Study to apply for sponsorship and work in Australia.Leading to permanent residency.

An Australian student visa allows international students to study & work in Australia for the duration of their course, or package of courses. Being enrolled to study in Australia is not a guarantee that you will be granted your student visa.
To apply for the student visa, you must be fully enrolled in your course(s) and have a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for each one (ie. 1 for English + 1 for the bachelor).
When assessing your student visa application, the Department of Home Affairs will decide whether or not you are a good candidate for the student visa.

How do they do this? There is a list of requirements that you must demonstrate, the most important of these is being the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) criteria. This basically means that you are coming to Australia to study your course, and will be returning to your home country, or another country, at the end of your student visa.
Of course, many international students will be eligible to apply for another visa at the end of their studies (such as the Temporary Graduate Visa). However, for the purpose of the student visa, the sole purpose of coming to Australia is to study.

When you come to study and train at TAFE Queensland, your classes, training and assessments will be in English, so it’s important to understand the minimum

English language requirements before you apply.

There is a minimum level of English language skills that are required to study at TAFE Queensland for international students who do not speak English as their first language which is as follows:

For TAFE Queensland, international students need specific academic and English entry requirements, generally requiring an equivalent of Australian Year 10 for Certificate III and Year 12 for Diploma/Advanced Diploma, plus English scores like IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0) for Certs/Diplomas or IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) for higher education, with pathways available if you don’t meet the standards directly. Always check the specific course page for exact requirements, including documentation like certified transcripts and passport copies, and be aware of age (minimum 17/18) and welfare rules

If after qualification s are met and the training completed a sponsorship has not been not offered , do a precognition of prior learning test then apply for a skilled work visa 482 , this another pathway leads into residency in Australia.

The next level of study is the Certificate IV in Aging Support, which can open up doors as an aged-care worker, client care advisor, community-care worker, coordinator, care-services team leader, or aged-care activity worker.

The course is generally 6 to 9 months long. The cost of tuition will vary from $6,000-$10,000, depending on the duration and education provider.

In the course, you will learn topics including:

• empowering older people
• intervening for older people at risk
• supporting people who live with dementia
• planning and implementing individual services
• fostering relationship families and carers
• working with diversity
• legal and ethical compliance
• using a palliative approach in delivering services
• developing networks
• creating collaborative partnerships
• understanding healthy body systems
• facilitating safe work practices
• assisting clients with their medication
• strategies to prevent falls
• working with people who have mental health issues

​Can I get Permanent Residency through the Aged-Care Industry Labour Agreement?

In May 2023, the Australian government released the Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement to deal with the shortage of workers in the industry. Be very careful when making a study decision based on this situation.

Many students are now enrolling in aged-care & disability courses hoping the qualification will serve as pathway to permanent residency through sponsorship. Thus, the competition will be increasing, making it harder to secure a sponsorship.

​According to the Australian newspaper, as of Jan 5, 2024 only 155 people have been granted a visa through this program.

As of June 2024, 2% of centres had signed up to the agreement. Unless centres participate in the agreement, that sponsorship pathway is not available to its employees. Getting sponsored requires employees to be extremely good at their job. Aged care work is demanding; you have to be a very special person to be good at it.

At James Cook University and under the sub class student visa you can work up to 28 hours in Paid work while you study

Rankings 2025 445 World Ranking

• Location: Cairns campus, 14-88 McGregor Road, Cairns, Queensland 4878, Australia
• Annual Fee: AUD $ 35,480.00
• Duration: 3 years (156 Weeks)
• Start Date: February 2025
• Study Mode: Full time

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• Pathway to a 485 Visa*: Up to 2 Years[For Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders: Up to 5 Years ]
• Admission Requirments: Students are required to complete academic qualification of Australia grade 12 or equivalent. Entry requirements may vary from country to country.
• Course pre-requisites: English (Units 3/4,C). Recommended: Biology, Chemistry and one of General Maths, Mathematical Methods, or Specialists Maths (Units 3/4,C).

Students are encouraged to undertake the Tertiary Access Course or the Health major in the Diploma of Higher Education if they have not studied recently and/or want assistance making the transition to University studies.

IELTS – 7.0 (no component lower than 7.0); TOEFL (internet based) – 94 (23 in Speaking, 24 in Listening and Reading, and 27 in Writing); Pearson (PTE Academic) – 65 (no component less than 65).

This to is studied at a Vocational Education and Training {VET} level. However,it is also available as a Higher Education Diploma,which is more expensive.

