Trade+Skills+Assessment+Guide

TRADE SKILLS ASSESSMENT GUIDE

May 2009

This Guide gives prospective migrants information on how to undertake a

trade skills assessment for those eligible to apply to the VETASSESS

Consortium.

Please read this information carefully before you apply for a trade skills

assessment.

Current information is also available at www.vetassess.com.au

Conten ts

Introduction............................................................................................3

About trade skills assessment..............................................................6

Competency profile (paper based) assessment..................................8

Practical skills assessment.................................................................10

Making an application.........................................................................13

Outcomes...........................................................................................18

Further information.............................................................................22

Standards for occupations..................................................................24

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I n t roduct ion

In 2006, the Council of Australian Governments approved a new approach to

apprenticeships, training and skills recognition to deal with skills shortages.

The new arrangements make it easier for migrants who have skills that meet

Australian standards to work as soon as they reach Australia. If you are a

potential migrant from India, Sri Lanka, South Africa, the Philippines and the

United Kingdom and you have skills in specific occupations, these

arrangements apply to you. Applicants from countries other than these may

choose to opt in to this service.

Authority

The VETASSESS Consortium is the gazetted assessing authority for the new

trade skills assessments for selected occupations and countries.

VETASSESS leads a consortium that undertakes the pre-migration skills

assessment required by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship

(DIAC) when an application for migration is submitted.

The VETASSESS Consortium includes Box Hill TAFE, Central Gippsland

TAFE, Kangan Batman TAFE, Victoria University, South West Regional

College of TAFE, Swan TAFE, Great Southern TAFE and Education Training

International WA.

The VETASSESS Consortium undertakes trade skills assessments using

Australian standards that have been agreed on by industry bodies, licensing

authorities and government departments. Assessment criteria are based on

these standards.

If you are successful in your trade skills assessment you will receive an

assessment letter for the purposes of skilled migration with DIAC. You will

also be awarded an Australian qualification (Certificate III) in the relevant

trade or will receive an Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR). You can

use these documents for employment, further training and licensing purposes

and you can present them to employers, Registered Training Organisations

and regulatory authorities in the relevant Australian state or territory. This

Guide does not provide details about state and territory licensing

arrangements for successful applicants. For this information visit

www.immi.gov.au/asri and or the relevant licencing bodies listed on the

VETASSESS website.

Countries

The new arrangements apply from 1 September 2007 for applicants

intending to migrate to Australia who are residents of India, the Philippines,

South Africa, Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom.

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From May 15, 2009 this arrangement has been extended to allow people

form other countries to ‘opt in’ to the service.

If you want to have your trade skills assessed but you are not a resident of

one of the listed countries, you can choose to be assessed by the

VETASSESS Consortium or by Trades Recognition Australia (visit

www.workplace.gov.au/workplace/Programmes/TRA/).

Please note that the practical component must be undertaken in one of the

five countries (UK, India, Sri Lanka, South Africa or the Philippines).

Trade occupations

Trade occupations below are assessed by the VETASSESS Consortium.

Trade occupations assessed by VETASSESSS ASCO* code

General electrician 4311-11

General plumber 4431-11

Refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanic 4312-11

Motor mechanic 4211-11

Carpenter and joiner ** 4411-11

Carpenter 4411-13

Joiner 4411-15

Electrical powerline tradesperson 4313-11

Cable jointer 4313-13

Bricklayer 4414-11

Supervisor, Electricians 4311-01

Supervisor, Plumbers 4431-01

Supervisor, Refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanic

4312-01

Supervisor, Carpentry and joinery tradespersons ** 4411-01

Supervisor, Electrical distribution tradespersons 4313-01

Supervisor, Bricklayers 4414-01

Supervisor, Motor mechanics 4211-01

Figure 1: Occupations assessed by VETASSESS*ASCO – Australian Standard Classification of Occupations

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Terms you may need to know

Australia has a competency based, vocational education and training

system that covers most trade occupations. There is specific language that

is used to describe the assessment process and Australian standards. You

may need to know what these terms mean to understand this Guide.

