Trade Course Australia - Pros & Cons

Discussion 7 # Recent changes to Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa (Graduate Work Stream) and (Post Study Work Stream) are as follows:

- The duration of the visa has been extended from 18 months to 24 months for Graduate Work Stream.
- From 1st July 2022, the requirement of Skills Assessment will be redundant. Which means after any course which meets the 2 years study duration you can apply for the visa depending on the level of course you have completed.

From 1st July 2022, states and territories will announce the changes to their migration programs. Therefore, before making any decision, you must wait till you understand the recent changes and then make an informed decision.

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Discussion 6 # 331212 Carpenter and 331211 Carpenter and Joiner

The Trade Recognition Australia (TRA) has recommended 1 course for anyone who wants to acquire skills as 331212 Carpenter or 331211 Carpenter and Joiner. The qualifications is CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry.

There are 92,500 Carpenters and 3,900 Joiners in Australia since 2016. Let's explore the career opportunities of Carpenters and Joiners.

Carpenters:
1. Size: This is a very large occupation.
2. Location: Carpenters work in many regions of Australia.
3. Industries: Most work in the Construction industry.
4. Full-time: Most work full-time (87%, much higher than the average of 66%).
5 Hours: Full-time workers spend around 44 hours per week at work (compared to the average of 44 hours).
6. Age: The average age is 32 years (compared to the average of 40 years). Many workers are under 25 years of age (26%).
7. Gender: 1% of workers are female (compared to the average of 48%).

Joiners:
1. Size: This is a very small occupation.
2. Location: Joiners work in many parts of Australia. New South Wales and Tasmania have a large share of workers.
3. Industries: Most work in Construction; Manufacturing; and Wholesale Trade.
4. Full-time: Most work full-time (88%, much higher than the average of 66%).
5. Hours: Full-time workers spend around 44 hours per week at work (compared to the average of 44 hours).
6. Age: The average age is 36 years (compared to the average of 40 years).
7. Gender: 2% of workers are female (compared to the average of 48%).

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Discussion 5 # 341111 Electrician (General)

According to the Trade Recognition Australia (TRA), a successful completion of Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician will satisfy the skills required for 341111 Electrician (General).

This occupation has one of the highest occupation ceiling value for 21-22. The total value for this occupation is 8,021. There are few providers offering this course which makes it very hard for some students to find a flexible study options.

The following list shows the number of providers offering this course in each state and territory:

NSW - 2
ACT - 0
NT - 1
QLD - 2
SA - 0
TAS - 0
VIC - 0
WA - 0

The above statics shows the opportunity for NSW, NT and QLD based student visa holders to build career in the Electrotechnology industry. Due to a high compliance requirement, the course entry requirement must be met by all applicants.

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Discussion 4 # What to do if you want to change your course?

Considering you are a SC500 holder, If you are changing your course and also the education provider, then you must consider the 6 months main course study period requirements.

According to the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), you must stay in the same level course or a higher level unless you are changing from a PHD to Master's degree. Otherwise, you may in breach of your 8202 condition.

You must apply for a new student visa if you are lowering your Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level or moving to a Non-AQF level program. The same treatment applies even if its within the same education provider.

If you are lowering from a Doctoral degree to a Master's degree, then you do not need to apply for a new visa.

In the event where you have not finished studying 6 months of study, you can apply for a Transfer Request according to the transfer request policy of your provider. If the request is approved, then you are free to move to your chosen provider or course. If the request is not approved and you want to appeal the decision, you can do this initially with the current provider and then through to your state or territory ombudsman or Overseas Student Ombudsman.

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Discussion 3 # 351311 Chef

According to Trade Recognition Australia (TRA), completion of Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery is the core course to meet the skills required for 351311 Chef. However, in order for you to complete the JRP process you must be in a visa which allows to work full-time. Most student visa holders choose to apply for SC485 if they meet the Australian Study Requirements. You can meet this requirement if your study period is 2 years.

Some of the provider also assist students with the credits gained from Certificate III in Commercial Cookery. This will help you complete the course and reduce the total study duration to a desired level.

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Discussion 2 # Temporary relaxation of working hours for student visa holders

On the 28th May 2021, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) website has updated the information regarding the temporary relaxation of working hours for student visa holders.

If you are employed in one of the following sectors, you will be entitled to work more than 40 hours/fortnight:

1. Aged Care - Approved Provider
2. Registered NDIS Provider enrolled in a health care related course and you are supporting against COVID-19
3. Agricultural Sector
4. Hospitality and Tourism Industry

Being a student visa holder and working in any of these sectors, you must maintain a balance between your study and work commitments. You must be aware that as a student visa holder, you must:

1. Maintain all of the conditions of your course enrolment
2. You have satisfactory course attendance, and;
3. You have satisfactory course progress

Remember, a student visa holder who will fail to demonstrate the above conditions or suspend their enrolment or fail to meet the attendance or progress may be in a breach of your visa conditions.

If you are working or have an employment offer in one these sectors and have finished your course, you may be eligible for a COVID-19 Pandemic (SC 408) visa. You must apply for this visa 90 days before your student visa expires.

Once the primary visa holder commence their course, the secondary visa holders are also entitled to the same relaxation provided the other requirements are met.

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Discussion 1 # Automotive Electrician

This is one of the niche occupation which is in the MLTSSL. By completing this occupation you might be eligible to apply for SC189, SC190, SC491, SC482 (TSS) and (DAMA), SC186 (ENS) and most importantly SC407 (Training) visas and many more visas. Invitation cut offs SC189 was 65 points (effective from Sep 20) and SC491 was 65 points (effective from Apr 20).

Quiet a number of people are now studying Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology and Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis. Although, Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology is the recommended qualification for Motor Mechanic as per Trade Recognition Australia (TRA).

Many students are thinking of another related occupation to enhance their skills and prospects of living and working in Australia permanently. Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology is the recommended qualification for Automotive Electrician according to TRA. The positive side is if you have completed Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology you might be eligible to reduce your study duration by transferring the credits towards Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology. You will then have two occupations.

Hopefully the information was helpful and please let us know if need further information related to this occupation.

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