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Social Work Verified 27 May 2026
AASW
Australian Association of Social Workers
The designated body for social workers (ANZSCO 272511). Strict on fieldwork hours and English proficiency.
Fees
- Per AASW fee schedule
Migration skills assessment
Processing Time
Standard
14 to 20 weeks (international qualifications)
AASW-accredited Australian qualifications: 3 to 4 weeks.
What to know
- Minimum 980 hours of fieldwork required
- Strong English proficiency emphasis (IELTS One Skill Retake accepted from 20 May 2026)
- Long processing time - start very early
- Only one ANZSCO code (272511) - limited but consistent
Occupations assessed
Social Worker (272511)Welfare WorkerCommunity WorkerFamily Support Worker
Visa pathways this assessment supports
Subclass 189Subclass 190Subclass 491Subclass 485Subclass 482Subclass 186
Verified 27 May 2026. All fees and processing times above are sourced from the official AASW website. Always re-confirm current details before applying. Visit AASW
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