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1. What is the Provisional Skills Assessment Program?

The Provisional Skills Assessment Program (the Program) is the first step for recent international graduates who wish to apply for a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) under the Post-Vocational Education Work Stream.

This program assesses whether your Australian qualification is at the required level relevant to your Nominated Occupation and meets the prerequisites for the Job Ready Program.

The Provisional Skills Assessment will take approximately 12 weeks after submitting your complete documentary evidence, and you must complete each stage before you can move on to the next.

The Program is for recent international graduates who plan to apply for a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), also known as the Post-Vocational Education Work Stream.

To be eligible for the program, you must:

  • Have completed a qualification in Australia through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) listed on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
  • Be in a Nominated Occupation that is assessed by TRA.
  • Hold a valid and current passport.
Note: This program must be completed before registering for the Job Ready Program. Mandatory for Job Ready Program applicants.