Q6. What is ECA in CANADA and Skill assessment in Australia?
ECA (Education Credentials Assessment) and Skill Assessment
ECA – Education Credentials Assessment, this process compares your overseas education to Canadian education and gives you an equivalency certificate.
Skill Assessment in Australia - There are several bodies doing Skill Assessments in Australia. The body you go for Skill assessment depends upon your profession.
Australia
Skill Assessment in Australia
There are several bodies doing Skill Assessments in Australia. The body you go for Skill assessment depends upon your profession.
Skill Assessment Bodies in Australia
- Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)
Assesses trades occupations such as electricians, plumbers, carpenters, etc.
Website: https://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/ - Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Assesses skills for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) occupations
Website: https://www.acs.org.au/ - Australian Medical Council (AMC)
Assesses skills for medical practitioners and specialists
Website: https://www.amc.org.au/ - Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Assesses skills for nursing and midwifery occupations
Website: https://www.anmac.org.au/ - Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)
Assesses skills for psychologists
Website: https://www.psychologycouncil.org.au/ - Vetassess
Assesses skills for a wide range of occupations including engineering, accounting, teaching, etc.
Website: https://www.vetassess.com.au/ - Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators (AUSIT)
Assesses skills for interpreters and translators
Website: https://ausit.org/
There are 40 to 50 Skill assessment bodies in Australia, which cater Engineers, Accountants, Teachers, Architects, etc. We can help you choose the most suitable assessment body for your profession and profile.
Canada
ECA (Education Credentials Assessment)
ECA – Education Credentials Assessment, this process compares your overseas education to Canadian education and gives you an equivalency certificate.
ECA Providers in Canada
- World Education Services (WES)
Website: https://www.wes.org/ca/ - International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS)
Website: https://www.icascanada.ca/ - Comparative Education Service (CES) - University of Toronto
Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/comparative-education-service - International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) - Government of
Alberta
Website: https://www.alberta.ca/iqas-international-qualifications-assessment.aspx - Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration (MIFI) - Government
of Quebec
Website: https://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/education/comparative-evaluation/index.html
