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Thank you MaggieMay24, so why did they deduct 8 years then? Do you think this is because they assessed my diploma as comparable to an AQF Diploma with a major in computing? The highlighted words are written on the ACS letter regarding my diploma. According to them maybe my diploma is full of ICT content so that they didn't consider my RPL application with the first option?

I have received a positive assessment from ACS regarding my RPL application. They recognised my qualification as well. But they deducted 8 years from my work experience and I am planning to appeal it. I just need an evidence before proceeding. I have read the document below and found the following info: https://www.acs.org.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/7319/Skills-Assessment-Guidelines-for-Applicants.pdf 4 – Recognition of Prior Learning – (RPL) The RPL application is for applicants with qualifications with no or insufficient ICT, or applicants havingno tertiary qualifications. 6 years of full time professional ICT work experience in a field closely related to the nominated ANZSCOCode is required if you hold a Non ICT or insufficient ICT qualification and 8 years if you do not have any qualifications. Where does it write the 8 years or 6 years deduction rules for RPL applications in ACS web site? I only found the info above. But it is not clear that the word required means that the 6 or 8 years will be deducted from work experience? It is just saying required.. Thanks for your help guys.

Sorry, thanks mate

Have you read whole thread? I did RPL application so my graduation date is not necessary anymore.

I have emailed my concern & complain regarding 8 years to ACS two days ago then emailed my RPL project today. So I will be waiting my application result. Most likely they will correct their mistake. Also is there any corporation in AU that I can complain the assessors work in ACS or any department in ACS? Can I re-apply? What I am thinking is they have to apply the rules that are written on their website.

My RPL is finally ready. Just wondering, I have a TAFE Diploma, Victoria University Diploma of IT, and ACS is saying that they recognised my qualification but they will deduct 8 years instead of 6 years!.. Why 6 years is not being cut off? Is there any link regarding this issue in ACS website?

ACS offered me the RPL application so I have 30 days to complete it.

"not bothering to suggest you go down the RPL route" what do you mean by saying this? RPL shouldn't be too difficult to do?

Totally 14 years. 1 year and a half is in Australia. I will have 3 years experience after my graduation date. 1,5 year is in Australia and 1,5 year is in Serbia. So with RPL I guess I can get 3+ years. The aim of all these rules including RPL are to determine the developers' experience. My reference letters are quite strong. So I will let you know when I get ACS's response.

I will take IETLS and I can easily get 7.0. I am 37 years old. I have highlighted the points that I need. 33-39 (inclusive) 25 points Proficient English 10 points At least one but less than three years (of past 10 years) 5 points At least five but less than eight years (of past 10 years) 10 points Diploma or trade qualification or other qualification completed in Australia, or qualification or award of recognised standard. 10 points

I need 10 points. I have been working since I graduated so next month will be 3 years. You mean I have to work 2 more years to claim 5 points for overseas work experience? I know that I can claim 5 points for Australian work experience. If I have to do the RPL documentation should I pick the two projects before my graduation date? 10 years work experience I have before my graduation date.

Mine is "Diploma Advanced Diploma Associate Degree"

My only concern is according to the ACS guideline they don't recognise the work experience before the graduation date but I worked around 10 years before I graduated. Two projects you have to explain in RPL. What I understood is that ACS gives the years of work experience in related to the "tasks", "skills", "development experience", "analytical thinking" etc. information that you describe in your project descriptions. For instance, if you did only web site development in one of your projects ( pull data from database and display on the screen, use some scripts, asp.net etc. ) they don't give too much year because a junior developer can learn and do all these tasks within 2 years or less. My reference letters are quite strong. So I will let you know guys about ACS's response. Most likely they will not ask me that RPL thing.

I worked for 1 year and a half in Australia after I graduated then started to work in another company which is in Serbia. Total experience after graduation is 3 years. I am able to claim 5 points for Australian work experience. Before my graduation date I have around 10 years of work experience. I did my application yesterday without RPL as my migration agent suggested.

My degree is Australian equivalent TAFE Diploma. I studied Diploma of Information Technologies in Victoria University TAFE and I have checked the ACS's website. The matrix table says a Diploma or Advanced Diploma is enough for Developer Programmer application. Also I have heaps of programming and development Microsoft certificates that I took at past -not MCSE or relevant ones, but also I took an exam in 2013 in Australia for Microsoft Sharepoint Application Developer and it is still valid.