AASW

Updated 30 Nov 2020

Description

The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) is the national assessing authority for the assessment of academic social work qualifications and post-qualifying skilled employment for migration and employment purposes in Australia. The AASW assesses the level at which an applicant's qualifications are comparable to an AASW accredited social work qualification.

This service is for:
Applicants with international social work qualifications
Overseas residents with AASW accredited social work qualifications
485 Onshore Graduates
Applicants with New Zealand social work qualifications

An AASW accredited social work qualification is the entry level requirement for professional social work practice in Australia. Using five assessment criteria, the AASW assesses the level at which an applicant's overseas qualifications are comparable to an AASW accredited social work qualification.

International Qualification Recognition

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 proficient level English language skill in IELTS

International students studying an AASW accredited social work course in Australia

There are three Criteria which must be met for a positive assessment for migration purposes:

Criterion 1: Proof of identity and evidence to verify this.

Criterion 2: Proficiency in EL to meet the AASW EL Policy requirements and evidence to verify this.

Criterion 3: Successful completion of an AASW accredited social work qualification in Australia and evidence to verify this.

To be eligible to lodge a skilled employment assessment, you need a positive assessment of your social work qualification.

A skilled employment asssessment is an optional additional 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 oversea.

Applicants with doctorate degree level qualifications may also apply for an optional additional assessment.

Temporary Graduate Visa Subclass 485 for international student graduate

There are Two Criteria which must be met for a positive assessment for Temporary Graduate Visa Subclass 485 for international student graduate of an AASW accredited social work course in Australia purpose:

Criterion 1: Proof of identity and evidence to verify this.

Criterion 2: Successful completion of an AASW accredited social work qualification in Australia and evidence to verify this.

English Requirements :