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Glossary of Acronyms and Abbreviations

The following list provides definitions and links for acronyms and terms that relate to migrating to Victoria, Australia.

Term	Definition
AMEP	Adult Migrant English Program The AMEP provides English lessons to eligible adult migrants. Participants can also make new friends and learn about Australia, its people and customs. The AMEP is free for most eligible adult migrants.
AQF	Australian Qualifications Framework The AQF is a unified system of national qualifications in schools, vocational education and training (TAFEs and private providers) and the higher education sector (mainly universities). Note: The AQF does not provide information or advice on skills assessment.
ASCO	Australian Standard Classification of Occupations ASCO is a classification system for identifying and grouping all occupations in Australia on the basis of the tasks, duties and responsibilities associated with the occupation. The ASCO dictionary is available from the Australian Bureau of Statistics website.
ASCO code	If you are applying for skilled migration to Australia, you will be asked to quote the ASCO code for your occupation.
ASRI	Australian Skills Recognition Information The ASRI website is run by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), and helps you find out how to get an assessment of occupational qualifications, skills or experience that you have gained overseas. It includes information on state-specific licensing and registration requirements to practice your occupation in Australia.
DIAC	Department of Immigration and Citizenship DIAC is the Australian Government Department responsible for migration visas for skilled migrants to settle in Australia and all visa processing. It was formerly known as DIMIA/DIMA.
DIIRD	Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development DIIRD is the Victorian Government's lead agency for economic and regional development. The Skilled and Business Migration Program (SBMP) is part of DIIRD.
GSPV	Global Skills for Provincial Victoria The GSPV initiative is a $3.96 million Victorian Government initiative that will assist skilled and business migrants to access employment opportunities in provincial Victoria.
MODL	Migration Occupations in Demand List The MODL lists the occupations and specialisations identified by the Australian Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) that are in short supply.
SBMP	The Skilled and Business Migration Program SBMP is part of the Victorian Government's Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development (DIIRD). The program aims to attract overseas business owners and investors as well as skilled professionals and tradespeople with skills in demand to Victoria. SBMP runs the Live in Victoria website, which provides information on migrating to live, work and do business in Melbourne and in Victoria’s regional communities.
SOL	Skilled Occupation List If you wish to apply for any General Skilled Migration visa, you must nominate an occupation which is on the SOL at the time you lodge your application.
TAFE	Technical and Further Education TAFE schools offer a range of technical and vocational education and training courses, which are directly related to specific jobs and careers, or apprenticeships and traineeships.
TRA	Trades Recognition Australia TRA is a nominated assessment authority for a number of occupations in the Skilled and Business Migration Program. If you intend to migrate to Australia under a general skilled migration category, you must have had your skills assessed by the relevant Australian assessing authority before lodging your application with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). TRA does not provide advice on visas or issue points for migration.
VETASSESS	Vocational Education Training and Assessment Services VETASSESS provides qualification assessments of a range of general professional occupations for people applying to migrate to Australia under the General Skilled Migration Program and Employer Nomination Scheme.

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