Skills assessment
Skills Assessing Authorities in Australia
There are 42 skills assessing authorities, from ACS and Engineers Australia to ANMAC, TRA and VETASSESS. Find the right one for your occupation and understand what they need.
About the Skills Assessing Authorities in
Every occupation on Australia's skilled lists has a nominated assessing authority. Each authority sets its own assessment standards, procedures, timeframes and fees, so the evidence that works for one may not work for another. It is your responsibility to contact the relevant authority and obtain your assessment.
All 42 Assessing Authorities
Based on Department of Home Affairs information (October 2026). Visa costs, thresholds, occupation lists and processing times can change, so always confirm current details on the Department of Home Affairs website or ask our team. This page is general information, not migration advice for your circumstances.
Skills Assessing Authorities in FAQs
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It depends on your occupation. Each occupation on the skilled lists has one nominated assessing authority, and Home Affairs only accepts an assessment from that authority.
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) assesses most ICT occupations, including Data Scientist.
Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) assesses most trade occupations.
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) assesses nursing and midwifery occupations.
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