AQF…………... Australian Qualifications Framework. The AQF is a set of national qualifications based on endorsed competency standards.

ASCO………… Australian Standard Classification of Occupations.

Certificate IIl... The AQF qualification that applies to most trade occupations.

COAG………… Council of Australian Governments, the main inter-governmental forum in Australia.

Competence… Ability to perform tasks and duties to the standards expected in the workplace.

Competency

group………….

Clusters or groups of units of competency that describe a key section of work in a particular occupation.

Country of

residence…….

Where you live – usually determined by the following factors: where you eat, sleep and have a settled home how long you have lived in the country specified in your

application

your intention to make or not make a particular country your usual home.

DIAC…………. Department of Immigration and Citizenship.

DEEWR……… Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

NTIS………….. National Training Information Service - a government service that provides information on qualifications, units of competency and Training Packages.

Offshore

Technical

Skills Record

(OTSR)……….

Award issued after successful completion of the assessment that entitles the holder to a provisional or temporary licence. The OTSR may be presented to the relevant regulatory authorities for electrical and plumbing trades.

Qualification.. Certificate awarded after successfully meeting the requirements of the units of competency that comprise the qualification.

RTO………….. Registered Training Organisation. An organisation registered in a state or territory to deliver training and/or conduct assessments and issue nationally recognised qualifications. All members of the VETASSESS Consortium are RTOs.

Training

Package……..

Contains national qualifications, units of competency and assessment guidelines developed by industry for each industry area in Australia.

TRA………….. Trades Recognition Australia. The assessing authority for many trade occupations, including the trade occupations for people who are not residents of the United Kingdom, India, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the Philippines.

Unit of Describes an aspect of work in a particular occupation or

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competency… industry. Each qualification is made up of units of competency. Units of competency are the benchmark or standard used for assessment.

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About t rade sk i l l s assessment

A trade skills assessment is an assessment of your competence against the

Australian standards in your occupation.

If you are intending to migrate to Australia and are a resident of one of the

five specified countries in the nominated trade occupations, you must

undertake trade skills assessment with VETASSESS. Please note that

residents of other countries may ‘opt in’ to this service. You must submit

documentary evidence of your training, work experience and other relevant

information and you must also undertake a practical assessment in one of

the five selected countries (UK, India, Sri Lank, South Africa and the

Philippines).

What standards will I be assessed against?

The Australian standards for each of the nominated occupations are drawn

from industry Training Packages. Each Training Package contains

qualifications, which are made up of units of competency that describe

aspects of work and the skills and knowledge you need to achieve a

particular qualification. Competency groups summarise sets of units of

competency.

To receive a positive assessment from VETASSESS, you must show the

assessor that you are proficient in the units of competency that relate to your

occupation (see page 24 for a list of Training Packages and qualifications).

What are the standards for my occupation?

Each occupation has different requirements. You will find detailed information

on the requirements for each occupation in Trade Information Fact Sheets

available on the VETASSESS website. You should download the Fact Sheet

on your occupation to help you to understand the specific Australian

standards that apply. These are updated if there is a change to the

requirement. Please make sure you download the current versions. To be

successful in your assessment, you must show that you are proficient in the

units of competency listed in these Fact Sheets.

How do I know if I am ready to be assessed?

A self-assessment tool is available to help you review your skills against the

relevant Australian standards and decide that you are ready to be assessed.

This is available from the VETASSESS website.

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How does the assessment process work?

The trade skills assessment involves an assessment of your skills obtained

through formal and non-formal learning and work experience against the

Australian standards. You are required to submit evidence of your skills and

to demonstrate these in a practical assessment.

The assessment is in two compulsory stages:

a competency profile (paper based) assessment

a practical skills assessment.

