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What roles require a TRA (Trades Recognition Australia) skills assessment?

If you are applying from the for certain trade occupations, you may be required to complete a TRA skills assessment before proceeding with your application.

If you are applying from the Philippines and your occupation is on the list below, you must complete a Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) skills assessment before your visa application can proceed, unless a specific exception applies. TRA is the Australian Government body responsible for assessing the skills of tradespeople trained outside Australia.

The following roles require a TRA skills assessment:

  • Automotive Electrician
  • Baker
  • Cabinetmaker
  • Carpenter
  • Carpenter and Joiner
  • Chef
  • Cook
  • Diesel Motor Mechanic
  • Electrician (General)
  • Electrician (Special Class)
  • Fitter (General)
  • Fitter and Turner
  • Fitter-Welder
  • Joiner
  • Metal Fabricator
  • Metal Fitters and Machinists (nec)
  • Metal Machinist (First Class)
  • Motor Mechanic (General)
  • Panelbeater
  • Pastrycook
  • Program or Project Administrator
  • Sheetmetal Trades Worker
  • Specialist Managers (nec) (excluding Ambassador, Archbishop, and Bishop)
  • Toolmaker
  • Welder (First Class)

Note: This requirement is governed by the Australia–Philippines labour arrangement. The occupation list is subject to change — your Cirrus Recruiter will always have the most current information.

What should you do if your occupation is listed?

Contact your Cirrus Recruiter — they will confirm whether this requirement applies to your role, guide you through the next steps, and help you initiate the TRA skills assessment process. If you are unsure whether a specific exception applies to your situation, your Cirrus Recruiter can clarify this for you.