The checklist below includes supporting documents for all possible applications. It is unlikely that you will need to submit every document – it is your responsibility to read the assessment criteria before applying.
Format
You must provide high resolution colour scans of original documents. Photos and low-quality scans will not be accepted.
NEW – Change in document requirements
Please note that as of 1 February 2024, ACWA will be transitioning from colours scans of certified copies to colour scans of original documents. This change means that you will no longer be required to provide certified copies.
For a period of 3 months – from 1 February to 30 April 2024 – both certified copies and colour scans of original documents will be accepted.
From 1 May 2024, certified copies will no longer be accepted, and all documents submitted with an application must be high resolution colour scans of original documents. Please read on for specific requirements.
Colour scans of original documents
All documents uploaded for your skills assessment application must be:
✔ colour scans of original documents
✔ no larger than 10MB
✔ high resolution (we recommend 600 dpi)
✔ in the following file types: PDF, JPEG/JPG, PNG
If a particular document cannot be easily scanned, (e.g., large award certificate), a photo may be uploaded as an exception. The photo must be in high-resolution, in colour and present the entire document against a clear background. Please note that this will only be accepted if a document cannot be easily scanned. We will not accept photos for all documents.
Please DO NOT submit the following:
✖ Certified true copies of original documents
✖ Black and white scans – unless the original document was issued in black and white
✖ Low resolution scans
✖ Scans of photocopies
✖ Copies that are incomplete or missing parts (e.g., header/footer or border cut off)
Note: Submitting the wrong documents will delay the processing of your application.
Translations
If an original document is not written in English, you must provide a translation into English along with colour scans of the originals.
ACWA reserves the right to request that translations are completed by a translator accredited by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI). Level 3 accreditation is normally required.