Figure 2: Assessment process

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Step 1 – Information & self-assessment toolProvision of information (web site, telephone, email enquiry service)Print-based or online application Self-assessment tool

Step 1 – Information & self-assessment toolProvision of information (web site, telephone, email enquiry service)Print-based or online application Self-assessment tool

Review and appeal processReview and appeal process

Step 2 – Competency profile (paper-based) assessmentEvidence review process

Training - qualifications / training certificates Work experience Other - licences / industry recognition Determine technical interview

Step 2 – Competency profile (paper-based) assessmentEvidence review process

Training - qualifications / training certificates Work experience Other - licences / industry recognition Determine technical interview

Step 3 – Practical skills assessment Technical interview (oral / written) Practical skills assessmentchallenge testsimulated activities

Step 3 – Practical skills assessment Technical interview (oral / written) Practical skills assessmentchallenge testsimulated activities

OutcomeAssessment letter for migrationOffshore Technical Skills Record (licensed trades)Qualification (non-licensed trades)

OutcomeAssessment letter for migrationOffshore Technical Skills Record (licensed trades)Qualification (non-licensed trades)

Integrity checking throughout processIdentityDocumentation

Integrity checking throughout processIdentityDocumentation

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Competency p ro f i l e assessment

The competency profile involves a desktop analysis of your training and

work experience and determines your eligibility to proceed to the practical

skills assessment. It also shows you how the evidence you have provided

matches the standards for your occupation.

You must complete an SR1 Application for Trade Skills Assessment form

and an SR2 Trade Evidence form and send documented proof of your

training and experience to VETASSESS. An assessor will then develop a

competency profile that matches your training and experience against the

Australian standards for your occupation. If you have provided sufficient

evidence of your skills and knowledge, you will be asked to proceed to the

practical skills assessment.

How will my evidence be assessed?

The documentary evidence that you submit will be matched against the

relevant Australian standards for your occupation. VETASSESS will use a

range of resources and methods to build a competency profile.

Formal training

Level: Your qualification will be benchmarked against the

Australian Qualification Framework

Content: The content of your qualification or training program will

be matched, where possible, against the relevant Australian

qualification (so you must provide as much information as you

can about your qualification or training program)

Non-formal training: Skills and knowledge that you have gained

through non-formal training are considered. These can be acquired

through quality training from a company or other bodies (such as

military), or through short-term or specific training relevant to your trade.

Work experience requirement: Your work experience evidence will

need to show that you are a competent and skilled worker in your

occupation. This means that you have been employed as a skilled

worker. Your evidence may show that you have progressed in skill level

for example, from supervised semi-skilled work to non-supervised

skilled work. The currency of your work experience evidence is also

important.

For applicants who have not completed any formal training you must

provide documentary evidence that you have been employed in your

trade area for a minimum of two years. This is a mandatory requirement.

Applicants who do not have formal training qualifications or have not

been employed for a minimum of two years will not be able to progress

to the practical skills assessment.

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Licences, registration and industry membership: Authorisations from

relevant bodies are also considered.

All evidence must be able to be independently verified by VETASSESS.

How will I get my competency profile outcome?

VETASSESS will send you a letter notifying you of the outcome of your

competency profile assessment, making one of three recommendations.

Level 1 (successful): You may proceed to the practical skills

assessment.

Level 2: You may proceed to the practical skills assessment but, based

on the evidence you supplied, there is a higher risk of an unsuccessful

practical skills assessment. You may choose to undertake additional

practise, research or self-study before your practical skills assessment.

You may select a time for your practical skills assessment that allows

you time to do this.

Level 3 (unsuccessful): You have not supplied enough evidence to

prove that you should proceed to the next stage of the assessment

process. You can submit further evidence in the future.

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Prac t ica l sk i l l s assessment

If you are successful in the competency profile assessment you will be required

to attend a nominated facility for a practical skills assessment, where a

qualified assessor will assess your competence against the Australian

standards.

These assessments are held in the UK, India, Sri Lanka, South Africa and the

Philippines. You can check the dates of practical assessments in these

countries at www.vetassess.com.au. Practical assessment bookings can be

made online for some countries or you can send the SRI practical skills

assessment form directly to VETASSESS. VETASSESS will notify you of the

time and date of your practical assessment. You will also need to pay the

required fee before a booking is finalised.

Information about the rules and regulations of the practical assessment and

what is required of you will be sent to your address when your practical skills

assessment is finalised. (Note: You must provide the correct correspondence

address and keep VETASSESS updated of any changes to your mailing

details.) For some applicants, notification will also be provide by SMS text

message if a mobile or cell phone number has been provided.

