About TradeSET

Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) has developed TradeSET as part of the process for applicants applying for the:

• 457 Skills Assessment Program (applicants applying for a Temporary Business Long Stay - Standard Business Sponsorship (Subclass 457) visa); and
• Offshore Skills Assessment Program (applicants from nominated countries working in nominated occupations who are applying for permanent migration).

There is no cost to use TradeSET. It is a free service provided to help you understand how your trade works in Australian workplaces. The information will help you decide whether to apply for a formal skills assessment.

Once you have completed and finalised the self evaluation, TradeSET will send you a final report by email. You will need to provide your TRA approved Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with a copy of your TradeSET report and your evidence.

Your TradeSET report will also show any additional skills you may need to work in Australia.

Important Notes:

• The TradeSET report is not a formal skills assessment or a qualification.
• If you already hold an Australian (AQF) qualification relevant to the occupation you are applying for, you DO NOT need to complete TradeSET. You will be assessed under Pathway 2 of the relevant program.
• Persons applying for skilled migration are required to meet the Department of Immigration and Citizenship's English language requirements. Further information about this and other immigration requirements can be found at http://www.immi.gov.au.
• RTOs approved to provide skills assessment services for the 457 Program can be found at RTOFinder
• RTOs approved to provide skills assessment services for the Offshore Skills Assessment Program can be found here.

For more information on the 457 Skills Assessment Program and the Offshore Skills Assessment Program, please read the Applicant Guidelines on the TRA website (www.deewr.gov.au/tra).

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