You can start the assessment right away. But you won’t get any points for experience until you have completed 3 years.
https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sites/default/files/2018-04/MSA%20Booklet%20-%20March%202018.pdf You may find the EA requirements in link above.

Good luck.

[quote author=cola1 post=86376968]I just go introduced to this. There is a whole lot to catch up with.

I think first thing is to go over this https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skill-occupation-list see what occupation best matches your experience.

Then go here https://www.acs.org.au/msa/information-for-applicants.html you’ll see what’s required to get assessed in your nominated occupation. Since you’re in the IT space. But chances are your 6 years experience would be discounted. Cos you have a non ICT degree.

I have a bsc in sociology, work in the line of networking for 6 years and I possess a CCNP, MCTS and some other certifications.

Ielts scored above 6.0 on each section.

Can anyone advice on my next line of action?

Thanks[/quote]

It doesn’t matter when you got assessed as long as it’s still valid. Will the additional points get you high enough to get nominated? If yes, then you should. Don’t leave no points on the table. Provided you have sufficient evidence and you worked in the nominated occupation.

metrecube:

. The one year will give me additional 5 points and the additional point will go a long way in getting nomination on time. Thanks.

So I’ve never commented on this site, but fine job everyone is doing guiding Australian hopefuls.

I’ll like to add a couple of things.
1. Before you embark on skills assessment(which is not cheap btw), make sure you’ve gone through the various skills lists and be sure your nominated occupation is eligible for 189 and or 190/491.

2. Ensure you check the points table to see how many points you’re likely to earn and measure against the current points required to get invited.

3. With 189 being mostly out of reach this year owing to the high points required, ensure there’re states nominating the chosen occupation for either or 190/491, and that you meet the requirements.

I’m saying this because I’ve seen a lot of people spend money on getting assessed and even getting positive assessment, then turns out they either don’t have sufficient points or their nominated occupations wasn’t in the MLTSS or STSOL or that there’s no state currently nominating the occupation or they simply don’t meet the requirements.

Goodluck to everyone expecting to be invited for 189 later today.