Skill Australia is a dedicated support partner of William Angliss Institute for the Indian Subcontinent region to facilitate TRA skills assessment. Being the regional partner of William Angliss (the official authorised assessing body) to make the journey clearer and streamline for cooks, chefs, bakers and pastrycooks.
William Angliss Institute (Registered Training Organisation - 3045) is Australia’s leading specialist provider for the foods, tourism, hospitality, and events industries, with over 85 years of excellence.
Since 2009, it has been formally authorised by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) to conduct TSS and OSAP skills assessments for the occupations of Baker, Cook, Chef, and Pastrycook.
The Institute’s experienced assessors have in depth, practical knowledge of commercial kitchen environments, Australian food safety standards (FSANZ), and both Western/Commercial and Asian cuisines. They are committed to a fair, transparent, and rigorous assessment process that recognises genuine skills developed through real-world experience.
All official skills assessment are conducted independently by William Angliss. Skill Australia works as a supportive partner to help applicants prepare effectively and navigate the process smoothly. This offshore partnership matters in a great deal to our applicants, migration agents and the employers to go through the skill assessments in a well guided and comparatively much faster process.
Below are some experiences shared by chefs, cooks, pastry professionals and bakers who walked the same journey you are considering. Their stories highlight the importance of genuine evidence, proper preparation, and perseverance.
"After 11 years working in five-star hotels in India, I was unsure how my experience would be viewed in Australia. Skill Australia guided me with document preparation and interview tips, while William Angliss Institute conducted a fair and thorough assessment. Receiving the positive outcome was a huge milestone. I am now working as a Chef in Melbourne. The process was transparent and worth every effort."
"The preparation session with William Angliss Institute gave me so much confidence. The assessor was professional and the resources were excellent. My video portfolio and interview went smoothly. I received my positive outcome within the expected timeline and am now settled in Sydney. I highly recommend this pathway to other Indian professionals."
"I chose the Asian Cookery pathway because most of my experience was in Indian and South Indian cuisine. The team helped me highlight my strengths and prepare authentic examples. The entire process was supportive and clear. Today I am working in a reputed restaurant in Brisbane. Thank you to William Angliss Institute and Skill Australia for making this possible."
Here are some common questions applicants ask regarding skills assessment, documentation, and the application process.
No. We provide support and coordination. The official assessment is conducted by William Angliss.
Not necessarily. A positive skills assessment is one important requirement but visa approval depends on meeting all criteria set by the Department of Home Affairs.
Yes. You can apply from any part of the world, The entire process can be completed online
Timelines strictly follow TRA’s service standard for skills assessment body. Up to 9 weeks for TSS assessments and 15 weeks for OSAP. However if there is genuine requirement and documents are available as per the WAI standard, the process can be prioritised and faster.
