APPLICATION FOR ASSESSMENT
Secondary School Teacher
(ANZSCO 241411)
Effective: 15 December 2015
The Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) Ltd is gazetted by the Department of Immigration and Border
Protection (DIBP) as the designated assessing authority for the school teacher occupations listed in the Skilled Occupation List (SOL)
and the Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL), for the purpose of migration to Australia.
This application form is for Skilled Migration applicants seeking an assessment for the nominated school teacher occupation
Secondary School Teacher (ANZSCO 241411). Successful applicants will receive an AITSL Skills Assessment Certificate valid for
two (2) years from the date of issue.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
Submit complete applications only. All parts of the application form must be completed and certified copies of all required
supporting documents enclosed.
Applications must be submitted in hardcopy. No electronic documents will be accepted.
Applicants are responsible for the content of their application, whether completed by the applicant or an agent. If false or
misleading information is submitted as part of the application AITSL will decline to assess the application and any future
applications submitted in the applicant’s name. AITSL will also notify the DIBP.
Assessment time: The standard assessment time is 10 weeks from the date the complete application is received. Submission
of an incorrect or incomplete application will delay the standard assessment time.
AITSL does not offer a fast track assessment service. If an outcome is required by a specific date it is the applicant’s
responsibility to submit an application as early as possible. All assessment applications are processed in the order in which
they are received.
AITSL does not provide information on the progress or status of an assessment application.
Notification and contact: Upon receipt of an application and approval of payment, AITSL will send a notification email with a
reference number with the prefix ‘WAMS’. This email may take up to ten (10) working days from the date AITSL receives the
application. Applicants must immediately contact AITSL by email to notify of any change to a postal or email address.
Assessment outcome: Your assessment outcome will be sent via Australia Post registered mail. Delivery may take three (3) or
more weeks to addresses outside Australia. Outcomes are not provided electronically or via telephone. Only one original
assessment outcome is issued.
A black and white copy of the original outcome document is available on request for a fee.
AITSL ASSESSMENT FOR MIGRATION
Applications must be submitted in hardcopy only. No electronic documents will be accepted.
Postal Address
PO Box 347
Curtin ACT 2605, AUSTRALIA
Enquiries
Email (preferred): overseasquals@aitsl.edu.au
Free call: 1800 337 872 (9am–3pm AEST weekdays)
Overseas callers: +61 2 62399505
Courier deliveries only:
Suite 29, 2 Endeavour House, Captain Cook Crescent
Manuka ACT 2603, AUSTRALIA
Further information
www.aitsl.edu.au/assessment-for-migration
Assessment application: SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER (ANZSCO 241411)
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA – Secondary School Teacher (ANZSCO 241411)
For the purposes of AITSL Assessment for Migration secondary school teachers teach students between the ages of 13 - 18 years in
secondary schools.
All applicants, regardless of where they completed their training, will be assessed against three criteria: Educational, Professional, and
English language proficiency. Applications must meet all three assessment criteria to obtain a successful outcome.
1. EDUCATIONAL
Study assessed by AITSL as comparable to at least four years full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education (university) level study
in Australia, that results in a qualification/s.
2. PROFESSIONAL
An initial teacher education qualification relevant to the secondary school teacher occupation of at least one year full-time study
(or part time equivalent) at the higher education (university) level. The qualification must include a minimum of 45 days of supervised
teaching practice with students across the age range of 13 - 18 years in a secondary school setting.
The professional qualification/s must be assessed as comparable to the educational level of an Australian bachelor degree or higher.
3. ENGLISH LANGUAGE
English language proficiency demonstrated by one of the following:
(i) An Academic version of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Test Report Form (TRF) that shows a score of
at least 7.0 for both Reading and Writing; and a score of at least 8.0 for both Speaking and Listening.
The IELTS test scores must appear on a single IELTS TRF and be the result of a test undertaken during the 12 month period prior
to submitting an application.
Or
(ii) An applicant has completed at least four full years of study in higher education (university) in Australia, Canada, the Republic of
Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States of America. This study must have resulted in award of
qualification(s) comparable to the educational level of an Australian bachelor degree or higher and must include a recognised
initial teacher education qualification.
Important advice for applicants about English language proficiency requirement
If you submit evidence for (ii) (4yrs study) and also submit an IELTS TRF AITSL will consider the IELTS results. If the IELTS TRF does not meet
the requirements of (i) (IELTS) the application will be assessed as not meeting the English language proficiency criterion, resulting in an
unsuccessful outcome. Any subsequent application from the same applicant will require submission of an Academic IELTS TRF to meet the
English language proficiency criterion.
AITSL reserves the right to ask an applicant to undertake the Academic version of the IELTS examination if there is uncertainty about their
level of English language proficiency. Applicants must achieve a score of seven (7.0) or more for both Reading and Writing and a score of
eight (8.0) or more for both Speaking and Listening.
