ANMAC Skills Assessment Guide 2025: Full Assessment vs GradReady

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) offers skills assessments for nurses seeking AHPRA registration. Here's everything you need to know.

Two Assessment Pathways

Feature	Full Skills Assessment	GradReady Assessment
Fee	$595 AUD	$395 AUD
Processing	4-6 weeks	Up to 6 weeks
For	IQRNs from recognized countries	Australian nursing graduates
Availability	Year-round	Nov 3, 2025 – Feb 27, 2026

Full Skills Assessment

Who Is It For?

International nurses registered in:

• Canada
• Hong Kong
• Ireland
• Singapore
• Spain
• United Kingdom
• United States

Eligibility Requirements

For Bachelor-level Qualifications:

• Hold nursing qualification that led to registration
• Currently or previously registered in one of the recognized countries

For Non-Bachelor Qualifications:

• Completed qualification after January 1, 2017
• At least 1,800 hours of paid nursing work since qualification
• At least 3 months work experience in the last 5 years

Required Documents

1. Identity Documents:

   • Passport biodata pages
   • Passport-style photo
   • Two additional IDs (birth certificate, driver's license, etc.)

2. Qualification Documents:

   • Graduation certificates
   • Transcripts showing theory and practice hours

3. Registration Evidence:

   • Professional registration verification from overseas authority
   • Letter from regulatory body

4. English Test Scores:

   • IELTS, OET, TOEFL, PTE, or Cambridge results

5. Work Experience:

   • Professional reference letters
   • Employment documentation

6. Other:

   • ANZSCO code selection
   • Change of name documents (if applicable)

Processing Timeline

Stage	Timeframe
Application submission	25 minutes
Document preparation	1 day – 1 month
ANMAC processing	4-6 weeks
Outcome validity	2 years

GradReady Skills Assessment

Who Is It For?

Recent graduates from Australian nursing programs who:

• Completed course requirements from an Australian tertiary provider
• Are pursuing AHPRA registration
• Need skills assessment for migration purposes (ANZSCO 254499)

Eligibility Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed Australian nursing program
• Program is accredited for AHPRA registration
• Application within specified window period

Required Documents

1. Identity:

   • Passport biodata page
   • Passport-style photo
   • Current student ID from Australian provider
   • Additional ID

2. Education:

   • Course completion letter from university
   • Academic transcripts

3. Registration:

   • Proof of AHPRA registration application

4. Other:

   • ANZSCO code 254499 NEC documentation
   • Name change documents (if applicable)

Key Dates for 2025-2026

• Applications open: November 3, 2025
• Applications close: February 27, 2026

Document Requirements in Detail

Document Format

• Color scans at 600+ dpi
• PDF format required
• Clear, complete images
• All pages of multi-page documents

Common Document Issues:

• ❌ Black and white scans
• ❌ Photos of documents (use scanner)
• ❌ Low resolution images
• ❌ Cropped or partial pages
• ❌ Incorrect file formats

What ANMAC Assesses

ANMAC evaluates your:

1. Qualifications — Does your education meet Australian standards?
2. Registration status — Are you currently or previously registered?
3. Work experience — Do you have relevant clinical experience?
4. English proficiency — Do you meet language requirements?

Important: "We do not assess your skills in a face-to-face test" — ANMAC reviews documentation only.

Possible Outcomes

Suitable

Your skills are assessed as suitable for skilled migration purposes.

Not Suitable

You don't currently meet requirements. Options include:

• Gaining additional experience
• Completing bridging education
• Reapplying when eligible

Request for Information

ANMAC needs additional documentation before making a decision.

After Your Assessment

Outcome Letter Validity

• Valid for 2 years from issue date
• Used for skilled migration applications
• Separate from AHPRA registration process

Next Steps

1. Apply for AHPRA registration (separate process)
2. Complete NCLEX-RN if required
3. Complete OSCE if required
4. Obtain provisional or full registration

Tips for Successful Application

1. Prepare Documents Early

Document gathering often takes longer than expected. Start 1-2 months before you plan to apply.

2. Check Translation Requirements

Non-English documents need certified NAATI translation.

3. Use Correct File Formats

PDF format, 600+ dpi, color scans only.

4. Verify Registration Details

Ensure overseas regulatory body can verify your registration.

5. Track Application Status

Check your ANMAC portal regularly for updates or requests.

Contact ANMAC

• Email: skilledmigration@anmac.org.au
• Phone: +61 2 6257 7960
• Website: anmac.org.au

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Information current as of December 2024. Verify requirements with ANMAC before applying.