NAATI Translation for Software Engineer — Australia Skills Assessment | NAATI.LTD
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NAATI × Software Engineer — ACS Skills Assessment
ANZSCO 261313 · ACS (Australian Computer Society) · official source
Thai software engineers submitting to ACS must prove both an ICT-major degree and relevant employment. Every Thai-language artefact (transcript, employment reference letter, payslip, tax withholding form PND-1 ก.) must be NAATI-translated and the originals certified True Copy by a Notary Public.
Required documents
Bachelor/Master transcript with ICT content ≥ 33%
Course descriptions / syllabi for every ICT subject
Statement of Service specifying title, tech stack, and duties
Three consecutive payslips per employer
PND-1 กม. or annual salary certificate as employment proof
ACS-format CV (reverse chronological)
NAATI + Notary rules
Every document must be NAATI-translated — ACS does not accept in-house HR translations.
Employment references need the HR signatory attested by a Notary Public.
ERP-generated payslips require an HR wet signature plus Notary attestation.
Typical timeline
Notary 1 day · NAATI 3–5 business days · ACS assessment 8–10 weeks (fast-track 4–6 weeks +A$100)
Common pitfalls
HR-translated references cost you 2 years of experience credit.
Transcripts with < 33% ICT content trigger a 2-year qualification deduction.
Titles that do not map to ANZSCO 261313 require an additional task-mapping letter.
FAQ
Which NAATI level does ACS accept?
ACS accepts NAATI Certified Translator and above only; Recognised is not accepted, and every page must be translated (no summaries).
Do all payslips need notarisation?
Notarise at least 3 payslips per employer as True Copy; retain the rest as reserve evidence in case ACS requests more.
Can I file RPL without an ICT degree?
Yes — submit Key Areas of Knowledge plus two 2,000-word project reports. NAATI does not translate the RPL narrative itself but must translate all supporting evidence.
Does pre-graduation experience count?
Only after the skill-acquisition deduction (2 years ICT major, 4 minor, 6 non-ICT). Experience beyond that period earns Skilled Migration points.
Which ANZSCO fits Full-stack Developer?
It typically maps to 261312 Developer Programmer or 261313 Software Engineer depending on tech stack. A notarised task-mapping letter is recommended.
