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The Department of Training and Workforce Development in consortium partnership with Victoria University (VU) as lead RTO, provides a skills assessment service with Western Australian State Training Providers.  This service is provided on behalf of Trades Recognition Australia (TRA).  The consortium is approved to provide skills assessments in the following countries and occupations.

Countries Occupations
  • Brazil
  • China
  • Fiji
  • India
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Philippines
  • South Africa
  • Thailand
  • Vietnam
  • Zimbabwe
  • Automotive Electrician
  • Baker – Retail Baking – Bread
  • Baker – Retail Baking – Combined
  • Cabinetmaker
  • Carpenter
  • Carpenter and Joiner
  • Chef
  • Cook – Asian Cookery
  • Cook – Commercial Cookery
  • Diesel Motor Mechanic
  • Electrician – General
  • Fitter – General
  • Metal Fabricator
  • Metal Machinist – First Class
  • Metal Fitter and Machinist
  • Motor Mechanic – General
  • Panel Beater
  • Sheet Metal Trades Worker
  • Vehicle Painter
  • Welder – First Class

The skills assessment is based on formal and structural recognition of prior learning. People successfully completing a skills assessment will receive an Australian qualification for non-licensed trades or an Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) for licensed trades.

For further information about our 457 skills assessment services please contact us by email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or contact VU  – www.vu.edu.au/457 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

We can also negotiate specific contracts with companies involved in bringing into Australia large groups of 457 skilled workers. For more information about this please contact ETI Projects - email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .