Gasfitter - Assessment Information Sheet
To have your skills and qualifications assessed to Australian standards you will need to go through the following steps:
1. Assessment procedure
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has nominated Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) as the assessing authority for the occupation of Gasfitter.
In conducting an assessment, the following factors will be considered:
- formal training and experience, or
- skills, knowledge and experience equivalent to an Australian trained tradesperson.
For further information on TRA pre-migration skills assessment requirements, please contact:
Trades Recognition Australia
GPO Box 9880, Canberra
ACT, 2601, AUS
Tel: +61 2 6121 7456
Fax: +61 2 6121 7768
Email: traenquiries@deewr.gov.au
Website: www.deewr.gov.au/Skills/Programs/TRA/Pages/default.aspx
As part of your TRA trade skills assessment you will also be required to provide supporting documentation. The required documents are listed on the assessment application form and include:
- evidence of completing a trade or trade related course
- statements from employers.
All documentation must be certified true copies. Note that the name, status and address of the person certifying the copy must be clearly evident. Wherever possible, an official stamp should accompany their signature.
Make sure you keep a copy of these documents for your personal records as you may need them for employment purposes.
3. Send in your application form
Send your application form to TRA with the required documentation and assessment fee.
Once your application, supporting documents and assessment fees have been received the assessment process can commence.
TRA will then send you a written statement indicating that your skills either meet or do not meet the Australian requirements to migrate as a Gasfitter.
If your assessment advises that you meet the requirements, you can submit this statement with your DIAC visa application.
4. Checklist
- Visit the DIAC website to obtain comprehensive information about the Australian government requirements for migrating to Australia. Read through DIAC Booklet 6 - General Skilled Migration.
- Check DIAC’s Skilled Occupation List (SOL) for your occupation and please note the ASCO code and assessing authority.
- Visit the TRA website and carefully read through the introductory information before completing your application form.
- Get certified copies of all your trade certificates, employer statements and any other required documentation listed by TRA. Make sure each document is certified separately.
- Send in your application form, support documents and assessment fee to TRA.
- When you apply to DIAC for your Skilled Migrant visa, include your statement from TRA, along with other required documentation.
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Last updated: 22 January 2009
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