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Skills in Demand Visa: TRA Skills Assessments

Key Updates on the New Skills in Demand (SID) Visa

Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) continues to serve as the official assessing authority for 23 occupations requiring skills assessments under the new Skills in Demand Visa (Core Skills stream). Applicants seeking a skills assessment for occupations where TRA is the designated authority must apply through the Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) skills assessment program.

Important Details for Applicants:

• TSS Applications from 7 December 2024: Any TSS skills assessment applications received from this date onward will also be assessed for the Skills in Demand visa.

  
  

• Pre-7 December Applications: If you applied for a TSS skills assessment before this date and are awaiting results, consult the Department of Home Affairs to confirm whether the assessment remains necessary.

Overview of the Job Ready Program

The Job Ready Program (JRP) is designed to ensure participants gain at least 12 months of full-time (or equivalent part-time) employment experience. The program must be completed within three years.

Note on Processing Times: Variations in demand can affect processing speeds. Below are the average processing times as of December 2024.

Average Processing Timeframes:

1. Program Registration

• Confirmation of registration is provided within 30 days of the online submission.

2. Workplace Assessment Eligibility

• Eligibility decisions for Workplace Assessments are made within 6 months of JRP application.

3. Workplace Assessment Application

• Applicants will receive confirmation of referral to a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) within 6 weeks of submitting the application.

• The RTO will schedule the Workplace Assessment within 2 weeks of referral.

• For rescheduling, contact the RTO directly before the appointment.

4. Workplace Assessment Outcome

• TRA will communicate the results of the Workplace Assessment 9 weeks after the assessment date.

5. Final Assessment

• Invitations for the Job Ready Final Assessment are issued after all participation requirements are met.

6. Document Processing

• Additional information requests will be processed within 14 days of receipt.

General Guidance:

Processing times are indicative and may vary depending on individual circumstances. Applicants should regularly check the TRA website, FAQs, and guidelines for the latest updates.