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The Offshore Skills Assessment Program (OSAP) is for the applicants applying to the Department of Home Affairs for the skilled migration visa with the specific occupations which are set out for the specific countries.

A skills assessment body will assess skills and experience necessary to work in Australia at the required level your nominated occupation.

It is applicants’ responsibility to find out the right programs at TRA for the assessment. If you are not sill sure about your right program and assessing authority, please click on (https://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/tra-pathfinder)

OSAP contains two Pathways

Pathway 1

You don’t have an Australian qualification
or occupational license.

Pathway 2

You have an Australian qualification
or occupational license.

In Pathway 1, applicants who receive a successful OSAP outcome for their occupation will also receive an Australian Quality Framework (AQF) qualification certificate if it is a non-licensed occupation.

Eligibility

Please check your country of passport is listed next to your occupation in the table below:

For your eligibility of the skills assessment through OSAP, your nominated occupation MUST be listed in the table below

OSAP Nominated Occupations, Countries and SARs

​OSAP Nominated OccupationsOSAP Nominated Countries​ and SARs
​Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic* [342111]

Applicants from all countries in this occupation are required to have an OSAP assessment unless you are applying for a:

​Automotive Electrician [321111]China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR, India, Ireland, Macau SAR, Philippines, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
​Baker [351111]​China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR, India, Ireland, Macau SAR, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Republic of Korea, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
​Bricklayer [331111]Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR, India, Iran, Ireland, Macau SAR, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Republic of Korea, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
Cabinetmaker [394111]Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR, India, Iran, Ireland, Macau SAR, Philippines, Republic of Korea, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
​Carpenter [331212]Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR, India, Iran, Ireland, Macau SAR, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Republic of Korea, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
​Carpenter and Joiner [331211]​Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR, India, Iran, Ireland, Macau SAR, Philippines, Republic of Korea, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
​Chef [351311]Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR, India, Iran, Ireland, Macau SAR, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Republic of Korea, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
​Cook [351411]Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR, India, Iran, Ireland, Macau SAR, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Republic of Korea, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
​Diesel Motor Mechanic [321212]​China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR, India, Ireland, Macau SAR, Philippines, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
​Electrician (General)* [341111]

Applicants from all countries in this occupation are required to have an OSAP assessment unless you are applying for a:

​Electrician (Special Class)* [341112]

Applicants from all countries in this occupation are required to have an OSAP assessment unless you are applying for a:

​Electronic Equipment
Tradesworker [342313]
China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR, India, Ireland, Macau SAR, Philippines, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
​Fitter (General) [323211]Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR, India, Iran, Ireland, Macau SAR, Philippines, Republic of Korea, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
​Fitter and Turner [323212]Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR, India, Iran, Ireland, Macau SAR, Philippines, Republic of Korea, South Africa, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
​Fitter – Welder [323213]Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR, India, Iran, Ireland, Macau SAR, Philippines, Republic of Korea, South Africa, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
​Hairdresser [391111]Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR, India, Iran, Ireland, Macau SAR, Philippines, Republic of Korea, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
​Joiner [331213]Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR, India, Iran, Ireland, Macau SAR, Philippines, Republic of Korea, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
​Metal Fabricator [322311]Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR, India, Iran, Ireland, Macau SAR, Philippines, Republic of Korea, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
​​Metal Machinist (First Class)
[323214]
Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR, India, Iran, Ireland, Macau SAR, Philippines, Republic of Korea, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
​Metal Fitters and Machinists (not elsewhere classified) [323299]​Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR, India, Iran, Ireland, Macau SAR, Philippines, Republic of Korea, South Africa, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
​Motor Mechanic (General) [321211]China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR, India, Ireland, Macau SAR, Philippines, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
​Panelbeater [324111]China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR, India, Ireland, Macau SAR, Philippines, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
​Pastrycook [351112]Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR, India, Iran, Ireland, Macau SAR, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Republic of Korea, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
​Plumber (General)* [334111]

Applicants from all countries in this occupation are required to have an OSAP assessment unless you are applying for a:

​Pressure Welder [322312]​Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR, India, Iran, Ireland, Macau SAR, Philippines, Republic of Korea, South Africa, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
​Sheetmetal Trades Worker [322211]Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR, India, Iran, Ireland, Macau SAR, Philippines, Republic of Korea, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
​Toolmaker [323412]Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR, India, Iran, Ireland, Macau SAR, Philippines, Republic of Korea, South Africa, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
Vehicle Painter [324311]China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR, India, Ireland, Macau SAR, Philippines, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
​Welder (First Class) [322313]Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR, India, Iran, Ireland, Macau SAR, Philippines, Republic of Korea, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Zimbabwe

You will need to select RTO authorized by TRA. If your residential country does not have the interview venue as your nominated occupation, you might be required to travel to a country where TRA has approval venue.

How to Apply

To apply for the Offshore Skills Assessment Program (OSAP) through the TRA website (https://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/) or you may take the professional support from us. We have a professional team for the skill assessment. You will get proper guidelines with a view to preparing your application with perfect way.

Application fee

You will have to pay following fees through TRA

Assessment Step- Pathway 1Fee (AUD)
Step 1 – Documentary Evidence$1280
Step 2 – Technical Interview – Pathway 1$2000
Assessment Step- Pathway 2Fee (AUD)
Step 1 – Documentary Evidence$1280
Step 2 – Technical Interview – Pathway 1$900

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