Trade Recognition Australia Skill Assessment

Trade Recognition Australia (TRA) is an Australian skills assessing authority within the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, which evaluates skilled professionals who hold trade qualifications obtained either in Australia or overseas to get themselves eligible for Australian Immigration.

TRA evaluates applications based on educational qualifications and work experience that meet Australian industry standards required for the General Skilled Migration (GSM) and Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visa.

Australian Immigration is a journey that meets several stations in order to reach its destination. For a successful Australian immigration process, applicants require 65 points on the point assessment grid, a nominated occupation listed on the Australian skilled occupation list and a positive skill assessment report. Other than TRA, Australian occupations are assessed through other assessment routes such as VETASSESS, ACS, Engineers Australia, and CPA, depending upon the skills mandatory for each route.

TRA Skill Assessment Pathways

There are four pathways through which applicants can submit their applications for the TRA skill assessment:

 1.   Provisional Skills Assessment

This is the first step in the whole application process. The applicants applying for the JPR (Job Ready Program) must have a positive assessment report from PSA (Provisional Skills Assessment). PSA assesses profiles on the basis of the applicant’s identity and Australian educational qualifications.

 2.   Job Ready Program

The Job Ready Program (JPR) is an employment-based assessment program for applications from international graduates with Australian qualifications that have been verified through a Provisional Skills Assessment.

 3.   Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Skills Assessment Program

The TSS program is applicable for applicants who require skill assessment as a part of their temporary skills shortage (subclass 482) visa application.

 4.   Migration Points Advice

Migration Points Advice is a program for individuals who have a positive skill assessment report and now want to apply for the point-tested independent skilled migration visa through the Department of Home Affairs.

 5.   Offshore Skill Assessment Program (OSAP)

The OSAP is for applicants who need skill assessment for a skilled migration visa application for individuals applying from outside Australia. This program assesses applications on certain employer-sponsored visas on the basis of skills and work experience required for the nominated occupation. OSAP targets applications for licensed or high-risk occupations from selected countries like India, China, and South Africa.

 6.   Migration Skills Assessment

The Migration Skill Assessment is a program that allows skilled professionals inside or outside of Australia to seek skill assessment required for the skilled migration program. They assess skills, educational qualifications, and work experience required for the selected nominated occupation.

Unlike OSAP, the Migration Skill Assessment is a document-based assessment that does not require a license for selected occupations.

 TRA Occupation List

TRA lists in-demand occupations and their corresponding ANZSCO code in the Skilled Occupation List. The following list enlists the major occupations in the Australian workforce:

 Application Process for TRA for Skill Assessment from India

 1.   Choose the Correct Program

TRA assessment requires applications to be organised in a sequenced manner. Selecting the correct programs for assessment brings more clarity in functioning. Some of the common programs are:

●    Provisional Skills Assessment

●    Job Ready Program

●    TSS Skills Assessment Program

●    Offshore Skills Assessment Program

●    Migration Skills Assessment

●    Migration Points Advice

 2.   Choose a TRA-approved RTO

Choose the TRA-approved RTO finder on the official website as it is considered as a breeding nest for the TRA skill assessment report.

 3.   Register Application

The next step for this process is to register online through the online TRA portal. With this registration, the applicant will be asked to create a username and password for the application.

 4.   Gather Essential Documents

After online registration, gather all the necessary documents vital for the TRA skill assessment report. The list of essential documents are:

★   Passport identification page

★   Educational qualification documents

★   Academic transcripts for each qualification

★   A completed Employer Template for each employment period claimed.

★   Pay evidence for each period of employment claimed

★   Evidence of self-employment (if applicable)

 TRA accepts documents to be scanned in full color formats with a maximum file size not exceeding 10mb.

 5.   Application Submission

Upon the completion of essential documents, verify all the details once again and submit the application with the applicable fee required for the application submission. Along with the application fee, register and pay the fee for the Technical Interview / Practical. Applicants are bound to take a Technical Interview session for:

●    Pathway 1

★   Applicants who do not have an Australian qualification in their trade.

●    Pathway 2

★   Applicants who have a relevant Australian qualification.

★   Applicants who have a current identified Australian occupational license.

 6.   Assessment Outcome

The last step on this ladder is the assessment outcome, as it decides the fate for the application process. If the assessment report turns out to be positive, then the applicants will receive an official letter confirming the assessment.

 Updated Fees for TRA Skill Assessment 2025

Fees for TRA Skill Assessment

 Fees for the internal review of the assessment

Processing Time for TRA Skill Assessment

Skill assessment for TRA requires at least 4-6 months.TRA also accepts priority applications, which are processed within 10 business days with an additional cost of AUD $ 806.

 TRA Skill Assessment Validity

A positive TRA skill assessment report is valid for 3 years from the date of its issue.

 The TRA skill assessment is a crucial step for skilled trades professionals aiming to work or migrate to Australia. By understanding the right assessment pathway, preparing accurate documents, and seeking professional help, one can improve their chances of a successful outcome.

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