Australian Skills Assessment Bodies
Every Australian skilled visa requires a positive skills assessment from a designated authority. Find the right body for your occupation, with current fees, processing times, and direct application links.
Showing 13 of 13 bodies
ACS
Australian Computer Society
The designated assessing authority for all Information and Communications Technology (ICT) occupations on the skilled migration list.
ANMAC
Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council
Assesses overseas-trained nurses and midwives for skilled migration visas. Australia's top demand occupation category for African migrants.
VETASSESS
VETASSESS
Australia's largest assessing authority. Covers 361 professional occupations and 27 trade occupations - essentially the "everything else" body.
TRA
Trades Recognition Australia
The federal authority for assessing trade occupations - electricians, plumbers, mechanics, carpenters, chefs and 100+ other trades.
EA
Engineers Australia
The national body for engineering - assesses Professional Engineers, Engineering Technologists, Engineering Associates and Engineering Managers.
CPA
CPA Australia
One of three bodies authorised to assess accountants for skilled migration. Best-known and most widely used internationally.
CA ANZ
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
The chartered accountants pathway. Free assessment for full members. Highly respected for senior accounting roles.
IPA
Institute of Public Accountants
The third accounting assessment body. Often a faster or more affordable route for some applicants.
AHPRA
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
The umbrella body for health practitioner registration. Some health occupations have AHPRA-affiliated boards (Medical, Pharmacy, Optometry, etc.) that conduct assessment as part of registration.
AITSL
Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership
Assesses overseas-trained teachers for migration to Australia. Covers Early Childhood, Primary, and Secondary teaching roles.
AASW
Australian Association of Social Workers
The designated body for social workers (ANZSCO 272511). Strict on fieldwork hours and English proficiency.
APS
Australian Psychological Society
Conducts skills assessment for psychologists seeking skilled migration. (Note: APAC accredits the programs, APS assesses the individuals.)
ADC
Australian Dental Council
The assessing authority for overseas-trained dentists and dental specialists. Exam-based pathway.
About this directory
We list the 13 most commonly used assessing authorities for African migrants. Australia has 39 designated authorities in total. All fees and processing times shown are verified against each body's official website as of May 2026. Always confirm current details directly with the assessing authority before applying. Department of Home Affairs official list
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