This is the 2026 TRA skills assessment guide for ANZSCO 323315 — Saw Maker and Repairer. For visa pathway selection see the 323315 pathway guide; for cost/timeline see the case study.
Assessing authority
Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) — tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au.
TRA pathways
| Pathway | Suitable for | Typical timeline |
|---|---|---|
| TRA Migration Skills Assessment (MSA) | Trade-qualified candidates with sufficient post-qualification experience | 8-16 weeks |
| Job Ready Program (JRP) | Trade candidates needing supervised practice in Australia | ~12-24 months |
| Offshore Skills Assessment Program (OSAP) | Specific source countries | Country-specific |
Documents
- Certified copy of qualification(s).
- Academic transcripts.
- Detailed CV mapped chronologically to ANZSCO 323315 duties.
- Employment reference letters on company letterhead (or statutory declaration if letterhead unavailable). Each must show role title, dates, hours/week, salary, and detailed duties matching ANZSCO 323315.
- Identity — passport bio page, certified.
- Payslips or tax records.
ANZSCO 323315 task focus
Reference letters must show at least 65% time on closely related tasks including: industrial saw blade manufacture and sharpening, sawmill / construction sector.
Useful certifications and registrations
AQF 3 Cert III in Engineering — Saw Making.
English
The assessing authority typically doesn't require English directly. Home Affairs requires Competent English. For points-tested visas target Proficient (10 pts) or Superior (20 pts).
Tools
Authoritative sources
- Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) — tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au
- Home Affairs
- Office of MARA
Next step
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Saw Maker and Repairer
ANZSCO 323315
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