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Document checklists
There are four Assessment Pathways you can choose from when submitting your application for the ACS Migration Skills Assessment.
Download the document checklist that applies to you.
If you are unsure of your pathway, see Assessment Pathways.
Acronyms and abbreviations
ACS Australian Computer Society
ANZSCO Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
AQF Australian Qualifications Framework
CBOK ACS Core Body of Knowledge
CEP Country Education Profiles
DoHA Department of Home Affairs
GPA Grade Point Average values in CEP
IT Information Technology
PAS Post Australian Study
RPL Recognition of Prior Learning
TG Temporary Graduate 485
Useful links and resources
ACS Membership - A complimentary 12-month ACS membership is available as part of your ACS Migration Skills Assessment.
ANZSCO Description Search Option - A search function on the Australian Bureau of Statistics website to help with ANZSCO descriptions.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) - information relating to policies and standards for Australian qualifications.
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) - comprehensive information on national Australian statistics.
Australian Government - links to various government agencies, Australian Government employment, current Government initiatives and useful information regarding visa applications.
Australian Education International - information on transnational education, Scholarships and Country Educational profiles.
CRICOS - the official Australian Government website that lists all Australian education providers that offer courses to people studying in Australia on student visas and the courses offered.
Department of Home Affairs (DOHA ) - information on visa requirements, immigration, life in Australia and citizenship.
Department of Industry - Economic government information on industry, energy, resources, science and skills.
Department of Education - The Department of Education works to ensure Australians can experience the wellbeing and economic benefits that quality education, skills and employment provide.
Migration Agents Registration Authority - Australian government information regarding migration agents.
List of Eligible Skilled Occupations - list of nominated ANZSCO codes released by DOHA for permanent and temporary skilled migration.
Seoul Accord - the Seoul Accord is a multi-lateral and mutual recognition agreement among agencies responsible for accreditation or recognition of tertiary-level computing and IT-related qualifications. Links are provided on the website to all accredited programs recognised under the Seoul Accord. The ACS is a member of the Seoul Accord.
TEQSA - Australia’s independent national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education.
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ACS Migration Skills Assessment Info Hub
Your source of all detailed information and policies related to the ACS Migration Skills Assessment.
3 ways to get help should you need it
ACS AppAssist
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Migration Agents
A registered migration agent is great for guiding you through the whole process.