The Provisional Skills Assessment Program is for recent international graduates who wish to apply for a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) also known as the Post-Vocational Education Work Stream.
This program assesses whether your Australian qualification is at the required level relevant to your Nominated Occupation and meets the prerequisites for the Job Ready Program.
After we have assessed and verified your application, you will receive your Program Outcome Letter via your registered email.
If your assessment is successful, you will receive a Program Outcome Letter which you can use to:
• Apply for a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485).
• Register for the Job Ready Program.
Your Provisional Skills Assessment outcome is valid for 3 years from the date on your outcome letter. If you wish to apply for the Job Ready Program, you must do so within this period.
To be eligible for the program, you must:
• Have completed a qualification in Australia through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) listed on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
• Be in a Nominated Occupation that is assessed by us.
• Hold a valid and current passport.
This program is compulsory if you are applying for the Job Ready Program and must be completed before you can apply.
The total cost to complete this program is $130. You can make payment through our Online Portal when you submit your application.
All costs are in Australian dollars (AUD). More information about fees, including any additional assessment fees (if required), reviews and refunds is in the Provisional Skills Assessment Program Guidelines.
Before you apply, there are a few things you should do:
• Check with Home Affairs that your visa pathway needs a skills assessment.
• Use the Pathfinder tool to check if this Program is right for you.
• Read the Provisional Skills Assessment Program Guidelines carefully.
To apply for this program, you must register through our Online Portal.
The Online Portal will guide you through the documents you need to submit at each stage of your application. Make sure to follow the instructions carefully and that all your details are current and correct.
1. Register - Complete your online registration.
2. Upload Evidence - Provide all required evidence.
3. Review and Confirm - Check that you have completed all sections of the application.
4. Submit - Make your payment and click submit.
The Provisional Skills Assessment Program Guidelines will help you understand how the program works, who can apply, and what it costs. It also provides information about authorising a person or migration agent to act on your behalf.
Please read the Program Guidelines before you apply so you know what to expect.
If you still need help, you can look at our Frequently Asked Questions or you can call our Enquiry Line:
Phone (in Australia): 1300 360 992
Phone (outside Australia): +61 2 6240 8778
Our Enquiry Line is available Monday to Friday, 10 am to 4 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time.
Applications for the Provisional Skills Assessment Program are typically processed within 12 weeks of submission. Where applicable, this timeframe applies after all required documentary evidence has been provided.
If the program involves multiple steps, applicants must complete each step or stage before progressing to the next.
Processing times may vary
Processing times are a guide only and may change. Some applications may take longer to finalise.
As of July 2026, our average processing times are tracking at 12 weeks.