The TSS Skills Assessment Program is an assessment pathway for applicants applying for a Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa who work in a nominated occupation and who hold a passport from a nominated country or Special Administrative Region (SAR). The TSS Skills Assessment are required by the Department of Home Affairs (Home Affairs) that the applicant have a skills assessment for temporary migration purpose in Australia.
The objective of the TSS Skills Assessment Program (TSS Program) is to determine whether an applicant is able to work in Australia at the required skill level for the nominated occupation. This aims to ensure successful oversea applicants can contribute high skills to Australia’s skilled workforce.
Who are Skill Assessment Authority in Australia?
Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) is an Australian Government Body attached to the Department of Employment, Skills, Small, and Family Business Department. TRA is a registered training organisation, the TRA-approved RTOs to perform aspects of the skills assessment process on its behalf under certain programs. TRA is an organisation that checks that your skills meet the standards they set to work in a relevant occupation.
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How long will it take to process my skills assessment?
The Skills Assessment Authority will advise you how long the process will take. Typically, an assessment may be completed within 13 weeks from the date you submit the required documentary evidence to the RTO. Contact Ozlinks Education if you need help to prepare your documents for TSS Skills Assessment Program.
How much does it cost for TSS Skills Assessment?
Trades Recognition Australia fees structure, the following fees apply to TSS Program skills assessments:
PATHWAY 1
You are applying as a Pathway 1 candidate if you do not have the required Australian qualification for the nominated occupation.
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TSS Skills Assessment Pathway |
Service |
Fees (in AUD) |
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Pathway 1 (No relevant Australian qualification) |
Pathway 1 Documentary Evidence Assessment |
$1,280 |
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Pathway 1 Evidence Assessment Review |
$700 |
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P1 Evidence Assessment Re-assessment |
$450 |
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P1 Technical Interview |
$2,000 |
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P1 Technical Interview Review |
$700 |
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P1 Technical Interview Re-assessment |
$1,000 |
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P1 Practical Assessment |
$2,200 |
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P1 Practical Assessment Review |
$700 |
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P1 Practical Assessment Re-assessment |
$1,100 |
PATHWAY 2
You are applying under Pathway 2 candidate if you have attained the required Australian qualification for the nominated occupation.
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TSS Skills Assessment Pathway |
Service |
Fees (in AUD) |
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Pathway 2 (With relevant Australian qualification) |
P2 Documentary Ev idence Assessment |
$1,280 |
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P2 Evidence Assessment Review |
$700 |
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P2 Evidence Assessment Re-assessment |
$450 |
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P2 Technical Interview |
$900 |
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P2 Technical Interview Review |
$700 |
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P2 Technical Interview Re-assessment |
$450 |
TSS Nominated Occupations, Countries and SARs
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TSS Occupations |
TSS Nominated Countries and SARs |
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Automotive Electrician [321111] |
Fiji, Hong Kong SAR*, India, Macau SAR*, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe* |
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Baker [351111] |
China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR*, India, Macau SAR*, Papua New Guinea*, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe* |
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Cabinetmaker [394111] |
Brazil*, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR*, India, Macau SAR*, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe* |
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Carpenter [331212] |
Brazil, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR, India, Macau SAR*, Papua New Guinea*, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe |
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Carpenter and Joiner [331211] |
Brazil*, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR*, India, Macau SAR*, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe* |
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Chef [351311] |
Bangladesh*, Brazil*, China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR*, India, Macau SAR*, Nepal, Pakistan*, Papua New Guinea*, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe* |
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Cook [351411] |
Bangladesh*, Brazil*, China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR*, India, Macau SAR*, Nepal, Pakistan*, Papua New Guinea*, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe* |
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Diesel Motor Mechanic [321212] |
Fiji, Hong Kong SAR*, India, Macau SAR*, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe* |
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Electrician (General) [341111] |
Fiji*, Hong Kong SAR*, India, Macau SAR*, Philippines, South Africa, Vietnam* |
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Electrician (Special Class) [341112] |
Fiji*, Hong Kong SAR*, India, Macau SAR*, Philippines, South Africa, Vietnam* |
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Fitter (General) [323211] |
Brazil*, China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR*, India, Macau SAR*, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe* |
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Fitter and Turner [323212] |
Brazil*, China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR*, India, Macau SAR*, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe* |
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Fitter-Welder [323213] |
Brazil*, China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR*, India, Macau SAR*, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe* |
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Joiner [331213] |
Brazil*, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR*, India, Macau SAR*, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe* |
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Metal Fabricator [322311] |
Brazil*, China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR*, India, Macau SAR*, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe* |
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Metal Machinist (First Class) [323214] |
Brazil*, China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR*, India, Macau SAR*, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe* |
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Metal Fitters and Machinists (not elsewhere classified) [323299] |
Brazil*, China*, Fiji*, Hong Kong SAR*, India, Macau SAR*, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand*, Vietnam*, Zimbabwe* |
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Motor Mechanic (General) [321211] |
Fiji, Hong Kong SAR*, India, Macau SAR*, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe* |
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Panelbeater [324111] |
China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR*, India, Macau SAR*, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe* |
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Pastrycook [351112] |
Brazil*, China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR*, India, Macau SAR*, Papua New Guinea*, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe* |
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Sheetmetal Trades Worker [322211] |
Brazil*, China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR*, India, Macau SAR*, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe* |
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Toolmaker [323412] |
Brazil*, China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR*, India, Macau SAR*, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe* |
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Welder (First Class) [322313] |
Brazil*, China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR*, India, Macau SAR*, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Zimbabwe* |
How to apply for TSS Skills Assessment?
Choose a TRA-approved RTO, you are required to select an RTO to conduct your skills assessment. This is completed through the RTO Finder located on the TRA website.
- Selecting your nominated occupation from the list available.
- Reviewing the list of TRA-approved RTOs.
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