Before lodging a skilled visa application, the Australian Government requires your qualifications to be formally verified by an authorised assessing body. We guide you to the right one for your occupation.
For professional engineers, engineering technologists, engineering associates, and engineering managers. Covers 31+ disciplines via CDR or Accord pathways.
View full detailsFor IT, data science, and cyber security professionals. Covers 35+ ANZSCO-coded occupations — you can now nominate up to 3 roles in a single application.
View full detailsAustralia's most widely used assessing body — covering 361 professional occupations and 27 trade roles across management, hospitality, education, health, and more.
View full detailsThe government-run assessing authority for skilled tradespeople — electricians, plumbers, chefs, carpenters, welders, mechanics, and many more hands-on trade roles.
View full detailsEnglish proficiency is not just a box to tick — your score directly affects your points in the visa test. Accepted tests include IELTS, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, and more.
| Level | IELTS (each band) | Visa Points |
|---|---|---|
| Competent English | 6.0 | 0 (Minimum) |
| Proficient English | 7.0 | +10 points |
| Superior English | 8.0 | +20 points |
| Assessing Body | Occupation Type | Approx. Fee (AUD) | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers Australia (CDR) | Engineering | ~1,001 | 4–8 weeks |
| Engineers Australia (Accord) | Engineering | ~539 | 4–8 weeks |
| ACS (General Skills) | ICT / Technology | Contact Us | 8–12 weeks |
| VETASSESS (Professional) | General Professions | ~1,070–1,205 | 12–14 weeks |
| VETASSESS (Trade) | Trades | Contact Us | 10–14 weeks |
| TRA (MSA/OSAP) | Trades | Contact Us | 11–15 weeks |
* Fees are approximate and subject to change by the authorities.
Tell us a bit about yourself and one of our consultants will let you know exactly which authority you need — and what to prepare.
