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VETASSESS

VETASSESS. Government business enterprise Commercial provider of a range of assessment services Registered Training Organisation (RTO) of assessment only services National Assessing Authority – Migration Regulations (DIAC). VETASSESS. Overview of VETASSESS.

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VETASSESS

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  1. VETASSESS

  2. Government business enterprise Commercial provider of a range of assessment services Registered Training Organisation (RTO) of assessment only services National Assessing Authority – Migration Regulations (DIAC) VETASSESS

  3. Overview of VETASSESS Qualifications Assessment International (for migration) Qualifications Verification (Chinese gov’t) VETASSESS (Vocational Education & Training Assessment Services) Skills Recognition (International & Domestic applicants) Resource development Research and development Publishing services Assessment services

  4. Skills assessment for migration to Australia Skills assessmentsGeneral professional Skills assessmentsTradesGSM Skills assessment Trades temporary (457) visas Pre-migration assessments for “general professional” occupations: Management Administrative Professional Associate professional Offshore skills assessment service for temporary work visas (subclass 457): 10 countries 16 trade occupations Offshore trades skills assessment service for GSM (permanent resident): 5 countries (includes ‘opt in’ arrangements) 9 occupations (+ supervisors)

  5. National assessing authority for migration purposes 1. Job Ready Assessment Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) General Skilled Migration Program and Employer Nomination Scheme Over 200 occupations management and administration professional associate professional Independent assessment of overseas and Australian qualifications against the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Operating since 1999 Applicants from 115 countries Skills Recognition – General Occupations

  6. Offshore trade skills assessment service Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) General Skilled Migration Program 5 countries 9 occupations COAG initiative Operating since September 2007 VETASSESS Lead agent in consortium Consortium Partners Victorian & WA TAFE partners assessment of practical skills conducted overseas against the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Certificate III in the relevant occupation Skills Recognition - International

  7. Issues were identified with the skill level of 457 visa holders at trade level. Australian Government announced changes in April 2009 to ensure that industry is provided with skilled overseas workers. From 1 July 2009, employer sponsored temporary workers applying for a 457 visa in the nominated trades (and Chefs) and countries must undertake a skills assessment VETASSESS has been contracted by DEEWR to conduct formal skills assessments for 457 visa applicants. Trade Skill Assessment 457 Subclass Visa

  8. Countries

  9. Trade occupations

  10. Trade skills assessment process Step 1 – Information & self-assessment tool Provision of information (web site, telephone, email enquiry service) Print-based or online application Self-assessment tool Process may vary depending on GSM or 457 visa and/or trade (licensed) • Step 2 – Evidence assessment (portfolios) • Identity established • Evidence review process • Training - qualifications / training certificates • Work experience • Other - licenses / industry recognition • Determine technical interview • Integrity checking throughout process • Identity • Documentation • Step 3 – Skills assessment • Technical interview (over web or face to face) • Practical skills assessment • challenge test • simulated activities Outcome Assessment letter for migration Offshore Technical Skills Record (licensed trades) Qualification (non-licensed trades) Review and appeal process

  11. Assessment outcome Successful applicants assessment letter for migration purposes issued by VETASSESS Licensed trades Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) entitlement to provisional licensing - includes advice on gap training in Australia Non-licensed trades Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Certificate IIIrecognised nationally

  12. Verification of Chinese qualifications Service commenced 2005 Exclusive agreement with the Ministry of Education China Chinese higher education qualifications Certificates of Graduation Degrees Academic transcripts Service will be extending to other countries India Philippines Provide service for other assessing authorities CPA, NIA Verification Services

  13. RTO workplace assessments Certificates of Completion issued on completion of apprenticeship North Western Melbourne Skills Store service Skills Recognition(National)

  14. Early Childhood Educators validation services Entry selection tests Language Literacy & Numeracy tests Course selection test DFR entry tests DFR scholarship program Victorian Police force entry test Licensing requirements Plumbing exam Real estate Assessment services

  15. Online assessment system (assessitnet, assessitnow) knowledge testbanks and assessment tools real time testing assessitnow Online delivery system via the internet Large database of assessment resources knowledge tests evidence plan observation checklist oral questions portfolio guidelines 3rd party report (eg supervisor / employer) Individual user profile and history Course materials Learner guides, assessment resources Resources

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