and more concise way.
Self-employment experience for a professional occupation Skills Assessment
If you work as an independent contractor/freelancer or you are the sole proprietor of a business, you can take a skills assessment with us.
A human resources career in Australia
The role of Human Resources Adviser (ANZSCO Code 223111) is a popular occupation for VETASSESS skills assessment applicants.
VETASSESS and Australian Marketing Institute collaborate on digital badges, micro-credentials
VETASSESS and the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI) have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on digital badges, micro-credentials and membership assessments.
Revised criteria for professional occupations
We will be updating the assessment criteria for the following four Professional Occupations to streamline our approach to ANZSCO skills levels and requirements in Australian industry markets:
How can I prepare for my technical interview?
If you work in a trade occupation, your assessment will include a technical interview.
In a technical interview, an assessor will ask you a range of questions about the skills and knowledge required to work in your occupation.
Proof of identity requirements
From 15 June 2021, applicants will need to provide at least three types of identity document when applying for a skills assessment for professional occupations. This is due to updated requirements from the Australian Government.
VETASSESS and AHRI partner on assessment criteria
VETASSESS and the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) have signed a memorandum of understanding to further develop industry skills assessment standards in the human resource sector.
What to expect in a VETASSESS interview
Sometimes we need to conduct an interview as part of the Skills Assessment process for general professional occupations.
Building information modelling transforms construction
Building Information Modelling is a technology game-changer for the building and construction industry and employers are increasingly seeking people with expertise in this field.