What does a practical skills assessment involve?

The practical skills assessment involves a technical interview and practical

activities.

The technical interview is a face to face meeting with a qualified

assessor. You will be asked a series of questions that relate to your

occupation.

Practical activities involve a series of tests and activities that prove you

have the skills and knowledge required for your occupation.

How do I organise the practical skills assessment?

When you receive a successful outcome from the competency profile

assessment you will be asked to book in for a practical skills assessment. A

schedule is available on the website and more detailed information will be

provided with your competency profile outcome. You will be able to choose the

time, country and location that suits you if more than one location is offered in

your trade.

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The location of the assessment venues will vary depending on the trade being

assessed. Not all trades may be assessed in one venue. Detailed information

will be provided to you at the completion of the competency profile assessment

stage.

How long will it take?

You should allocate a full day for the practical assessment. Actual times will

vary depending on the particular trade being assessed and/or the assessment

venue. More detailed information will be provided to you at the completion of

the competency profile assessment stage.

Do I need proof of identity on the practical skills assessment day?

You will be required to show a valid passport on the day of your test. If you do

not have a passport, you will need to provide your birth certificate and at least

one form of government issued photo identification (such as a current driver’s

licence or valid national identity card). The photograph in your identity

document must be recognisable as a likeness of you today and to the

photograph that you submitted as part of your initial application to

VETASSESS. If you do not have this form of identification, contact

VETASSESS before the assessment date. Your photograph may also be taken

at the assessment venue.

If you do not present your identification documents, you will not be able to

undertake the practical skills assessment.

What else do I bring?

You should take your own tools or equipment with you to the assessment

venue. If you are travelling a long distance and cannot carry tools and

equipment some will be available at the assessment venue. More information

about what to bring will be provided when you select your assessment venue

and date.

What are the English language requirements?

All aspects of the assessment will be conducted in English. You will be required

to read English and respond to questions in English. You are not allowed to

bring a translator for the practical skills assessment. A printed bilingual

dictionary is permitted.

For further information on English language requirements for migration, visit

www.immi.gov.au

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What if I have special assessment requirements?

If you have a visual, hearing, physical or other disability that may affect your

ability to undertake the practical skills assessment, you should send written

notice and supporting evidence to VETASSESS when you select your

assessment venue and pay the practical skills assessment fee.

How will I get my trade skills assessment outcome?

The outcome of your trade skills assessment will be sent to the address you

have provided approximately 10 working days after you complete your practical

skills assessment. It is your responsibility to ensure that VETASSESS has your

correct mailing address.

Can I be reassessed if I am not successful?

You will be able to undertake a reassessment if you do not successfully

complete all assessment activities/tasks. If only a few activities/tasks need to

be reassessed a reduced fee of $AUD800 will apply. Where a significant

number of activities/tasks were not successfully completed a full reassessment

and fee will be required.

A reassessment will be scheduled for another time. The assessment will

involve a face to face technical interview as well as the practical activity/task -

this gives the assessor the opportunity to follow up areas of concern on the

assessment day.

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Making an app l ica t ion

Who can apply for a trade skills assessment?

You are eligible to apply if:

you are a resident of the UK, India, Sri Lanka, South Africa or the

Philippines,

you are a resident of another country and choose to ‘opt in’,

you have skills in one of the nominated trades and occupations.

This is a pre-migration skills assessment. Other requirements for migration

(such as age or English language ability) are not considered by VETASSESS

when you apply for a trade skills assessment.

How can I prepare?

Before you apply you should familiarise yourself with the requirements relating

to your occupation. Information about the specific requirements of each

occupation is available in the Trade Information Fact Sheets on the

VETASSESS website.

You should also complete the free self-assessment tool for your trade

occupation. This will provide you with information about the main competency

groups and units of competency that relate to your occupation. By answering a

series of questions, the tool will help you decide if you have the required

training, work experience, skills and knowledge to meet the Australian

standards for your nominated occupation. The self-assessment tool is available

from the VETASSESS website.

What do I send with my application?

