These are some of the reasons why skilled tradesmen consider Australia a great place to work and live. The TRA skill assessment is a key part of the application for many migration visas. Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) conducts the TRA assessment and assesses if your trade skills and experience meet Australian standards. Achieving a positive TRA skills assessment means that you can apply for points-tested visas and employer-sponsored ones.

What Role Does TRA Play in Migration?

The TRA assessment is the gateway to proving that your trade skills are on par with the rigorous standards required in Australia. This is relevant for various vocations such as plumber, electrician, carpenter, bricklayer, diesel mechanic, and cabinetmaker, among others. In case of a positive outcome, the authority issues an official letter that you attach to your visa application.

Which Tradespeople Need This Assessment?

Most applicants hold a formal trade qualification such as a Certificate III or equivalent, and can demonstrate a number of years of practical work experience. The processing is available for people who are in Australia on a temporary visa and for people who are outside Australia.

Which TRA Pathway Best Matches Your Situation?

TRA has different programs to suit various situations.

Some main choices are:

• Migration Skills Assessment (MSA) is a perfect choice for a direct skilled migration application
• The offshore Skills Assessment Program (OSis AP) is a program for an applicant living outside Australia.
• Job Ready Program (Jis RP) is a program that can be helpful for international graduates or temporary workers in Australia.

Go to the TRA website and use the online Program Pathfinder. It asks you simple questions and then suggests the best pathway for your TRA skills assessment.

How do you collect the Right Evidence?

Strong and complete evidence is the key to your application being noticed by TRA. They expect clear and certified documents.

Usually, the list of documents is required for the TRA skill assessment:

• A colour scan of the passport bio page Certified copies of trade certificates and any transcripts Professional English translations of non, English documents
• Employer references that are on company letterhead and include exact dates, hours worked, and detailed duties
• Evidence of paid employment, e.g., payslips, tax statements, or bank records

Workplace photos or other supporting material, if required by the program