@siena101 do you need to provide COE when you apply for SS? I checked SA website and looks like you only need to provide COE for Australian work experience (See 5 below)
From SA website. before you apply for SS:
The following is a summary of the documents required. Before you apply, please review the complete document checklist.
1.Copy of the personal details page in your passport.
A positive General Skilled Migration skills assessment for your nominated occupation. For international graduates of South Australia, the skills assessment must be in your nominated occupation and field of study in South Australia.
Details of English test result, if applicable.
Details of financial capacity or Financial Capacity Declaration for international graduates.
<b class="Bold">Letter(s) from employer(s) for Australian work experience</b> stating employment dates, job title, duties and tasks, salary and hours worked per week. If your occupation requires an additional 2-3 years work experience, you should also supply letter(s) from employer(s).
For international graduates, high points, currently working in South Australia
as above plus item 6
Evidence of tertiary qualifications.
Evidence if claiming partner skills points or community languary points.
For chain migration, as above plus items below
Evidence of family relationship – copy of a birth certificate, marriage certificate, proof of name change.
Evidence that your family member is a permanent resident or Australian citizen and has been residing in South Australia for the last 12 months.