Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)
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Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)

TRA is a business unit of the Department of Education and Training, which engages in seven independent skills assessing services. They are as follow:

 

·         Job Ready Program;

·         457 Skills Assessment Program;

·         Offshore Skills Assessment Program;

·         Migration Skills Assessment;

·         Migration Points Advice;

·         Optional Skills Assessment Service; and

·         Trades Recognition Service.

 

TRA roles and responsibilities:

 

The authority has variety of roles in regards to different programs and services that provides. Such responsibilities could be listed as follow but are not limited to:

 

 

·         Validating and assessing the applicant’s qualification/s with Australian requirements;

·         Authenticating applicant’s employment claim at the skilled level, the comparability and relevancy to the skill level of nominated occupation in Australia;

·         Governing  the objectives of the program;

·         Providing information about processes and procedures of the program;

·         Policy management;

·         Providing reviews when needed;

·         Replying to enquiries about the program;

·         Controlling evaluations of the program;

·         Sustaining a sufficient IT system for the program;

·         Acknowledging and replying to complaints that may not be dealt with by the TRA-approved RTOs;

·         Communicating with DIBP and other stakeholders in regards to the program; and 

·         Complying to the Australian Public Service Code of Conduct. 

 

The list of occupations assessed by TRA can be found below:

 

Applicants are required to choose an occupation from the skilled Occupation List (SOL) if applying for such visas: an independent or Family Sponsored Points Tested visa or Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) – Graduate Work Stream. Here is the list of occupations assessed by TRA:

 

Number

Occupation Name

ANZSCO

Code

Assessing

Authority

1

Child Care Centre Manager

134111

TRA

2

Electrical Engineering Technician

312312

TRA

3

Radio Communications Technician

313211

TRA

4

Automotive Electrician

321111

TRA

5

Motor Mechanic (General)

321211

TRA

6

Diesel Motor Mechanic

321212

TRA

7

Motorcycle Mechanic

321213

TRA

8

Small Engine Mechanic

321214

TRA

9

Sheetmetal Trades Worker

322211

TRA

10

Metal Fabricator

322311

TRA

11

Pressure Welder

322312

TRA

12

Welder (First Class)

322313

TRA

13

Fitter (General)

323211

TRA

14

Fitter and Turner

323212

TRA

15

Fitter-Welder

323213

TRA

16

Metal Machinist (First Class)

323214

TRA

17

Locksmith

323313

TRA

18

​Panelbeater

324111

TRA

19

Bricklayer

331111

TRA

20

Stonemason

331112

TRA

21

Carpenter and Joiner

331211

TRA

22

Carpenter

331212

TRA

23

Joiner

331213

TRA

24

Painting trades workers

332211

TRA

25

Glazier

333111

TRA

26

Fibrous Plasterer

333211

TRA

27

Solid Plasterer

333212

TRA

28

Wall and Floor Tiler

333411

TRA

29

Plumber (General)

334111

TRA

30

Air-conditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber

334112

TRA

31

Drainer

334113

TRA

32

Gasfitter

334114

TRA

33

Roof plumber

334115

TRA

34

Electrician (General)

341111

TRA

35

Electrician (Special Class)

341112

TRA

36

Lift Mechanic

341113

TRA

37

Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic

342111

TRA

38

Electrical Lines-worker

342211

TRA

39

Technical Cable Jointer

342212

TRA

40

Electronic Equipment Trades Worker

342313

TRA

41

Electronic Equipment Trades Worker (General)

342314

TRA

42

Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)

342315

TRA

43

Chef (excluding occupations in Fast Foods and Takeaways)

