Welcome to ACS Migration Skills Assessment
ACS is the authorised assessing authority that undertakes skill assessments for the purposes of skilled migration. Our role is to assess the skills and qualifications of ICT professionals who are considering migration to Australia to work in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector.
This is an important role in Australia’s national interest, intended to supplement the Australian workforce with skills in areas of domestic shortage to ensure continued economic growth and enable the country to best position itself for continued prosperity.
Before you submit a migration skills assessment please review the Skills Assessment Guidelines for Applicants.
These Guidelines describe the eligibility requirements in applying for a skills assessment under the Migration Skills Assessment program. They do not provide specific information on migration or visa requirements. All enquiries relating to visa and migration requirements must be directed to the Department of Home Affairs.
Please Note: Only one application can be active at any one time.
Skills Assessment Information:
- Summary of Criteria - A quick reference of assessment requirements
- Skills Assessment Guidelines for Applicants - Detailed information on our skills assessment process and requirements
- ACS Application Checklist - List of required documents
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - A quick reference guide to common assessment questions
- ANZSCO Code Information - Help for choosing your ANZSCO code
- ACS Review and Appeal Information - Explanation of Review and Appeal applications
- Understanding the ACS Result Letter - Details of your result letter
- ACS Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Instruction Guide - Only required for RPL applications
- ACS Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Form - Only required for RPL applications
- ACS Password Reset Instructions - How to reset or change your password
- Agent Authorisation Form - to add or change a Migration Agent, please complete the form and email to [email protected] with a copy of the applicant's passport
Cost & Charges
To ensure you submit the correct skills application, please review the Skills Assessment Guidelines for Applicants for a detailed explanation of the application type criteria.
| Application Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Temporary Graduate - 485 Skills Assessment | $475 |
| Post Australian Study Skills Assessment |
$500 |
| Skills (general application) |
$500 |
| Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) |
$550 |
| Review Application |
$395 |
| Appeal Application |
$395 |
All skills assessment fees include a total of eight assessment episodes per application. An assessment episode can be made up of qualifications or employment documentation. This means you can submit any combination of qualifications and employment episodes that total eight episodes per application.
A $50 fee applies for each additional qualification or employment episode that exceeds the maximum of eight per application. Fees are in Australian dollars (AUD).