Qualifications closely related to nominated occupation

You must meet this requirement if you hold a Skilled - Recognised Graduate visa (subclass 476) or a Skilled - Graduate visa (subclass 485).

To make sure that you are sufficiently qualified for your nominated occupation, if you hold a Skilled - Recognised Graduate visa (subclass 476) or a Skilled - Graduate visa (subclass 485), the qualification/s used to qualify for that visa must be closely related to your nominated skilled occupation. This means that you must be able to use the skills gained from your qualifications in your nominated occupation, at the level you achieved them.

Evidence to attach to your application

You must obtain documentary evidence of having completed your qualification/s and that those qualifications are closely related to your nominated skilled occupation. 

This evidence includes:

• a certified copy of your post-secondary qualifications, such as your degree or diploma certificate and your transcripts or mark sheets
• a certified copy of a completed skills assessment document which confirms that your skills have been assessed as suitable for your nominated occupation.

 

Before lodging an application, please read all related eligibility requirements.
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