Social Worker - 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
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has nominated the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) as the assessing authority for the occupation of Social Worker.
The AASW assessment process is comparative and is based on educational requirements for practice in Australia.
For information on AASW pre-migration skills assessment requirements, please contact:
Australian Association of Social Workers Overseas Qualifications Assessment
GPO Box 4956, Kingston
ACT, 2604, AUS
Tel: +61 2 6273 0199
Fax: +61 2 6273 5020
Email: aaswiqa@aasw.asn.au
Website: www.aasw.asn.au
2. Supporting documents
As part of your AASW skills assessment you will also be required to provide supporting documentation. The required documents are listed on the assessment application form and include:
- evidence of completing a degree or diploma
- detailed work history and references.
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 AASW with the required documentation and assessment fee.
Once your application, supporting documents and assessment fees have been received the assessment process can commence.
AASW will then send you a written statement indicating that your skills either meet or do not meet the Australian requirements to migrate as a Social Worker.
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 AASW website and carefully read through the introductory information before completing your application form.
- Get certified copies of all your trade certificates, employer statements and any other required documentation listed by AASW. Make sure each document is certified separately.
- Send in your application form, support documents and assessment fee to AASW.
- When you apply to DIAC for your Skilled Migrant visa, include your statement from AASW, along with other required documentation.
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Last updated: 22 January 2009
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