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ACECQA Skills Assessment
Assess your early childhood skills with ACECQA.

Assessment Pathways
To determine if a qualification is recognised under the National Quality Framework (NQF).
For skilled migration applicants (ECT, Educators, Child Care Centre Managers).
For Temporary Graduate (485) visa applicants.
For Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA) where ACECQA must assess qualifications for regional employer-sponsored roles.
Anyone needing confirmation of qualification equivalence (overseas or Australian-trained).
Applicants seeking migration skills assessment for early childhood occupations.
Recent Australian graduates applying for the 485 visa.
Applicants whose employer or DAMA region requires an ACECQA assessment for childcare/early childhood roles.
Must submit qualification evidence for NQF mapping — transcripts, course structure, practicum hours.
Must provide qualification evidence meeting ACECQA early childhood requirements for migration.
Must provide Australian qualification eligible for 485 stream.
Qualification must meet DAMA agreement requirements (varies by region/occupation).
Desktop evaluation of qualification against NQF + ECT/Educator requirements.
Migration assessment based on qualification + practicum + NQF equivalence.
Verification of Australian qualification + course completion
Qualification mapping against DAMA occupational requirements.
Required for ECT assessment; varies for Educator levels.
Essential — supervised placement hours must meet ACECQA standards.
This requirement applies only to the Child Care Centre Manager occupation.
Required if DAMA role demands ECT/Educator equivalence.
Written report confirming if qualification is ACECQA-approved.
Migration Skills Assessment outcome letter for skilled visas.
PSA outcome for 485 visa.
DAMA skills assessment outcome for employer-sponsored regional migration.
Determines eligibility for roles like ECT or Educator under NQF — not ANZSCO-specific.
Links to ANZSCO codes: ECT (241111), Childcare Centre Manager (134111), Educators (various).
Supports ANZSCO codes eligible for 485 visa.
Depends on DAMA occupation list for the region.
Overseas early childhood graduates needing qualification recognition.
Applicants lodging skilled migration applications (189, 190, 491).
Australian-educated graduates in early childhood.
Applicants nominated under DAMA employer-sponsored childcare roles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but only if you provide alternative evidence such as placement letters, course outlines, supervised practice logs, or confirmation from your training provider. Missing practicum is one of the most common reasons for delays, so preparing strong evidence early is important.
You may begin preparing your documents, but ACECQA cannot issue a PSA outcome without official course completion evidence. Many students face timing issues for their 485 visa — we help plan the PSA lodgement to avoid delays.
Yes. You may still be eligible for skilled migration under Educator-linked ANZSCO occupations. We assist you in understanding which occupation best fits your qualification and long-term PR strategy.
Not necessarily. ACECQA evaluates your course content, practicum, and NQF alignment, not the title alone. However, unclear documentation can slow down verification. We help prepare structured evidence so your qualification is assessed accurately.
ACECQA may verify English suitability for migration-related assessments, but requirements can vary by pathway (PSA vs MSA). Because requirements can change, we guide you to ensure your English documentation meets current migration and visa standards.
Very strict. If ACECQA cannot validate your institution, practicum hours, or course structure, your assessment may be delayed or unsuitable. We help prepare verifiable documentation and advise on alternative evidence if a provider cannot respond.
DAMA agreements have region-specific qualification and experience rules. If your ACECQA outcome doesn’t fit your DAMA occupation requirement, we help reassess your options — including alternative DAMA occupations or state-based migration pathways.
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