Programs we offer and the difference between Pathway 1 and Pathway 2

Offshore Skills Assessment Program (OSAP) Pathway 1

  1. If the applicant does not have formal training, then they must provide evidence of at least 5 years full time paid employment in a directly related trade, including evidence of at least 12 months full time paid employment in the nominated trade in the last 3 years before the date of application.

  2. If the applicant does have formal training, then they must provide evidence of at least 3 years full time paid employment in a directly related trade, including evidence of at least 12 months full time paid employment in the nominated trade in the last 3 years before the date of application.

Pathway 1 applicants will be required to complete a Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) to help identify if you have the relevant skills that meet the Australian standards in your trade. You will need to be competent in all the mandatory units and many of the elective units.

Offshore Skills Assessment Program (OSAP) Pathway 2

Suitable for candidates who already hold a relevant Australian qualification in the nominated occupation area and can demonstrate at least three (3) years fulltime experience or part-time equivalent including current employment in the trade area for twelve (12) of the last 36 months.

Pathway 2 applicants DO NOT need to complete a SAQ, as you already hold an Australian qualification within the nominated occupation/trade.

Temporary Migration TSS Pathway 1

  1. If the applicant does not have formal training, then they must provide evidence of at least 5 years full time paid employment in a directly related trade, including evidence of at least 12 months full time paid employment in the nominated trade in the last 3 years before the date of application.

  2. If the applicant does have formal training, then they must provide evidence of at least 3 years full time paid employment in a directly related trade, including evidence of at least 12 months full time paid employment in the nominated trade in the last 3 years before the date of application.


Pathway 1 applicants will be required to complete a Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ)  to help identify if you have the relevant skills that meet the Australian standards in your trade. You will need to be competent in all the mandatory units and many of the selected units.

Temporary Migration TSS Pathway 2

Suitable for candidates who already hold a relevant Australian qualification in the nominated occupation area and can demonstrate at least three (3) years fulltime experience or part-time equivalent including current employment in the trade area for twelve (12) of the last 36 months.Pathway 2 applicants DO NOT need to complete a SAQ, as you already hold an Australian qualification within the nominated occupation/trade.

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