Licensing

You will receive an OTSR if you complete a skills assessment through a TRA-approved RTO. You can receive an OTSR in the following licensed occupations:

• Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
• Electrician (General and Special Class)
• Plumber (General).

The OTSR records the technical skills demonstrated against the relevant Australian VET qualification. To receive an Australian VET qualification for that occupation, you must also undertake:

• Australian context gap training, and
• a period of supervised employment in the specific trade.

Once you have an OTSR, you can apply for a provisional licence. This will allow you to work under supervision while completing gap training.

You can apply through state and territory licensing regulators for a provisional licence. you will need to meet other non-skill requirements as well.

For more information, please select the relevant occupation below.

You must undertake formal training to receive the Australian-specific knowledge for your occupation.

The process for gap training depends on:

• the licensed occupation, and
• the state or territory you want to work in.

For more information, please select the relevant occupation below.

You need to get an Australian VET qualification.

For more information, please select the relevant occupation below.

You may need a Certificate III Australian VET qualification for a full licence. The name and conditions may differ depending on the state or territory you wish to work in.

Please note, a licence does not always allow you to become a contractor. Contractor's licences generally need further training and more experience.

You should confirm the following with the relevant state or territory licensing authority:

• requirements, and
• conditions of the various licence categories.