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    The TRA Program Pathfinder will help you determine the best program to apply for a skills assessment.

    The relevant AQF qualification for specific occupations assessed by TRA can be found on the Australian Qualifications by Occupation document.

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    We offer skills assessment programs based on your occupation, country of passport, where you studied and the type of visa you are seeking.

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Our Programs

TRA offers a number of different skills assessment programs based on your occupation, country of passport, where you studied and the type of visa you are seeking.

  • Provisional Skills Assessment (PSA)

    The PSA must be completed before you can apply for the JRP.

    PSA
  • Job Ready Program

    For eligible international graduates in Australia who have an Australian trade or associate professional qualification issued by a Registered Training Organisation

    Job Ready Program
  • TSS Skills Assessment Program

    For applicants applying for a Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa who work in a nominated occupation and hold a passport

    TSS Skills Assessment Program
  • Offshore Skills Assessment Program

    For applicants applying for skilled migration visa (excluding 485 or TSS), or choosing to undertake a skills assessment

    Offshore Skills Assessment Program
  • TRA Migration Skills Assessment

    For eligible applicants with trade skills who are seeking permanent migration to Australia.

    TRA Migration Skills Assessment
  • Migration Points Advice

    May be required by the Department of Home Affairs to determine the number of points allocated to an applicant for certain

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  • Provisional
    Skills
    Assessment (PSA)
    • Guidelines
  • Job Ready
    Program
    (JRP)
    • JRE
    • JRWA
    • JRFA
    • Guidelines
  • Temporary Skills
    Shortage (TSS)
    Skills Assessment
    • RTO Finder
    • Licensing
    • Guidelines
  • Offshore Skills
    Assessment
    Program (OSAP)
    • RTO Finder
    • Licensing
    • Guidelines
  • Migration
    Skills
    Assessment (MSA)
    • Guidelines
  • Migration Points
    Advice (MPA)
    Program
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