CHANGES TO THE TRADE SKILLS ASSESSMENT PROCESS

- Trades Recognition Australia has announced changes to the trade skills assessment process, including changes to the fees, criteria and payment process for OSAP, TSS and TRS trade skills assessments. The VETASSESS website has been updated to reflect the changes.

- These changes relate to all new applications received from 1st March 2019.

Guides and Fact Sheets

The guides on this page will help you understand the requirements for your Trade Skills Assessment.

The Fact Sheet for your occupation provides information on the skills and knowledge you will need to demonstrate during your assessment.
The Practical Assessment Guide and Technical Interview Guide for your occupation provide information on what will happen during your assessment.
For information on what evidence you need to include with your Pathway 1 application, download the Evidence Guide (548KB pdf).
If you are applying for a Pathway 2 assessment, please read the Pathway 2 Candidate Guide (327KB pdf).

Occupation	Fact Sheet	Practical Assessment Guide	Technical Interview Guide	Practical Experience Summary
Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic	(153KB pdf)	(573KB pdf)	(573KB pdf)	(171KB pdf)
Automotive Electrician	(157KB pdf)	(1.06MB pdf)	(268KB pdf)	N/A
Baker (Retail Baking - Combined)	(135KB pdf)	(1.06MB pdf)	(268KB pdf)	N/A
Baker (Retail Baking - Bread)	(152KB pdf)	(1.06MB pdf)	(268KB pdf)	N/A
Bricklayer	(157KB pdf)	(1.06MB pdf)	(268KB pdf)	N/A
Cabinetmaker	(154KB pdf)	(1.06MB pdf)	(268KB pdf)	N/A
Carpenter	(187KB pdf)	(1.06MB pdf)	(268KB pdf)	N/A
Carpenter and Joiner	(153KB pdf)	(1.06MB pdf)	(268KB pdf)	N/A
Chef (Asian Cookery)	(182KB pdf)	(1.06MB pdf)	(268KB pdf)	N/A
Chef (Commercial Cookery)	(178KB pdf)	(1.06MB pdf)	(268KB pdf)	N/A
Cook (Asian Cookery)	(181KB pdf)	(1.06MB pdf)	(268KB pdf)	N/A
Cook (Commercial Cookery)	(176KB pdf)	(1.06MB pdf)	(268KB pdf)	N/A
Diesel Motor Mechanic (Mobile Plant)	(146KB pdf)	(1.06MB pdf)	(268KB pdf)	N/A
Diesel Motor Mechanic (Heavy Commercial Vehicle)	(143KB pdf)	(1.06MB pdf)	(268KB pdf)	N/A
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker	(351KB pdf)	(1.06MB pdf)	(268KB pdf)	N/A
Electrician (General)	(157KB pdf)	(547KB pdf)	(547KB pdf)	(338KB pdf)
Electrician (Special Class)	(178KB pdf)	(576KB pdf)	(576KB pdf)	(338KB pdf)
Fitter (General)	(148KB pdf)	(1.06MB pdf)	(268KB pdf)	N/A
Hairdresser	(188KB pdf)	(1.06MB pdf)	(268KB pdf)	N/A
Joiner	(156KB pdf)	(1.06MB pdf)	(268KB pdf)	N/A
Metal Fabricator	(175KB pdf)	(1.06MB pdf)	(268KB pdf)	N/A
Metal Machinist (First Class)	(160KB pdf)	(1.06MB pdf)	(268KB pdf)	N/A
Motor Mechanic (General)	(151KB pdf)	(1.06MB pdf)	(268KB pdf)	N/A
Panelbeater	(200KB pdf)	(1.06MB pdf)	(268KB pdf)	N/A
Pastrycook	(143KB pdf)	(1.06MB pdf)	(268KB pdf)	N/A
Plumber (General)	(166KB pdf)	(1.7MB pdf)	(1.7MB pdf)	(171KB pdf)
Sheet-metal Trades Worker	(163KB pdf)	(1.06MB pdf)	(268KB pdf)	N/A
Vehicle Painter	(176KB pdf)	(1.06MB pdf)	(268KB pdf)	N/A
Welder (First Class)	(175KB pdf)	(1.06MB pdf)	(268KB pdf)	N/A

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