VETASSESS overhauled professional skills assessment processes from 01 December 2025, introducing new processing times, identity rules and outcome terminology for migration applicants. By the Numbers VETASSESS confirmed the changes will apply only to professional occupations and will not affect trade assessments. The authority said the updates aim to improve consistency, transparency and turnaround times. Under…
VETASSESS has announced that all Pathway 1 trade applicants must submit a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Skills (LLND) assessment with their application from January 1, 2026. Pathway 1 is a route for trade skill assessment for people without Australian qualifications. The assessing authority confirmed the change applies to applicants lodging a Documentary Evidence Assessment…
If you are applying for Australia’s Skills in Demand (subclass 482) Visa (SID), you may need to complete a mandatory skills assessment before lodging your visa application. A skills assessment is a formal process that verifies whether your qualifications, skills, and work experience meet Australian industry standards for your nominated occupation. It is a key…