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Migration Skills Assessment

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

New Skilled Occupation Listings (incorporating ANZSCO codes) for both GSM and ENS schemes have now been published by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) which will take effect from 1 July 2010. General information on the introduction of ANZSCO codes from 1 July 2010 is given here:

http://www.immi.gov.au/employers/anzsco/

Specific information on the ASCO-ANZSCO transitional arrangements are given here:

http://www.immi.gov.au/employers/anzsco/transitional-arrangements.htm

- which also includes the new SOL and ENSOL.

What does this mean for people applying for a Migration Skills Assessment by Engineers Australia?

Up to and including 30 June 2010, assessment outcome letters will be issued in ASCO codes only
From and including 1 July 2010, assessment outcome letters will be issued in ANZSCO codes only ... this will also apply to any reissued outcomes after that date

Please note - For applicants who hold, or are about to hold, an assessment outcome letter with an ASCO code issued by this office prior to 1 July 2010, and who lodge an application to DIAC within 12 months of the date of this letter:

The ASCO based skills assessment will remain valid - please check the specific schedule(s) from the new SOL/ENSOL that applies to your individual situation.

Skilled Migration to Australia

Engineers Australia is the designated authority to assess professional qualifications in engineering for the purposes of skilled migration to Australia. If you want to migrate to Australia and require an engineering skills assessment, please do the following:

1. Read the Migration Skills Assessment Booklet (PDF 2.73Mb)

2. Download the relevant application form:

I have non-recognised Engineering qualifications
I have accredited Engineering qualifications

3. Prepare and submit your application.

Information on this page does not apply if:

You are an Australian permanent resident or citizen (visit Stage 1 Competency Assessment)
You have engineering technician or trade qualifications (visit the Skilled Occupation Listing SOL to find your assessing authority)

Current assessment turnaround time

As long as your submission is complete and correct:

Non-accredited qualifications – turnaround is currently about 16 weeks from the date of receipt. Note this time can be highly variable depending on numbers of incoming applications
Accredited Australian and Accord qualifications – up to 3 weeks.

Please do NOT contact Engineers Australia within these timeframes, as it will further delay processing times for all applications.

Note: This advice supersedes that given on pages 7 and 25 of the MSA Booklet for the foreseeable future.

Application process

I have non-recognised qualifications

Application for Assessment of Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) (PDF 183kb)

The Summary Statement tables below will assist you in preparing your CDR. Choose the one relevant to your occupational category and complete it after you have written your three Career Episodes. Then print your Summary Statement and include it with your application.