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Nominating Skills for ACS Assessment & ACS PDF Upload Strategy

Hi everyone, I have two quick questions about the ACS skills assessment:

  1. For the Skills Nominations section—can I nominate one skill by myself and let ACS add the other two? Or am I responsible for entering all three nominations?

  2. On the PDF upload—ACS requires that all pages for each qualification (Testamur + Transcript) be consolidated into one file, maxing out at 3MB with 300 dpi resolution. That’s proving tricky with multiple pages, especially if I am to consider the Experience Evidences (COE/Employment Reference/Statutory Declaration/COE of my manager/Payment Evidences). Does anyone have tips for compressing these large scans while maintaining the required resolution?

Thank you in advance for your help—this community has been such a great resource!

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  • rufotintinrufotintin PH
    Posts: 7Member
    Joined: Mar 10, 2025

    @rufotintin said:
    Hi everyone, I have two quick questions about the ACS skills assessment:

    1. For the Skills Nominations section—can I nominate one skill by myself and let ACS add the other two? Or am I responsible for entering all three nominations?

    2. On the PDF upload—ACS requires that all pages for each qualification (Testamur + Transcript) be consolidated into one file, maxing out at 3MB with 300 dpi resolution. That’s proving tricky with multiple pages, especially if I am to consider the Experience Evidences (COE/Employment Reference/Statutory Declaration/COE of my manager/Payment Evidences). Does anyone have tips for compressing these large scans while maintaining the required resolution?

    Thank you in advance for your help—this community has been such a great resource!

    Hi, just a quick follow-up — my question’s about ACS Skills Assessment, so not sure if this is in the right section.

    For ACS, if I nominate one skill, will they automatically add other related occupations, or do I need to list them all myself?

    Also, any tips on keeping a consolidated PDF for each qualifications under 3MB at 300dpi? I’m struggling to meet both size and resolution requirements.

    Thanks!

  • mathilde9mathilde9 NSW
    Posts: 1,084Member, Moderator
    Joined: Nov 15, 2021

    @rufotintin said:
    Hi everyone, I have two quick questions about the ACS skills assessment:

    1. For the Skills Nominations section—can I nominate one skill by myself and let ACS add the other two? Or am I responsible for entering all three nominations?

    2. On the PDF upload—ACS requires that all pages for each qualification (Testamur + Transcript) be consolidated into one file, maxing out at 3MB with 300 dpi resolution. That’s proving tricky with multiple pages, especially if I am to consider the Experience Evidences (COE/Employment Reference/Statutory Declaration/COE of my manager/Payment Evidences). Does anyone have tips for compressing these large scans while maintaining the required resolution?

    Thank you in advance for your help—this community has been such a great resource!

    If the file size is still large after compressing, I suggest to split them into two. Just put on a comprehensible file name e.g. Employment_ABC_part1of2.pdf, Employment_ABC_part2of2.pdf

    OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore. Direct Grant
    Total Points ~~ NSW SC190: 90pts
    Points Breakdown:
    Age:25 | English:20 | Employment:15 | Education:15 | Single:10
    Been to Australia a few times and I just wanted to settle there. "I belong here" ganon.
    ~~~~
    10 2021 - Research about AU migration; read a lot of related articles; consulted with agent for initial assessment. Decided to DIY.
    11 2021 - PTE (Proficient)
    11 2021 - Suitable ACS Skills Assessment received (8+ years suitable, 5weeks 4days TAT)
    ~~~~
    01 2022 - EOIs submitted (matumal and slight hiatus since na-busy sa ibang bagay)
    ~~~~
    09 2023 - PTE retake (Superior 90 overall)
    09 2023 - Updated EOIs to reflect +10pts on English Test
    11 2023 - ACS Assessment expired T_T (but already prepared for re-assessment a few weeks before)
    11 2023 - ACS deemed my skills unsuitable because of missing documents. Nilaban ko.
    12 2023 - Suitable ACS Skills reassessment (8+ years) after 1month of review and pangungulit (no fee incurred, fault nila)
    12 2023 - Some EOIs expired T_T
    12 2023 - New EOIs submitted (NSW, VIC, ACT, and 189)
    ~~~~
    02 2024 - Booked NAATI Exam (desperate to max out point for a chance of invite)
    02 2024 - Received NSW 190 pre-invite!! ✩₊˚ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
    02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day ✩₊˚
    02 2024 - Visa Lodgment
    02 2024 - Medicals. Cleared after 1 business day @ SATA AMK
    02 2024 - Singapore Police Clearance. Completed/claimed after 6 business days
    04 2025 - ** ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ ** Visa Granted! TYL ** ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ **

