The ACS Migration Skills Assessment (also simply referred to as the ACS Skill Assessment) is a vital assessment for IT, data science, and cyber security professionals who want to migrate to Australia.

RPL converts the skills and knowledge you already have into the regulations of a recognized Australian course. Recognition of Prior Learning—also known as Advanced Standing in Australia’s higher education system—means you do not have to complete all of the subjects to qualify.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a method of evaluation of the knowledge and skills you have gained through both formal indicated learning experiences027 intermediary and informal learning,Classroom study, workplace training and on-the-job learning experiences – RPL is used to verify whether you meet the requirements of a negotiated unit of study or qualification in Australia. Go to ASQA for vocational education (by Registered Training Organisations) and TEQSA for higher education recognition.

The RPL application requires a $605 assessment fee when starting the application. After you have submitted your identity documents and payment, it is possible to permit a registered migration agent to submit the remainder of the application on your behalf.

As part of the ACS Migration Skills Assessment, your identity documents will be verified and your educational qualifications and/or work experience will be assessed to show that your credentials meet professional ICT standards and closely match the nominated occupation from the ANZSCO list for migration.

While there are many competent RPL providers in Australia, Skills Verification Group is consistently at the top of its field. They have expertise in key industry sectors, provide personalized end-to-end support, and have received excellent feedback about their significant success rates and friendly, professional service. Many clients have reported that their team goes “above and beyond,” and has made the whole RPL experience “easy” and much easier overall.

• You have to be at least 23 years old. 
• In most instances, you must have 5 years of work experience in a field relevant to the qualification you’re applying for.
• However, if your qualification is incomplete or is a QCTO qualification worth less than 360 NQF credits, your RPL application will be accepted with only 3 years of work experience in a relevant field.

If you are currently studying in Australia, using a Subclass 500 Student Visa, you can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). RPL will allow you to formally assess your already acquired skills and knowledge—regardless of whether you gained them through overseas or Australian work and study—toward an accredited qualification in Australia.

For skilled data professionals who have no formal qualifications (often, you will having years of experience but no industry recognised studies). Then the ACS RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) is a pathway to permanent residency in Australia as you do not need a degree and will allow industry experience to count towards the ACS skills assessment. Not only do you obtain formal recognition of your expertise, you significantly increase your opportunities for jobs, visa approvals – and of course, progress toward PR.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows individuals to avoid repeating training or redundant coursework by recognizing their experience and skill level they already have. This means you save your time and money. RPL means you don’t repeat something you’ve already mastered; you only need to complete those areas you haven’t completed yet, which can expedite your qualification so you can move your career forward.

After graduating from your studies, many international students then proceed to apply for permanent residency. The first step is to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) via Australia’s SkillSelect system that is operated by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection.

This is your first official step towards securing a skilled visa, and eventually PR status.

Best Courses for Getting a Visa in Australia

• Engineering

Civil, mechanical, electronics, computer, industrial, or agricultural engineering. All of these programs are in high demand. There is a significant shortage of engineers throughout Australia, and by completing even one engineering discipline, this will greatly improve your chances of being granted a visa. 

• Accounting

Essential to business, and with a shortage of qualified people in Australia, accounting can be very rewarding. If you love numbers, studying accounting could be your path to obtaining a visa. 

• Nursing

Nursing has one of the highest demands for employment in Australia due to a growing shortage in the healthcare workforce. You will have an even better chance of visa priority with a nursing degree.

You don’t need to provide your PTE score at the start of your ACS application. Instead, you can upload it later, when you lodge your Expression of Interest (EOI). ACS officially updated this process beginning in April 2024 as part of broader guideline changes.

Full-time work is considered to be 20 hours or more per week and must be stated in the employment reference letter. Any experience less than 20 hours per week will be assessed as unsuitable.

A Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL) typically costs between AUD 13,000–15,000.
A Private Pilot Licence (PPL) usually runs around AUD 30,000–33,000.
And a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) can cost approximately AUD 80,000

2 Hours

Two hours total (120 minutes). That breaks down to roughly 1 minute and 43 seconds per question. With good time management, most students finish within the allotted time.