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TSS Skills Assessment

For many overseas Chefs, Cooks and Bakers where English is not their native language, navigating through the minefield of obtaining a TSS Skills Assessment can be a daunting and time consuming process.  

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If you do require a Skills Assessment for visa eligibility, it is essential that you start as soon as possible as they can take up to 3 months to complete.

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The TSS Skills Assessment Program is an assessment pathway for applicants applying for a Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) 482 or 494 visa.

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A skills assessment determines if you have the skills and experience necessary to work in Australia at the trade level for your occupation.

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There are two skills assessment pathways available under the TSS Skills Assessment Program:

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  • Applicants that do not hold an Australian VET qualification in their trade

  • Applicants that do hold an Australian VET qualification

 

In addition to your qualification you must:

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  • be able to demonstrate work experience of at least 3 years full-time employment in a directly related occupation - including 12 months full-time paid employment in your nominated occupation in the 3 years prior to lodging your application

 

 

 

 

 

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TSS Visa Cook Skills Assessment
Chef Skills Assessment

If you are from one of the following countries you are required to undergo a TSS Skills Assessment:

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  • ​Bangladesh

  • Brazil 

  • China 

  • Fiji 

  • Hong Kong SAR 

  • India 

  • Macau SAR 

  • Nepal 

  • Pakistan 

  • Papua New Guinea

  • Philippines 

  • South Africa 

  • Thailand

  • Vietnam

  • Zimbabwe

Your Skills Assessment must ONLY be obtained through one of the following organisations:

 

  • Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)

  • William Angliss Institute

  • Vetassess

  • Australian Trade Training College

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Contact them directly for information and costs.

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*Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) certificates are not accepted for the purposes of migration.

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