  • rufotintinrufotintin PH
    Posts: 7Member
    Joined: Mar 10, 2025

    @mathilde9 said:

    @rufotintin said:
    Hi everyone, I have two quick questions about the ACS skills assessment:

    1. For the Skills Nominations section—can I nominate one skill by myself and let ACS add the other two? Or am I responsible for entering all three nominations?

    2. On the PDF upload—ACS requires that all pages for each qualification (Testamur + Transcript) be consolidated into one file, maxing out at 3MB with 300 dpi resolution. That’s proving tricky with multiple pages, especially if I am to consider the Experience Evidences (COE/Employment Reference/Statutory Declaration/COE of my manager/Payment Evidences). Does anyone have tips for compressing these large scans while maintaining the required resolution?

    Thank you in advance for your help—this community has been such a great resource!

    If the file size is still large after compressing, I suggest to split them into two. Just put on a comprehensible file name e.g. Employment_ABC_part1of2.pdf, Employment_ABC_part2of2.pdf

    oohh I see, thanks!! so technically it is alright to not consolidate everything into one PDF file?

  • mathilde9mathilde9 NSW
    Posts: 1,084Member, Moderator
    Joined: Nov 15, 2021

    @rufotintin said:

    @mathilde9 said:

    @rufotintin said:
    Hi everyone, I have two quick questions about the ACS skills assessment:

    1. For the Skills Nominations section—can I nominate one skill by myself and let ACS add the other two? Or am I responsible for entering all three nominations?

    2. On the PDF upload—ACS requires that all pages for each qualification (Testamur + Transcript) be consolidated into one file, maxing out at 3MB with 300 dpi resolution. That’s proving tricky with multiple pages, especially if I am to consider the Experience Evidences (COE/Employment Reference/Statutory Declaration/COE of my manager/Payment Evidences). Does anyone have tips for compressing these large scans while maintaining the required resolution?

    Thank you in advance for your help—this community has been such a great resource!

    If the file size is still large after compressing, I suggest to split them into two. Just put on a comprehensible file name e.g. Employment_ABC_part1of2.pdf, Employment_ABC_part2of2.pdf

    oohh I see, thanks!! so technically it is alright to not consolidate everything into one PDF file?

    Yes, ganyan ginawa ko sa files ko. Okay naman.

    OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore. Direct Grant
    Total Points ~~ NSW SC190: 90pts
    Points Breakdown:
    Age:25 | English:20 | Employment:15 | Education:15 | Single:10
    Been to Australia a few times and I just wanted to settle there. "I belong here" ganon.
    ~~~~
    10 2021 - Research about AU migration; read a lot of related articles; consulted with agent for initial assessment. Decided to DIY.
    11 2021 - PTE (Proficient)
    11 2021 - Suitable ACS Skills Assessment received (8+ years suitable, 5weeks 4days TAT)
    ~~~~
    01 2022 - EOIs submitted (matumal and slight hiatus since na-busy sa ibang bagay)
    ~~~~
    09 2023 - PTE retake (Superior 90 overall)
    09 2023 - Updated EOIs to reflect +10pts on English Test
    11 2023 - ACS Assessment expired T_T (but already prepared for re-assessment a few weeks before)
    11 2023 - ACS deemed my skills unsuitable because of missing documents. Nilaban ko.
    12 2023 - Suitable ACS Skills reassessment (8+ years) after 1month of review and pangungulit (no fee incurred, fault nila)
    12 2023 - Some EOIs expired T_T
    12 2023 - New EOIs submitted (NSW, VIC, ACT, and 189)
    ~~~~
    02 2024 - Booked NAATI Exam (desperate to max out point for a chance of invite)
    02 2024 - Received NSW 190 pre-invite!! ✩₊˚ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
    02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day ✩₊˚
    02 2024 - Visa Lodgment
    02 2024 - Medicals. Cleared after 1 business day @ SATA AMK
    02 2024 - Singapore Police Clearance. Completed/claimed after 6 business days
    04 2025 - ** ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ ** Visa Granted! TYL ** ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ **

