South Australia offers rewarding careers.  If you have qualifications and/or skills and experience in a profession, para profession or trade we have a wide range of services to support you to get recognition and skilled work in South Australia

Applying for assessment and recognition of overseas qualifications and skills

You can apply for qualification recognition if you are an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or a person on a temporary visa or provisional visa with work rights in Australia.

You can apply for recognition of any educational, academic or trade skills and qualifications not gained in Australia.

 Learn more about getting your overseas qualification recognised (PDF).

Contact Skills Recognition Services (SRS) for an appointment on 1800 658 887 or email dfeestsrs@sa.gov.au.

Documents you need for assessment and recognition of qualifications and skills

Bring the following documents to your appointment with SRS:

  • pre-migration assessments (original or certified copies) if available
  • passport
  • qualification/s (original or certified copies)
  • any certificates relating to apprenticeship or indentures
  • academic record/s (original or certified copies)
  • certified English translations of qualifications and academic records
  • proof of name change (for example, a marriage certificate or certified marriage extract).

SRS officers will review your documents and give you information on getting your skills and qualifications assessed and recognised.

Some occupations and professions require registration, licences or membership of a professional association. SRS can refer you to professional associations, and/or registration and licensing organisations if necessary.

SRS services are free, but some professional and trade organisations charge fees for membership, certification and/or assessments.

Academic and educational qualifications from overseas

If you have academic or educational qualifications from overseas, SRS can help you with a ‘comparative assessment’ against the Australian Qualifications Framework. This means you can get your qualification compared to an Australian qualification and recognised. This can be useful when looking for a job.

Contact Skills Recognition Services to make an appointment on 1800 658 887 or email dfeestsrs@sa.gov.au.