In most cases, applicants must obtain a positive Skills Assessment before applying for the visa subclasses listed above, unless they qualify for a limited exemption.

For the occupation of Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec, the designated assessing authority is VETASSESS (Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services).

To receive a positive Skills Assessment, applicants must satisfy both the qualification and employment requirements under one of the following pathways:

Pathway A

• Hold a qualification assessed as comparable to at least an AQF Diploma.
• The qualification must be in a highly relevant field of study.
• Have at least one year of highly relevant post-qualification work experience at the required skill level within the last five years.

Pathway B

• Hold a qualification assessed as comparable to at least an AQF Diploma.
• Hold an additional qualification assessed at least at AQF Certificate IV level in a highly relevant field.
• Have at least one year of highly relevant post-qualification employment at the appropriate skill level within the last five years.

Pathway C

• Hold a qualification assessed as comparable to at least an AQF Diploma, but not in a highly relevant field of study.
• Have at least two years of highly relevant post-qualification employment at the required skill level within the last five years.

Applicants must meet both the education and employment criteria to achieve a positive assessment.

Important: If all relevant employment was completed before obtaining the qualification assessed at AQF Diploma level, applicants generally need three years of highly relevant employment, plus at least one year of highly relevant work at the appropriate skill level within the last five years.