Skills Assessment Pilots for Migrants

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The program delivers faster, cheaper skills assessments and improves employability for migrants. These Pilots enable onshore migrants with the skills in priority occupations to join the workforce in Australia.

If you are a migrant in Australia, the Pilots can help you get your skills recognised. This will show you have the skills needed to work in Australia. In summary, you are eligible for Pilot 2 if you meet all the following:

• I have skills, experience and/or qualifications in an eligible occupation
• I do not have a skills assessment completed in that occupation
• I am living in Australia on an eligible visa – a primary holder of a family, partner, humanitarian, or refugee visa or a secondary holder of a skilled visa

My visa was granted on or after 1 January 2016

The Pilots can help you in two ways:

1. A free and fast-tracked skills assessment
2. Free coaching and help with workplace skills

?? Pilot 1: Faster Migrant Skills Assessments

• Status: Closed as of 17 June 2022.
• Brief: It provided expedited skills assessments for onshore migrants who had already applied and paid for a priority occupation assessment and were awaiting results.

?? Pilot 2: Skills Assessment Opportunities for Migrants

Eligibility: If you're in Australia on an eligible visa and possess relevant experience or qualifications.

Features:

• ????? Free and expedited skills assessment in an eligible profession.
• ????? Results within 15 business days post application submission.
• ????? Successful assessment letters can be used in job applications, assuring employers of your skill set.

?? Pilot 3: Employability Assessments for Migrants

Eligibility: Must be on an eligible visa, have previously received a positive skills assessment in an eligible field, and not be currently working at that skill level.

Features:

• ??????Complimentary employability assessment.
• ??????Free coaching session.
• ????? A tailored plan to enhance your skills.
• ??????Grants of up to $3,000 for employability skills training.

?? Benefits for Employers

• Hiring skilled migrants can strengthen a competent workforce tailor-made for business requirements.
• A successful skills assessment assures that the migrant has the necessary skills and qualifications for the Australian workplace.
• The skills assessment in Pilot 2 is conducted by an authorised Assessing Authority, ensuring migrants' skills adhere to the standards for the pertinent job.

Remember, Migration Affairs is here to support you. Contact our immigration experts for personalised advice on your circumstances and eligibility.

Your success in this journey is our success.

Changes to the migration program can occur without notice. The above information is not intended to be legal advice and is correct as of the date of writing this article.?

Contact Migrations Affairs?to speak with our immigration experts for tailored advice on the circumstances and eligibility.