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ADVICE ON SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
CERTIFIED DOCUMENTS
Certified copies of all original documents are required for the assessment process.
Only documents certified by one of the following authorised persons will be accepted for this assessment.
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Certified Practising Accountant
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Judge
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Chartered Accountant
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Commissioner for Oaths
Registered medical practitioner (Medical
doctor)
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Justice of the Peace
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School principal
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Notary Public
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Solicitor
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Magistrate
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Australian Embassy/High Commission staff
The authorised person certifying the documents must:
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clearly indicate on each page of each document that it is a certified true copy of the original document
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sign and date each page of each document
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ensure the full name, occupation, address and phone number of the certifier is included in the application.
AITSL will not accept certified electronic/scanned documents, a certified copy of a copy or a copy with previous certification
stamps. Original documents and copies of documents, submitted as part of an application, will not be returned to the
applicant or agent. In accordance with the AITSL Privacy Policy (page 10) AITSL will not forward information about
assessment outcomes or copies of documents to other agencies.
TRANSLATION OF DOCUMENTS
All documents in a language other than English must:
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be translated into English by an accredited translator and
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include the name, authority and contact details of the translator, with the documents.
Applicants must provide certified copies of the original language documents and certified copies of the translated
documents.
RECENT GRADUATES FROM AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES
Applicants who have completed qualifications at an Australian university in the six months prior to submitting an application
are not required to provide a final award certificate (testamur). Recent graduates from an Australian university are required
to submit:
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a final academic transcript for each year of study
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an official statement confirming completion of study by the university registrar.
For studies completed in Australia more than six months before submitting an application to AITSL, a final award certificate
(testamur) must be submitted.
QUALIFICATIONS FROM THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
Applicants with qualifications from the People’s Republic of China are required to submit original bound booklets, issued by a
Notary Public Office in China, for the following degree documents:
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certificate of graduation
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final academic transcript
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bachelor degree certificate
Each booklet must include a notarial certificate providing evidence that the document is a true copy of the original. These
documents remain on the applicant’s assessment file and will not be returned.
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Assessment application: SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER (ANZSCO 241411)
PART 1: Application checklist
This application checklist is provided to assist you to prepare and submit a complete application.
Mark off the documents included in your application and include the checklist with your application.
A decision on your application may be based on the information and documentation you include at the time of
submitting your application. All required supporting documents must be certified as outlined on page 3, ADVICE
ON SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS.
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PART 2: APPLICANT DETAILS
Passport identity page only – Passport must be current at time of application (required)
Evidence of name change (birth certificate, marriage certificate, or deed poll) (if applicable)
PART 3: INITIAL TEACHER EDUCATION (ITE) QUALIFICATION
Award certificate (testamur) for initial teacher education qualification (required)
Final academic transcript for each year of the initial teacher education qualification or a complete
Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement/Diploma Supplement (required)
Supervised teaching practice - An official signed and dated document from the university that
awarded the qualification detailing the supervised teaching practice completed by the applicant as a
requirement of the initial teacher education qualification. Include the total duration and the ages of
students taught during supervised teaching practice. (required)
PART 4: OTHER HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
Award certificates (testamur) for all listed qualifications (required)
Final academic transcripts for each year of all listed qualifications or a complete Australian Higher
Education Graduation Statement/Diploma Supplement (required)
PART 5: ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Academic IELTS Test Result Form (if applicable)
PART 6: PAYMENT AUTHORISATION
Payment details completed (required)
Signature completed (required)
PART 7: APPLICATION DECLARATION
One (1) certified passport sized photograph affixed to completed Declaration page (required)
Signature completed (required)
PART 8: CERTIFYING OFFICERS
Supporting documents certified by authorised person
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PART 2: Applicant details
Complete all sections of Applicant Details. The applicant’s mailing/email addresses and a certified copy of the original identity page of
the applicant’s (current, valid) passport must be included.
Notification of a name change must be accompanied by evidence and include certified copies of originals of a birth certificate,
marriage certificate or deed poll documents.
APPLICANT DETAILS
Male
Female
Title (Dr, Mr, Mrs, Ms):
Family name:
Given names:
Official name to be printed on the assessment certificate (consistent with your passport)
Previous family name/s – if applicable (as shown on marriage certificate or deed poll):
Date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy):
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Country of permanent residency:
Country of birth:
Nationality:
Postal address
(address used to send assessment outcome):
Email (AITSL’s main form of communication):
Reference number/s of assessment application/s previously lodged with AITSL or Teaching Australia:
Name of final year of senior secondary schooling award
(e.g. High School Diploma, “A” level certificate, Senior Secondary Certificate):
Year start:
Year finish:
Name of institution:
Country of institution:
AGENT AUTHORISATION AND CONTACT DETAILS
If an agent is nominated, all communications about this application will be through this person only. Only one authorised person can be
nominated at a time.