When you apply for a trade skills assessment, you must provide:

a completed SR1 Application for Trade Skills Assessment form

a completed Trade evidence form (select from SR2.1 to SR2.9)

relevant identification information

evidence to support your application

payment of the relevant fee.

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Application form

The SR1 Application for Trade Skills Assessment form asks for information

such as your personal details, training information and work experience. It also

includes an applicant declaration and payment information. Explanatory notes

about the application form are available from www.vetassess.com.au and you

must read these notes before you complete the application form. Alternatively,

VETASSESS can post you a copy if requested.

Visit www.vetassess.com.au to download the SR1 Application for Trade Skills

Assessment form or apply online.

Applying online is quicker, as your application is ready for processing as soon

as your documents are received by VETASSESS. It also enables you to track

the progress of your application.

Trade evidence form

You must also complete and attach to your application the Trade evidence form

(SR2) that relates to your occupation. This will help you to become familiar with

the requirements for your occupation and it will help you to match your

evidence to the relevant Australian standards.

Visit www.vetassess.com.au to download the relevant Trade evidence form. A

sample Trade evidence form is provided on the next page.

Figure 3: Sample Trade Evidence Form (SR2) for Motor Mechanic – Light Vehicle

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Relevant identification information

You must provide proof of your identity, including:

2 recent passport sized documents that have been certified and dated as

a true likeness of yourself by a person authorised to certify documents

a certified copy of your passport showing your name, date of birth and

photo, (or a certified copy of your birth certificate if you do not hold a

passport)

change of name evidence (if applicable).

Evidence to support your application

You must select your evidence carefully, as VETASSESS will not request

further documents from you about your training and skills. The assessor will

look for information in your documents that shows your skills match the

Australian standards.

The evidence you submit must be:

related to the competency groups for your nominated occupation

enough to show you can do all aspects of the units of competency for

your occupation

your own evidence – about you and your work.

You should think carefully about your evidence and only include documents

that clearly support your application. Original documents are accepted but they

will not be returned. If you cannot supply original evidence (particularly

employment references), you must provide certified copies.

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The following table provides examples of evidence that you may provide.

Training documents

(these must be CERTIFIED documents)

qualification or certificate

syllabus / program outline

training books

school reports (high school/technical school)

Work experience documents

(ORIGINAL or CERTIFIED documents)

payslips/bank records

work journals/log books

taxation record (assessment notice)

original work references from employer (on company letterhead)

position description / job role

Other documents

(these must be CERTIFIED documents)

trade licence

registration documents

industry membership documents

work evidence (eg photos using equipment etc)

training certificate of attendance / participation

business materials

Self-employed applicants need to provide evidence of running their own

business. Samples of evidence may include:

business registration details

company tax records

invoices with company name

supplier invoices or receipts

business cards, brochures and other stationery

photographs of company signs on office, vehicles etc

reference from company accountant or lawyer

client list.

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Payment of fees

Fees for trade skills assessments are as follows.

Competency profile assessment

AUD $600

Practical skills assessment

AUD $1500 – carpenter, joiner, bricklayer and motor mechanic

AUD $1600 – general electrician, cable jointer, electrical powerline tradesperson, refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanic, and general plumber

Competency profile reassessment

AUD $400

Practical skills reassessment

AUD $800 - $1600 depending on trade and extent of reassessment required.

When submitting your initial assessment application to VETASSESS, pay the

fee for the competency profile only (AU$600.00). If you are successful in the

competency profile and are asked to attend the practical skills assessment, you

will be provided with details on how to pay the practical skills assessment fee.

All payment for fees must be in Australian dollars. Payment can be as a bank

draft, bank cheque, money order or credit card. All payments should be made

payable to VETASSESS.

Will my trade skill assessment expire?

Trade skills assessments are based on Australian standards that are updated

to meet the changing requirements of the Australian workplace.

There is no set expiry date for a trade skill assessment but if you wait too long

after you complete your practical skills assessment to submit your assessment

letter to DIAC, you may need to contact VETASSESS for a new assessment

outcome letter and a reissue fee may apply.

