Get Your Overseas Trade Licence Recognised in Australia
Helping overseas-qualified tradespeople get their skills recognised in Australia
If you’re an overseas-qualified tradesperson, getting your skills recognised in Australia isn’t a one-size-fits-all process. The correct pathway depends on your trade and your long-term plans.
That’s where Skill Shortage Solutions come in. This is a company ran by an Irish guy, Jason that moved to Australia in 2008. The sole objective of his business to help people get their overseas trade licenses recognised in Australia. He is the guy you need to speak too. I've sent many overseas tradies to him already that have successfully went through the process.
Licensed Trades (Important)
If you’re a licensed trade, such as:
- Electrician
- Plumber
- Refrigeration / Air Conditioning Mechanic
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is NOT recommended.
Going down the wrong path can:
- Delay or block trade licensing
- Cause issues with future migration skills assessments
Instead, licensed trades should go through the Offshore Skills Assessment Program (OSAP) — the exact process Skill Shortage Solutions specialise in.
What you get:
- Trade recognition that allows you to apply for a provisional licence in Australia.
- A migration skills assessment (valid for 3 years).
- Clear guidance on what’s needed to obtain a full licence in any state.
Non-Licensed Trades
If you’re a non-licensed trade, such as:
- Carpenter
- Fitter / Machinist
- Chef
- Mechanic / Fitter
- Metal Fabricator / Welder
And many more
You have two possible pathways, depending on your goals:
Option 1: Planning to apply for PR?
If permanent residency is part of your plan, Skill Shortage Solutions is the recommended pathway.
You’ll receive:
A nationally recognised Australian qualification
A migration skills assessment (valid for 3 years)
Option 2: Just want to work ASAP?
If your priority is getting into mining or FIFO work as quickly as possible, RPL may be suitable — but note:
You will not receive a migration skills assessment
You may still need OSAP later if you apply for PR.
Why I Recommend Skill Shortage Solutions
Skill Shortage Solutions have over 15 years’ experience helping overseas-trained tradespeople get recognised in Australia — for both work and visa purposes.
They’ll assess your situation properly and make sure you’re on the right pathway from the start, so you don’t waste time, money, or future opportunities.
Ready to Get Started?
If you’re overseas-qualified and want to move forward with trade skills recognition, message me directly.
I’ll send you a short Trade Recognition Eligibility Assessment provided by Jason and his team. Once you return your answers, I’ll forward them on — one of their experts will contact you directly to talk you through the next steps and everything involved.
You can contact me through any of my social media channels, and I’ll send everything over.
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I’m a partner of Skill Shortage Solutions. If you go through this process via me, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Full transparency here.s.
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