351311

TRA

44

​Cabinetmaker

​394111

TRA

45

Boat Builder and Repairer

399111

TRA

46

Shipwright

399112

TRA

47

Dental Prosthetist

411212

TRA

48

Dental Technician

411213

TRA

49 Driller 712211 TRA
50 Jockey 452413 TRA
51 Technicians and Trades Worker (not elsewhere classified) 399999 TRA
52 Fire Protection Equipment Technician 399918 TRA
53 Wool Classer 399917 TRA
54 Plastics Technician 399916 TRA
55 Optical Mechanic 399914 TRA
56 Optical Dispenser 399913 TRA
57 Signwriter 399611 TRA
58 Television Equipment Operator 399517 TRA
59 Sound Technician 399516 TRA
60 Musical Instrument Maker or Repairer 399515 TRA
61 Make up Artist 399514 TRA
62 Light Technician 399513 TRA
63 Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video) 399512 TRA
64 Broadcast Transmitter Operator 399511 TRA
65 Jeweller 399411 TRA
66 Gallery or Museum Technician 399311 TRA
67 Power Generation Plant Operator 399211 TRA
68 Gas or Petroleum Operator 399212 TRA
69 Chemical Plant Operator 399211 TRA
70 Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers (not elsewhere classified) 394299 TRA
71 Wood Turner 394214 TRA
72 Wood Machinist 394213 TRA
73 Picture Framer 394212 TRA
74 Furniture Finisher 394211 TRA
75 Cabinetmaker 394111 TRA
76 Upholstrer 393311 TRA
77 Dressmaker or Tailor 393213 TRA
78 Clothing Patternmaker 393212 TRA
79 Apparel Cutter 393211 TRA
80 Shoemaker 393114 TRA
81 Sail Maker 393113 TRA
82 Leather Goods Maker 393112 TRA
83 Canvas Goods Fabricator 393112 TRA
84 Small Offset Printer 392312 TRA
85 Printing Machinist 392311 TRA
86 Graphic Pre-press Trades Worker 392211 TRA
87 Screen Printer 392112 TRA
88 Print Finisher 392111 TRA
89 Hairdresser 391111 TRA
90 Nurseryperson 362411 TRA
91 Greenkeeper 362311 TRA
92 Landscape Gardner 392213 TRA
93 Arborist 362212 TRA
94 Gardener (General) 362211 TRA
95 Florist 362111 TRA
96 Horse Trainer 361112 TRA
97 Cook*** 351411 TRA
98 Butcher or Smallgoods Maker (Excluding the activity of slaughtering animals, or primarily boning, slicing or packaging meat in a non-rentail setting.) 351211 TRA
99 Pastrycook 351112 TRA
100 Baker 351111 TRA
101 Telecommunications Technician 342414 TRA
102 Telecommunications Linesworker 342413 TRA
103 Telecommunications Cable Jointer 342412 TRA
104 Cabler (Data and Telecommuniations) 342411 TRA
105 Communications Operator 342312 TRA
106 Business Machine Mechanic 342311 TRA
107 Roof Tiler 333311 TRA
108 Floor Finisher 332111 TRA
109 Vehicle Painter 324311 TRA
110 Vehicle Trimmer 324212 TRA
111 Vehicle Body Builder 324211 TRA
112 Panelbeater 324111 TRA
113 Toolmaker 323412 TRA
114 Engineering Patternmaker 323411 TRA
115 Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer 323316 TRA
116 Gunsmith 323312 TRA
117 Engraver 323311 TRA
118 Metal Fitter and Machinists (not elsewhere classified) 323299 TRA
119 Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic 323215 TRA
120 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) 323112 TRA
121 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) 322311 TRA
122 Metal Polisher 322115 TRA
123 Metal Casting Trades Worker 322114 TRA
124 Farrier 322113 TRA
125 Electroplater 322112 TRA
126 Blacksmith 322111 TRA
127 ICT Support Technician (not elsewhere classified) 313199 TRA
128 Hardware Technician 313111 TRA
129 Mechanical Engineering Technician 312512 TRA
130 Electronic Engineering Technician 312412 TRA
131 Vocatiional Education Teacher (Trades) 242211 TRA

 

Skill Assessment Procedure for migration:

 

Overseas professionals that choose to pursue their career in Australia and migrate are needed to have their qualification and skills assessed with Australian standards.

Applicants must meet the requirements and provide the required documents. 

 

YES

NO

Are you a registered professional in Australia?

You are qualified to practice in Australia. 

You are not qualified to practice in Australia.

Have you received your qualification from an accredited University/College in Australia or New Zealand?

You are not required to be assessed.

You are required to have your qualification and skills assessed by the relevant authority. 

Are you required to be submitted for assessment?

Documents required:

 

·         Certificate or a degree, in original language and a certified copy of an official English translation, if applicable.

·        Certified copy of your identification.  

·         Official transcript, in original language and a certified copy of an official English translation, if applicable.  

·       Evidence of supervised teaching practice.

·         Evidence of membership, in the relevant association, if applicable.

·         Evidence of employment, from graduation to presernt.

·         Evidence of registration/ license, if applicable.

·         Assessment form, and

·         Evidence of English proficiency**.

 

 

 

** English proficiency, applicant who has acquired his/her qualification from a non-English speaking country, is required to sit for IELTS examination.

It is essential to achieve a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening).

The English proficiency test required for assessment is IELTs, however, other English examinations like TOFEL iBT may also be accepted by the  relevant authoritiy.

 

Below is the table of score comparison between English Proficiency examinations:

Listening

Speaking

Reading

Writing

Total Score

IELTS

TOFEL iBT

IELTS

TOFEL iBT

IELTS

TOFEL iBT

IELTS

TOFEL iBT

IELTS

TOFEL iBT

9.0

30

9.0

30

9.0

30

9.0

30

9.0

118-120

8.5

29

8.5

28-29

8.5

29

8.5

30

8.5

115-117

8.0

28

8.0

26-27

8.0

29

8.0

30

8.0

110-114

7.5

27

7.5

24-25

7.5

27-28

7.5

29

7.5

102-109

7.0

24-26

7.0

23

7.0

24-26

7.0

27-28

7.0

94-101

6.5

20-23

6.5

20-22

6.5

19-23

6.5

24-26

6.5

79-93

6.0

12-19

6.0

18-19

6.0

13-18

6.0

21-23

6.0

60-78

5.5

7-11

5.5

16-17

5.5

8-12

5.5

18-20

5.5

46-59

5.0

4-6

5.0

14-15

5.0

4-7

5.0

14-17

5.0

35-45

4.5

3

4.5

12-13

4.5

3

4.5

12-13

4.5

32-34

<=4

0-2

<=4

0-11

<=4

0-2

<=4

0-11

<=4

0-31

 
 

 

Assessment of overseas qualification is a complex and time consuming procedure.Each program and assessing skills provided by TRA is different in their processing procedures. It may take up to 8 weeks for the process to take place. After completion of the assessment a Letter of Assessment is received by the applicant. The received qualification is useful to assist:

 

·         Migration officers to determine the suitability of the applicant for migration under the General Skilled Migration Categories; and

·         Eligibility for relevant jobs.

 

For further information as to fees and assessments please contact us. 

 

Here is the list of links that may be useful:

 

Immigration

·         Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP)

 

Australian Training

·         training.gov.au

·         Study in Australia

 

Occupations

·         Australian Skills Recognition Information

·         Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations

 

Migration Skills Recognition Service

·         Migrant Skills Recognition Service (MSRS)

 

 

 

For more information, please contact us

If you wish to book in an assessment, please fill the form below.
Last Updated: 09 November 2015
Editor: Ms. Kiandokht Dardashti