Software Engineer Skill Assessment

Occupation Code
261313
List
MLTSSL

Descriptions

Designs, develops, modifies, documents, tests, implements, installs and supports software applications and systems.

Aliases

Software Architect Career Assessment

Software Designer Career Assessment

Computer Applications Engineer Career Assessment

Database Designer Career Assessment

Systems Architect Career Assessment

Job Description

Researching, consulting, analysing and evaluating system program needs
Identifying technology limitations and deficiencies in existing systems and associated processes, procedures and methods
Testing, debugging, diagnosing and correcting errors and faults in an applications programming language within established testing protocols, guidelines and quality standards to ensure programs and applications perform to specification
Writing and maintaining program code to meet system requirements, system designs and technical specifications in accordance with quality accredited standards
Writing, updating and maintaining technical program, end user documentation and operational procedures
Providing advice, guidance and expertise in developing proposals and strategies for software design activities such as financial evaluation and costings for recommending software purchases and upgrades

Types of visas you can apply for

Common visa types

Skilled Independent visa(subclass 189)

Skilled Nominated visa(subclass 190)

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)

Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)

Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)

Training visa (subclass 407)

Other visa types

489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - Family sponsored
489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated
187 - Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream

Skill Assessment

Computer Career Assessment

Application Steps
1. 1. Review the Applicant Skills Assessment Guide and Application Checklist before applying to ensure you meet the application requirements;
2. 1. Fill out the online form, upload the required documents, pay the application fee, and submit for review;
3. 1. After the review is completed, the result will be sent to the applicant by email; if it fails, the applicant will receive a "letter of rejection" with reasons attached.
Skills Assessment Requirements
Language Requirements
1. 1. There is no English proficiency requirement for ACS career assessment, so applicants can prepare their English scores while preparing for the career assessment.
Academic requirements
1. 1. Bachelor's degree: Complete at least 33% of ICT-related courses in a three-year undergraduate program;
2. 1. Bachelor's degree: Complete at least 25% of ICT-related courses in a four-year undergraduate program;
3. 1. Bachelor's degree: Complete at least 20% of ICT-related courses in a five-year undergraduate program;
4. 1. College degree: Complete at least 50% of ICT courses;
5. 1. Master's degree: For a two-year master's program with a minor in ICT, you need to complete at least 50% of ICT-related courses;
6. 1. Master's degree: For a two-year master's program with a major in ICT, you need to complete at least 33% of ICT-related courses;
7. 1. For non-ICT related college or above, an RPL project report + any 6-8 years of relevant work experience is required.
Assessment Agency
ACS
Data Sources
https://www.acs.org.au/msa/infohub/links-resources.html