Most Recent ACS Migration Skills Assessment Fees

Before applying for an ACS Migration Skills assessment, becoming familiar with the eligibility criteria is a must. Therefore, we have written this blog to give you a crystal-clear idea of the eligibility you need to satisfy. 

In addition, we will also let you know the latest ACS Migration Skills assessment fees for all pathways. So, read this blog carefully before you start preparing your application. 

Eligibility criteria: 

The authority will assess your qualifications, employment and work experience against the suitability of ANZSCO requirements of your chosen occupation. 

The assessment of qualification includes evaluating the level of your qualification comparability with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and assessment about the relevance of your courses against the nominated occupation. 

Employment assessment may include your offshore or onshore employment to assess the relevancy of your work experience against the ANZSCO requirements of the chosen occupation. 

The below-provided table describes the minimum qualification and work experience requirements as per the ICT relevance by ACS: 

Minimum required qualification for an AQF level	Necessary ICT Course Content	Qualification Relevancy to ANZSCO	Necessary Relevant Work Experience	Type of Application
Australian bachelor’s degree or higher	ICT Major	Closely relevant to the nominated occupation	Not required	Temporary Graduate – 485
Australian bachelor’s degree or higher	ICT Major	Closely relevant to the nominated occupation	1-year relevant ICT work experience required after the completion of Australian qualification or ACS Professional Year Program	Post Australian Study Skills Assessment
Non-Australian bachelor’s degree or higher	ICT Major	Closely relevant to the chosen occupation	2 years of relevant ICT work experience completed in the last 10 years OR 4 years of relevant ICT work experience completed anytime in past work history	Skills
Non-Australian bachelor’s degree or higher	ICT Major	Not closely relevant to the nominated occupation	4 years of relevant ICT work experience completed anytime in past work history	Skills
Non-Australian bachelor’s degree or higher	ICT Minor	Closely related to the chosen occupation	5 years of relevant ICT work experience completed in the last 10 years OR 6 years of relevant ICT work experience completed anytime in past work history	Skills
Non-Australian bachelor’s degree or higher	ICT Minor	Not closely relevant to the nominated occupation	6 years of relevant ICT work experience completed anytime in past work history	Skills
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree	ICT Major	Closely relevant to the nominated occupation	5 years of relevant ICT work experience completed in the last 10 years OR 6 years of related ICT work experience completed anytime in past work history	Skills
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree	ICT Major	Not closely related to the selected occupation	6 years of relevant ICT work experience completed anytime in past work history	Skills
Non-ICT Diploma or higher	Not Required	Not required	6 years of relevant ICT work experience completed anytime in past work history plus a successful RPL application	RPL
N/A	Not Required	Not required	8 years of relevant ICT work experience completed anytime in past work history plus a successful RPL application	RPL

 

Having known the eligibility criteria, let’s move ahead to know the latest Australian Computer Society Skills assessment fees: 

Type of Application	Fees
Temporary Graduate - 485 Skills Assessment	$500
Skills (general application)	$530
Post Australian Study Skills Assessment	$530
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)	$575
Appeal Application	$395
Review Application	$395

Keep in mind:

Per application, 8 skill assessment episodes are made up of a candidate’s employment and qualification documentation. 

Thus, for each extra qualification or employment episode exceeding the maximum of 8 per application, an extra fee of $50 will be applicable. 

If you need more information concerning the ACS Migration Skills assessment, contact us.