NAATI

Updated on 03 Jan 2025

NAATI's Role in Skilled Migration:

• NAATI, owned by the Australian governments, sets standards for translators and interpreters.
• For migration, NAATI offers:
  • Skills assessments for sponsored visas.
  • Assessment of overseas qualifications.
  • Assessment of skilled employment.
  • Credentialed Community Language (CCL) points for some visas.

Skills Assessment (for Sponsored Visas):

• NAATI assesses if your skills are "suitable" for the occupation (Translator ANZSCO 272413 or Interpreter ANZSCO 272412).
• This requires NAATI Certification (Certified Interpreter or Translator).
• Assessments are valid for three years.
• This skill assessment is primarily for those that have been sponsored by an employer or nominated by a state or territory.
• State and Territory Nomination is required, as those occupations are not on the MLTSSL.

Assessment of Overseas Qualifications:

• NAATI can assess if your overseas translation/interpreting qualifications are equivalent to Australian standards.
• This can help you claim points for:
  • Doctorate Degree (20 points).
  • Bachelor or Masters Degree (15 points).
  • Australian diploma or trade qualification (10 points).
  • Other NAATI-recognized qualifications (10 points).
• A current NAATI credential is required for this assessment.

Assessment of Skilled Employment:

• NAATI can assess your skilled employment as a translator/interpreter (last 10 years).
• Points are awarded for:
  • Australian employment: 5 (1-3 years), 10 (3-5 years), 15 (5-8 years), 20 (8-10 years).
  • Overseas employment: 5 (3-5 years), 10 (5-8 years), 15 (8-10 years).
• Maximum 20 points can be claimed.
• Skilled employment is defined as at least 20 hours/week.
• A current NAATI credential is required for this assessment.

Key Requirements:

• Hold a valid NAATI credential.

Details about supporting documentation can be found on the application form.

Assessment Fee $480

Certification Test Fees:

Certified Conference Interpreter (each direction)	$913
Certified Specialist Interpreter – Knowledge Test	$198
Certified Specialist Interpreter – Interpreting Test	$220
Certified Interpreter	$990
Certified Provisional Interpreter	$660
Certified Advanced Translator (each direction)	$814
Certified Translator (each direction)	$605

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