Australia Skills Assessment 2026: Complete Guide by Occupation

Skills assessment is mandatory for Australian skilled migration.

Assessing Authorities by Occupation

IT Professionals (ACS)

• Australian Computer Society
• Processing: 6-8 weeks
• RPL pathway available

Engineers (EA)

• Engineers Australia
• CDR assessment
• Washington Accord recognition

Healthcare (AHPRA)

• Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Registration pathway
• English requirements

Trades (TRA)

• Trades Recognition Australia
• Practical assessment
• Job Ready Program

Accountants (CPA/CA/IPA)

• Multiple assessing bodies
• Education review
• Experience evaluation

Skills Assessment Timeline

| Authority | Processing Time | |-----------|----------------| | ACS | 6-8 weeks | | EA | 10-16 weeks | | TRA | 3-6 months | | AHPRA | 4-12 weeks |

Common Rejection Reasons

1. Insufficient documentation
2. Job duties mismatch
3. Qualification not recognized
4. Missing references

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