JRP / SPR
The Skills Progress Report (SPR), in plain English
On the Job Ready Program (JRP), Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) asks you for a Skills Progress Report (SPR). Here is what it is and how it works, in TRA's own words where it matters.
What it is, and who signs it
“After completing 6 months of full-time employment (or equivalent), you’ll need to show that you’ve been developing the skills and performing the duties expected of your Nominated Occupation.”
“The Skills Progress Report is a self-assessment record of the skills and activities you have carried out in your workplace. It must be signed by the employer or supervisor who signed your Employment Verification Form.”
Yes, No or Not Yet
The form lists your trade's tasks, tools and workplace skills. For each one you answer:
- Yes
- You are doing this task, or have done it, in this workplace.
- No
- You have not done it in this workplace, and will not be doing it here.
- Not Yet
- You will be doing it in this workplace, but have not had the chance yet.
Answer for the work you do in this workplace, not a previous one. On some forms, a few items also offer N/A. TRA's form for your trade is on TRA's Skills Progress Report page (opens in a new tab).
When TRA writes to you
“When you approach 6 months of full-time (or equivalent) paid employment from your Start Date, we will write to your registered email address with more information about how to do this.”
Your trade's report
What each trade's form lists, with practice interview questions:
Questions
What is the Skills Progress Report, and who signs it?
TRA's Guidelines say: The Skills Progress Report is a self-assessment record of the skills and activities you have carried out in your workplace. It must be signed by the employer or supervisor who signed your Employment Verification Form. (TRA Job Ready Program Guidelines, May 2026, page 14)
What do Yes, No and Not Yet mean?
Yes: you are doing this task, or have done it, in this workplace. No: you have not done it in this workplace, and will not be doing it here. Not Yet: you will be doing it in this workplace, but have not had the chance yet. Answer for the work in this workplace, not a previous one. On some forms, a few items also offer N/A.
When does TRA ask for it?
TRA's Guidelines say: When you approach 6 months of full-time (or equivalent) paid employment from your Start Date, we will write to your registered email address with more information about how to do this. (TRA Job Ready Program Guidelines, May 2026, page 14)