Understanding How Skills Assessment Experience Counts Toward Visa Requirements
With the introduction of the new Skilled in Demand (SID) stream for subclass 482 visas, questions arise about how work experience requirements interact with skills assessment requirements.
The Question:
If VETASSESS requires one year of work experience for a positive skills assessment, and the 482 SID visa also requires work experience, does the applicant need two years total? Or can the same experience count for both requirements?
The Answer:
The current work experience can be counted multiple times. This means that one year of qualifying work experience can satisfy both the skills assessment requirement and the 482 visa requirement simultaneously. Applicants do not need to accumulate separate periods of experience for each requirement.
Practical Example:
A finance broker on a 485 visa who has worked full-time in their occupation for one year would use that experience for their VETASSESS assessment and for meeting the 482 SID visa experience requirement. They would not need an additional year beyond what’s required for the skills assessment.
Documentation:
While the experience can be counted for multiple purposes, comprehensive documentation of the employment period, duties, and hours worked remains essential for both the skills assessment and visa applications.
Disclaimer: This is general advice only and may not apply to your specific circumstances. For personalised guidance on your visa application, please book a consultation with one of our registered migration agents.
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