Agricultural Scientist - Assessment Information Sheet

To have your skills and qualifications assessed to Australian standards you will need to go through the following steps:

  1. Assessment procedure
  2. Supporting documents
  3. Send in your application form
  4. Checklist

1. Assessment procedure

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has nominated VETASSESS as the assessing authority for the occupation of Agricultural Scientist.

In conducting an assessment, the following factors will be considered:

  • the institution where the degree was undertaken
  • the level, structure, length and content of the program of study
  • the education system of the country.

For further information on VETASSESS pre-migration skills assessment requirements including an application form and how to apply, please contact:

VETASSESS

Qualification Assessment Services
Level 5
478 Albert Street, East Melbourne
VIC, 3002, AUS
Tel: +61 3 9655 4801
Fax: +61 3 9654 2773
Email: migrate@vetassess.com.au
Website: www.skillassess.com.au

2. Supporting documents

As part of your VETASSESS skills assessment you will also be required to provide supporting documentation. The required documents are listed on the assessment application form and include:

  • certified copy of your qualification
  • certified transcript of marks
  • certified copy of your birth certificate, or relevant pages from your passport showing name and date of birth.

All documentation must be certified true copies. Note that the name, status and address of the person certifying the copy must be clearly evident. Wherever possible, an official stamp should accompany their signature.

Make sure you keep a copy of these documents for your personal records as you may need them for employment purposes.

3. Send in your application form

Send your application form to VETASSESS with the required documentation and assessment fee.

Once your application, supporting documents and assessment fees have been received the assessment process can commence.

VETASSESS will then send you a written statement indicating that your skills either meet or do not meet the Australian requirements to migrate as an Agricultural Scientist.

If your assessment advises that you meet the requirements, you can submit this statement with your DIAC visa application.

4. Checklist

  • Visit the DIAC website to obtain comprehensive information about the Australian government requirements for migrating to Australia. Read through DIAC Booklet 6 - General Skilled Migration.
  • Check DIAC’s Skilled Occupation List (SOL) for your occupation and please note the ASCO code and assessing authority.
  • Visit the VETASSESS website and carefully read through the introductory information before completing your application form.
  • Get certified copies of all your academic qualifications and transcripts and any other required documentation listed by VETASSESS. Make sure each document is certified separately.
  • Send in your application form, support documents and assessment fee to VETASSESS.
  • When you apply to DIAC for your Skilled Migrant visa, include your statement from VETASSESS, along with other required documentation.

Last updated: 23 February 2009

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