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This page shows you how to ask us to update your Skills Assessment outcome. It only applies if you already have a Skills Assessment outcomefrom us, but something significant has changed since we issued it.
The updated Skills Assessment outcome may help you to get a visa to start or continue working in Australia, or to migrate here.
This process applies if you already have a Skills Assessment outcome from us, but since we issued it, you've either:
You will need to provide details of your changed circumstances which might include:
If you're asking for an update on work experience, we can only consider it if you've worked:
Processing time: 8 weeks
If you leave out any documents or provide incorrect information, the process will take longer.
Cost: AU$610
When you apply for an updated Skills Assessment outcome, you need to email us:
You may want us to correspond with another person, such as a migration agent or family member, instead of you.
If you want to nominate someone else to work with us, download and fill in our Agent Authorisation form. Both you and your nominated agent must sign it.
You'll need to scan and send us the completed form with your application package.
If you nominate someone else, we'll only talk to your authorised agent about your Skills Assessment outcome.
You will need to send us a scan of your proof of identity.
Depending on the changes you'd like us to note in your updated Skills Assessment, you may also need to send scans of your:
You do not need to:
If you leave out any documents or provide incorrect information, the process will take longer than usual.
Your name must appear the same way on all your documents as it does on your passport, including your:
Send us proof of any name change. Documents that prove a change of name include:
Have all non-English documents translated into English. An extract translation of the document/s will not be accepted.
You must use a translator who is accredited by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).
Include scans of the original non-English document and the original translated document in 1 file.
Scan all original documents (English and non-English) in colour. We will not accept scans of a copy, even if you get it certified.
The images must be clear enough for us to read the file, so scan them in high resolution. Include all edges, corners and images from the original document.
If a document has more than 1 page, save all pages in 1 file.
Name each file in English with a descriptive title, for example:
Provide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.
We cannot accept scans of an expired passport.
If you want to update your Skills Assessment outcome based on work experience you've gained, send us scans of:
If you were a Competency Stream (formerly Stream B) candidate, we'll also need to see your Letters of Good Standing (certificate of current professional status).
You'll need to provide these certificates from each professional body you have been registered with during the past 10 years.
Ask the registering body to email the documents directly to us at assessments@pharmacycouncil.org.au
We can only look at your work experience if you worked:
If this applies to you, and you want us to comment on your work history, also include scans of:
If you want to update your Skills Assessment outcome based on a new PhD qualification, send us:
Step 1
You must:
The Department of Home Affairs sets the validity period for your Skills Assessment outcome for visa purposes. Contact them to check how long it will be valid.
You'll need to send us documents to:
Anyone can help you fill out forms or give you general help with your application.
But you may want us to correspond with another person, such as a migration agent or family member, instead of you.
If you want to nominate someone else to work with us, download and fill in our Agent Authorisation form. Both you and your nominated agent must sign it.
Please note that your nominated agent must use a different email address to yours.
You'll need to scan and upload the completed form in your application where it says 'If you use an agent'.
If you nominate someone else, we'll only talk to your authorised agent about your Skills Assessment outcome.
Step 2
Make sure you have all the correct documents, and that they're correctly prepared. Your package should include:
If you want to nominate someone else to act as your agent, include your completed Agent Authorisation Form.
Email all the documents of your application package to us at assessments@pharmacycouncil.org.au
Step 3
We'll let you know by email when we've received your application.
It will take us about 8 weeks to process your application.
If you leave out any documents or provide incorrect information, the process will take longer.
We may contact you by email to tell you we need more information.
If we ask for more information, you have 6 months (180 days) to get this to us.
If we do not receive the correct information from you within 6 months, our system will close your application. If this happens, you'll need to re-apply and pay the fee again.
If your application is successful, we'll email you (or your agent) an updated copy of your Skills Assessment outcome.
If it's unsuccessful, we'll tell you by email. See our Appeals policy for a list of possible next steps.
Once you have an updated Skills Assessment outcome from us, you can use it as support for applying to the Department of Home Affairs for a visa application.
The Department of Home Affairs sets the validity period for your Skills Assessment outcome for visa applications. Contact them to check how long your outcome will be valid.
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