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Skill assessment
I want to get my skills assessed. Can anyone guide me or give me complete information? Or can I get a friend who is here who has already had a skills assessment done? Can he tell me what documents are required for skill assessment? I have 10 years of experience as a plumber and I want to get my skill assessment done. Can anyone help me in this matter?
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Hi Mehboob, and thanks for your question! 🙂
As a plumber, your skills assessment is conducted by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA).
You’ll need to complete the Offshore Skills Assessment (OSAP) if you’re applying from outside Australia and seeking a skilled visa like the 482 Temporary Skill Shortage visa or 189/190/491 skilled visas.
Here’s how the process works:
1. Check eligibility: The ANZSCO code for Plumber is 334111, and it is currently on the MLTSSL (Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List).
This means you are eligible for skilled visa options like 189, 190, 491, and employer-sponsored visas like the 482.
2. Assessment steps:
Stage 1: Documentary Evidence Assessment You must submit evidence of:
Your plumbing qualification (translated into English)
At least 3–4 years of full-time work experience, including at least 12 months within the last 3 years
Proof of employment like payslips, reference letters, tax documents, etc.
Stage 2: Technical Interview and/or Practical Assessment If your documents are approved, you’ll be invited to a technical interview or practical assessment to demonstrate your skills.
3. Assessment body: You will need to go through a TRA-approved Registered Training Organisation (RTO) for your specific country. A popular one is RTOs like VETASSESS or ASI Solutions. They will give you the full list of documents needed.
TRA website: https://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au
To help find visa-sponsored plumbing jobs, try:
- https://482jobs.com – This is one of our own websites and all jobs listed here offer Australia visa sponsorship. The job category for you might be useful: https://482jobs.com/job-category/trades-services/
- https://seek.com.au
- https://indeed.com.au
You should also upload your resume to 482jobs so recruiters in Australia can find you: https://482jobs.com/candidates/submit-resume/
Hope that helps get you started.
Feel free to ask if you need any further help.
Regards,
Mark
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