Are my skills and qualifications recognizedhttp://aei.dest.gov.au/AEI/QualificationsRecognition/default.htmQualifications RecognitionAustralian Education International (AEI), through the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR), provides official information and advice on the comparability of overseas qualifications with Australian qualifications. This aims to help overseas qualified people work and study in Australia. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Country Education Profiles (CEPs) are now available online! CEPs provide well researched guidelines for comparability of overseas qualifications to Australian qualifications. These guidelines can assist a variety of stakeholders to assess overseas qualifications in relation to Australian qualifications. The CEPs are used by educational institutions, employers, recruitment agencies, professional bodies and government agencies along with individuals wanting to know the educational level of their qualification from an Australian perspective. Teaching qualifications assessment online – AEI-NOOSR is the relevant assessing authority for teachers who wish to migrate under the General Skilled Migration program.Educational qualifications assessment online - From 1 July 2005, AEI-NOOSR will be able to receive all applications for an assessment of educational qualifications gained overseas online. In order to ensure that AEI-NOOSR continues to deliver a high quality service to clients and to enable the assessment process to be carried out in a timely manner, it has been necessary to increase the fees for providing this service.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------APARNET (The Asia-Pacific Academic Recognition Network)APARNET was established to promote and facilitate discussion on matters relating to qualifications recognition amongst the National Academic Recognition and Information Centres (NARICs) of the Asia-Pacific region. APARNET assists in the promotion, collection, dissemination and exchange of information on issues relating to higher education systems, assessing authorities and the recognition of educational qualifications within the region. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------For general enquiries about the role of AEI-NOOSR in recognising qualifications, please see the details listed for AEI-NOOSR at the bottom of the contacts page (or in the right-hand column of this page).AEI-NOOSR is the Australian representative of the National Academic Recognition Information Centres (NARIC) Network and a member of the European Network of Information Centres (ENIC). See the website of the ENIC-NARIC network for more information.

Recognising Qualifications for Workhttp://aei.dest.gov.au/AEI/QualificationsRecognition/RecognisingYourQualifications/WorkingInAustralia/default.htmState or Territory Overseas Qualifications Unit (OQU).http://aei.dest.gov.au/AEI/QualificationsRecognition/RecognisingProfessionalQualifications/GuideToProfessionalRecognition/Default.htm

Guide to Professional RecognitionIntroductionThis page is intended to assist people with professional qualifications gained overseas who wish to gain recognition of their qualifications in Australia. It has been prepared by AEI-NOOSR, in consultation with relevant assessing authorities and provides general information on recognition requirements and procedures. The information given is believed to be accurate at the time of publication; however is not legally binding on any of the authorities listed as the requirements may vary from time to time.If you live overseas and have professional qualifications and you wish to work in Australia and/or migrate you should first contact your nearest Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate. If you plan to migrate to Australia under one of the General Skilled Migration visa categories, you or your spouse must satisfy certain basic requirements before you apply to migrate. You must nominate an occupation from the Skilled Occupations List which fits your skills and qualifications, and have your skills and qualifications assessed by the relevant assessing authority.

Guide to Professional RecognitionIntroductionThis page is intended to assist people with professional qualifications gained overseas who wish to gain recognition of their qualifications in Australia. It has been prepared by AEI-NOOSR, in consultation with relevant assessing authorities and provides general information on recognition requirements and procedures. The information given is believed to be accurate at the time of publication; however is not legally binding on any of the authorities listed as the requirements may vary from time to time.If you live overseas and have professional qualifications and you wish to work in Australia and/or migrate you should first contact your nearest Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate. If you plan to migrate to Australia under one of the General Skilled Migration visa categories, you or your spouse must satisfy certain basic requirements before you apply to migrate. You must nominate an occupation from the Skilled Occupations List which fits your skills and qualifications, and have your skills and qualifications assessed by the relevant assessing authority.If you are already in Australia but need a skills assessment to support an application to change your immigration status, you should seek the advice of DIMA in your State or Territory. Contact details can be found at http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/aust.htm or by contacting DIMA on 131 881.If you live in Australia and hold professional qualifications you can apply directly to the relevant Australian Assessing Authority for an assessment.Legislation in Australia - State and Territory Registration Boards; Mutual Recognition Act; Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement for New Zealand citizens; and Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement (TTMRA).If you would like the requirements and procedures for obtaining professional recognition for specific professions, please see the Individual Professions Guides.Some assessing authorities may require you to prove your English Language proficiency, please see English Language Requirements for more information.Seeking EmploymentIf you wish to work in Australia, and are not an Australian resident, you will need to contact your nearest Australian Embassy, Consulate or High Commission to apply for a visa that allows you to travel and work in Australia. Addresses of all Australian Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates are available from the DIMA website at http://www.immi.gov.au/wwi/index.htm.If your qualifications are acceptable for migration purposes this does not guarantee you employment in your profession in Australia. That will depend on other factors, such as the number of vacancies available or your suitability for a particular job.The best indicators of professional employment opportunities in most professions are newspapers and professional journals. If you are in Australia, you may wish to contact employment agencies.

Skilled Occupations Listhttp://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1121i.pdf

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