Essential Tips for Passing Your VETASSESS Trade Skills Assessment

VETASSESS assessors in trade occupations provide answers to some key questions from a recent Skills Assessment webinar.

Is it possible for Pathway 1 non-licensed trade applicants to complete the technical interview online, without needing to be physically in Australia or another designated location?
Whether an interview can be conducted online depends on the applicant’s location, as reliable internet access is not available in all countries. VETASSESS has assessment centres worldwide, and their locations can be found on the official website.

If you did not pass your technical interview, can you request a second interview?

Are videos longer than five minutes allowed in submissions?
No, videos exceeding five minutes cannot be uploaded due to file size restrictions—each video must be under 500MB.

Can you provide video links to a YouTube channel showcasing your work as evidence instead of uploading the video file?
VETASSESS is required to store a video file in accordance with government compliance regulations. Therefore, video files must be directly uploaded.

If a tradesperson is working as a subcontractor but only for one company, should they list themselves as self-employed or as an employee? If treated as an employee, what additional payment proof can be supplied besides invoices and bank statements?
The classification depends on whether the individual operates under an Australian Business Number (ABN) or a registered company. The company they subcontract for can specify the nature of the arrangement in a reference letter. A detailed list of required documents for self-employment, both in Australia and abroad, is available on the website.

In India, many tradespeople are paid in cash, though they still file tax returns. Will tax returns be accepted as financial evidence?
Income tax returns are considered valid evidence, but a secondary financial document, such as bank statements or salary certificates, is also required.