I,
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. (applicant name)
authorise the following person to act on my behalf in regard to my AITSL assessment for migration.
Title (Dr, Mr, Mrs, Ms):
Agent’s full name:
Company name if applicable:
Postal address:
Email (AITSL’s main form of communication):
APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE (not agent):
Effective: 15 December 2015
Date
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PART 3: Initial Teacher Education (ITE) qualification
An ITE qualification is the qualification required to teach in a school classroom and must include:
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at least one year of full-time study (or part-time equivalent), comparable to the educational level of an Australian bachelor
degree or higher, specific to the secondary school teacher occupation for students of 13 – 18 years of age
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completion of a minimum of 45 days of supervised teaching practice with students across the age range of 13 - 18 years in a
secondary school setting.
The final academic transcript for the ITE qualification must include a program of professional studies in education including disciplinespecific curriculum, pedagogical studies, general education studies, and supervised teaching practice relevant to the age range of the
students of the secondary school teacher occupation.
Applicants must provide:
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certified copy of the final award certificate (testamur) and the complete final academic transcript for each year of study or a
complete Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement/Diploma Supplement , and
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evidence of supervised teaching practice from the awarding institution. (*see below: Important information for applicants
for details of evidence required.)
DETAILS OF YOUR INITIAL TEACHER EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
Only include academic qualifications completed at university/higher education level.
Title of award:
Minimum requirement for entry into the course:
Duration of supervised teaching practice:
Standard length of course (full time/years):
Duration of study:
Total in years
Full time
Part time
Start
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(mm/yy)
Finish
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(mm/yy)
Reason if qualification was completed in less than standard length of course:
Awarding institution (as appears on award certificate):
Country of institution:
*Important information for applicants: evidence of supervised teaching practice (STP)
Supervised teaching practice is the compulsory component of an ITE program during which time a student teacher is on a school placement
and engaged in the teaching and learning process with school students. This teaching practice is under the supervision of a qualified teacher
and university education staff and is formally assessed. Only supervised teaching practice undertaken with school students in a school
setting as a requirement of the initial teacher education program will be considered.
Evidence of supervised teaching practice for this assessment is an official document from the university awarding the initial teacher
education qualification (not affiliated colleges, schools or training providers). The official document must:
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be on official university letterhead
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be signed and dated by a university representative
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state the duration of the supervised teaching practice completed
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state the age range of the students taught.
Applicants may be requested to provide an original syllabus/curriculum, published by the awarding institution, detailing the program of
study relevant to the year/s the study was undertaken by the applicant. AITSL will verify the information submitted against the syllabus,
online university references and direct communications with the relevant university.
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PART 4: Other higher education qualifications
List all other academic qualifications completed at university level (not your ITE as this is listed in Part 3). Applicants are required to
submit certified copies of final award certificates (testamur) and the complete final academic transcripts for each year of study or a
complete Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement/Diploma Supplement for all listed qualifications.
AITSL does not assess short courses (less than one year full-time study), professional development programs or incomplete
qualifications.
Details of your other higher education qualifications
Only include academic qualifications completed at university/higher education level.
QUALIFICATION 1
Title of award:
Minimum requirement for entry into the course:
Awarding institution (as appears on award certificate):
Country of institution:
Duration of study:
Standard length of course (full time/years):
Total in years
Full time
Part time
Start
/
(mm/yy)
Finish
/
(mm/yy)
/
(mm/yy)
/
(mm/yy)
Reason if qualification was completed in less than standard length of course:
QUALIFICATION 2
Title of award:
Minimum requirement for entry into the course:
Awarding institution (as appears on award certificate):
Country of institution:
Duration of study:
Standard length of course (full time/years):
Total in years
Full time
Part time
Start
/
(mm/yy)
Finish
Reason if qualification was completed in less than standard length of course:
QUALIFICATION 3
Title of award:
Minimum requirement for entry into the course:
Awarding institution (as appears on award certificate):
Country of institution:
Duration of study:
Standard length of course (full time/years):
Total in years
Full time
Part time
Start
/
(mm/yy)
Finish
Reason if qualification was completed in less than standard length of course:
Copy this page and include with your application if you wish to include additional higher education qualifications.
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PART 5: English language proficiency
All applicants must meet the English language proficiency criterion. The criterion is informed by the nationally consistent
teacher registration requirements which represent the standard of English required for teaching in Australian schools.
All applicants must provide evidence of English language proficiency by meeting one of the following options (check one only):
☐ (i) An Academic version of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Test Report Form (TRF) that shows:
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a score of at least 7.0 for both Reading and Writing; and
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a score of at least 8.0 for both Speaking and Listening.
