Australian Institute of Radiography (AIR)
The body through the Professional Accreditation and Education Board (PAEB) accredits the undergraduates programs offered by educational bodies in Australia in the field of Radiography and Medical Imaging. Furthermore AIR assesses the qualifications of overseas professionals that choose to practice their career in Australia through Overseas Qualification Assessment Panel (OQAP).
AIR roles and responsibilities:
· Providing information and documents to Registration Boarder and other relevant bodies;
· Protecting and representing the interests of its members;
· Providing updates and expertise advices in all areas of professions for its members;
· Accrediting programmes and courses provided by universities and relevant educational bodies;
· Assessing qualifications and skills of overseas applicants; and
· Providing a free service for its members looking for an intern position.
The list of occupations assessed by AIR can be found below:
| Number | Occupation Name | ANSZCO Code | Assessing Authority |
| 1 | Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | 251211 | AIR |
| 2 | Medical Radiation Therapist | 251212 | AIR |
| 3 | Sonographer | 251214 | AIR |
Skill Assessment Procedure for migration:
Applicants, who have certified AIR overseas qualification or simply wish to practice their relative profession in Australia, are required to apply for assessment. The assessing authority will assess applications on an individual bases to have their qualifications recognised and align with Australian standards at the time of qualification. Moreover, Ultrasound applications and qualifications will be assessed based on standards set by Australian Sonographer Accreditation Register (ASAR).
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| YES | NO |
| Are you a registered professional in Australia? | You are qualified to practice in Australia . | You are not qualified to practice in Australia. |
| Have you received your qualification from an accredited University/College in Australia or New Zealand? | You do not need to have your qualification assessed. | You are required to have your qualification and skills assessed by the relevant assessing authority. |
| Are you required to be submitted for assessment? | Documents required:
· Certificate or a degree, in original language and a certified copy of an official English translation, if applicable. · Official transcript, in original language and a certified copy of an official English translation, if applicable. · Thesis details, if have completed a thesis or dissertation as a part of the degree, certified copies of evidence must also be provided. · Evidence of membership, in the relevant association, if applicable. · Evidence of registration/ license, if applicable. · Assessment form, and · Evidence of English proficiency**. |
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** English proficiency, applicant who has acquired his/her qualification from a non-English speaking country, is required to sit for IELTS examination. It is essential to achieve a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening).
The English proficiency test required for assessment is IELTs, however, other English examinations like TOFEL iBT may also be accepted by the relevant authoritiy.
Below is the table of score comparison between English Proficiency examinations:
| Listening | Speaking | Reading | Writing | Total Score | |||||
| IELTS | TOFEL iBT | IELTS | TOFEL iBT | IELTS | TOFEL iBT | IELTS | TOFEL iBT | IELTS | TOFEL iBT |
| 9.0 | 30 | 9.0 | 30 | 9.0 | 30 | 9.0 | 30 | 9.0 | 118-120 |
| 8.5 | 29 | 8.5 | 28-29 | 8.5 | 29 | 8.5 | 30 | 8.5 | 115-117 |
| 8.0 | 28 | 8.0 | 26-27 | 8.0 | 29 | 8.0 | 30 | 8.0 | 110-114 |
| 7.5 | 27 | 7.5 | 24-25 | 7.5 | 27-28 | 7.5 | 29 | 7.5 | 102-109 |
| 7.0 | 24-26 | 7.0 | 23 | 7.0 | 24-26 | 7.0 | 27-28 | 7.0 | 94-101 |
| 6.5 | 20-23 | 6.5 | 20-22 | 6.5 | 19-23 | 6.5 | 24-26 | 6.5 | 79-93 |
| 6.0 | 12-19 | 6.0 | 18-19 | 6.0 | 13-18 | 6.0 | 21-23 | 6.0 | 60-78 |
| 5.5 | 7-11 | 5.5 | 16-17 | 5.5 | 8-12 | 5.5 | 18-20 | 5.5 | 46-59 |
| 5.0 | 4-6 | 5.0 | 14-15 | 5.0 | 4-7 | 5.0 | 14-17 | 5.0 | 35-45 |
| 4.5 | 3 | 4.5 | 12-13 | 4.5 | 3 | 4.5 | 12-13 | 4.5 | 32-34 |
| <=4 | 0-2 | <=4 | 0-11 | <=4 | 0-2 | <=4 | 0-11 | <=4 | 0-31 |
Assessment of overseas qualification is a complex and time consuming procedure. It may take up to 16 weeks for the process to take place. After completion of the assessment a letter and Statement of Recognition is received by the applicant. The received statement is useful to assist:
· Migration officers to determine the suitability of the applicant for migration under the General Skilled Migration Categories;
· Registration as Medical Radiation Practitioners under Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia; and
· Eligibility for relevant jobs.
For further information as to fees and assessments please contact us.
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