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If you are a qualified quantity surveyor planning to migrate to Australia, the AIQS Skills Assessment is a mandatory requirement before you can proceed with your skilled visa application. The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) is the official government-approved assessing authority for the Quantity Surveyor occupation (OSCA 241932) under Australia’s skilled migration program. A positive assessment outcome is essential, as it confirms that your qualifications and professional experience meet Australian industry standards required for migration purposes.
The assessment process carefully reviews your academic background, employment history, and quantity surveying responsibilities to determine whether they align with Australian competency expectations. Incorrect qualification pathways, weak employment references, or incomplete documentation are common reasons for delays and unsuccessful outcomes.
At CDR Australia Engineer, we assist quantity surveyors from over 40 countries with eligibility checks, pathway guidance, document preparation, and application support. Our goal is to help you submit a complete, compliant, and decision-ready AIQS application from the beginning.
The AIQS assessment is a formal migration skills evaluation conducted by the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors on behalf of the Australian Government. It determines whether your overseas qualifications and professional experience meet Australian standards for the occupation of Quantity Surveyor, the only occupation assessed by this authority.
The assessment evaluates your degree comparability, the relevance of your qualification to quantity surveying, and your post-qualification work experience against Australian industry benchmarks. There are five assessment routes, and choosing the correct one before applying is the most important step in the entire process.
Quantity surveyors applying for any of the following Australian visa subclasses must obtain a positive AIQS skills assessment outcome before lodging their application:
Quantity Surveyor (OSCA 241932) is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), making it eligible for the Subclass 189 independent pathway. Always verify your visa subclass requirements with the Department of Home Affairs before applying, as AIQS cannot provide advice on visa types or points calculations.
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Applicants must meet the English language standards set by the Department of Home Affairs. Test results must be from a single sitting (no combining scores).
Test | Minimum Requirement |
IELTS (Academic or General) | Overall 6.0 with at least 6.0 in each band |
PTE Academic | Overall 50 with minimum 50 in each skill |
TOEFL iBT | Overall 64 with minimum scores: Listening 12, Reading 13, Writing 21, Speaking 18 |
OET | Minimum grade B in each component |
Cambridge (CAE) | Overall 169 with at least 169 in each skill |
There are five migration skills assessment routes depending on your qualifications and professional experience. Selecting the wrong pathway is one of the most common causes of delays and unsuccessful outcomes.
For applicants with an Australian AIQS-accredited qualification who do not yet have one year of post-graduation experience. Professional experience will not be assessed under this route. This outcome can support points for a recognised degree but cannot be used for a permanent residency application. Only Pathways 1 to 4 include work experience and qualify for a PR visa.
For applicants who hold an Australian AIQS-accredited degree and have a minimum of one year of post-qualification experience in quantity surveying. Only Australian degrees listed in the Accredited Program Guide are eligible. Overseas degrees, even if listed in the guide, must be assessed under Pathway 3 or 4.
For applicants who completed a non-accredited qualification in Australia with at least two years of relevant post-qualification experience. This is also the correct route for accredited qualification holders who want their work experience formally assessed alongside their degree.
For overseas-trained quantity surveyors. Your degree must be in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management and Economics and must be equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or higher. A minimum of two years of post-qualification experience in quantity surveying is required.
For current financial members of AIQS or an equivalent member of a formally recognised peak body. A minimum of 12 months of post-membership work experience in quantity surveying is required. Employment gained before receiving your membership cannot be assessed under this pathway.
All documents must be uploaded in PDF format. Certified copies must be dated no older than 12 months from the date of submission, with certification appearing on the front of each page.
AIQS will not accept physically certified transcripts or testamur. They must be certified electronically through the My eQuals Australia platform by your university directly. If your university is not registered on My eQuals, contact AIQS before submitting your application.
Step 1: Read the Migration Skills Assessment Policy Before preparing any documents, download and read the current AIQS Migration Skills Assessment Policy. It defines qualifying occupations, allied disciplines, supervisor requirements, and all eligibility criteria in detail. Applying without reading the policy is one of the most common causes of preventable errors and delays.
Step 2: Confirm Your Pathway Identify which of the five routes applies to your qualification and experience. Confirm whether your degree appears on the AIQS accredited program list. If you hold an overseas degree, whether accredited or not, Pathway 3 or 4 applies to your situation.
Step 3: Prepare Your Documents Gather all required documents as listed in the checklist above. Arrange My eQuals electronic certification for your transcripts and testamur through your university. Obtain reference letters that meet the AIQS supervisor and content standards. Have all non-English documents translated by a NAATI-accredited translator.
Step 4: Submit Online and Pay Complete the AIQS online application form and upload all documents in PDF format. Pay the applicable assessment fee by credit card. A surcharge applies at the percentage indicated on the application form. Your application is not lodged until payment is successfully processed.
Step 5: Await Your Outcome Migration skills assessments currently take up to five months to process due to high application volumes. AIQS is currently unable to respond to phone calls on skilled migration matters. All queries must be submitted by email to [email protected]. There is no priority or fast-track processing option available.
Step 6: Receive and Use Your Outcome A positive outcome letter confirms your qualification is suitable for the Quantity Surveyor occupation. The assessment is valid for 2 years from the date on your letter. Once received, you can submit your Expression of Interest(EOI) through SkillSelect and proceed with your visa application.
All fees are in Australian Dollars excluding GST and are non-refundable. A credit card surcharge applies at the rate indicated on the application form.
Assessment Type | Fee (ex. GST) |
Qualifications Only | AUD $555 |
Pathways 1, 2, 3, or 4 | AUD $655 |
Reassessment (within 24 months) | AUD $350 |
Appeal | AUD $400 |
With processing times of up to five months and no fast-track option, a complete and correctly prepared AIQS assessment application from day one is the only way to control your migration timeline. Our team at CDRAustraliaEngineer confirms your correct pathway, verifies your My eQuals certification readiness, reviews your reference letters against AIQS supervisor standards, and ensures your full application package is ready before you submit.
The AIQS skills assessment is a formal migration skills evaluation conducted by the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) on behalf of the Australian Government. It is a mandatory step that confirms whether your qualifications and experience meet Australian standards for the Quantity Surveyor occupation.
Your pathway depends on where you studied and how much post-qualification experience you have. Overseas-trained applicants apply under Pathway 3 with a minimum of two years of experience. Australian-trained applicants with an accredited degree apply under Pathway 1 with one year of experience. Current AIQS or recognized body members with 12 months of post-membership experience apply under Pathway 4.
Processing currently takes up to five months from receipt of a complete application. There is no priority or fast-track option. Submitting a complete, correctly prepared application from the start is the only way to avoid additional delays.
The Qualifications Only assessment costs AUD $555 excluding GST. Pathways 1 to 4 cost AUD $655 excluding GST. Reassessment within 24 months costs AUD $350 and an appeal costs AUD $400. All fees are non-refundable.
No, AIQS does not offer a work experience-only pathway. For every assessment route, the qualification must first be assessed as suitable before any work experience can be considered. You must have already graduated before submitting your application.
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