Alix Fisher Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Hi, I can't find any concreate information on whether or not I need a skills assessment for 457 it's driving me nuts and Immi haven't got back to me! I am a qualified Diagnostic Radiographer (from the UK, qualified June 2015) and currently working in Melbourne has a locum radiographer, I have full AHPRA rego and can't apply for AIR because I don't have 2 years post grad. Do I need a skills assessment if I find an employer to sponsor me? I can't find anything on the website!! Thanks xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adaminoz Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 No, you do not. Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adaminoz Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Ok..I should say that I didn't need one for mine. I simply had to supply the qualifications and experience level that was deemed necessary for the nominated skill. Perhaps someone else can confirm. Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 No you don't. Generally, only applicants applying under certain trade occupations (Radiographer isn't a trade occupation) who are citizens from certain countries (UK isn't one of them) require a skills assessment. The exception is applicants applying under "'Project and Program Administrator or Specialist Manager not elsewhere classified'" who do need a skills assessment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alix Fisher Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 Thank you very much everyone. I'm going to ring up AIR tomorrow and see if I'm eligible to apply for the independent skilled visa, not sure if I am or not. I think AIR have changed their rules, it used to be two years post grad. experience but on their website it just says "You must demonstrate at least two or more years in the last 5 years of good clinical experience" then at the bottom it says, "Your qualification will be compared to a qualification in either Diagnostic Radiography/Medical Imaging or Radiation Therapy. In Australia the disciplines are quite different entities and you can only qualify in one discipline. The following is a guide as to the Australian academic standard your qualification will be compared to: 1995 onwards (Degree) - 3 years of fulltime study and a Professional Development (PDY) year of mentored clinical entrance into the profession. The Statement of Accreditation is issued to Australian graduates on the completion of their PDY Which is what I would be assessed against (I'm already recognised by AHPRA as having full rego. I'm just confused because before it said two years of post grad but this seems to have been removed so unsure???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Actually, to clarify.... you don't need a skills assessment for the visa. However, if you need to be licensed to practice your occupation, then you may need to provide evidence that you are licensed. So that may still be an issue depending on what's needed for your occupation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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