  • rufotintinrufotintin PH
    Posts: 7Member
    Joined: Mar 10, 2025

    @mathilde9 said:

    @rufotintin said:

    @mathilde9 said:

    @rufotintin said:
    Hi everyone, I have two quick questions about the ACS skills assessment:

    1. For the Skills Nominations section—can I nominate one skill by myself and let ACS add the other two? Or am I responsible for entering all three nominations?

    2. On the PDF upload—ACS requires that all pages for each qualification (Testamur + Transcript) be consolidated into one file, maxing out at 3MB with 300 dpi resolution. That’s proving tricky with multiple pages, especially if I am to consider the Experience Evidences (COE/Employment Reference/Statutory Declaration/COE of my manager/Payment Evidences). Does anyone have tips for compressing these large scans while maintaining the required resolution?

    Thank you in advance for your help—this community has been such a great resource!

    If the file size is still large after compressing, I suggest to split them into two. Just put on a comprehensible file name e.g. Employment_ABC_part1of2.pdf, Employment_ABC_part2of2.pdf

    oohh I see, thanks!! so technically it is alright to not consolidate everything into one PDF file?

    Yes, ganyan ginawa ko sa files ko. Okay naman.

    thank you so much po!!

  • rufotintinrufotintin PH
    Posts: 7Member
    Joined: Mar 10, 2025

    @mathilde9 said:

    @rufotintin said:

    @mathilde9 said:

    @rufotintin said:
    Hi everyone, I have two quick questions about the ACS skills assessment:

    1. For the Skills Nominations section—can I nominate one skill by myself and let ACS add the other two? Or am I responsible for entering all three nominations?

    2. On the PDF upload—ACS requires that all pages for each qualification (Testamur + Transcript) be consolidated into one file, maxing out at 3MB with 300 dpi resolution. That’s proving tricky with multiple pages, especially if I am to consider the Experience Evidences (COE/Employment Reference/Statutory Declaration/COE of my manager/Payment Evidences). Does anyone have tips for compressing these large scans while maintaining the required resolution?

    Thank you in advance for your help—this community has been such a great resource!

    If the file size is still large after compressing, I suggest to split them into two. Just put on a comprehensible file name e.g. Employment_ABC_part1of2.pdf, Employment_ABC_part2of2.pdf

    oohh I see, thanks!! so technically it is alright to not consolidate everything into one PDF file?

    Yes, ganyan ginawa ko sa files ko. Okay naman.

    hello sorry last question po huhu. I don't have payslip po for covering the start period sa first employer ko. but I got bank statement and BIR 2316 (start year 2018). It says two payment evidences sa checklist, will that be okay na po? I read some comments na strict sila sa payment evidence and if walang payslip.

  • mathilde9mathilde9 NSW
    Posts: 1,084Member, Moderator
    Joined: Nov 15, 2021

    @rufotintin said:

    @mathilde9 said:

    @rufotintin said:

    @mathilde9 said:

    @rufotintin said:
    Hi everyone, I have two quick questions about the ACS skills assessment:

    1. For the Skills Nominations section—can I nominate one skill by myself and let ACS add the other two? Or am I responsible for entering all three nominations?

    2. On the PDF upload—ACS requires that all pages for each qualification (Testamur + Transcript) be consolidated into one file, maxing out at 3MB with 300 dpi resolution. That’s proving tricky with multiple pages, especially if I am to consider the Experience Evidences (COE/Employment Reference/Statutory Declaration/COE of my manager/Payment Evidences). Does anyone have tips for compressing these large scans while maintaining the required resolution?

    Thank you in advance for your help—this community has been such a great resource!