Please note that the Australian standards are updated fairly regularly. Delays

between your assessment and a successful migration application may lead to

other requirements, relating to the granting of a provisional licence or ‘gap’

training, needing to be met.

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Outcomes

Successful applicants

For the trades of motor mechanic, carpenter, carpenter and joiner, joiner,

bricklayer you will receive:

a letter from VETASSESS stating that you have met the pre-migration

skills requirement; this may be submitted to DIAC for skilled migration

purposes

an Australian Certificate III issued by the VETASSESS Consortium RTO

that undertook the practical assessment; this can be used for

employment purposes or for further training if you are successful in your

migration application

a record of results issued by the VETASSESS Consortium RTO that

undertook the practical assessment; this lists the units of competency in

which you were assessed.

Note: These occupations may require a licence in some Australian states and

territories.

For the trades of general electrician, general plumber, refrigeration and air-

conditioning mechanic, electrical powerline tradesperson, cable jointer you will

receive:

an assessment outcome letter from VETASSESS stating that you meet

the pre-migration skills requirement; this letter may be submitted to DIAC

for skilled migration purposes

an Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) that lists the units of

competency in which you are assessed as having the required technical

skills; this shows you are eligible to gain provisional licensing in your

trade, but it is not a formal qualification

a Record of Assessment that lists details of your assessment.

Note: These occupations all require a licence in each Australian state and/or

territory.

Unsuccessful applicants

If you are unsuccessful in your practical skills assessment, you will receive

feedback on the areas in which you did not succeed. You will also be given

information on further training that may assist you to meet the Australian

standard for your occupation.

For the trades of motor mechanic, carpenter, carpenter and joiner, joiner,

bricklayer you will receive:

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a negative outcome letter from VETASSESS

a Statement of Attainment that lists each unit of competency you

successfully completed.

For the trades of general electrician, general plumber, refrigeration and air-

conditioning mechanic, electrical powerline tradesperson, cable jointer you will

receive:

a negative outcome letter from VETASSESS

a Record of Assessment that lists each unit of competency and your

technical skills assessment against that unit.

Offshore Technical Skills Record

An Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) entitles the holder to a provisional

or temporary licence in that trade (subject to meeting any non skill

requirements).

The OTSR document will also detail the gap or bridging training requirements

you will need to undertake in Australia. When the gap training (that focuses on

the relevant Australian content) is completed and the required work experience

gained you will be able to apply for a full licence.

Figure 4: Process for obtaining a licence

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Offshore assessment conducted

Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) issued

Arrival in Australia and lodging OTSR with relevant state or territory

regulatory authority

Issuing of provisional or temporary licence

Full licence issued (subject to meeting non skill

requirements)

Australian ‘gap’ training completed

Australian work experience gained

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Data matching and false information

Information you provide to VETASSESS may be used for data matching with

other Australian Government agencies such as the Department of Education,

Employment and Workplace Relations, Department of Immigration and

Citizenship and the Australian Tax Office.

Giving misleading or false information or documents is viewed as a major

breach of ethical behaviour and may seriously jeopardise your migration

prospects.

If at any stage in the assessment process fabricated, falsified or non-genuine

evidence or information is detected, the assessment will be cancelled and the

outcome recorded as negative. This information may be provided to other

Australian Government agencies. No refund of the fee will be provided.

Reviews, reassessments and appeals

If you disagree with the outcome of any stage of your assessment, you can

request further information on the decision and VETASSESS may conduct a

review of the information on your file.

If you wish to undertake a reassessment, you must:

provide additional documentary information for your competency profile

assessment, or

undertake an additional practical skills assessment for the components

you did not successfully demonstrate.

You must submit a written request for a reassessment or appeal, and pay the

appropriate fee.

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Reassessment, reissue and appeal fees

Review Provision of written information reviewing and explaining the assessment outcome

AUD $400

Reassessment Competency profileNew evidence must be supplied

AUD $400

Practical skills assessmentFor competency groups that were not successfully assessed

AUD $800 - $1600 depending on trade. A sliding fee scale may be available for partial reassessment.

