Trades skills assessment
Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) and registered assessing bodies assess trade occupations (electricians, plumbers, carpenters, mechanics, chefs) for skilled migration.
Who this pathway suits
Qualified tradespeople with apprenticeship, formal certifications, and substantial post-qualification work experience.
Eligibility at a glance
- Relevant trade qualification comparable to Australian Certificate III, IV, or Diploma
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of verified full-time post-qualification trade experience
- Technical interview and/or practical demonstration where mandated by stream
- English proficiency meeting the visa requirements
How the process works
- Documentary assessment verifying employment records, pay evidence, and tax documentation
- Technical interview conducted in English by Australian trade assessors
- Practical assessment at an approved trade centre (for specific licensed trades)
- Receipt of formal TRA / VETASSESS Migration Skills Assessment outcome
Documents you will typically need
- Trade apprenticeship certificates, transcripts, tax assessments, pay slips, employer reference letters with detailed tool and duty breakdowns
What to keep in mind
Licenced trades like electrical and plumbing require state licensing after arrival before working unsupervised.
Official source: Trades Recognition Australia (TRA). Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.
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