How does Skill Select Works?

lock_code2004 · September 2012

@Geoff

1) you can have your skills assessed by ACS. ECE is considered as an IT course, therefore you just only have to submit the normal "Skills assessment" and not RPL.. i suggest you read the other thread about ACS.

2) your current job title is not important. what is important is that your job description is related/closely related with the ANSZCO job code description.. so if you think you have the same job and you can get the job description from your HR.. then go for it..

3) You can choose any skill from either SOL and CSOL, if you chose from CSOL, you need to apply for a state nomination.. this is an extra step..

4) For ACS and DIAC's purposes, documents are not required to be authenticated by malacanang/dfa...

Geoff · September 2012

Hi @lock_code2004 Thanks for the info.

For item #4, there's no need to seek authentication from dfa (red ribbon)? Do you mean I just ask for a new copy of my TOR (lets say for school) and then scan it and upload online for my ACS application? Sorry, I just wanted to confirm since I read from some threads that we should have it authenticated by a certifying body.

TasBurrfoot · September 2012

Hi @lock_code2004 Thanks for the info.

For item #4, there's no need to seek authentication from dfa (red ribbon)? Do you mean I just ask for a new copy of my TOR (lets say for school) and then scan it and upload online for my ACS application? Sorry, I just wanted to confirm since I read from some threads that we should have it authenticated by a certifying body.

@Geoff - certifying body can include mga notary public. You can opt to have your copies signed by one, just make sure may contact details sa abogado mo on top of his full name and signature.

BUT from what I gather on threads that I have stumbled upon, pwede na daw non-authenticated copy of your documents as long as these are scanned in full colors.

Hope this helps!

lock_code2004 · September 2012

Hi @lock_code2004 Thanks for the info.

For item #4, there's no need to seek authentication from dfa (red ribbon)? Do you mean I just ask for a new copy of my TOR (lets say for school) and then scan it and upload online for my ACS application? Sorry, I just wanted to confirm since I read from some threads that we should have it authenticated by a certifying body.
@Geoff - certifying body can include mga notary public. You can opt to have your copies signed by one, just make sure may contact details sa abogado mo on top of his full name and signature.

BUT from what I gather on threads that I have stumbled upon, pwede na daw non-authenticated copy of your documents as long as these are scanned in full colors.

Hope this helps!

Regarding dfa authentication - yes.. hindi na po ito kailangan.... if you have original copy, you can have that photocopied, and then un ang ipa notarize mo..

yung statement po ni @psychoboy about original copy na colored scan, please validate if that is also acceptable sa ACS.. but definitely that is acceptable pag aapply na sa DIAC..
please double check sa current requirements ng ACS....

Geoff · September 2012

Hi @psychoboy - So if I have the TOR and Diploma I had after graduation I can just go to any notary public for that? No need to request for a new copy from school? Would you know other document that I needed to seek authentication aside from the ones listed below?

TOR
Diploma
Certification of any trainings
Detailed Certificate of Employment

Black and White scan is not allowed?

Effective today na pala ang AUD 450 na ACS Assessment fee from AUD 400.

Geoff · September 2012

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Geoff · September 2012

Hi @lock_code2004 Thanks for the info.

For item #4, there's no need to seek authentication from dfa (red ribbon)? Do you mean I just ask for a new copy of my TOR (lets say for school) and then scan it and upload online for my ACS application? Sorry, I just wanted to confirm since I read from some threads that we should have it authenticated by a certifying body.
@Geoff - certifying body can include mga notary public. You can opt to have your copies signed by one, just make sure may contact details sa abogado mo on top of his full name and signature.

BUT from what I gather on threads that I have stumbled upon, pwede na daw non-authenticated copy of your documents as long as these are scanned in full colors.

Hope this helps!
Regarding dfa authentication - yes.. hindi na po ito kailangan.... if you have original copy, you can have that photocopied, and then un ang ipa notarize mo..

yung statement po ni @psychoboy about original copy na colored scan, please validate if that is also acceptable sa ACS.. but definitely that is acceptable pag aapply na sa DIAC..
please double check sa current requirements ng ACS....

According to ACS Skills Assessment Guidelines for Applicants issued August 2012

"A document is a certified copy when the original document is photo copied or scanned and is signed by a person authorized to certify documents.

A stamp is required on the certified copy to signify that it is a true copy of the original document

The following information is required on each page of the certifying copy:

1. The words "Certified True Copy of the Original"
2. The signature of the certifying person
3. The name, date and provider or registration number or designation (eg. Police Officer) of the certifying person"

So I can just photo copy all my documents and then notarized and scan for the ACS Application upload?

lock_code2004 · September 2012

@geoff - yes....Take note: notarize the photocopy of the original document..

TasBurrfoot · September 2012

Hi @lock_code2004 Thanks for the info.