The certificate 111 is a prerequisite to be allowed to take the Diploma.Most international students study both courses ,as the diploma is considered the industry standard in addition, attaining a diploma after a minimum of 92 weeks of study could result in the Temporary Graduate 485visa{Graduate Work Stream} for the role of Childcare Care Center Manager.

Each course is 1 year long,The average price for the 2 year combined qualification at the VET level is around $18 to $20 thousand dollars

The diploma course on its own is around $25 to $30 thousand dollars

Potential roles when you complete the course

• Early childhood Educator
• Family day care co coordinator
• Team Leader

The average salary for educators who hold a diploma is approximately $1,800 a week, based on government-monitored award wages.

If you hold a diploma you will receive a 1.5 years of study for a Bachelor degree.

Certificate III in Early Childhood is an entry course to help you gain a position in a Childhood center.

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care

This entry-level course is studied at the Vocational Education and Training (VET) level.

Potential roles:

• ​Early Childhood Educator
• Early Childhood Assistant Educator
• Family Day Care Educator
• After- Hours Care Educator

The average hourly wage for educators with the Certificate III is approximately $23/hour.

This course is an entry level course to advance your degrees for advancement in early Childhood education

Study Plumbing A Certificate III in Plumbing makes you a Plumber (General)

This courses will be added shortly

Study Tiling A Certificate III in Wall & Flooring & Tiling makes you a Wall & Floor Tiler

Study a Certificate III in Wall & Floor Tiling

A Certificate III in Floor & Wall Tiling offers students the opportunity to gain an industry-recognized qualification in this specialised trade. With comprehensive course content, students will have the skills and knowledge to install ceramic, porcelain, and stone tiles in both residential and commercial environments.

Upon successful completion, graduates will be qualified to find employment as a Floor and Wall Tiler. According to seek.com.au, in 2023 tiles earn an average of $AUD 60,000-$70,000 per year, and job growth in tiling for the next 5 years is projected to be -3.4%.​

Tiler’s courses for Australian international students range from $AUD 22,000-$AUD 30,000, depending on the college and your location. Colleges allow students to pay their tuition in installments, and a work placement of 360 hours is often included in the training package.​If you’d like to learn more about becoming a tiler, please get in touch.

What will I learn in the Certificate III in Wall & Floor Tiling?

These are the fundamentals of what you study in the program:

• applying basic leveling procedures
• measuring and calculating
• reading and interpreting plans and specifications
• handling tiling materials
• preparing surfaces for tiling
• using floor tiling tools and equipment
• installing floor and wall tiles
• repairing tiles
• installing mosaic & decorative tiles
• applying tiles to curved surfaces
• waterproofing preparation
• work health & safety procedures
• planning and organising work
• conducting workplace communication
• sustainability in the workplace

Most international student tiling courses include a 360-hour work placement, the opportunity to gain hand-on experience ‘on the job’. This is also a requirement of the 485 Graduate Work Stream Visa.

From domestic housing tiling to large projects in large construction projects, tilers are wanted everywhere and they can demand a high salary for large projects often earning over $100000, hundred thousand dollars per year.

Study an Australian Certificate III in Carpentry

In our office in Tan Binh we have a training room where i teach you about Australian culture and values plus some videos on the Australian way of life.

One of the more popular trades, according to seek.com.au, in 2024, carpenters earn an average of $AUD $65,000 to $85,000 per year.

The Certificate III in Carpentry is a Vocational Education & Training (VET) course taught in Australia to both international and domestic students. The course will provide students with the technological knowledge and practical skills to work as a carpenter.

Carpentry is one of the most popular and versatile trade courses for student visa holders. In Australia carpenters are often referred to as Chippies (because of the wood chips). Carpentry is required both indoors and outdoors, on old buildings and new buildings, in furniture making, cabinetry, and flooring. Carpenters are responsible for the construction, installation and upkeep of frameworks and buildings using wood and often other materials. Carpenters are even required in the construction of bridges and freeways.

​International students can study Certificate III in Carpentry, but can also continue into the Certificate IV in Carpentry. However, most students complete the Certificate III, and as long as they have met the Australian study requirement, are eligible to apply for the graduate visa to start gaining valuable Australian work experience as a carpenter.

Note: International students are not eligible to study as an apprentice. That is for domestic students only (permanent residents and citizens).

​Carpentry courses for Australian international students range from $AUD 22,000-$AUD 30,000, depending on the city and institution. Colleges allow students to pay their tuition in instalments, and a work placement of 360 hours is often included in the training package.

