Motor Mechanics and Automotive Technicians are consistently ranked on Australia's priority skill lists with outstanding employment rates across independent repairers and dealership networks.
The 4-Step TRA Job Ready Program (JRP)
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Step 1: Job Ready Program Registration (JRPRE)
Provisional skills assessment for Subclass 485 based on Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology + 360 hours work placement.
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Step 2: Job Ready Workplace Assessment (JRWA)
Complete 1,725 hours of paid employment over a minimum of 12 months in an approved Australian automotive workshop.
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Step 3: Job Ready Final Assessment (JRFA)
On-site technical evaluation by a TRA-approved workplace assessor witnessing your mechanical repair tasks.
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Step 4: Job Ready Final Review (JRFR)
Issuance of Full Skills Assessment suitable for GSM Subclasses 189, 190, 491, and employer sponsorship.