Remember that ACS is just an assessing authority. Case officer from this body gives an opinion about SOLID ICT work experience rendered by the applicant from the time of application. But DIAC has the final decision to award points based on applicant's circumstances.
If ACS gave you 5 yrs SOLID ICT experience (as per their opinion) but you have an actual 8 yrs work experience relevant to your nominated occupation FROM THE TIME OF LODGING an application as per COE, then DIAC will count is as 8 yrs.
Example:
Nominated Occupation: Programmer Analyst
Feb 2004 - Feb 2010, Business Analyst XYZ Company (50% - 3 yrs)
Note that ACS gave 3 yrs only but the actual relevant work experience is 6 yrs
Feb 2010 - Feb 2012 Programmer (2 yrs)
- wala lang share ko lang. Based on my friend's case. Sagot ko rin sa mga nag PM sakin (u know who u are). Cheers.