Changes to skills assessment for automotive trades
Read the changes to skills assessment for automotive trades
TRA (Trades Recognition Australia) is removing the mandatory OSAP assessment requirement for some passport countries for automotive jobs.
Instead, qualified applicants from countries with similar qualification systems can use the simpler and cheaper MSA (migration skills assessment) program.
This decision came after discussions with industry reps and considering countries with standards like Australia’s.
This change now allows qualified applicants from 1 April 2023 to choose the cheaper MSA program (managed by TRA). OSAP (offshore skills assessment program) assessments are still an option for those needing an Australian qualification.
The below occupations and countries are now eligible for the MSA program:
| Occupations:
Automotive Electrician [321111] Motor Mechanic (General) [321211] Panelbeater [324111]* Vehicle Painter [324311] Diesel Mechanic [321212] |
Countries of passport:
China* Ireland Sri Lanka United Kingdom |
* Chinese applicants under the Panelbeater occupation will still be required to be assessed under OSAP, consistent with the nominated country/occupation combinations under Migration (IMMI 18/039: Mandatory Skills Assessment—Subclass 482 Visa) Instrument 2018.
An example: If you’re a UK qualified Motor Mechanic, you can now apply through TRA and bypass the technical interview stage. This will save you $2,000 in fees and bypass the lengthy wait for a technical interview.
See full details on the TRA website.
Do you need a skills assessment for automotive trades? Book a visa consultation to see if you’re eligible to apply.
