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The TRA Online Portal will experience a planned outage for system upgrades between 2:00pm – 7:00pm AEST, Thursday 24 September 2026. For assistance, please Contact Us.

The TRA enquiry line will be opening slightly later on Thursday 24 September 2026 at 10:30am AEST. For assistance, please Contact Us.

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Application checklist

You will need to register through our Online Portal.

Once you have registered for an account, you will be able to submit an application.

To submit your application, you will need to upload the following supporting documents:

  • Passport identification page.
  • Proof of qualification(s).
  • Academic transcripts for each qualification.
  • Apprenticeship documents (if applicable) such as the contract, journal or any other relevant document from your employer, governing body or training provider relating to your apprenticeship.
  • A completed Employer Template form for each employment period you claim. You can download this form from our website.
  • Pay evidence for each employment period you claim.
  • Proof of self-employment (if applicable).
  • A successful skills assessment outcome letter from a TRA program in your Nominated Occupation.
Information notice stating that when submitting a passport, only the identification page should be provided—the page containing the photo and personal details. An exclamation icon appears on the left.

If we need any additional information or evidence, we will request it via your registered email address.