Trades Recognition Australia — Approved Provider
Approved to Undertake TSS & OSAP Skills Assessment
Complete Hospitality Training is an authorised Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) assessment body for trade occupations in the hospitality industry.
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About CHT Skills Assessment
Recognised. Qualified. Ready to Assess.
Complete Hospitality Training is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), appointed and authorised by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) to assess and conduct Skills Assessments for both the Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Skills Assessment Program and the Offshore Skills Assessment Program (OSAP).
The Skills Assessment determines whether you have the skills and experience necessary to work in Australia at the trade level for your nominated occupation.
Our team of qualified assessors brings extensive industry training and assessment experience, and we offer a no-fee, no-obligation Pre-Assessment and eligibility check before you formally apply.
Assessment Programs
Which Program Is Right for You?
CHT administers two Skills Assessment streams on behalf of TRA, each designed for a different visa type and circumstance.
Temporary Skills Shortage Skills Assessment Program
The TSS Skills Assessment Program pathway is for candidates applying for a Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa who work in a nominated occupation and who hold a passport from a nominated country or Special Administrative Region (SAR).
Offshore Skills Assessment Program
The OSAP Program pathway is for candidates applying for a Skilled Migration visa (excluding 485 and TSS visas) to work in a nominated occupation. Applicants who are not required by the Department of Home Affairs to attain a Skills Assessment, but wish to do so, may also apply under this pathway. Applicants do not need to be offshore to apply.
Eligible Occupations
Occupations Assessed by CHT
Complete Hospitality Training is authorised by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) to perform Skills Assessments for the following trade occupations.
ANZSCO 351411
Cook
SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
ANZSCO 351311
Chef
SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
Am I Eligible?
Eligibility Requirements
To apply for a Skills Assessment with Complete Hospitality Training, you must meet the following requirements. Select your occupation below.
Have current culinary experience, skills and knowledge in Western cuisine.
Be employed in your nominated occupation in a full-time paid capacity for a minimum of 12 months within the past 3 years prior to lodging your application.
Have original and verifiable documentary evidence for current and all previous education, training and employment completed (employment letters, employment contracts, payslips, income statements, tax returns, award certificates and transcripts, etc.).
With formal culinary training: minimum 3 years of relevant full-time paid work experience. Without formal culinary training: minimum 5 years of relevant full-time paid work experience.
Have current culinary experience, skills and knowledge in Western cuisine.
Be employed in your nominated occupation in a full-time paid capacity for a minimum of 12 months within the past 3 years prior to lodging your application.
Have original and verifiable documentary evidence for current and all previous education, training and employment (employment letters, contracts, payslips, income statements, tax returns, award certificates and transcripts, etc.).
With formal culinary training: minimum 3 years of relevant full-time paid work experience. Without formal culinary training: minimum 5 years of relevant full-time paid work experience.
Ideally be currently operating as a Senior Chef with kitchen management responsibilities for a minimum of 12 months in a paid full-time capacity, with evidence of cumulative progression from Cook/Commis Chef → Chef de Partie → Senior Chef de Partie/Sous Chef/Head Chef.
Demonstrate competency in kitchen management duties including: planning and monitoring cooking operations, managing finances within a budget, designing and costing menus, catering for special dietary requirements, and writing staff rosters.
Skills Assessment Process
How to Apply
The Skills Assessment process is completed in four stages. Before you formally apply, we offer a free Pre-Assessment to confirm your eligibility.
Pre-Assessment
Email your documentary evidence to skillsassessment@cht.edu.au to commence your free Pre-Assessment and Eligibility Check.
Invitation to Apply & Evidence Assessment
If eligible, submit the CHT Online Application form and all decision-ready documents. Pay your Evidence Assessment fee directly to TRA via the TRA Online Portal.
Technical Interview
If you pass the Evidence Assessment, you will be invited to a Technical Interview — an in-depth assessment of your skills, knowledge and experience. Interview fees are paid directly to TRA.
Skills Assessment Outcome
CHT submits the assessment report to TRA for their final decision. Successful applicants receive a TRA Skills Assessment Outcome Letter. Stream C applicants also receive a CHT award certificate.
TRA Fee Structure
Assessment Fees
All fees are paid directly to Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) via the TRA Online Portal. The stream that applies to you depends on whether you hold an Australian VET qualification.
Pathway 1 (Stream C)
No Australian VET Qualification
| Documentary Evidence Assessment | $1,120 |
| Technical Interview | $2,000 |
| Total Pathway 1 (Stream C) Fees | $3,120 |
Pathway 2 (Stream B)
With Australian VET Qualification
| Documentary Evidence Assessment | $1,120 |
| Technical Interview | $900 |
| Total Pathway 2 (Stream B) Fees | $2,020 |
All fees are in Australian Dollars (AUD) and are subject to change by TRA. Please refer to the TRA Fees Structure for the most current and comprehensive fee guide.
Forms & Downloads
Application Resources
Download the required forms and checklists before you submit your Pre-Assessment documents.
Ready to Start Your Pre-Assessment?
Email your documents to our Skills Assessment team to begin your free, no-obligation Pre-Assessment and Eligibility Check. We aim to respond within 2–3 business days.