Job Ready Test for Onshore Trades

Job Ready Test for Onshore Trades

Jan 1, 2010

From 1 January 2010, onshore GSM applicants who nominate a trade occupation will be required to demonstrate that they are 'job ready'. This new requirement will be assessed through the Job Ready Program. The Job Ready Program has been developed by the Trades Recognition Australia (TRA).

The new job ready requirement will ensure that people who wish to migrate to Australia as skilled migrants in trade occupations are able to participate in the labour market in the area of their skills and knowledge. Applicants nominating a trade occupation who apply for certain onshore General Skilled Migration (GSM) visas on or after 1 January 2010 will be required to meet the job ready requirement as part of the skills assessment process. This requirement will enhance current skills assessment arrangements for onshore applicants and complement the existing offshore assessment processes.

Which occupations and visas will be subject to the new job ready requirement?
Applicants wishing to migrate to Australia under one of the below visa subclasses and in an allowable trade occupation will be required to satisfy the Job Ready Program's requirements as part of the skills assessment process. This requirement will apply for applications lodged on or after 1 January 2010.Visa subclassesThe following visa subclasses are subject to the job ready requirement:

  • Skilled - Independent (Residence) Visa (Subclass 885)
  • Skilled - Sponsored (Residence) Visa (Subclass 886)
  • Skilled - Regional Sponsored (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 487)
Further information is available from the DIAC website factsheet.

 

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