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

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