Skill Assessment

A skills assessment is essential for skilled migration and employer-sponsored visas in Australia. It confirms that your qualifications, experience, and skills meet Australian standards in your nominated occupation. Better Choice Migration assists with ACS, CPA/IPA, TRA, VETASSESS, ANMAC/AHPRA, ACWA, Engineers Australia, and more. A successful skills assessment is mandatory for many visa subclasses.

Who Needs a Skills Assessment?

• Skilled migration visa applicants (e.g., Subclass 189, 190, 491)
• Employer-sponsored visa applicants (e.g., Subclass 482, 186)
• Graduates applying for Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)
• Professionals & tradespeople seeking Australian work recognition

Check which authority assesses your occupation before applying.

Skills Assessment for Trade Occupations

If you have completed a trade qualification, follow these steps:

Step 1 – Provisional Skills Assessment (PSA)

TRA verifies:

• Your identity & qualifications
• Work experience in your nominated occupation
• Employment history (minimum 360 hours of paid work or vocational placement)

A successful PSA outcome allows you to apply for a Subclass 485 visa.

Step 2 – Job Ready Employment (JRE)

• Find employment in your nominated occupation
• Register for JRE with TRA
• Work a minimum of 1,725 paid hours over 12 months

You can claim up to 3 months of prior employment before applying.

Step 3 – Job Ready Workplace Assessment (JRWA)

• Eligible after completing 863 work hours over 6 months
• Requires submission of payslips, invoices & bank statements

Step 4 – Job Ready Final Assessment (JRFA)

• Verifies completion of 1,725 work hours over 12 months
• Leads to a full skills assessment approval

Skill Assessment Fees (Subject to Change)

Fees vary—always check with TRA for the latest charges.

Documents Required for Provisional Skills Assessment

📋 Personal Documents:

• Passport (all pages)
• Passport-size photograph

📋 Education & Work Proof:

• Australian Qualification Certificate
• Evidence of 360 hours of employment (paid work or vocational placement)
• Employer reference letters, payslips, invoices, and bank statements

Applicants working under an ABN must provide business advertisements from platforms like True Local or Yellow Pages.

Why Choose Better Choice Migration?

• Expert guidance on skill assessment & visa eligibility
• Fast & accurate document preparation
• Step-by-step support for trade assessments & JRP

Take the first step towards your Australian migration journey! Contact Better Choice Migration today to start your skills assessment application.