This document summarizes the criteria for skills assessment by the Australian Computer Society. It outlines the required qualifications, relevance of work experience to occupation codes, and application types. Qualifications like diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees and higher can be assessed. Work experience requirements range from 2 to 8 years depending on the qualification and its relevance to the occupation. Recognized certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, Novell, and other vendors may also qualify. All qualifications are compared to the Australian Qualifications Framework and work experience must be full-time and relevant to information and communications technology.
This document summarizes the criteria for skills assessment by the Australian Computer Society. It outlines the required qualifications, relevance of work experience to occupation codes, and application types. Qualifications like diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees and higher can be assessed. Work experience requirements range from 2 to 8 years depending on the qualification and its relevance to the occupation. Recognized certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, Novell, and other vendors may also qualify. All qualifications are compared to the Australian Qualifications Framework and work experience must be full-time and relevant to information and communications technology.
This document summarizes the criteria for skills assessment by the Australian Computer Society. It outlines the required qualifications, relevance of work experience to occupation codes, and application types. Qualifications like diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees and higher can be assessed. Work experience requirements range from 2 to 8 years depending on the qualification and its relevance to the occupation. Recognized certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, Novell, and other vendors may also qualify. All qualifications are compared to the Australian Qualifications Framework and work experience must be full-time and relevant to information and communications technology.
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Required Qualification ICT Major or Minor Qualification Relevance to ANZSCO Required Work Experience Application Type Diploma Advanced Diploma 5 years closely related to ANZSCO Associate Degree Diploma Advanced Diploma Associate Degree Required Qualification ICT Major or Minor Qualification Relevance to ANZSCO Required Work Experience Application Type Bachelor Degree Bachelor Honours Degree Graduate Diploma Skilled Employment Exemption Master Degree Doctoral Degree Bachelor Degree Bachelor Honours Degree Graduate Diploma 2 years closely related to ANZSCO Master Degree Doctoral Degree Bachelor Degree Bachelor Honours Degree Graduate Diploma Master Degree Doctoral Degree Bachelor Degree Bachelor Honours Degree Graduate Diploma 5 years closely related to ANZSCO Master Degree Doctoral Degree Bachelor Degree Bachelor Honours Degree Graduate Diploma Master Degree Doctoral Degree Bachelor Degree Bachelor Honours Degree Graduate Diploma Master Degree Doctoral Degree No Tertiary Education Qualifications N/A N/A 8 years with at least 6 years closely related to ANZSCO RPL Microsoft Certification: Cisco Professional: Mi crosoft Certi fi ed Systems Engi neer. Ci sco Certi fi ed Network Professi onal (CCNP) - Al l tracks. Mi crosoft Certi fi ed Sol uti on Devel oper. Ci sco Certi fi ed Desi gn Professi onal (CCDP). Mi crosoft Certi fi ed Professi onal Devel oper. Ci sco Certi fi ed Voi ce Professi onal (CCVP). Mi crosoft Certi fi ed IT Professi onal from2007. Ci sco Certi fi ed Securi ty Professi onal (CCSP). Mi crosoft Certi fi ed Technol ogy Speci al i st fromAugust 2009. Ci sco Certi fi ed Internetwork Professi onal (CCIP). Novell Certification: Cisco Expert: Certi fi ed Lotus Professi onal or Certi fi ed Novel l Engi neer from1997. Ci sco Certi fi ed Internetworki ng Expert (CCIE) - Al l tracks. Certi fi ed Di rectory Engi neer fromNovel l . Ci sco Certi fi ed Desi gn Expert (CCDE). Master Certi fi ed Novel l Engi neer. Certi fi ed Novel l Instructor. Cisco Architect: Ci sco Certi fi ed Archi tect. Additional Certifications: CITEC Certi fi ed Engi neer or Oracl e Certi fi ed Master from2004. Certi fi ed Informati on Systems Audi tor or Certi fi ed Informati on Securi ty Manager fromInformati on Systems Audi t and Control Associ ati on from14 June 2007. Certi fi ed Informati on Systems Securi ty Professi onal fromInternati onal Informati on Systems Securi ty Certi fi cati on Consorti umfromMay 2008. Exami nati on i n Computi ng or Exami nati on i n IT fromAustral i an Computer Soci ety. Graduate Di pl oma (IT) or HDSE Di pl oma fromAptech. Certi fi cate or Di pl oma fromBri ti sh Computer Soci ety. Four or si x semester Di pl oma fromNIIT. N/A N/A 6 years closely related to ANZSCO RPL Vendor Certification - the following Vendor Certifications are assessed comparable to an AQF Diploma with an ICT major Skills closely related to the nominated occupation ICT Minor Skills 6 years closely related to ANZSCO NOT closely related to the nominated occupation ICT Minor Skills closely related to the nominated occupation ICT Major Skills 4 years closely related to ANZSCO NOT closely related to the nominated occupation ICT Major Skills 6 years closely related to ANZSCO NOT closely related to the nominated occupation ICT Major Recent Graduate closely related to the nominated occupation ICT Major Summary of Criteria Required for a Suitable ICT Skills Assessment Result All Australian & Overseas ICT Qualifications are assessed comparable to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) All Work Experience must be full time professional ICT employment ICT Major closely related to the nominated occupation Skills