TSS & OSAP Skills Assessment
What's New
NEW ASIAN COOKERY SKILLS ASSESSMENT PATHWAYS NOW OPEN
- Cook – SIT31121 Certificate III in Asian Cookery
- Chef – SIT40821 Certificate IV in Asian Cookery
- Free, no-obligation pre-assessment with personalised feedback
- Clear document checklists and SharePoint guidance
- One-on-one sessions to explain the skills assessment process
- Memory triggers allowed during Technical Interviews (by request)
- Preparation resources including DoFoodSafely, FSANZ guides, and assessment requirements on www.training.gov.au
Good news - we have improved our processing times:
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General enquiries: 3–5 business days
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Pre-assessment document review: 5–10 business days
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Full skills assessment: approximately 8–12 weeks from decision-ready submission
TRA-Approved Skills Assessments for Skilled Migration
William Angliss Institute is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), authorised by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) to conduct skills assessments under the Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) and Offshore Skills Assessment Program (OSAP). We help international and onshore candidates in Australia prove they can work at the required Australian trade level in culinary, patisserie, and baking occupations.
Why Choose William Angliss Institute?
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Free pre-assessment with no obligation
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Experienced industry assessors
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Clear, supportive, and high-integrity process
- Globally recognised Australian qualification issued for successful Pathway 1 (Stream C) applicants
Occupations We Assess
Baker [351111] - Bread and Combined Baking:
- FBP30421 Certificate III in Bread Baking
- FBP30521 Certificate III in Baking (New - available in 3rd quarter 2026)
Chef [351311] - Commercial Cookery, Asian Cookery and Pastry/Patisserie:
- SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
- SIT40721 Certificate IV in Patisserie
- SIT40821 Certificate IV in Asian Cookery (new – now available)
Cook [351411] - Commercial Cookery and Asian Cookery:
- SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- SIT31121 Certificate III in Asian Cookery (new – now available)
Pastrycook [351112] - Cake & Pastry and Patisserie:
- FBP30321 Certificate III in Cake and Pastry
- SIT31021 Certificate III in Patisserie
Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) and Offshore Skills Assessment Program (OSAP)
TSS Skills Assessment
This program is for candidates applying for the Skills in Demand (SID) visa (subclass 482) who are working in a nominated occupation and hold a passport from a TRA-nominated country or Special Administrative Region (SAR).
OSAP Skills Assessment
This program is for OSAP-nominated country candidates applying for a skilled migration visa (excluding subclass 485 and TSS visas) to work in a nominated occupation.
Applicants who are not required by the Department of Home Affairs to obtain a skills assessment, but wish to opt-in, may also apply under OSAP.
You do not need to be offshore to apply - onshore applicants in Australia are eligible.
What is Pathway 1 and Pathway 2?
- Most common pathway for international applicants.
- Focus: Demonstrating your trade skills align with Australian commercial standards.
- Successful candidates receive both a TRA Skills Assessment Outcome Letter and a formal Australian qualification from William Angliss Institute.
- Total fee: AUD $3,120
- Focus: Demonstrating the application of workplace skills in an Australian commercial kitchen or commercial retail bakery.
- Total fee: AUD $2,020
Am I Eligible to Apply?
- Demonstrate at least 12 months of full-time paid employment in the nominated occupation within the last 3 years prior to application.
- For Baker, Cook, or Pastrycook:
- With formal training → minimum 3 years total full-time relevant experience
- Without formal training → minimum 5 years total full-time relevant experience
- For Chef or Pastry Chef:
- At least 12 months in a senior role with supervisory or management responsibilities
- Overall cumulative experience: minimum 3 years (with formal training) or 5 years (without formal training), showing clear progression to senior positions.
How to Apply – 4 Simple Steps
1: Pre-Assessment
Submit current CV for review followed by high-resolution scans of your documents (employment and income evidence, passport, qualifications, menus, photos/videos) to the SharePoint folder we provide.
For the full list of documents to be provided, please download this PDF checklist
Email skills.assessment@angliss.edu.au once uploaded. We will review and respond within 5–10 business days.
Step 2: Invitation to Apply + Documentary Evidence Assessment (DEA)
If eligible, you receive instructions to apply with the correct DEA Payment Identifier. Register, pay directly to TRA and submit your full application.
Step 3: Technical Interview
After successful DEA, receive the next payment identifier for the Technical Interview fee and attend the interview.
Step 4: TRA Outcome
TRA makes the final decision. WAI issues official TRA outcome. Successful Pathway 1 applicants also receive an AQF qualification from William Angliss Institute.
Get in Touch With Us
- Australia
- Southeast Asia (ASEAN)
- North & East Asia
- South Asia & Sub-continent
- Europe & Americas
- Middle East & Africa
TRA Fees Summary
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Pathway |
Fees (in AUD) |
TRA Fees (in AUD) |
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Pathway 1 (Stream C) - No Australian VET qualification |
P1 Documentary Evidence Assessment Fee |
$1,120 |
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P1 Technical Interview Fee |
$2,000 |
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Total P1 Fees |
$3,120 |
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Pathway |
Fees (in AUD) |
TRA Fees (in AUD) |
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Pathway 2 (Stream B) - with Australian VET qualification |
P2 Documentary Evidence Assessment Fee |
$1,120 |
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P2 Technical Interview Fee |
$900 |
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Total P2 Fees |
$2,020 |
Frequently Asked Questions
For a list of Frequently Asked Questions, please refer to the FAQs page.
