Australian Carpenter Migration Guide: TRA Skills Assessment Process & Application Strategies!

2025.10.28

Occupation: Carpenter

ANZSCO Code: 331212

Assessing Authority: Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)

Eligible Visas:

Skilled Independent (189)

State Nominated (190/491)

Employer-Sponsored (186/482)

After completing an Australian Certificate III in Carpentry, apply for TRA’s Provisional Skills Assessment (PSA):

Purpose:

Required for the 485 Temporary Graduate Visa

Foundation for the full skills assessment

Key Notes:

No 360-hour internship required (common misconception)

Must be issued by a Registered Training Organization (RTO)

Processing Time: ~3 months

Recommendation:

Apply early to secure a 485 visa and start seeking JRP-approved employers

TRA’s JRP is employment-based for international graduates with a PSA.

Work 12 months full-time (1,725 hours) under legal employment

Submit Employment Verification Reports (EVRs)

Use up to 5 employers, but 1 employer must employ you for ≥6 months

TRA assessor conducts an on-site evaluation of practical skills

Requires ≥1 month of work with current employer before assessment

Submit all documents for final review

Success grants a full skills assessment for permanent visa applications

Student G achieved:

Completed Certificate III in Carpentry

Obtained TRA PSA → used for 485 visa application

Completed 1,725 hours under JRP

Received full skills assessment for Carpenter (331212)

Successfully lodged 189/190 visa applications

Begin PSA immediately after graduation to maximize 485 visa validity

Choose JRP-registered employers carefully—long-term partnerships simplify documentation

Maintain detailed records of work hours, tasks, and employer details

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