1. Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) Presenter Anni Chilton Director, Policy and Strategy Trades Recognition Australia trades recognition australia ‘assessing your skills’

2. trades recognition australia ‘assessing your skills’ TRA - Assessing authority with 2 roles Domestic stream accreditation under TRR Act 49 metal and electrical trades International stream Assessments for migration purposes under authority of the Migration Regulations 2.26B(2) 170 trade and associate professional occupations

3. trades recognition australia ‘assessing your skills’ Past applications received

4. Applications by trade trades recognition australia ‘assessing your skills’ Occupation2005-062006-072007-08 % Change over last two years Cook24636541898537% Hairdresser273662854176-34% General Electrician 151725271806-29% Motor Mechanic146521841766-19% Refrigeration & Air conditioning Mechanic 9941796897-50% Fitter113816171317-19% Metal Machinist106413591058-22% Welder6641245845-32% Pastry cook6721139180659% Toolmaker872761533-30%

5. trades recognition australia ‘assessing your skills’ Applications by country of training Country of Training2005-062006-072007-08 % Change over last two years India6926146145639-61% Australia2040498011547132% United Kingdom439149332512-49% China10151822717-61% South Africa626933828-11% Korea556891544-39% Sri Lanka715854446-48% Iran181807388-52% Philippines578763445-42% Pakistan360730400-45%

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) trades recognition australia ‘assessing your skills’ Current KPIs MODLNON-MODL Since Jul 2006 > > >95% in 10 Working Days 95% in 20 Working Days

7. trades recognition australia ‘assessing your skills’ Initial assessment by TRA assessors Central Trades Committee endorsed criteria Decision by local trades committees (LTC) o Benchmark – Australian tradesperson o trade level skills and employability Successful applicants receive an Australian Recognised Trade Certificate (ARTC) Assessment - domestic applications

8. trades recognition australia ‘assessing your skills’ Assessment - international applications TRA assessors decision makers Decisions based on a Uniform Assessment Criteria o Benchmark – Australian tradesperson o looking for trade level skills and employability Successful applicants receive a letter they can use when applying to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship for permanent migration

9. trades recognition australia ‘assessing your skills’ Uniform Assessment Criteria Skill PathwayABCE Notional TitleFormal Apprenticeship Informal Apprenticeship Vocational Traineeship Australian Qualification Minimum employment requirement 4 years5 years 900 Hours ** or 4 years *** Training requirement 900 Hrs formal training (inclusive of employment) 900 Hrs formal training (inclusive of employment) 1800 Hrs formal training (inclusive of employment) CRICOS AQF III Specific requirements Regulated apprenticeship Recognised traineeship Acceptable workplace assessment

10. trades recognition australia ‘assessing your skills’ Pathway E applications Occupation2005-062006-072007-08 % Change over last two years Cook110431676988121% Hairdresser356655127995% Pastry cook2775071477191% Graphic Pre-Press Trades 54147299103% Motor Mechanic2881516537% Chef206411072% Baker18577633% Dental Technician1036386% Nurseryperson1026212715% Child Care Co-ordinator0152460%

11. trades recognition australia ‘assessing your skills’ TRA review In September 2007, TRA suspended Skill Pathway (Pathway D) from its Uniform Assessment Criteria following increasing concerns that the claims made in this type of application were fraudulent Since the suspension of Pathway D, TRA has undertaken a review of its assessment standards and procedures In July 2008, TRA released an exposure draft of its proposed new assessment standards and procedures – The Migration Assessment Policy Prior to the release of the exposure draft, TRA sought the views of key stakeholders, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship, ACPET, TDA, and the MIA TRA also invited submissions from key stakeholders

12. trades recognition australia ‘assessing your skills’ Response to the Exposure Draft The main feedback has been in relation to TRA’s 900 hour work experience (employment) requirement Some stakeholders perceive TRA has changed its position on its 900 hours. TRA has always required that the 900 hour ‘work experience’ is in addition to any work experience required of a student in order to successfully achieve a Certificate III Some stakeholders perceive the 900 hour requirement is a slight against institutional based training

13. trades recognition australia ‘assessing your skills’ Key message The MAP has a much stronger emphasis on an Australian Qualification than the UAC It requires all applicants to provide evidence of formal recognition In some countries mechanisms for achieving formal recognition may be limited This will provide new opportunities for RTOs interested in delivering training and or RPL offshore

14. trades recognition australia ‘assessing your skills’ Where to from here? Before we release the MAP, we need to make sure we have got it right A second draft will be issued on TRA’s website on that clarifications issues raised during consultations and submissions We are undertaking further consultations This means there will be a slight delay in implementing the MAP

15. trades recognition australia ‘assessing your skills’ Trades Recognition Australia Questions? www.workplace.gov.au/tra Phone: + 61-2-6121-7456 traenquiries@dewr.gov.au