Gap Training for Permanent Residents & Citizens

Overseas Trade Qualifications: Understanding ATCS and NAT Gap Training

Qualified overseas as an electrician or air conditioning mechanic? Your international experience could help you work towards Australian trade qualifications and licensing.

Australia recognises the skills of experienced overseas tradespeople. However, additional training and assessment may be required to meet Australian industry standards and licensing requirements.

What is ATCS?

The Australian Technical Competencies Statement (ATCS) is a skills assessment outcome for eligible Australian citizens and permanent residents with overseas electrical qualifications or experience.

It identifies existing competencies and can support eligible electricians in Victoria to progress towards Australian trade recognition through supervised employment and additional training.

Like the Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR), the ATCS can form part of a pathway towards an Australian qualification, although eligibility and licensing requirements differ.

Complete Your NAT Gap Training with STC

STC delivers nationally recognised Minimum Australian Context Gap Training, helping eligible overseas-qualified tradespeople bridge the differences between their existing skills and Australian industry requirements.

We offer two training pathways:

  • 11297NAT – Electrician Minimum Australian Context Gap Training: For eligible overseas-qualified electricians seeking to meet Australian electrical standards and training requirements.

  • 11412NAT – Air Conditioning Minimum Australian Context Gap Training: For eligible overseas-qualified air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics seeking Australian trade recognition.

Our training combines theoretical learning, practical assessments and Australian-specific technical knowledge to help you progress towards qualification and licensing, subject to the relevant requirements.

Explore our NAT Gap Training courses

Not Sure Where to Start?

Whether you already hold an ATCS or OTSR, or are just beginning to explore your options, our team can help you understand the available training pathways.

Complete the contact form on the right and one of our Career Consultants will get in touch to discuss your circumstances, explain the process and guide you through the next steps towards Australian trade recognition.

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