Computing Professional - Assessment Information Sheet
Note: This occupation is only in demand in Victoria with certain specialisations. Only apply for visa nomination if you have skills/experience relevant to the specialisations outlined on the Eligibility Lists.
To have your skills and qualifications assessed to Australian standards you will need to go through the following steps:
1. Assessment procedure
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has nominated the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as the assessing authority for the occupation of Computing Professional.
The ACS will assess people whose occupations fall under the following professional information and communications technology (ICT) classifications:
| Occupation | ASCO Code |
|---|---|
| Information Technology Manager | ASCO 1224-11 |
| Systems Manager | ASCO 2231-11 |
| Systems Designer | ASCO 2231-13 |
| Software Designer | ASCO 2231-15 |
| Applications & Analyst Programmer | ASCO 2231-17 |
| Systems Programmer | ASCO 2231-19 |
| Computer Systems Auditor | ASCO 2231-21 |
| Computing Professionals (not elsewhere classified) | ASCO 2231-79 |
Please note that not all of these occupations are on the Eligibility Lists, for the purposes of your application to the Victorian Government’s Skilled Migration Program.
There are two assessments available, skills assessment or recognition of prior learning.
Skills assessment
In conducting a Skills Assessment, three different skill levels will be considered, depending on the applicant’s level of IT education and IT professional experience:
- group A qualifications criteria and experience criteria, or
- group B qualifications criteria and experience criteria, or
- group C qualifications criteria.
Recognition of prior learning
Applicants who have limited or no qualifications but who have extensive and varied experience of at least six years, plus supporting professional development education may refer certified documentation to the ACS for assessment.
The ACS will decide which level of qualification is appropriate and based on this, will assess the applicant’s skills as suitable or unsuitable.
Further information regarding the above assessments and eligibility criteria can be found in the current ACS Guidelines.
For the full guidelines, explanation of procedures, application forms and details of all the supporting documentation required for your application, please contact:
Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Skills Assessment Department
PO Box 534
Queen Victoria Building
Sydney
NSW, 1230, AUS
Tel: + 61 2 9299 3666
Fax: + 61 2 9299 3997
Email: assessment@acs.org.au
Website: www.acs.org.au
2. Supporting Documents
As part of your ACS skills assessment you will also be required to provide supporting documentation. The required documents are listed on the assessment application form and include:
- a certified copy of your birth certificate or relevant passport page
- details of tertiary qualifications
- employer references
- resume.
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 the relevant assessing authority with the required documentation and assessment fee.
Once your application, supporting documents and assessment fees have been received the assessment process can commence.
The assessing authority will then send you a written statement indicating that your skills either meet or do not meet the Australian requirements to migrate as a Computing Professional.
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 ACS website and carefully read through the introductory information before completing your application form.
- Get certified copies of your qualifications, examination results, references and any other required documentation listed by the ACS. Make sure each document is certified separately.
- Send in your application form, support documents and assessment fee to the ACS.
- When you apply to DIAC for your Skilled Migrant visa, include your statement from the ACS, along with other required documentation.
Victoria
ICT Opportunities Guide
For ICT Professionals
Designed to help you navigate your way through the job seeking process, find an ICT job and settle into your new life in Victoria.
Read MoreMigration tools
Last updated: 22 January 2009
State Government of Victoria