For item #4, there's no need to seek authentication from dfa (red ribbon)? Do you mean I just ask for a new copy of my TOR (lets say for school) and then scan it and upload online for my ACS application? Sorry, I just wanted to confirm since I read from some threads that we should have it authenticated by a certifying body.
@Geoff - certifying body can include mga notary public. You can opt to have your copies signed by one, just make sure may contact details sa abogado mo on top of his full name and signature.

BUT from what I gather on threads that I have stumbled upon, pwede na daw non-authenticated copy of your documents as long as these are scanned in full colors.

Hope this helps!
Regarding dfa authentication - yes.. hindi na po ito kailangan.... if you have original copy, you can have that photocopied, and then un ang ipa notarize mo..

yung statement po ni @psychoboy about original copy na colored scan, please validate if that is also acceptable sa ACS.. but definitely that is acceptable pag aapply na sa DIAC..
please double check sa current requirements ng ACS....

@lock_code2004 - boss, sorry I could not validate for ACS. but yeah, I was speaking for DIAC...

Thanks!

TasBurrfoot · September 2012

Hi @psychoboy - So if I have the TOR and Diploma I had after graduation I can just go to any notary public for that? No need to request for a new copy from school? Would you know other document that I needed to seek authentication aside from the ones listed below?

TOR
Diploma
Certification of any trainings
Detailed Certificate of Employment

Black and White scan is not allowed?

Effective today na pala ang AUD 450 na ACS Assessment fee from AUD 400.

@Geoff - no need to request new copies, just photocopy your existing TOR and Diploma and have it notarized...

Geoff · September 2012

Hi @psychoboy - So if I have the TOR and Diploma I had after graduation I can just go to any notary public for that? No need to request for a new copy from school? Would you know other document that I needed to seek authentication aside from the ones listed below?

TOR
Diploma
Certification of any trainings
Detailed Certificate of Employment

Black and White scan is not allowed?

Effective today na pala ang AUD 450 na ACS Assessment fee from AUD 400.
@Geoff - no need to request new copies, just photocopy your existing TOR and Diploma and have it notarized...

Thanks @psychoboy So its ok to scan it like regular scan? Also, for the public notary, each page ba yun or each document? Any other tips for the ACS Assessment?

TasBurrfoot · September 2012

Hi @psychoboy - So if I have the TOR and Diploma I had after graduation I can just go to any notary public for that? No need to request for a new copy from school? Would you know other document that I needed to seek authentication aside from the ones listed below?

TOR
Diploma
Certification of any trainings
Detailed Certificate of Employment

Black and White scan is not allowed?

Effective today na pala ang AUD 450 na ACS Assessment fee from AUD 400.
@Geoff - no need to request new copies, just photocopy your existing TOR and Diploma and have it notarized...
Thanks @psychoboy So its ok to scan it like regular scan? Also, for the public notary, each page ba yun or each document? Any other tips for the ACS Assessment?

@Geoff - I dunno what you mean by regular scan...

(1) Have your paper notarized - I did the notarization per page, I don't think it would be sensible to have only the first or end part certified.
(2) Once you have the notarized copy, have this scanned as your soft copy and for subsequent submission to either DIAC, ACS, etc. (would be great to have the scan in colored)
(3) Could not comment on ACS requirements as our skills assessment was not done by them - think you should refer to their website for clarification. It should all be there I hope.

Geoff · September 2012

@Geoff - I dunno what you mean by regular scan...

(1) Have your paper notarized - I did the notarization per page, I don't think it would be sensible to have only the first or end part certified.
(2) Once you have the notarized copy, have this scanned as your soft copy and for subsequent submission to either DIAC, ACS, etc. (would be great to have the scan in colored)
(3) Could not comment on ACS requirements as our skills assessment was not done by them - think you should refer to their website for clarification. It should all be there I hope.
Hi @psychoboy - Thanks, I'll secure for public notary so as makapag file na ako ng application for assessment. I may need to wait for the Detailed COE from our HR.

xnaldx · September 2012

Hi everyone! Magtatanong lang ako sana kung meron kayong FAQ dito or let me say a deteiled checklist for noobies.

Gusto ko kasi kumpletuhin muna ang mga requirements before I start anything. Many thanks sa mga sasagot. God bless and good luck to everyone here.

LittleBoyBlue · September 2012

@xnaldx complete yung info sa skillselect website, if you're aiming for skilled independent, start ka muna by gathering yung requirements dun sa recognized body na mag-assess ng skills mo and IELTS. Mas madali ma-kumpleto requirements sa IELTS kasi passport lang halos kailangan mo dun. Pwde ka na mag-start ng EOI process, kahit di mo muna i-submit, pero from sa registration mo sa EOI you have 2 years basically. Yung approach ko, nag-start muna ako magpa-assess ng skills sa Australia Computer Society, then tsaka ako nag IELTS, bago ako nag-submit ng expression of interest. pwde mo isabay yung skills assessment at IELTS to save time.

the_BuGS · September 2012

may tanong lang... kung 55pts ka na.. then state sposnsorhip (Visa Class 190) ang kinuha mo.... counted na ba as a 60pts yun dahil plus 5?

