Are you thinking about moving to Australia as a skilled worker? Then, you may require a TRA skills assessment. It is an organization that verifies whether your skills, work experience, and educational qualifications are up to the standard of the Australian industry.
Below is a complete guide to the eligible occupations and ways to get ready for your TRA skill assessment.
Who should apply?
You must be assessed by TRA if you are a technical/ trade worker who is identified on one of Australia's skilled occupation lists (MLTSSL, STSOL or ROL). This goes for applicants both within and outside of Australia, and either registered through formal education or work experience.
Construction and Building Careers
There’s good work for construction and building workers in Australia. A TRA assessment is applicable if you are employed as a:
- Carpenter or Joiner
- Bricklayer or Stonemason
- Wall and Floor Tiler
- Painter and Decorator
- Plumber or Builder
Your qualifications and work experience will be compared with the levels of the Australian Certificate III or IV.
Engineering and Metalwork-Based Trades Jobs
You are entitled to a TRA skill assessment if your trade is one of those engineering or metalwork trades. Typical positions include:
- Welder (First Class or MIG/TIG)
- Boilermaker or Metal Fabricator
- Fitter and Turner
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Machinist or Toolmaker
All positions demand full documentation of training and experience.
Mechanical and Automotive jobs
Motor mechanics are in constant demand throughout Australia. Eligible positions include:
- Light Vehicle Mechanic
- Diesel Mechanic
- Auto Electrician
- Motorcycle or Marine Mechanic
You will need to show evidence that you have received technical training or have relevant work experience that has been supported by previous employers.
Final words
Before you file for a migration, you need to confirm if your work is listed on the approved trades lists and be certain that your documentation complies with the TRA standards. A positive TRA skills assessment is a confirmation that your trade skills are at the level of the Australian industry and thus it gets you the entry to the skilled visa possibilities geographically dispersed across Australia.
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