Study 2-year vocational trade qualifications (Commercial Cookery, Automotive, Carpentry, Painting), complete the Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) Job Ready Program, and qualify for Permanent Residency (189, 190, 491 visas).
Vocational trade courses offer lower tuition fees, practical hands-on training, and fast-track PR skills assessment:
Certificate III + IV in Commercial Cookery + Diploma of Hospitality Management. Leads directly to Chef / Qualified Cook skills assessment under TRA.
Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology + Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis. High demand across all Australian states.
Certificate III in Carpentry + Diploma of Building and Construction. Essential trade for Australia's booming residential & commercial building sectors.
Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling. Specialized trade with short pathway to full TRA skills assessment and high hourly wage rates.
Certificate III in Painting and Decorating. Qualifies graduates for domestic & commercial trade licensing and state nomination points.
Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration. Specialized technical trade with top priority for regional 491 state nominations.
Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) skills assessment workflow for international trade graduates:
Provisional Skills Assessment based on Australian trade qualification & 360 hours work placement.
Complete 1,725 hours of paid trade employment in an Australian workplace over 6–12 months.
Practical on-site workplace observation by a TRA assessor at your employer's venue.
Receive full TRA Skills Assessment outcome letter for GSM Subclass 189/190/491 PR visa filing.
Our experienced education counsellors help you select CRICOS trade packages with guaranteed TRA work placement support.