Trades Recognition Australia
Are you a skilled tradesperson looking to migrate to Australia? Contact Skill Direct today for expert guidance on preparing your TRA skills assessment application.
WHICH OCCUPATIONS DOES TRADES RECOGNITION AUSTRALIA ASSESS?
Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) is a skills assessing authority authorised by the Australian Department of Home Affairs to assess skills for more than 130 trade and technical occupations. Some of the occupations assessed by TRA include:
TRADES RECOGNITION AUSTRALIA SKILLS ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS
PSA - Provisional Skills Assessment
For international graduates who have completed an Australian qualification relevant to their nominated occupation. The PSA assesses eligibility to participate in the Job Ready Program. A PSA outcome can also be used to apply for a Subclass 485 visa.
JRP - Job Ready Program
For international graduates of Australian institutions who hold a suitable PSA outcome. After completing the JRP and gaining one year of full-time work experience, applicants may be eligible to apply for skilled migration. The program comprises three stages:
MSA - Migration Skills Assessment
For onshore and offshore applicants with qualifications and work experience relevant to their nominated occupation.
Examples of eligible occupations include Florist, ICT Customer Support Officer, Painting Trades Worker and Stonemason...
TSS Skills Assessment Program
For applicants who hold a passport from a designated country (including Vietnam) and have relevant work experience, for the purpose of applying for a Subclass 482 visa.
Common occupations include Baker, Cook, Chef, Welder and Cabinetmaker...
Assessments are conducted by TRA-approved Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), such as VETASSESS, ATTC and WAI...
Fees for each stage:
OSAP - Offshore Skills Assessment Program
For applicants who hold a passport from a designated country (including Vietnam) and have relevant work experience, for visa streams that require an OSAP skills assessment.
Common occupations include Baker, Cook, Chef, Welder and Cabinetmaker...
Assessments are conducted by TRA-approved Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), such as VETASSESS, ATTC and WAI...
Fees for each stage:
WHAT SKILL DIRECT CAN DO FOR YOU
To improve the prospects of a successful TRA Skills Assessment, Skill Direct can assist you with:
Choosing the Right Assessment Pathway and ANZSCO Occupation
Identify the ANZSCO occupation that best matches your qualifications and experience, and advise on the appropriate assessment program.
Guidance on Preparing the Required Documents
Guide you through gathering and presenting documents tailored to your circumstances and the requirements of TRA and the assessing RTO (for the OSAP and TSS programs).
Application Review & Progress Monitoring
Updates on your application status and assistance with any requests for additional information from TRA.
Appeal Support
(If required)
Analyse the reasons for the outcome, prepare an appeal application, or advise on the most appropriate next steps.
Frequently asked questions
Below are our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to help you better understand our services and the migration process at Skill Direct.
1. Can I use work experience in place of a formal qualification?
Only the OSAP and TSS programs allow work experience to be considered in place of a formal qualification. Alternatively, if you wish to apply for a skills assessment but do not hold a relevant qualification, you may consider Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) through an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
2. How long is a TRA skills assessment outcome valid for?
The Skills Assessment results issued by TRA are valid for 3 years.
DOES YOUR SKILLS ASSESSMENT APPLICATION MEET THE REQUIREMENTS?
Book a consultation with Skill Direct for a free preliminary assessment and find out which assessment program may be suitable for you.