VETASSESS Documentation Guide

A VETASSESS skills assessment application requires organised evidence of your qualifications and employment history. Presenting these documents clearly helps reviewers follow your background. This guide covers the documents commonly requested and how to prepare them. It is general information only — always follow the official VETASSESS requirements.

Common document requirements

• Identity documents — passport or other identification.
• Qualification evidence — award certificates and full academic transcripts.
• Employment records — reference letters detailing your role, duties, dates and hours.
• Position descriptions — outlining the responsibilities of your role where available.
• Curriculum vitae — a clear professional CV.
• Supporting documents — payslips, contracts, or other evidence confirming employment.

Preparation tips

• Make sure employment reference letters clearly describe your day-to-day duties.
• Provide position descriptions that support the tasks listed in your references.
• Keep all names, dates and employer details consistent.
• Save documents as clear PDFs with a consistent naming pattern.
• Group documents logically (identity, qualifications, employment) for easy review.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Reference letters that list a job title but not the actual duties performed.
• Mismatched dates between documents.
• Missing position descriptions or supporting evidence.
• Incomplete transcripts or unclear scans.
• Disorganised files that are hard to follow.