Brisbane-based
Hospitality Training Association (HTA) has been appointed by the Federal Government as a skills assessor for the Skilled Worker Temporary Visa Subclass 457.
The decision follows recent changes to the visa, to ensure it continues to provide Australian industry with overseas workers and in-demand skills.
As of July 1, employer-sponsored temporary workers applying for a 457 visa in the several trades must undertake a skills assessment.
The HTA has been approved by the Australian Government, through Trades Recognition Australia, to conduct formal skills assessments for 457 visa applicants from nominated countries in the cook/chef trade.
HTA CEO Philip Charlton says the appointment will bolster HTA’s service to the local hospitality and tourism industry.
“For more than 20 years, HTA has been serving the needs of the hospitality and tourism industry by providing highly-skilled graduates,” Charlton says.
“This appointment is simply another way in which we can assist the local industry access willing and skilled workers,” he says.
A skills assessment is just one part of the 457 visa application, and will be conducted by Australian registered training organisations such as the HTA.
“This means owners and managers of hotels, cafes and restaurants can access an extra pair of well-trained hands to assist their business, particularly during busy or seasonal periods,” Charlton says.