If you are a tradesperson intending to work or relocate to Australia, then a successful TRA Skill Assessment is one of the key milestones you need to achieve.  A positive TRA assessment result shows that you have Australian industry standard skills and can also be used to apply for a skilled migration visa. 

What Is the TRA Skill Assessment?

The TRA skills assessment process is intended to confirm that your skills are equivalent to those required in Australia. It's a review of your formal education, work experience and hands-on skills to see if you can meet the standards of the trade you have nominated.

TRA provides a variety of paths according to your profile: 

●     Job Ready Program (JRP) – for students who have completed an Australian trade qualification.

●     Offshore Skills Assessment Program (OSAP) – for international candidates who have gained trade experience abroad.

●     Migration Skills Assessment (MSA) – for tradespeople seeking skilled migration visas. 

Tips to Increase Your Chances of Approval 

1. Choose the Correct Occupation Code 

Just before you request a TRA assessment, find out the right ANZSCO occupational code that most closely corresponds to your trade skills. If there is a mismatch between your responsibilities and the chosen profession, then the application may be rejected. 

2. Ensure documentation is complete and clear

Have all the right paperwork – your educational qualifications, signed employment contracts and letters from your employers. Stamping any relevant apprenticeship or training certificates. Ensure that all paperwork is fully legalised and translated into English if required. 

3. Submit Strong Work Proofs

TRA is a matter of substance not form. So you need to present your most recent month’s pay or salary slips, photos of your work, and references detailing what you do every day and what tools you use. 

4. Show Practical Application

If your job is a technical interview or a practical test, then you can demonstrate to the interviewer that you are already familiar with Australian safety and workplace requirements. You need to do some practice before the interview that will help you demonstrate your skills and professionalism. 

Final words

It​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ takes well-prepared, detail-oriented, and requirement-conscious efforts to have successful a TRA skill assessment. The chances are considerably higher for you to get the green light if you put forward the full evidence, make the right choice of the pathway, and confidently show your technical skills.