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Provisional skills assessment for subclass 485

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Last Updated on July 10, 2025 by Ozlinks Education

The main purpose of a skills assessment for the Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa, specifically under the Post-Vocational Education Work stream, is to confirm that your Australian qualifications correspond with an occupation listed on the Medium to Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).

To be eligible for a provisional skills assessment, applicants must hold qualifications from a registered training organization (RTO). This study must have been conducted in Australia, and the RTO must be accredited by the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) to deliver the training.

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What is post vocational education work stream visa 485?

International students who have recently graduated with an associate degree, diploma, or trade qualification relevant to their two years of study in Australia and intend to apply for a subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa under the Post-Vocational Education Work stream will need to complete a provisional skills assessment.

The Post-Vocational Education Workstream is designed to leverage the skills of graduates from vocational education programs to address Australia’s skills shortages on temporary graduate visas and potentially lead to permanent residency pathways.

what is post vocational education work stream visa 485
what is post vocational education work stream visa 485
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Mandatory skills assessment post vocational education work stream

All applicants for the subclass 485 visa under the Post-Vocational Education Work stream must provide evidence of a positive skills assessment outcome or proof of having applied to a relevant assessing authority for an assessment of their skills in the nominated occupation listed on the Medium to Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) at the time of application.

Proof of having applied to a relevant assessing authority may include an acknowledgement letter from that authority, along with a reference number for the skills assessment included on the visa application form. However, failing to secure a positive skills assessment outcome may lead to visa refusal.

The ANSCO occupations list is applicable to the subclass 485 visa.

The Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) includes 212 occupations classified under ANZSCO and is applicable to the Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate) Visa.

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Why is skills assessment support necessary?

Skills assessment support for the subclass 485 visa is vital, as the specific requirements for this assessment can differ based on your nominated occupation and the relevant assessing authority. Such support is important for increasing the chances of a successful application and achieving a positive outcome in a timely manner.

What do we offer?

  • Help you choose the relevant ANZSCO occupation based on your qualification
  • Assist you in preparing all the necessary documents for your application.
  • Submit your application.
  • Tracking the progress of your application until it is completed.

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Disclaimer: 

Information under ANZSCO Occupations (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations) section is published in accordance with a Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 Australia licence guideline. ANZSCO Version 1.3 updated on 25 March 2021 and original source can be accessed on Australian Bureau of Statistics website.

This section does not intend to provide immigration assistance pursuant to section 276 of Migration Act (Cth) 1994 as described in the Migration laws. It is based on public guidelines available at Department of Home Affairs’ Website. It is your responsibility to verify accuracy and status of provided information with your Registered Migration Agent (RMA) who is bound by the MARA code of conduct before submitting any visa applications.

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