Last updated: 09 Jul 2020
TRA Job Ready Program
This is a skills assessment pathway for the international student graduates that currently hold or is currently enrolled in the qualifications related to the occupations in the medium to long term list. The applicant is required to achieve a qualification and work in the occupation related to the qualification of the student visa period in Australia.Step 1. Provisional Skills Assessment
Hover or ClickStep 1. Provisional Skills Assessment (PSA)
This step is used to get skills assessment for subclass 485, the skills assessment granted on this step is only usable for subclass 485 and not for permanent resident visa. You must have the followings in order to be eligible for this step:- Have held a student visa in Australia
- Have Australian qualifications relevant to a TRA occupation
- Have a proof of employment over 360+ hours or vocational placement relevant to your qualifications and nominated occupation that was completed in Australia 3 years before submitting the PSA application
Step 2. Job Ready Employment
Hover or ClickStep 2. Job Ready Employment (JRE)
The purpose of this step is to make sure that you are able to work to further improve your skills. You are required to complete a minimum of 1725 hours of paid employment during the first 12 months of your JRE start date in order to be eligible for the last step of the entire program.Eligibility:
- PSA granted
- Currently or will be holding a visa with full work rights with enough duration to complete the entire program.
- Have an eligible employment in your nominated occupation
- If applicable, you need to have less than 4 months of your student visa.
- Not holding training visa.
Step 3. Job Ready Workplace Assessment
Hover or ClickStep 3. Job Ready Workplace Assessment (JRWA)
This steps is to make sure that you are working at the required skill level of your nominated occupation.Eligibility:
- TRA must approve your work arrangements
- Payslips showing 863 hours of employment for the first six months of your JRE start date
- Documents that show the evidence of you fulfiling your expected tasks and roles
Step 4. Job Ready Final Assessment
Hover or ClickStep 4. Job Ready Final Assessment (JRFA)
You will receive an email from TRA if your records show that you are eligible for the skills assessment on paper. Once JRFA is granted, you will be able to use the skills assessment for permanent resident visa purpose.Eligibility:
- TRA must approve your work arrangements
- JRWA must be granted
- Provide payslips that show 1725+ hours of employment for the 12 months since the beginning of your JRE
Medium & Long Term Occupation List
Your occupation must be in the following list to be eligible for TRA Job Ready Program.Occupation Name | ANZSCO | Skills Assessment Authority |
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electrical engineering technician | 312312 | TRA |
radio communications technician | 313211 | TRA |
automotive electrician | 321111 | TRA |
motor mechanic (general) | 321211 | TRA |
diesel motor mechanic | 321212 | TRA |
motorcycle mechanic | 321213 | TRA |
small engine mechanic | 321214 | TRA |
sheetmetal trades worker | 322211 | TRA |
metal fabricator | 322311 | TRA |
pressure welder | 322312 | TRA |
welder (first class) | 322313 | TRA |
fitter (general) | 323211 | TRA |
fitter and turner | 323212 | TRA |
fitter‑welder | 323213 | TRA |
metal machinist (first class) | 323214 | TRA |
locksmith | 323313 | TRA |
panelbeater | 324111 | TRA |
bricklayer | 331111 | TRA |
stonemason | 331112 | TRA |
carpenter and joiner | 331211 | TRA |
carpenter | 331212 | TRA |
joiner | 331213 | TRA |
painting trades worker | 332211 | TRA |
glazier | 333111 | TRA |
fibrous plasterer | 333211 | TRA |
solid plasterer | 333212 | TRA |
wall and floor tiler | 333411 | TRA |
plumber (general) | 334111 | TRA |
airconditioning and mechanical services plumber | 334112 | TRA |
drainer | 334113 | TRA |
gasfitter | 334114 | TRA |
roof plumber | 334115 | TRA |
electrician (general) | 341111 | TRA |
electrician (special class) | 341112 | TRA |
lift mechanic | 341113 | TRA |
airconditioning and refrigeration mechanic | 342111 | TRA |
technical cable jointer | 342212 | TRA |
electronic equipment trades worker | 342313 | TRA |
electronic instrument trades worker (general) | 342314 | TRA |
electronic instrument trades worker (special class) | 342315 | TRA |
chef | 351311 | TRA |
horse trainer | 361112 | TRA |
cabinetmaker | 394111 | TRA |
boat builder and repairer | 399111 | TRA |
shipwright | 399112 | TRA |
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