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Get your overseas electrician licence recognised in australia
You’ve got the skills. We help you get the licence. From Skills Assessment to your Australian electrician licence — we guide overseas-trained electricians through every step.
100+ Tradies Helped
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Licensed pathway specialists
The Problem
Sound Familiar?
Most overseas electricians have no clear roadmap. We’ve built one.
You're working as a labourer or in a different role — way below your skill level
You've been told you need to "re-do" your whole trade — but no one explains what that really means
You're earning $28–35/hr when Australian electricians earn $55–70/hr doing the same job
You've spent hours on government websites and still don't know what your first step is
You’re not alone. Most overseas electricians have no clear roadmap. We’ve built one and we walk you through it.
The Outcome
Here's What Getting Recognised Actually Means
$28–35/hr
Labourer / unlicensed rate
- Labourer / unlicensed work
- No clear visa pathway
- Skills not recognised
- Stuck at the bottom of the pay scale
BEFORE
$55–70/hr
Licensed electrician rate
- Licenced electrician anywhere in Australia
- Eligible for skilled visa (189 / 190 / 491)
- Certificate III + Australian Licence
- Work independently, set your own rate
After — Recognised
The Roadmap
The Pathway to Your Australian Electrician Licence
Electricians are a licensed trade. Here’s the official recognition process — step by step.
- Skills Assessment (TRA)
Trades Recognition Australia evaluates your overseas qualifications and experience. Mandatory first step for all overseas electricians.
- 4 years experience with qualification (or 6 years without)
- 12 months worked in the trade in the last 3 years
- Managed by TRA — federal government body
- Outcome : Formal recognition of your overseas skills
- Provisional Licence
Once your Skills Assessment is approved, you apply for a Provisional Licence in your state. You can work under supervision — and earn — while completing gap training.
- Gap Training (~12 months / 1,000 hours)
Bridges the gap between your overseas training and Australian standards. Covers AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules and local requirements — not the basics you already know.
- Capstone Assessment
A practical assessment run by a registered RTO to confirm you meet Australian competency standards.
- Certificate III + Unrestricted Licence
You receive your Certificate III in Electrotechnology and can apply for your full unrestricted electrician licence — work anywhere, independently.
TOTAL DURATION
1.5 to 2 years from Skills Assessment to Unrestricted Licence
Do You Qualify?
Eligibility for Skills Assessment
TRA requirements for overseas electricians:
| Criteria | With Qualification | Without Qualification |
|---|---|---|
|
Work Experience |
4 years minimum |
6 years minimum |
|
Recent Activity |
12 months in trade in last 3 years |
12 months in trade in last 3 years |
|
Assessment Body |
TRA — Trades Recognition Australia |
TRA — Trades Recognition Australia |
Not sure if you qualify? Our free eligibility check takes 60 seconds.
How It Works
How Oversix Supports You
Three steps from first contact to approved application.
Free Eligibility Check
Answer 7 quick questions. We tell you exactly which pathway applies to you and what your first step is.
Strategy Call
A 1:1 call with Valentin — an electrician who went through the Australian recognition process himself.
Full Application Support
We prepare your Skills Assessment application, gather your documents, and liaise with TRA on your behalf.
OUR STORY
Built by a Tradie, for Tradies
Valentin is a French-trained electrician who went through the Australian recognition process himself — the confusion, the paperwork, the dead ends. He built Oversix so overseas electricians across Australia don’t have to figure it out alone.
100+ overseas tradies helped since September 2025
Serving clients across all Australian states
We’ve been through the TRA process ourselves
“I went through this process myself. I know every step, every document, every trap. That’s why I can help you do it faster and right.”
— Valentin · Founder, Oversix
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the Skills Assessment take for electricians?
TRA typically processes applications within 3 to 6 months, depending on the completeness of your documents. Oversix helps you submit a complete application the first time to avoid delays.
Do I need to re-do my trade in Australia?
Not completely. As a licensed trade, electricians go through Gap Training (~12 months) rather than repeating a full apprenticeship. It covers Australian wiring rules and local standards — not the basics you already know.
Can I work as an electrician while going through the process?How much do your services cost?
Yes — once you have your Provisional Licence (after your Skills Assessment is approved), you can work under supervision while completing your gap training.
Do I need to be in Australia to start the Skills Assessment?
No. You can start your TRA Skills Assessment application from overseas. Many of our clients begin the process before they even arrive in Australia.
Is Skills Assessment the same as RPL?
No. Skills Assessment (via TRA) is for licensed trades like electricians — a government-required step for licensing. RPL is for non-licensed trades. If you’re an electrician, you need Skills Assessment, not RPL.
Check Your Eligibility — Free
Answer 7 quick questions and find out if you qualify for the Skills Assessment pathway. No commitment, no cost.
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Ready to Get Your Australian Electrician Licence?
Stop working below your skill level. Start the process today with a free eligibility check — it takes 2 minutes.