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Trade Recognition Australia (TRA) | Getting Your Trades Qualifications Recognised
Trade Recognition Australia (TRA) is the skills assessing body for tradespeople seeking skilled migration to Australia. Whether you are an electrician, plumber, carpenter, bricklayer, refrigeration mechanic, or another qualified tradesperson, TRA assesses your overseas trade qualifications and experience against Australian standards.
Registered Migration Team | MARN 1911875 | MARN 2418424 | MARN 2518812
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Electricians and electrical tradespeople
Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
Plumbers and gas fitters
Carpenters and joiners
Bricklayers and stonemasons
Automotive mechanics and panel beaters
ABOUT THIS ASSESSMENT
What Is This Assessment and
Who Needs It?
What Is This Assessment and Who Needs It?
Trade Recognition Australia (TRA) is the skills assessing body for tradespeople seeking skilled migration to Australia. Whether you are an electrician, plumber, carpenter, bricklayer, refrigeration mechanic, or another qualified tradesperson, TRA assesses your overseas trade qualifications and experience against Australian standards.
REQUIREMENTS
What You Need to Submit
Trade qualification certificates and transcripts
Employment references from each employer for all claimed trade experience
Photographic evidence of trade work where possible
Identity documents
Certified translations of non-English documents
A practical trade test may be required by TRA
OUR SERVICE
End-to-End Assessment Support
Confirm the correct TRA assessment pathway for your specific trade
Prepare employment references and evidence meeting TRA requirements
Assist with statutory declarations supporting your trade history
Pre-submission review of the complete application
Advise on TRA practical assessment locations and process if required
PROCESSING
What to Expect After You Submit
Processing times and outcomes vary by assessing body and by the completeness of your application. Career Launchers prepares every application to the assessing body’s exact requirements to avoid delays caused by missing or incorrect documentation.
If you receive a negative or unsuitable outcome, Career Launchers reviews the decision with you and advises on the best pathway forward, including reassessment, occupation alternatives, or an alternative migration pathway.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I need to take a practical trade test for TRA?
In some cases, yes. TRA may direct applicants to undertake a formal trade test at an approved testing centre in Australia. The requirement for a trade test depends on the completeness and comparability of your trade qualifications and experience.
My trade qualifications are from India or the Philippines. Will TRA recognise them?
TRA assesses qualifications from all countries. The outcome depends on the comparability of your qualification to the relevant Australian Trade Certificate and the strength of your supporting work experience evidence.
How long does a TRA assessment take?
TRA assessments for paper-based applications (without a practical test requirement) typically take 10 to 16 weeks. If a practical trade test is required, the timeline extends significantly depending on test availability and location.
Can I get an Australian trade licence with a TRA assessment?
A TRA assessment is a migration skills assessment, not a licensing authority decision. Some Australian trades require separate licensing by state or territory authorities such as electrical and plumbing licences. Career Launchers advises on which licensing requirements apply to your trade after you arrive in Australia.
What happens if my TRA application is returned as unsuccessful?
TRA may return an application as unsuitable if the documentation is insufficient or the qualification does not meet Australian standards. Career Launchers reviews unsuccessful outcomes and advises on the options available, including additional evidence submission or an alternative migration pathway.
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