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How to apply for an overseas qualification assessment

Five steps to apply for an overseas qualification assessment

If you are a Queensland resident, applying for an overseas qualification assessment can be completed in five simple steps.

Step 1 - Determine if you can apply

Step 2 - Complete the application form

Step 3 - Collect the documents required for your application

Step 4 - Complete the applicant checklist

Read the checklist on page 4 of the trade recognition application form [PDF 91kb] and complete it to avoid delays in processing.

Step 5 - Send in your application, with the required documents

Post your application to Skills Recognition, Training Services, LMB 527, BRISBANE, QLD, 4001.

If you are not a Queensland resident

Each state has an overseas qualifications unit.

Contact details are also provided on the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition website (AEI-NOOSR).

How an application is assessed

When the department receives your application, we check to make sure all the necessary documents have been included. The department's officers then assess your qualifications using country education profiles published by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition website (AEI-NOOSR).

If we need more documents to support your application, a departmental officer will contact you by telephone or letter.

When we complete your assessment, the department will send you a letter to confirm the result.

Note that the department will make any necessary enquiries to verify information you have supplied in support of your application.

Find out more about the department's privacy policy.

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This page was last updated at Friday, November 09, 2007