�� Overview

For international students pursuing trade occupations (e.g., chef, welder, carpenter, automotive technician, bricklayer), Australia offers a clear 3-step pathway to PR:
1️⃣ Complete a Cert III+ course → Apply for TRA PSA
2️⃣ Secure employer sponsorship → Finish TRA JRP
3️⃣ Apply for 485 visa → Gain work experience → Lodge PR application

�� Phase 1: Course Completion + TRA PSA (Provisional Skills Assessment)

Key Requirements for PSA:

✔ Complete a Cert III or higher in your nominated trade.
✔ No 360-hour internship required (common misconception!).
✔ Processing time: ~3 months.

Why PSA Matters Early?

Allows you to start job hunting for JRP-qualified employers.

Eligible for 485 Graduate Work Visa (if MLTSSL-listed occupation).

�� Phase 2: Employer Sponsorship + TRA JRP (Job Ready Program)

JRP = 4-Stage Skills Assessment for PR Eligibility

Employer Rules for JRE:

Max 5 employers, but 1 must employ you for 6+ months.

Employer must submit Employment Verification Reports (EVRs).

�� Phase 3: 485 Visa (Post-Vocational Education Stream)

Eligibility:

✔ Age < 35
✔ CRICOS-registered 92-week (2-year) course
✔ IELTS 6.5 (no band <5.5) or equivalent
✔ PSA for MLTSSL occupation (e.g., Chef, Electrician)
⚠️ STSOL roles (e.g., Enrolled Nurse) don’t qualify!
✔ Visa validity: 1.5 years

Why 485?

Buy time to complete JRP + gain work experience.

Opens doors for 190/491 state nomination.

�� Pro Tips for Success

✅ Pick MLTSSL trades (check Skills Lists).
✅ Start PSA immediately after graduation.
✅ Choose employers registered with TRA for JRP.
✅ Avoid STSOL courses if aiming for 485/PR.

�� Final Pathway to PR

Study (2 years) → 2. PSA + 485 Visa → 3. JRP Work → 4. PR Visa (189/190/491)

Realistic Timeline: 3–4 years from course start to PR.

�� Useful Links

TRA Skills Assessment

485 Visa Requirements

�� Bottom Line:
Blue-collar trades offer one of the fastest PR routes in Australia—if you follow the steps correctly. Need help planning? Consult a registered migration agent!