ACTS Visa Skills

One of the biggest reasons skills assessment applications are delayed is missing or incorrect evidence.
Our latest guide walks you through the key documents you'll need for a successful skills assessment in 2026, including:
✔️ Employment reference letters
✔️ Trade qualifications and transcripts
✔️ Payslips and employment records
✔️ Worksite photos and trade evidence
✔️ NAATI-accredited translations
✔️ Common mistakes to avoid
Getting your evidence right the first time can save weeks of delays and helps keep your migration plans on track.
🔗 Read the full guide and start building your skills assessment pack today.

Skills Assessment Checklist for Trade Visas (Australia 2026) - Australian Visa Skills You have the trade skills. Now you need the evidence to prove them. Before you can apply for many Australian skilled migration visas, you'll need to complete a skills assessment. This process confirms that your overseas qualifications and work experience meet the standard of an Australian trade qual...

How to Write Employment References That Assessing Authorities Accept
One of the most common reasons skills assessment applications are delayed—or refused—is poorly prepared employment reference letters.
Many applicants assume that any reference from an employer will be sufficient. In reality, assessing authorities apply strict criteria when reviewing employment evidence. If a reference letter is vague, inconsistent, or non-compliant, it may be rejected or trigger additional scrutiny.
As a TRA-approved Registered Training Organisation (RTO), ACTS Visa Skills works directly with Australian trade and skills assessment standards. Check out our article here for more information: https://visaskills.com/articles/

Are You a Cabinet-Maker Needing a Skills Assessment?
If you’re a cabinet-maker planning to migrate to Australia, obtaining a positive skills assessment is an essential step for most skilled visa pathways.
As a TRA-approved Registered Training Organisation, ACTS Visa Skills is authorised to assess your trade skills against Australian standards. Working within the Trades Recognition Australia framework, we provide a clear, compliant, and professional pathway to have your experience recognised.
Read more here: https://visaskills.com/are-you-a-cabinet-maker-looking-for-a-skills-assessment/

Saturday 25 April is ANZAC Day — we honour all who have served, past and present. Our NSW office will be closed Monday 27 April, reopening Tuesday 28 April. QLD remains open from Monday 27 April

Update: Australian Construction Training Services Pty Ltd (ACTS) is currently only able to provide skills assessments for the occupation of Cabinetmaker (ANZSCO 394111).
ACTS is no longer authorised to conduct skills assessments for Automotive or Engineering occupations. Applicants seeking assessments in these occupations should refer to the Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) website via link below for information on approved assessing authorities.
https://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/our-programs/offshore-skills-assessment-program-osap/rto-finder

At ACTS Visa Skills, we are a TRA Approved Registered Training Organisation, committed to helping skilled workers gain recognised Australian qualifications. We offer the MSF30322 Certificate III in Cabinet Making & Timber Technology.
This qualification is designed for individuals who have existing experience in cabinet making and are looking to formalise their skills. Through our streamlined assessment process, we focus on recognising what you already know, while supporting you to build any additional skills required to meet Australian industry standards.
At ACTS Visa Skills, we make the process straightforward, supportive, and tailored to your experience. Our team is here to guide you every step of the way.

Take the first step towards gaining your Australian qualification today.

https://visaskills.com/using-overseas-experience-for-australian-employers/

Due to a new TRA contract commencing on 30 March 2026, we are currently only able to accept new applications up until 13 March 2026.
We encourage all prospective applicants to ensure their documentation is submitted prior to this date to avoid any delays
If you have any questions regarding your eligibility or the application process, please contact our team for assistance

Mistakes That Delay Skills Assessment Applications by Months
A skills assessment is often the first major step in an Australian migration journey—and one of the most time-sensitive. Yet many applicants unknowingly make mistakes that can delay their application by months, even when they are otherwise eligible.

As a TRA-approved Registered Training Organisation (RTO), ACTS Visa Skills regularly reviews delayed and high-risk cases. In most situations, the delay is avoidable.

Below are the most common mistakes that cause unnecessary processing delays—and how to prevent them.

Why ‘Migration Advice from Friends’ Is Dangerous

If you’re planning to migrate to Australia as a skilled worker in engineering or construction trades, you’ve probably heard advice from friends, colleagues, or online forums. While well-meaning, relying on unverified migration advice can be risky—and in some cases, it can jeopardise your skills assessment or visa application entirely.
As a TRA-approved Registered Training Organisation (RTO) specialising in engineering and construction trades, ACTS Visa Skills has seen first-hand how misinformation can lead to costly mistakes, delays, and even refusals.

Why ‘Migration Advice from Friends’ Is Dangerous - Australian Visa Skills If you’re planning to migrate to Australia as a skilled worker in engineering or construction trades, you’ve probably heard advice from friends, colleagues, or online forums. While well-meaning, relying on unverified migration advice can be risky—and in some cases, it can jeopardise your skill...