Sonographer - 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 Institute of Radiography (AIR) as the assessing authority for the occupation of Sonographer.
In conducting an assessment, the following factors will be considered:
- equivalency with Australian Standards at undergraduate academic and clinical levels
- postgraduate education and clinical experience
- English language competency.
This assessment will result in one of three decisions:
- acceptance: for medical ultrasound in the form of a Certificate of Recognition in Ultrasound
- conditional rejection: until evidence is produced of successful completion of a period of further approved training
- rejection: until evidence is produced of successful completion of an accredited ultrasound course that meets Australian Standards.
For further information on AIR pre-migration skills assessment requirements including an application form and how to apply, please contact:
Australian Institute of Radiography
PO Box 1169
Collingwood
VIC, 3066, AUS
Tel: + 61 3 9419 3336
Fax: + 61 3 9416 0783
Email: osassess@air.asn.au
Website: www.air.asn.au
2. Supporting documents
As part of your AIR skills assessment you will also be required to provide supporting documentation. The required documents are listed on the assessment application form and include:
- qualification papers in original language and English translation
- syllabus and curriculum details
- evidence of additional/and or postgraduate qualifications
- current registration to practice and/or membership in your country’s professional society.
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 AIR with the required documentation and assessment fee.
Once your application, supporting documents and assessment fees have been received the assessment process can commence.
The AIR will then send you a written statement indicating that your skills either meet or do not meet the Australian requirements to migrate as a Sonographer.
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 AIR 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 AIR. Make sure each document is certified separately.
- Send in your application form, support documents and assessment fee to the AIR.
- When you apply to DIAC for your Skilled Migrant visa, include your statement from the AIR, along with other required documentation.
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Last updated: 22 January 2009
State Government of Victoria