TRA skills assessment: occupations and visas

Every occupation TRA assesses, with ANZSCO codes and the visa subclasses each one opens.

By the VisaChief editorial team · Sourced from immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · Last updated August 2026

TRA (Trades Recognition Australia) is the assessing authority for 137 occupations on Australia's skilled occupation lists. A positive assessment from the right authority is a precondition for lodging - the department does not accept an assessment from a different body, however good it is.

Official site: tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au. Fees, evidence requirements and turnaround times are set by the authority, not by the department.

Occupations assessed by TRA

Occupation	ANZSCO	Lists	Visa subclasses	Assessed by
Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber	334112	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic	342111	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)	323111	CSOLSTSOL	186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)	323112	CSOLSTSOL	186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)	323113	CSOLSTSOL	186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Apparel Cutter	393211	ROL	494	TRA
Arborist	362212	CSOLSTSOL	186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Automotive Electrician	321111	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Baker	351111	CSOLSTSOL	186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Blacksmith	322111	ROL	494	TRA
Boat Builder and Repairer	399111	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Bricklayer	331111	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Broadcast Transmitter Operator	399511	ROL	494	TRA
Business Machine Mechanic	342311	CSOLSTSOL	186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Butcher or Smallgoods Maker	351211	CSOLSTSOL	186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Cabinet Maker	394112	CSOL	186, 482	TRA
Cabinetmaker	394111	MLTSSL	189, 190, 407, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)	342411	CSOLSTSOL	186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video)	399512	STSOL	190, 407, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Canvas Goods Fabricator	393111	ROL	494	TRA
Carpenter	331212	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Carpenter and Joiner	331211	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Chef	351311	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Chemical Plant Operator	399211	CSOLROL	186, 482, 494	TRA
Clothing Patternmaker	393212	ROL	494	TRA
Communications Operator	342312	ROL	494	TRA
Cook	351411	CSOLSTSOL	186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Dental Prosthetist	411212	CSOLROL	186, 482, 494	TRA
Dental Technician	411213	CSOLSTSOL	186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Diesel Motor Mechanic	321212	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Drainer	334113	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Dressmaker or Tailor	393213	STSOL	190, 407, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Electrical Engineering Technician	312312	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Electrical Linesworker	342211	CSOLROL	186, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Electrician (General)	341111	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Electrician (Special Class)	341112	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Electronic Engineering Technician	312412	CSOLROL	186, 482, 494	TRA
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker	342313	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)	342314	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)	342315	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Electroplater	322112	CSOLROL	186, 482, 494	TRA
Engineering Patternmaker	323411	CSOLROL	186, 482, 494	TRA
Engraver	323311	ROL	494	TRA
Farrier	322113	CSOLSTSOL	186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Fibrous Plasterer	333211	MLTSSL	189, 190, 407, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Fire Protection Equipment Technician	399918	CSOLROL	186, 482, 494	TRA
Fire Protection Plumber	334117	CSOL	186, 482	TRA
Fitter (General)	323211	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Fitter and Turner	323212	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Fitter-Welder	323213	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Floor Finisher	332111	CSOLROL	186, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Florist	362111	STSOL	190, 407, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Furniture Finisher	394211	CSOLSTSOL	186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Furniture Maker	394113	CSOL	186, 482	TRA
Gallery or Museum Technician	399311	ROL	494	TRA
Gardener (General)	362211	STSOL	190, 407, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Gas or Petroleum Operator	399212	CSOLROL	186, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Gasfitter	334114	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Glazier	333111	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Graphic Pre-press Trades Worker	392211	CSOLROL	186, 482, 494	TRA
Greenkeeper	362311	STSOL	190, 407, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Gunsmith	323312	ROL	494	TRA
Hairdresser	391111	CSOLSTSOL	186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Hardware Technician	313111	CSOLSTSOL	186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Horse Trainer	361112	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
ICT Customer Support Officer	313112	CSOLSTSOL	186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
ICT Support Technicians nec	313199	CSOLSTSOL	186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Jeweller	399411	STSOL	190, 407, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Jockey	452413	ROL	407, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Joiner	331213	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Landscape Gardener	362213	CSOLSTSOL	186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Leather Goods Maker	393112	ROL	494	TRA
