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:

* 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.

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This smash repair business needs vehicle painters and panel beaters to join them. Employer sponsorship is available.

A beach local to Bunbury, WA

This business is in Bunbury, Southwest Australia. Bunbury is a large and well-connected coastal town south of Perth. It’s a beautiful place to live, and the quality of life is one of its biggest attractions.

Learn more about the lifestyle Bunbury has to offer

About the jobs

This business requires panel beaters and vehicle painters at their workshop in Bunbury.

Vehicle Painters prepare surfaces of vehicles, match and mix colours and apply paint.

Panelbeaters repair damage to metal, fibreglass and plastic body work on vehicles, and form replacement vehicle panels.

Join an experienced workshop team

You can see the full job descriptions on our website. For the visa, you must provide evidence of employment in your nominated occupation.

This is a well-established business of autobody repair and restoration specialists. Most of the work includes insurance, fleet, and private vehicles. You will be joining a friendly team and offered a competitive salary of $80,000 – $100,000 AU per annum.

About the visa

Employer sponsorship is available. You will work with Visa Go Australia to process a Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482).

This visa is usually processed within 2-6 months from lodgement. You can include a spouse and children on this visa.

Visa guidance from our migration agent is included. This is an amazing opportunity to live and work in Australia’s beautiful southwest region.

Apply for the job today!

Alternatively, you can apply for a skilled visa. This process takes longer and costs significantly more. You may be able to apply for both visas to get you to Australia quicker.

To apply, please send your resume to Kimberley – kimberley@visagoaustralia.com

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