Overseas qualification assessment authorities

VTAC assessment of qualifications

If you have studied overseas and you apply for courses through VTAC, VTAC will assess your qualifications for eligibility to commence tertiary studies in Victoria as part of your application fee. VTAC does not issue any official assessment statement for the studies assessed. If you need an official assessment statement for other reasons, you will need to contact an overseas qualification assessment authority.

Overseas qualification assessment authorities

Listed below are some organisations that provide assessment services. This list is not comprehensive and does not attempt to list every assessment service available. Please be aware that some assessment authorities charge a fee for their services and may only assess qualifications in certain circumstances.

• The Australian Commonwealth Government provides an assessment sevice for higher education and post-secondary technical and vocational education qualifications.
• The National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) provides a directory of accredited translators and interpreters.
• The Victorian Overseas Qualifications Unit (OQU) is a Victorian State Government body that provides services to assist overseas qualified professionals who are living permanently in Victoria. OQU does not assess trade qualifications. 
• Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) manages skills assessment services for people with trade skills who are Australian citizens, residents (both temporary and permanent) and potential migrants to Australia.
• VETASSESS is an assessment-only registered training organisation (RTO) providing qualification assessment services for post-secondary qualifications.
• The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA)  provides senior secondary qualification assessments only.