Lift Mechanic	341113	MLTSSL	189, 190, 407, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Light Technician	399513	CSOLROL	186, 482, 494	TRA
Locksmith	323313	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Make Up Artist	399514	STSOL	190, 407, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Mechanical Engineering Technician	312512	CSOLSTSOL	186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Metal Casting Trades Worker	322114	CSOLROL	186, 482, 494	TRA
Metal Fabricator	322311	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Metal Fitters and Machinists nec	323299	CSOLSTSOL	186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Metal Machinist (First Class)	323214	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Metal Polisher	322115	ROL	494	TRA
Motor Mechanic (General)	321211	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Motorcycle Mechanic	321213	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Musical Instrument Maker or Repairer	399515	ROL	494	TRA
Nurseryperson	362411	CSOLROL	186, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Optical Dispenser (Aus) \ Dispensing Optician (NZ)	399913	CSOLROL	186, 482, 494	TRA
Optical Mechanic	399914	CSOLROL	186, 482, 494	TRA
Painter	332211	CSOL	186, 482	TRA
Painting Trades Worker	332211	MLTSSL	189, 190, 407, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Panelbeater	324111	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Pastrycook	351112	CSOLSTSOL	186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Picture Framer	394212	CSOLROL	186, 482, 494	TRA
Plasterer (Wall and Ceiling)	333211	CSOL	186, 482	TRA
Plastics Technician	399916	CSOLROL	186, 482, 494	TRA
Plumber (General)	334111	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Power Generation Plant Operator	399213	CSOLSTSOL	186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer	323314	CSOLSTSOL	186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Pressure Welder	322312	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Print Finisher	392111	CSOLSTSOL	186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Printing Machinist	392311	CSOLSTSOL	186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Radiocommunications Technician	313211	MLTSSL	189, 190, 407, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Renderer (Solid Plaster)	333212	CSOL	186, 482	TRA
Roof Plumber	334115	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Roof Tiler	333311	CSOLSTSOL	186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Sail Maker	393113	ROL	494	TRA
Saw Doctor	323315	ROL	494	TRA
Screen Printer	392112	CSOLROL	186, 482, 494	TRA
Sheetmetal Trades Worker	322211	CSOLMLTSSL	189, 190, 407, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Sheetmetal Worker	322211	CSOL	186, 482	TRA
Shipwright	399112	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Shoemaker	393114	CSOLROL	186, 482, 494	TRA
Signwriter	399611	CSOLSTSOL	186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Small Engine Mechanic	321214	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Small Offset Printer	392312	ROL	494	TRA
Solid Plasterer	333212	MLTSSL	189, 190, 407, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Sound Technician	399516	CSOLSTSOL	186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Stonemason	331112	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Technical Cable Jointer	342212	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Technicians and Trades Workers nec	399999	CSOLROL	186, 482, 494	TRA
Telecommunications Cable Jointer	342412	CSOLROL	186, 482, 494	TRA
Telecommunications Linesworker	342413	CSOLSTSOL	186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Telecommunications Technician	342414	CSOLROL	186, 482, 494	TRA
Television Equipment Operator	399517	ROL	494	TRA
Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic	323215	CSOLROL	186, 482, 494	TRA
Toolmaker	323412	CSOLSTSOL	186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Upholsterer	393311	CSOLSTSOL	186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Vehicle Body Builder	324211	CSOLSTSOL	186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Vehicle Painter	324311	CSOLROL	186, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Vehicle Trimmer	324212	CSOLSTSOL	186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Wall and Floor Tiler	333411	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer	323316	ROL	494	TRA
Welder (First Class)	322313	CSOLMLTSSL	186, 189, 190, 407, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Wood Machinist	394213	CSOLSTSOL	186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers nec	394299	CSOLSTSOL	186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494	TRA
Wood Turner	394214	ROL	494	TRA
Wool Classer	399917	ROL	494	TRA

Where the assessment sits in the process

Confirm your occupation and its ANZSCO code on this page.
Apply to TRA with your qualifications and employment evidence.
Sit your English test - see the score tables.
Score yourself on the points calculator and submit an EOI.

Assessments have a validity period, and yours must still be valid at invitation and at lodgement. Starting the assessment late is the most common reason a skilled application misses a round.

Frequently asked questions

What does TRA assess?

TRA is the skills assessing authority for 137 occupations on the Australian skilled occupation lists, listed in full on this page.

Can I use a different assessing authority?

No. The authority is fixed by your nominated occupation. An assessment from another body will not satisfy the criterion.

Do I need a skills assessment before submitting an EOI?

For most points-tested visas you need it before you are invited, and the evidence must be there at lodgement. Assess early - it is the longest lead item in the process.

Rules, fees and test scores change. Confirm current requirements at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au before you lodge. General information only - not immigration advice.