Appeal If, after a reassessment and/or review you are not satisfied with the reason for your outcome, you may request an appeal.This will involve a review of your assessment file by a panel of industry experts. The outcome of the appeal is final. If the decision is overturned, your fee will be refunded

AUD $400Fee will be refunded if outcome is overturned.

Reissue A reissue of VETASSESS documents that have been provided to you

AUD $30

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Fur ther in fo rmat ion

Contact us

If you need help

Visit www.vetassess.com.au

Email [email protected]

Fax +6 3 9655 4899

Tel +6 3 9655 4801

Post your application

Mail your application, documents and assessment fee to:

VETASSESS

Skills Recognition International

GPO Box 2752

Melbourne VIC 3001

AUSTRALIA

or

VETASSESS

Skills Recognition International

Level 5/478 Albert Street

East Melbourne VIC 3002

AUSTRALIA

Useful websites

The following websites can be accessed for further information about

Australian standards, the migration process and licensing arrangements.

Immigration

For information about the migration process

Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC)

www.immi.gov.au

Australian standards information

For information about Australian standards and the AQF

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NTIS

www.ntis.gov.au

AQF

www.aqf.edu.au

Licensing

For information about licensing arrangements

Australian Skills Recognition Information (ASRI) website

www.immi.gov.au/asri

Federal Government Licence Recognition website

www.licencerecognition.gov.au

Disclaimer

The information in this Guide is believed to be accurate at the time of

publication. Requirements and standards may change and you are strongly

advised to check for current information at www.vetassess.com.au

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Standards fo r occupat ions

ASCO title and code Training Package

Bricklayer

(4414-11)

Supervisor, Bricklayers

(4414-01)

Title: Certificate III in Bricklaying/BlocklayingNational Training Package: General Construction Training Package

Code: BCG30103

Carpenter

(4411-13)

Supervisor, Carpentry

and Joinery

Tradespersons **

(4411-01)

Title: Certificate III in Carpentry

National Training Package: General Construction Training Package

Code: BCG30203

Joiner

(4411-15)

Supervisor, Carpentry

and Joinery

Tradespersons **

(4411-01)

Title: Certificate III in Off Site Construction (Joinery – Timber/Aluminium/Glass)National Training Package: Off Site Training Package

Code: BCF30200

Motor mechanic

(4211-11)

Supervisor, Motor

Mechanics

(4211-01)

Title: Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology National Training Package: Automotive Training Package Retail, Service, Repair

Code: AUR30405

Cable jointer (4313-13) Title: Certificate III in ESI – Cable JointingNational Training Package: Electricity Supply Industry Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training Package

Code: UET30406

General electrician

(4311-11)

Supervisor, Electricians

(4311-01)

Pathway ATitle: Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician National Training Package: Electrotechnology Training Package

Code: UEE3 08 06or

Pathway BMay 2009 25

ASCO title and code Training Package

Title: Certificate III in Engineering – Electrical/Electronic TradeNational Training Package: Metals and Engineering Training Package

Code: MEM30405

Electrical powerline

tradesperson

(4313-11)

Supervisor, Electrical

Distribution

Tradespersons

(4313-01)

Title: Certificate III in ESI – DistributionNational Training Package: Electricity Supply Industry Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training PackageCode: UET30206

General plumber

(4431-11)

Supervisor, Plumbers (4431-01)

Title: Certificate III in PlumbingNational Training Package: Plumbing and Services Training Package

Code: BCP30103

Refrigeration and air-

conditioning mechanic

(4312-11)

Supervisor,

Refrigeration and Air-

conditioning Mechanic

(4312-01)

Pathway A

Title: Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air-conditioningNational Training Package: Electrotechnology Training Package

Code: UEE3 13 06

Pathway BTitle: Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade National Training Package: Metals and Engineering Training Package

Code: MEM30205

** There is no qualification for a combined carpenter and joiner trade in Australia. It is advisable to choose either the carpenter or joiner occupation. If you select the carpenter and joiner ASCO code you will need to choose to be assessed as either a carpenter of joiner. If you are not sure, an assessor will provide advice after reviewing your application. If you would like a qualification for both a carpenter and a joiner, you will need to submit an application and fee for two assessments.

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