You're qualified. Australia just doesn't know it yet.
Electricians, plumbers, mechanics and other tradies: if you’re working below your level in Australia, your skills aren’t the problem. The system is. We help you navigate it, step by step.
- Whether your trade qualifies for a skills assessment or RPL
- Which pathway fits your situation
- What evidence you will need from past employers
- Your realistic next steps, in plain English
The labourer trap is real — and it's costing you every week
Every week you spend unrecognised is money left on the table. The worst part: most tradies have no idea there’s a clear, structured pathway out.
Your overseas licence means nothing here
Licensing is state by state, so your UK, French or South African cert doesn’t transfer. You start from zero, unless you go through recognition.
You're earning less than you should
Unrecognised tradies earn $30–45/hr. Recognised tradies earn $55–70/hr. That gap is a paperwork problem, and it’s fixable.
The system is designed to confuse you
TRA, VETASSESS, RPL, state licences, visa subclasses: there’s no single source of truth. One wrong move costs you months.
Every week you wait is money lost
At $15–20/hr difference, every month unrecognised can cost you $2,500+ in lost earnings.
Two ways to get recognised
Which one you need depends on your trade. Not sure? The free eligibility check tells you.
Skills Assessment
A formal assessment of your overseas qualification and experience by TRA. The first step to an Australian licence and to skilled migration.
- Electricians, plumbers, refrigeration mechanics
- Required for skilled & sponsored visas
RPL Australia
Recognition of Prior Learning turns your work experience into an Australian qualification, through a registered training organisation. No classroom.
- Carpenters, welders, mechanics, fitters, bricklayers, chefs
- Usually 1 to 3 months
Same skills. Double the salary. The difference is a document.
Skills recognition isn’t just a bureaucratic process. It’s a salary unlock. Here’s what our clients earn before and after working with Oversix.
Electrician
Plumber
Mechanic
A clear path, not a maze
We take you from overseas worker to fully recognised Australian tradie, step by step, no guessing.
Free eligibility check
Tell us about your trade, experience and where you’re from. We tell you exactly what you qualify for. No cost, no commitment.
Personalised strategy call
We walk you through your options, realistic timelines and next steps, in plain English (or French).
Documents and application
Every document, reference letter and piece of evidence prepared properly, so your application goes in strong.
You're recognised
Qualified roles, higher wages, employer sponsorship, and visa pathways toward permanent residency.
Built by a tradie who lived it
I’m Valentin. I arrived in Australia from France 5 years ago as a qualified electrician. My diploma wasn’t recognised. I spent months navigating a system that made no sense, alone, working below my level while figuring it out.
That experience is why Oversix exists. We give overseas tradies the clarity, support and structured pathway I wish I’d had.
Skills recognition, explained
Free, plain-English guides for overseas tradies. Read them before you spend a dollar.
Skills assessment in Australia: what it is and who needs it
What TRA checks, the experience you need, and how licensed and non-licensed trades differ.
What is RPL in Australia?
How Recognition of Prior Learning works, who can apply and how long it takes.
Skilled migration pathways for overseas tradies
The main visa options and where a skills assessment fits in. General information only.
Real tradies. Real results.
Over 100 overseas tradies have already gone through the Oversix process. Here’s what some of them had to say.
Ready to find out if you qualify?
It takes 60 seconds. No commitment. Just clarity.