30/03/2026
*Major Update: VETASSESS to Pause Applications and Remove Two Occupations*
*Two Occupations Removed from VETASSESS Assessments*
From 30 March 2026, VETASSESS will no longer accept new skills assessment applications for the following occupations:
Fitter-Welder (ANZSCO 323213)
Pastrycook (ANZSCO 351112)
Professionals working in these trades may need to explore alternative assessment pathways depending on further instructions from TRA.
Second change
*New Assessment Fees Announced*
*TRA has also confirmed that new assessment fees will apply to applications submitted from 30 March 2026 onwards.*
The updated fee schedule will be officially released on 23 March 2026 and will include the revised costs for trade occupations assessed by VETASSESS. Applicants planning to apply later this month should review the updated fee structure once it becomes available.
*Third Change*
*Temporary Pause on Stage 1 Applications*
*To implement the new program updates, VETASSESS will temporarily pause Stage 1 Documentary Evidence Assessment applications.*
Important dates to note:
From 9:00 AM (AEDT) on 13 March 2026 to 9:00 AM (AEDT) on 30 March 2026 New Stage 1 Documentary Evidence Assessment applications will not be accepted.
From 9:00 AM (AEDT) on 13 March 2026 to 9:00 AM (AEDT) on 23 March 2026 The online portal will remain closed for submitting new Stage 1 applications.
Applicants who have submitted and paid for their applications on or before 13 March 2026 will not be affected, and their assessments will continue to be processed as usual.
You can reach out to me for further information
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