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

Contents
Contents...........................................................................................................................2 Introduction......................................................................................................................3 Authority.....................................................................................................................3 Countries.....................................................................................................................3 Trade occupations.......................................................................................................4 Terms you may need to know.....................................................................................4 About trade skills assessment..........................................................................................6 What standards will I be assessed against?.................................................................6 What are the standards for my occupation?................................................................6 How do I know if I am ready to be assessed?.............................................................6 How does the assessment process work? ...................................................................7 Competency profile assessment.........................................................................................................................8 How will my evidence be assessed?...........................................................................8 How will I get my competency profile outcome?.......................................................9 Practical skills assessment.............................................................................................10 What does a practical skills assessment involve?.....................................................10 How do I organise the practical skills assessment?...................................................10 How long will it take?...............................................................................................11 Do I need proof of identity on the practical skills assessment day?.........................11 What else do I bring?................................................................................................11 What are the English language requirements?..........................................................11 What if I have special assessment requirements?.....................................................12 How will I get my trade skills assessment outcome?................................................12 Can I be reassessed if I am not successful?...............................................................12 Making an application ...................................................................................................13 Who can apply for a trade skills assessment?...........................................................13 How can I prepare?...................................................................................................13 What do I send with my application?........................................................................13 Application form.......................................................................................................14 Trade evidence form..................................................................................................14 Relevant identification information..........................................................................15 Evidence to support your application........................................................................15 Payment of fees.........................................................................................................17 Will my trade skill assessment expire?.....................................................................17 Outcomes.......................................................................................................................18 Successful applicants.................................................................................................18 Unsuccessful applicants............................................................................................18 Offshore Technical Skills Record.............................................................................19 Data matching and false information........................................................................20 Reviews, reassessments and appeals.........................................................................20 Reassessment, reissue and appeal fees......................................................................21 Further information........................................................................................................22 Contact us..................................................................................................................22 Useful websites.........................................................................................................22 Disclaimer.................................................................................................................23 Standards for occupations .............................................................................................24

May 2009

Introduction
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. From May 15, 2009 this arrangement has been extended to allow people form other countries to opt in to the service.

May 2009

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 General electrician General plumber Refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanic Motor mechanic Carpenter and joiner ** Carpenter Joiner Electrical powerline tradesperson Cable jointer Bricklayer Supervisor, Electricians Supervisor, Plumbers Supervisor, Refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanic Supervisor, Carpentry and joinery tradespersons ** Supervisor, Electrical distribution tradespersons Supervisor, Bricklayers Supervisor, Motor mechanics ASCO* code 4311-11 4431-11 4312-11 4211-11 4411-11 4411-13 4411-15 4313-11 4313-13 4414-11 4311-01 4431-01 4312-01 4411-01 4313-01 4414-01 4211-01

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

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...
May 2009

Australian Qualifications Framework. The AQF is a set of

4

ASCO Certificate IIl... COAG Competence Competency group. Country of residence.

national qualifications based on endorsed competency standards. Australian Standard Classification of Occupations. The AQF qualification that applies to most trade occupations. Council of Australian Governments, the main intergovernmental forum in Australia. Ability to perform tasks and duties to the standards expected in the workplace. Clusters or groups of units of competency that describe a key section of work in a particular occupation. 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. Department of Immigration and Citizenship. Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. National Training Information Service - a government service that provides information on qualifications, units of competency and Training Packages. 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. Certificate awarded after successfully meeting the requirements of the units of competency that comprise the qualification. 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. Contains national qualifications, units of competency and assessment guidelines developed by industry for each industry area in Australia. 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. Describes an aspect of work in a particular occupation or industry. Each qualification is made up of units of competency. Units of competency are the benchmark or standard used for assessment.

DIAC. DEEWR NTIS..

Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR). Qualification..

RTO..

Training Package.. TRA..

Unit of competency

May 2009

About trade skills 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.

May 2009

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.

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

Step 2 Competency profile (paperStep 2 Competency profile (paperbased) assessment based) assessment

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

Integrity Integrity checking checking throughout process throughout process Identity Identity Documentation Documentation

Step 3 Practical skills assessment Step 3 Practical skills assessment Technical interview (oral / written) Technical interview (oral / written) Practical skills assessment Practical skills assessment challenge test challenge test simulated activities simulated activities

Outcome Outcome Assessment letter for migration Assessment letter for migration Offshore Technical Skills Record (licensed Offshore Technical Skills Record (licensed trades) trades) Qualification (non-licensed trades) Qualification (non-licensed trades)
Figure 2: Assessment process

Review and appeal Review and appeal process process

May 2009

Competency profile 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.
8

May 2009

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.

May 2009

Practical skills 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.

May 2009

10

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 drivers 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

May 2009

11

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.

May 2009

12

Making an application
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.

May 2009

13

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 May 2009 14

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.

May 2009

15

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.

May 2009

16

Payment of fees
Fees for trade skills assessments are as follows. Competency profile assessment AUD $600 AUD $1500 carpenter, joiner, bricklayer and motor mechanic Practical skills assessment AUD $1600 general electrician, cable jointer, electrical powerline tradesperson, refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanic, and general plumber AUD $400 AUD $800 - $1600 depending on trade and extent of reassessment required.

Competency profile reassessment Practical skills reassessment

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.

May 2009

17

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 airconditioning 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:

May 2009

18

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 airconditioning 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

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

Australian gap training completed

Australian work experience gained

Full licence issued (subject to meeting non skill requirements)

May 2009

19

2.1

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.

May 2009

20

Reassessment, reissue and appeal fees

Review Provision of written information reviewing and explaining the assessment outcome AUD $400

Reassessment

Competency profile New evidence must be supplied Practical skills assessment For competency groups that were not successfully assessed

AUD $400

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 A reissue of VETASSESS documents that have been provided to you

AUD $800 $1600 depending on trade. A sliding fee scale may be available for partial reassessment. AUD $400 Fee will be refunded if outcome is overturned.

Reissue

AUD $30

May 2009

21

Further information
Contact us
If you need help
Visit www.vetassess.com.au Email tradeassess@vetassess.com.au 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

May 2009

22

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

May 2009

23

Standards for occupations

ASCO title and code Bricklayer (4414-11) Supervisor, Bricklayers (4414-01) Training Package Title: Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying National 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 Jointing National Training Package: Electricity Supply Industry Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training Package Code: UET30406 Pathway A Title: Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician National Training Package: Electrotechnology Training Package Code: UEE3 08 06 or
24

General electrician (4311-11) Supervisor, Electricians (4311-01)

May 2009

ASCO title and code

Training Package Pathway B Title: Certificate III in Engineering Electrical/Electronic Trade National Training Package: Metals and Engineering Training Package Code: MEM30405 Title: Certificate III in ESI Distribution National Training Package: Electricity Supply Industry Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training Package Code: UET30206

Electrical powerline tradesperson (4313-11) Supervisor, Electrical Distribution Tradespersons (4313-01)

General plumber (4431-11) Supervisor, Plumbers (4431-01)

Title: Certificate III in Plumbing National Training Package: Plumbing and Services Training Package Code: BCP30103

Refrigeration and airconditioning mechanic (4312-11) Supervisor, Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic (4312-01)

Pathway A Title: Certificate III in Refrigeration and Airconditioning National Training Package: Electrotechnology Training Package Code: UEE3 13 06 Pathway B Title: 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.

May 2009

25