The IELTS test scores must appear on a single IELTS TRF and be the result of a test undertaken during the 12 month period prior to
submitting an application.
OR
☐ (ii) An applicant has completed at least four full years of study in higher education (university) in Australia, Canada, the Republic of
Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States of America. This study must have resulted in award of
qualification(s) comparable to the educational level of an Australian bachelor degree or higher and must include a recognised initial
teacher education qualification.
Important advice for applicants about English language proficiency requirement
If you submit evidence for (ii) (4yrs study) and also submit an IELTS TRF AITSL will consider the IELTS results. If the IELTS TRF does not meet
the requirements of (i) (IELTS) the application will be assessed as not meeting the English language proficiency criterion, resulting in an
unsuccessful outcome. Any subsequent application from the same applicant will require submission of an Academic IELTS TRF to meet the
English language proficiency criterion.
AITSL reserves the right to ask an applicant to undertake the Academic version of the IELTS examination if there is uncertainty about their
level of English language proficiency. Applicants must achieve a score of seven (7.0) or more for both Reading and Writing and a score of
eight (8.0) or more for both Speaking and Listening.
Effective: 15 December 2015
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PART 6: Payment authorisation
The fee for an AITSL assessment is AUD625.
PAYMENT ADVICE
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Ensure all the information in the payment authorisation is correct, including cardholder’s name and signature.
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For credit card payment ensure sufficient credit is available to complete the transaction.
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Ensure that you have notified your bank you have authorised an overseas transaction.
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Assessment of an application will not commence until a successful payment is processed.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
☐ Australia Post money order made payable to ‘AITSL’
☐ Credit card (see below)
Credit card authorisation
I (cardholder name as it appears on credit card)
authorise AITSL to charge AUD625 to my credit card for my assessment.
☐ Visa
Card number:
☐ MasterCard
/
Cardholder’s signature:
Effective: 15 December 2015
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(indicate one only)
Expiry date:
Date
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(mm/yy)
(dd/mm/yyyy)
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PART 7: Applicant declaration
Attach one (1) passport sized
photograph of applicant.
The photograph must be certified
with a signature and date and the
words “this is a true photograph of
(applicant’s full name)”.
I, (insert applicant’s name) ………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………….. declare that:
Please check
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I am lodging a complete application for assessment
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I have read and understood the assessment criteria
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3
I have read and understood the advice on supporting documents and enclose correctly certified copies of
required supporting documentation
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4
I have read and understood AITSL’s Privacy policy with regard to this assessment application (below)
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5
The information contained in this Application Form and supporting documents is true and correct
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6
I understand submission of an incorrect or incomplete application will result in a delay to the standard
assessment time
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I understand if additional information is requested and I fail to provide this by the specified date, my file will be
closed and I will not be entitled to a refund
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I understand information contained in this Application Form and supporting documents may be provided to the
Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP)
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I understand providing false or misleading information is a serious offence under the Criminal Code.
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I understand if I submit false or misleading information AITSL will notify the DIBP and will decline to assess my
application and any further assessment applications submitted in my name
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If I have disclosed anyone else’s personal information, I confirm that it is with their consent
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I undertake to inform AITSL of any changes to my circumstances (e.g. name change, change of email or postal
address) while my application is being considered
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I authorise AITSL to make enquiries necessary to assist in the completion of my assessment application, including
verifying qualifications with the awarding institution/s
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I am the person in the photograph attached and named in this application and the supporting documents.
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APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE (not agent):
Date:
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(dd/mm/yyyy)
PRIVACY POLICY
The information provided will be used only for the purpose of an assessment by AITSL. When necessary, AITSL may make enquiries in order
to complete the assessment of an application. In certain circumstances, information and documents provided as part of this application
may be provided to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection, who may use the information for their lawful purposes and in
accordance with the Privacy Act 1988.
Effective: 15 December 2015
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PART 8: Certifying officers
CERTIFIER
Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
Additional details (reg no., etc):
Occupation (please check)
Certified Practising Accountant
Chartered Accountant
Commissioner of Oaths
Justice of the Peace
Notary Public
Magistrate
Judge
Registered Medical Practitioner
School Principal
Solicitor
Australian Embassy/High Commission Staff
CERTIFIER (IF APPLICABLE)
Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
Additional details (reg no., etc):
Occupation (please check)
Certified Practising Accountant
Chartered Accountant
Commissioner of Oaths
Justice of the Peace
Notary Public
Magistrate
Judge
Registered Medical Practitioner
School Principal
Solicitor
Australian Embassy/High Commission Staff
Copy this page and include with your application if you need to include more than two certifiers.
Effective: 15 December 2015
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