

- Changes to the employment and training requirements for Pathway 1 assessments The amount of verifiable employment evidence a Pathway 1 applicant must submit for their nominated occupation has been changed as follows: • Licensed trade with no formal training – six years of work experience • Licensed trade with formal training – four years of work experience • Non-licensed trade with no formal training – five years of work experience • Non-licensed trade with formal training – three years of work experience. Additionally, all applicants must have completed at least 12 months of employment in their nominated occupation in the three years prior to lodging their application. *TRA has defined ‘formal training’ as training that aligns with the national training standards in the applicant’s country of training. NOTE: The requirements for Pathway 2 assessments are unchanged.
- Changes to assessment fees Fees for Trade Skills Assessments are now set by Trades Recognition Australia. Payment of these fees must be made directly to TRA. Information regarding the new fees is available at the Trade Recognition Australia website
- Changes to the evidence-submission and payment process From the 1st March 2019, VETASSESS requires new applications to be accompanied by ALL required Stage 1 documentary evidence. After applying and uploading evidence, you will make payment directly to TRA.