This is the 2026 TRA skills assessment guide for ANZSCO 341111 — Electrician (General). For visa pathway selection see the 341111 pathway guide; for cost/timeline see the case study.
TRA pathways at a glance
| Pathway | Suitable for | Process |
|---|---|---|
| Offshore Skills Assessment (TRA OSA) | International tradies offshore | Documentary + practical / interview |
| Job Ready Program (JRP) | Onshore VET-graduate trades on 485 visa | 4-stage program |
Documents
- Certified copy of trade certificate(s) — Cert III in Electrotechnology Electrician (UEE30820) or international equivalent.
- Trade training transcripts.
- Detailed CV mapped to ANZSCO 341111 — projects, residential / commercial / light-industrial mix.
- Employment reference letters on letterhead with role, dates, hours/week, salary, electrical duties.
- Identity — passport bio page.
- Payslips / tax records.
- Photos of work (sanitised).
- WHS / White Card (post-arrival).
- AS / NZS 3000 (Wiring Rules) familiarity — essential for Australian work.
ANZSCO 341111 task focus
Reference letters must show at least 65% time on general electrical work:
- Wiring residential / commercial / light-industrial premises — single-phase and three-phase.
- Circuit installation per AS / NZS 3000 — radial, ring, sub-mains.
- Switchboard installation — main switchboard, distribution boards, RCD / safety switch protection.
- Fault finding — visual, multimeter, clamp meter, insulation resistance testing.
- Lighting installation — incandescent / LED downlights, suspended fittings, emergency lighting per AS 2293.
- Power-point installation — single / double / USB.
- Smoke alarm installation per AS 3786.
- Hot water system electrical — connection and testing.
- Solar PV installation — with Clean Energy Council Accreditation.
- EV charger installation — Type 2 (AC) / CCS Combo 2 (DC), AS / NZS 4777 compliance.
- Ceiling fan installation.
- Basic data cabling — Cat5e / Cat6 with Open Cabler Registration (Structured Cabling endorsement).
- Reading wiring diagrams and schematics.
Useful certifications
- Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (UEE30820) — Australian Cert III.
- State electrical licence — Energy Safe Vic, NSW Fair Trading, ESO Qld, EnergySafety WA, OTR / CBOS / NT WorkSafe.
- White Card (CPCCWHS1001) — mandatory.
- CEC Accreditation — Clean Energy Council for solar PV / battery design / install.
- Open Cabler Registration — TCA / ACMA for cabling work.
- EV charger installation training — manufacturer-specific (Tesla, Wallbox, EVBox, JET Charge).
English
TRA OSA doesn't directly require English. Home Affairs requires Competent English.
Common pitfalls
- HV / utility specialist. Pure HV transmission / distribution work fits 341112 Electrician (Special Class) or utility-specific roles.
- Linesworker. Pole / overhead line work fits 342211 Electrical Linesworker.
Tools
Authoritative sources
Next step
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