    If the file size is still large after compressing, I suggest to split them into two. Just put on a comprehensible file name e.g. Employment_ABC_part1of2.pdf, Employment_ABC_part2of2.pdf

    oohh I see, thanks!! so technically it is alright to not consolidate everything into one PDF file?

    Yes, ganyan ginawa ko sa files ko. Okay naman.

    hello sorry last question po huhu. I don't have payslip po for covering the start period sa first employer ko. but I got bank statement and BIR 2316 (start year 2018). It says two payment evidences sa checklist, will that be okay na po? I read some comments na strict sila sa payment evidence and if walang payslip.

    BIR 2316 and bank statement count as 2 payment evidences already. May ganyan din akong ginawa, kasi kulang yung payslip ko.

    OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore. Direct Grant
    Total Points ~~ NSW SC190: 90pts
    Points Breakdown:
    Age:25 | English:20 | Employment:15 | Education:15 | Single:10
    Been to Australia a few times and I just wanted to settle there. "I belong here" ganon.
    ~~~~
    10 2021 - Research about AU migration; read a lot of related articles; consulted with agent for initial assessment. Decided to DIY.
    11 2021 - PTE (Proficient)
    11 2021 - Suitable ACS Skills Assessment received (8+ years suitable, 5weeks 4days TAT)
    ~~~~
    01 2022 - EOIs submitted (matumal and slight hiatus since na-busy sa ibang bagay)
    ~~~~
    09 2023 - PTE retake (Superior 90 overall)
    09 2023 - Updated EOIs to reflect +10pts on English Test
    11 2023 - ACS Assessment expired T_T (but already prepared for re-assessment a few weeks before)
    11 2023 - ACS deemed my skills unsuitable because of missing documents. Nilaban ko.
    12 2023 - Suitable ACS Skills reassessment (8+ years) after 1month of review and pangungulit (no fee incurred, fault nila)
    12 2023 - Some EOIs expired T_T
    12 2023 - New EOIs submitted (NSW, VIC, ACT, and 189)
    ~~~~
    02 2024 - Booked NAATI Exam (desperate to max out point for a chance of invite)
    02 2024 - Received NSW 190 pre-invite!! ✩₊˚ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
    02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day ✩₊˚
    02 2024 - Visa Lodgment
    02 2024 - Medicals. Cleared after 1 business day @ SATA AMK
    02 2024 - Singapore Police Clearance. Completed/claimed after 6 business days
    04 2025 - ** ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ ** Visa Granted! TYL ** ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ **

  • rufotintinrufotintin PH
    Posts: 7Member
    Joined: Mar 10, 2025

    @mathilde9 said:

    @rufotintin said:

    @mathilde9 said:

    @rufotintin said:

    @mathilde9 said:

    @rufotintin said:
    Hi everyone, I have two quick questions about the ACS skills assessment:

    1. For the Skills Nominations section—can I nominate one skill by myself and let ACS add the other two? Or am I responsible for entering all three nominations?

    2. On the PDF upload—ACS requires that all pages for each qualification (Testamur + Transcript) be consolidated into one file, maxing out at 3MB with 300 dpi resolution. That’s proving tricky with multiple pages, especially if I am to consider the Experience Evidences (COE/Employment Reference/Statutory Declaration/COE of my manager/Payment Evidences). Does anyone have tips for compressing these large scans while maintaining the required resolution?

    Thank you in advance for your help—this community has been such a great resource!

    If the file size is still large after compressing, I suggest to split them into two. Just put on a comprehensible file name e.g. Employment_ABC_part1of2.pdf, Employment_ABC_part2of2.pdf

    oohh I see, thanks!! so technically it is alright to not consolidate everything into one PDF file?

    Yes, ganyan ginawa ko sa files ko. Okay naman.

    hello sorry last question po huhu. I don't have payslip po for covering the start period sa first employer ko. but I got bank statement and BIR 2316 (start year 2018). It says two payment evidences sa checklist, will that be okay na po? I read some comments na strict sila sa payment evidence and if walang payslip.

