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Trades Verified 27 May 2026

TRA

Trades Recognition Australia

The federal authority for assessing trade occupations - electricians, plumbers, mechanics, carpenters, chefs and 100+ other trades.

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Fees

  • Job Ready Program - Stage 1 (Provisional)

    From AUD $490

  • Job Ready Program - All Stages

    Multiple stages over 12+ months

    Variable by stage

Processing Time

Standard

12 to 16 weeks

Priority / Fast-track

Free priority for construction trades until 30 June 2026

Construction trades (electrician, plumber, carpenter, etc.) are prioritised at no extra cost.

What to know

  • Construction trades currently prioritised by Australian Government
  • Job Ready Program is the most common pathway - onshore experience required
  • Offshore pathway (OSAP) available for some trades
  • Strong PR pathway through Subclass 491 + regional nomination

Occupations assessed

Electrician (General)Plumber (General)CarpenterJoinerMotor MechanicDiesel Motor MechanicWelderFitter (General)BricklayerWall and Floor TilerPainting Trades WorkerCabinetmakerSheetmetal Trades WorkerAir-conditioning Mechanic

Visa pathways this assessment supports

Subclass 189Subclass 190Subclass 491Subclass 485Subclass 482Subclass 186Subclass 494

Verified 27 May 2026. All fees and processing times above are sourced from the official TRA website. Always re-confirm current details before applying. Visit TRA

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