LittleBoyBlue · September 2012

@the_BuGS Yes, i-add up lahat yun sa EOI mo. Sa EOI, pwde multiple visa piliin mo, independent, state sponsored, regional sponsored, ang basis naman ng invite eh sa points, kung tie sa points, priority yung nauna nag-submit.

LokiJr · September 2012

Hi everyone! Magtatanong lang ako sana kung meron kayong FAQ dito or let me say a deteiled checklist for noobies. Gusto ko kasi kumpletuhin muna ang mga requirements before I start anything. Many thanks sa mga sasagot. God bless and good luck to everyone here.

Oo nga, maganda siguro kung may magawa tayong ganito para mas madaling masundan hehe

elle · September 2012

@xnaldx Very nice suggestion. Habang wala pa yun, you can post your questions here. Lahat ng tao dito ambabait magbigay ng opinion saka advise based sa experience nila. Nakaka-inspire pa kasi sobrang daming success stories.

LittleBoyBlue · September 2012

@elle agree, i-post nyo na lang muna tanong nyo. btw, nakita ko nasa ACS ka pa lang, if you scan your documents in color (preferably PDF), you'll save money sa pag-papacertified true copy. If you want to save time, do IELTS in parallel ng ACS, in my experience, 1.5 months yung next slot na nakuha ko na.

xnaldx · September 2012

@elle @LokiJr Thanks. I think gather ko muna lahat ng credentials ko (TOR, Diploma, Training Certificates, Employment Certificates). Yung employment certificates ba kailangan in detailed? Normally kasi ang nakalagay dun yung joining and ending date as well as your designation. Hopefully makakuha pa ako ng detailed employment certificates sa previous jobs ko.

lock_code2004 · September 2012

@xnaldx - yes you will need your detailed job description for the skills assessment....
so kailangan mo humingi sa HR nyo...

LittleBoyBlue · September 2012

@xnaldx Ang ginawa ako, ako gumawa ng draft letter with detailed tasks, responsibilities, etc. etc. Tapos pina-print ko na lang sa dati kong boss in company letterhead and pina-pirmahan of course.

Chescadj · September 2012

Hi, I am almost ready to pass my requirements to VETASSES..assessing body for my occupation-Multimedia designer... Questions...
1. Do I have to have each page of my documents notarized? or 1 stamp per document only?
2. Do I need to have my resume certified too?

Reading a lot of information already confused me...any help would be appreciated!

hotshot · September 2012

Hi, I am almost ready to pass my requirements to VETASSES..assessing body for my occupation-Multimedia designer... Questions...
1. Do I have to have each page of my documents notarized? or 1 stamp per document only?
2. Do I need to have my resume certified too?

Reading a lot of information already confused me...any help would be appreciated!

1) i'm not too sure about VETASSES...pero sa ACS, lahat ng pages dapat may stamp ng Certified True Copy, Notary Public, and signature.

2) yung pinasa ko dati na CV sa ACS and DIAC ay hindi certified copy. tayo lang naman din kasi ang gumawa nun.

hotshot · September 2012

@Chescadj : na-curious na din ako kaya tiningnan ko sa VETASSES website. sabi dun each page kelangan.

Each copy of every page of the original document must be certified separately and must show clearly:

-the words 'certified true copy of the original'
-the original signature of the certifying officer
-the name and address or provider/registration number (where appropriate) of the
certifying officer legibly printed below the signature.

you can refer to the link below.
http://www.vetassess.com.au/certifying_document/certifying_documents.cfm

good luck!

Chescadj · September 2012

Oh thanks so much!!!

that clears everything up..
Also, since my occupation is under the CSOL list, what Visa can I get to migrate fast to Syndey?

hotshot · September 2012

Oh thanks so much!!! that clears everything up..
Also, since my occupation is under the CSOL list, what Visa can I get to migrate fast to Syndey?

ang pinakamadali po ay either 189 or 190. if 189, kelangan nasa sched 1 ang nominated occupation nyo. pag 190 naman, kelangan nasa CSOL (either sched 1 or 2) and then check nyo sa NSW state migration plan kung nakalista sa kanila ang occupation nyo para makapagapply kayo ng state sponsorship.

Chescadj · September 2012

Ah.. thanks hotshot!!! Sorry dami kong tanong.. another.. yung sa certificate of employment, pati pa ba yung dati kong jobs hihingan ko? kasi yung current job ko lang yung 3 years na pwede sa skills assessment, yung previous, puro contract basis lang.. pwede namang yung current lang?

hotshot · September 2012

Ah.. thanks hotshot!!! Sorry dami kong tanong.. another.. yung sa certificate of employment, pati pa ba yung dati kong jobs hihingan ko? kasi yung current job ko lang yung 3 years na pwede sa skills assessment, yung previous, puro contract basis lang.. pwede namang yung current lang?

pwede naman po. but the question is, enough po ba ang points nyo sa DIAC kahit 3 years experience lang ang idedeclare nyo (worth 5 points)?