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International Qualification Recognition

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International Qualification Recognition

    • Transition of the application process for migration and employment purposes to Online lodgement

    The AASW Migration and Eligibility and Assessment Team (MEA) is excited to announce that the migration and/or employment assessment process has moved to online lodgement via the AASW Website.

    What types of applications can be lodged online:

    The MEA Team is looking forward to assisting applicants and will be available to guide you through the new online process if you’re planning to migrate to Australia and need recognition as a qualified social worker for migration and/or employment purposes.

    What this means:

    • A quicker, easier application process.
    • Uploading documents online will make it easier for an applicant to submit a complete application.
    • Online applications will promote a flowing approach to the process, which is beneficial to applicants
    • Priority is placed on the type of application linked to employer recruitment demands, not how/when you apply.
    • A faster turnaround time for all applications

    How will it all work?

    The AASW website through a MyAASW account will be where you will link into the online process

    To assist you with lodging your application online, a series of Guides for specific types of applications have been developed. The Guide for your specific application will help you with your application.

    Paper-based applications will no longer be accepted after 26 May 2024.

    We look forward to working with you, as the MEA program moves to an online application process.

    We will let you know with further updates as to the launch of online applications via the AASW website.

    Assessment of International Social Work Qualifications for migration and/or employment purposes

    If you are migrating to Australia and seeking recognition as an internationally qualified social worker for migration and/or employment purposes, we can help you.

    On behalf of the Australian Government, as a nominated assessing authority, we assess academic social work qualifications by assessing your qualification for migration purposes.

    We also assess your international social work qualification for AASW membership eligibility for employment purposes.

    1: The qualification must be a specific qualification in social work.

    2: The qualification must be regarded as a professional social work qualification in the country of training.

    3: The learning outcomes of the professional social work qualification is comparable to the learning outcomes that graduates of AASW accredited social work qualifications must demonstrate.

    4:  At least 1000 hours of field education in at least two placements and with two contrasting practice foci, with a requirement that one placement must be in direct practice.

    5: A high level English language skill (as per the AASW English language policy) is demonstrated.

    Please complete the online application below.

    You will receive email notification acknowledging the receipt of your application.

    Note: This form includes a section for two optional assessments:

    • A skilled employment assessment in social work assessment for those with at least one year of post qualifying social work experience in Australia or at least three years of post qualifying social work experience overseas.
    • A Doctorate Degree assessment in social work assessment.

    Applicants are required to have their social work qualification assessed prior to applying for the optional assessments.

    Online Application

    Please allow 14 to 18 weeks for your application to be processed.

    Assessment fee if correspondence address is outside AustraliaAU $2,032.00
    Assessment fee if correspondence address is within AustraliaAU $2,235.00 (includes GST)
    (Optional) Skilled employment assessment for 1-3 positions if correspondence address is outside AustraliaAU $903.00
    (Optional) Skilled employment assessment for 1-3 positions if correspondence address is within AustraliaAU $993.00 (includes GST)
    (Optional) Skilled Employment fee per additional (4+) employment position if correspondence address is outside AustraliaAU $169.00
    (Optional) Skilled Employment fee per additional (4+) employment position if correspondence address is within AustraliaAU $186.00 (includes GST)
    (Optional) Doctorate Degree assessment if correspondence address is outside AustraliaAU $508.00
    (Optional) Doctorate Degree assessment if correspondence address is within AustraliaAU $559.00 (includes GST)

     

    Frequently Asked Questions

    International Qualification Recognition

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    International Qualification Recognition

    • These discontinued courses also provide eligibility for membership of the AASW. Please note all new applicants who hold qualifications pre-1974, which are less than four years of tertiary degree-level study, will be required to provide evidence of relevant employment in the social welfare field for at least 50% of the time following completion of the course.

