The PSA assessment will confirm that you are eligible for the program and that your qualification is suitable for the occupation you have nominated.
Your PSA application will be assessed based on the documentation provided. Applications must be decision ready when submitted and TRA is under no obligation to seek further information or evidence when conducting the assessment.
When assessing and verifying your qualification(s) TRA considers the quality, level and relevance of the qualification as outlined below.
Qualification quality
TRA will use various sources to verify your qualification is awarded by a CRICOS registered RTO resulting from study in Australia. Your qualification cannot include units awarded by recognition of prior learning (RPL). Any credit transfer awarded based on RPL is not accepted.
When there are concerns with the behaviour of an RTO including substandard practices or possible fraud, TRA will report the issue to the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).
Qualification level
There are 10 levels of Australian qualifications under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). TRA will assess your qualification against the required level for your nominated occupation.
Qualification relevance
TRA compares the content of your training (transcripts etc.) to the relevant training packages for your qualification. TRA confirms that your training is valid and directly relevant to your nominated occupation. When you supply more than one qualification in your application, TRA will only assess the qualification that is most relevant to your nominated occupation. This qualification will be listed on your assessment outcome.
TRA publishes the relevant qualifications for each occupation we assess on the TRA website. For the requirements for a specific occupation, please refer to Australian Qualification By Occupation | Trades Recognition Australia. If you have completed an alternative, relevant qualification, this may be considered during the assessment.