Australian Context Gap Training

Australian Context Gap Training

If you are a migrant and have passed a skills assessment with a positive outcome in one of the following occupations, Trades Recognition Australia (TRA), the assessing authority body, will issue you an Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR).

To become a licenced trade in Australia, you must first get the Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) and then complete the Minimum Australian Context GAP training. This only applies if you live in Australia and have supervised employment.

Trade Occupation with Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR):

For more information about skill assessment for migrants in the above occupations, click on the link above.

What is Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR)?

The Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) is a type of skills documentation granted by the assessing authority body to overseas-trained tradesmen who pass the practical skills assessment in one of the occupations listed above. The OTSR details the technical abilities displayed in the practical assessment as well as any deficiencies in the Australian skills or knowledge component that must be filled in order to satisfy the full trade occupation standard.

Why do I need to do the Australian Context Gap Training?

After obtaining an OTSR, you are eligible to apply for a provisional licence. A provisional licence application can be obtained from the Australian state or territory in where you reside. The provisional license will allow you to work under supervision while completing gap training program.

To be awarded the Australian VET certificate for that occupation under the migration skill assessment system, the OTSR holder must complete Australian context gap training and 12 months of supervised employment in the specified trade before applying for a full licence.

Australian GAP Training

In terms of Australian context gap training for licenced occupations, each state and territory have different requirements and regulated occupations. For more information, click on the links below.

  • Australian Capital Territory
  • New South Wales
  • Northern Territory
  • Queensland
  • South Australia
  • Tasmania
  • Victoria
  • Western Australia

 

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Frequent Ask Questions

Here is a list of common questions that our clients ask us. If you need more information do not hesitate to get in touch with us.

How to get a provisional electrical license?

To obtain a provisional electrical licence in Australia, individuals, particularly migrants who are non-permanent residents, need to complete a skills assessment for migration and pass a practical assessment to gain an Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR). Following this, they must apply to the relevant state or territory licensing authority to obtain a provisional electrical license.

This provisional license allows individuals to work under the supervision of a fully licensed electrician while they complete their training to become fully licensed electrician.

To obtain a provisional plumbing license in Australia, individuals, particularly migrants who are non-permanent residents, need to complete a skills assessment for migration and pass a practical assessment to gain an Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR). Following this, they must apply to the relevant state or territory licensing authority to obtain a provisional plumbing license.

This provisional license allows individuals to work under the supervision of a fully licensed plumber while they complete their training to become fully licensed plumbers.

We have extensive experience in assisting migrants through the Offshore Skills Assessment Program, particularly focusing on the following occupations:

We provide guidance step by step to ensure that you have met the document requirements for the skill assessment criterion and pass the technical interview and the practical assessment.

We help skilled overseas electricians, plumbers, and air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanics in the process of completing the skills assessment, registering the provisional licence, and registering for a full licence.

After obtaining an OTSR, you are eligible to apply for a provisional licence. A provisional licence application can be obtained from the Australian state or territory in where you reside. The provisional license will allow you to work under supervision while completing gap training program.

To be awarded the Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) certificate for that occupation under the migration skill assessment system, the OTSR holder must complete Australian context gap training and 12 months of supervised employment in the specified trade before applying for a full license.

We will collect your personal, education and work information from you to prepare your skill assessment application lodgment. We are 100% committed that the information which you provide to us will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will never share your information with third party for any reason, confidentiality guaranteed is central to the success of our business and your success in the skill assessment process. Click here for our Privacy Policy.

Why do I need help with skill assessment?

Each assessing authority that evaluates skills has its own set of rules, procedures, and time limits. The criteria are backed by an assessing authority and will apply to your chosen ANZSCO occupation from the Skilled Occupation List (SOL). The assessing authority will evaluate your chosen occupation based on professional standards.

Ozlinks Education and Career Services is an agency that helps people understand what the skill assessment requirements are. Based on the ANZSCO occupation you've chosen, we'll be able to find the right assessing authority and tell you what they need. We have a lot of experience in document checking, so you can be sure you've done everything you need to do for the skills assessment application criteria and give yourself the best chance of getting a positive result.

If you need help with the skill assessments for the general occupations, we can help you. Click here to get in touch with us.