    University NameProgram TitleDates
    Australian Catholic University (ACU)Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Social Work (2002)
    Bachelor of Arts (ANU)/Bachelor of Social Work
    Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Work    		2002 - discontinued
    2002 - discontinued
    1995 - discontinued
    Charles Sturt UniversityBachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Work
    Bachelor of Arts (Honours)/Bachelor of Social Work
    Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)    		1992 - discontinued
    1992 - discontinued
    1992 - discontinued
    Curtin University of TechnologyBachelor of Applied Science (Social Work)(until 1987)
    Flinders UniversityBachelor of Social Administration(1974-1994)
    Flinders UniversityDiploma in Social Administration (postgraduate)(1967-1974)
    Flinders UniversityBachelor of Social Work(1974 - discontinued)
    La Trobe UniversityBachelor of Social Work1974 - discontinued
    La Trobe UniversityBachelor of Human Services / Bachelor of Social Work(1974 - discontinued)
    NSW Board of Social Studies and TrainingCertificate Diploma(1921-1940)
    RMIT UniversityBachelor of Social Work
    Bachelor of Social Work/Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)    		(1976 - discontinued)
    South Australian Institute of TechnologyBachelor of Arts in Social Work(1977-1984)
    South Australian Institute of TechnologyBachelor of Social Work(until 1985)
    South Australian Institute of TechnologyDiploma in Technology in Social Work(1969-1974)
    Tasmania State Institute of TechnologyBachelor of Social Work(until 1984)
    Tasmanian College of Advanced EducationBachelor of Arts in Social Work(up to 1981)
    Tasmanian College of Advanced EducationBachelor of Social Work(until 1984)
    The University of QueenslandBachelor of Social Studies(1961-1969)
    The University of QueenslandDiploma in Social Studies(1956 - 1962)
    The University of QueenslandBachelor of Social Work(1965 - discontinued)
    The University of QueenslandBachelor of Social Work/Bachelor of Arts(1965 - discontinued)
    The University of QueenslandBachelor of Social Science/Bachelor of Social Work(1965 - discontinued)
    University of AdelaideAssociate Diploma in Social Science(1942-1953)
    University of AdelaideAssociate in Social Science(1960-1970)
    University of MelbourneBachelor of Social Work(1974 - discontinued)
    University of MelbourneDiploma in Social Studies(until 1974)
    University of New South WalesBachelor of Social Work/Bachelor of Social Science
    Bachelor of Social Work    		(1963 - discontinued)
    (1963 - discontinued)
    University of South AustraliaBachelor of Arts (Indigenous Cultures and Australian Society), Bachelor of Social Work (2001)
    Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Cultures and Australian Society)/Bachelor of Social Work
    Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Arts (International Relations)    		(2001 - discontinued)
    (2001 - discontinued)
    (2007 - discontinued)
    University of SydneyBachelor of Social Studies(1969-1984)
    University of Sydney*Diploma of Social Studies(1940-1959)
    University of Sydney*Diploma of Social Work(1958-1970)
    University of Western AustraliaDiploma in Social Work(1966-1971)
    University of Western AustraliaMaster in Social Work(pre 1974)
    University of Western AustraliaBachelor of Social Work(1974 - discontinued)
    Victoria Institute of Technology/Preston Institute of Technology/Phillip Institute of TechnologyBachelor of Social Science(1973-1986)
    Victoria Institute of Technology/Preston Institute of Technology/Phillip Institute of TechnologyBachelor of Social Work(1973-1986)
    Victorian Certificate of AlmonersCertificate of Institute of Almoners(1930-1933)
    Victorian Council of Social Work TrainingDiploma in Social Studies(1933-1941)
    WA Institute of Technology*Associate ship in Social Work(1970-1973)
    WA Institute of TechnologyBachelor of Applied Science (Social Work)(1937-1986)
    WA Institute of TechnologyBachelor of Social Work(1973 - 1986)

    Notes: 

    • Denotes 50% relevant work requirement.
    • Those completing this course in 1969, 1970 and 1971 are eligible for membership of the AASW only if they have successfully completed AASW supplementary education program.