    BIR 2316 and bank statement count as 2 payment evidences already. May ganyan din akong ginawa, kasi kulang yung payslip ko.

    okay po thank you so much!! medyo kabado lang po magpasa since ang mahal na ng ACS assessment haha salamat po sa help!!

  • rufotintinrufotintin PH
    Posts: 7Member
    Joined: Mar 10, 2025

    @mathilde9 said:

    @rufotintin said:

    @mathilde9 said:

    @rufotintin said:

    @mathilde9 said:

    @rufotintin said:
    Hi everyone, I have two quick questions about the ACS skills assessment:

    1. For the Skills Nominations section—can I nominate one skill by myself and let ACS add the other two? Or am I responsible for entering all three nominations?

    2. On the PDF upload—ACS requires that all pages for each qualification (Testamur + Transcript) be consolidated into one file, maxing out at 3MB with 300 dpi resolution. That’s proving tricky with multiple pages, especially if I am to consider the Experience Evidences (COE/Employment Reference/Statutory Declaration/COE of my manager/Payment Evidences). Does anyone have tips for compressing these large scans while maintaining the required resolution?

    Thank you in advance for your help—this community has been such a great resource!

    If the file size is still large after compressing, I suggest to split them into two. Just put on a comprehensible file name e.g. Employment_ABC_part1of2.pdf, Employment_ABC_part2of2.pdf

    oohh I see, thanks!! so technically it is alright to not consolidate everything into one PDF file?

    Yes, ganyan ginawa ko sa files ko. Okay naman.

    hello sorry last question po huhu. I don't have payslip po for covering the start period sa first employer ko. but I got bank statement and BIR 2316 (start year 2018). It says two payment evidences sa checklist, will that be okay na po? I read some comments na strict sila sa payment evidence and if walang payslip.

    BIR 2316 and bank statement count as 2 payment evidences already. May ganyan din akong ginawa, kasi kulang yung payslip ko.

    hello po sorry I have a follow up question, can I include my CV in the Experience Section sa ACS assessment? or is not needed na po?

  • mathilde9mathilde9 NSW
    Posts: 1,084Member, Moderator
    Joined: Nov 15, 2021

    @rufotintin said:
    hello po sorry I have a follow up question, can I include my CV in the Experience Section sa ACS assessment? or is not needed na po?

    Hindi ko na maalala yung part na to haha. Pero meron nga yata akong cv dati. Ano sabi sa ACS guideline?

    OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore. Direct Grant
    Total Points ~~ NSW SC190: 90pts
    Points Breakdown:
    Age:25 | English:20 | Employment:15 | Education:15 | Single:10
    Been to Australia a few times and I just wanted to settle there. "I belong here" ganon.
    ~~~~
    10 2021 - Research about AU migration; read a lot of related articles; consulted with agent for initial assessment. Decided to DIY.
    11 2021 - PTE (Proficient)
    11 2021 - Suitable ACS Skills Assessment received (8+ years suitable, 5weeks 4days TAT)
    ~~~~
    01 2022 - EOIs submitted (matumal and slight hiatus since na-busy sa ibang bagay)
    ~~~~
    09 2023 - PTE retake (Superior 90 overall)
    09 2023 - Updated EOIs to reflect +10pts on English Test
    11 2023 - ACS Assessment expired T_T (but already prepared for re-assessment a few weeks before)
    11 2023 - ACS deemed my skills unsuitable because of missing documents. Nilaban ko.
    12 2023 - Suitable ACS Skills reassessment (8+ years) after 1month of review and pangungulit (no fee incurred, fault nila)
    12 2023 - Some EOIs expired T_T
    12 2023 - New EOIs submitted (NSW, VIC, ACT, and 189)
    ~~~~
    02 2024 - Booked NAATI Exam (desperate to max out point for a chance of invite)
    02 2024 - Received NSW 190 pre-invite!! ✩₊˚ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
    02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day ✩₊˚
    02 2024 - Visa Lodgment
    02 2024 - Medicals. Cleared after 1 business day @ SATA AMK
    02 2024 - Singapore Police Clearance. Completed/claimed after 6 business days
    04 2025 - ** ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ ** Visa Granted! TYL ** ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ **

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