What will I learn in the Certificate III in Carpentry?

These are the fundamentals of what you study in the program:

• Using carpentry equipment & tools, including hand & power tools, and safety gear such as helmets.
• Understanding building materials, including wood, composite woods, and metals, and knowing when they are the best choice for each project.
• Construction techniques for the different parts of a building project, like framing, flooring, and roofing.
• Drawing and specification training teaches the reading and interpretation of construction drawings and specifications, needed for any project.
• Safety Training ensures carpenters are aware of hazards on site and how to prevent accidents.

Estimation skills ensure budget, material & labour costs and costs and project timing are well through and presented for any job.

Australian building code training ensures that all work complies with legal requirements and laws.

Most international student carpentry courses include a 360-hour work placement, the opportunity to gain hand-on experience ‘on the tools’. This is also a requirement of the 485 Graduate Work Stream Visa.

Once a graduate holds the certificate III, they can seek work as a carpenter, contractor, or even a supervisor in the Australian

Study Painting & Decorating A Certificate III in Painting & Decorating makes you a Painting Trade Worker

Do you have an artistic flair? The Certificate III in Painting & Decorating could be the perfect course for you. Qualifying you as a Painting Trades Worker, painters can work in a domestic or commercial setting painters, apply paint, wallpaper & other materials to interior and exterior surfaces. The course also trains students to use scaffolding, work with colours, and understand related materials. Whether you want to paint giant buildings, or create a perfect interior as a designer, there are many opportunities with this qualification.

According to seek.com.au, in 2024 painters earn an average of $AUD 70,000 – $85,000 per year (or $35 to $45 per hour), and there is a +2.9% projection for job growth over the next 5 years.

The Certificate III in Painting & Decorating is generally one of the most affordable trade courses to study on a student visa. Depending on the city, you can expect the tuition to be between AUD$18,000-$22,000 for a 2-year program. Tuition is paid in installments, generally monthly or every three months. These courses have regular intakes so you can jump into a program most months, depending on the institution.

As this course can currently result in a 485 Graduate Visa – Post-Vocational Education Work Stream as a Painting Trades Worker. Graduates have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in the Australian building industry.

What will I learn in the Certificate III in Painting & Decorating?

These are the fundamentals the course:

Understanding colour theory is an overview of the principles of colour. This includes primary/ secondary/ tertiary/ complimentary/ analogous colours, understanding warm and cool colours and tones, colour harmony, value, and saturation. A painter learns how colours interact and how to use them for various effects.

Preparing surfaces includes cleaning, sanding, and priming.

Painting techniques including using rollers paintbrushes and sprays on various surfaces both indoors and outdoors.

Wallpaper application involves the removal and installation of wallpaper.

Decorative finishes include texture coating, marbling effects, and faux paint techniques.

Health & Safety is extremely important in painting and decorating due to the use of ladders and working on outdoor structures. Training includes the safe use of tools and equipment, handling materials that are hazardous, and general safety in the workplace.

Estimating and quoting training ensures the correct estimation of the cost of the job, including the paint and materials, timing, and putting together quotes.

Plans and specifications training ensures that painters are comfortable reading and interpreting building and decorating plans, often alongside plans by an architect or designer.

Business skills are generally built into the program in order that painters can run their own small businesses. Topics include bookkeeping, marketing, and budgeting.

Most international student painting & decorating courses include a 360-hour work placement, the opportunity to gain hand-on experience ‘on the tools’. This is also a requirement of the 485 Graduate Work Stream Visa.

With a Certificate III In Painting and Decorating, graduates can generally work as a residential or commercial painter and decorator, and industrial painter, partner with an interior designer. Many painters are self-employed contractors

Trade Courses Carpentry, tiling, painting, & more can lead to skilled migration.

All trades are needed in Australia from Mechanics, Diesel fitters , Mig and Tig welders , Electricians , Carpenters ,Painters and Plumbers .

Study a Trade Course in Australia

According to Jensen Huang of Nvidia: “There are thousands of jobs for young people, thanks to an accelerating boom in data centers. They just have to be willing to go to trade school. If you’re an electrician, you’re a plumber, a carpenter—we’re going to need hundreds of thousands of them to build all of these factories.” Channel 4 News, UK, Oct 2025

This combined with the global housing & trades labour shortages paints a picture of where the jobs will be in the near future.

Trade courses are very popular with international students. “Tradies” are in demand and earn a good salary.

After graduating, it may be possible to qualify for a 485 Graduate Visa – Post-Vocational Education Work Stream, get sponsored, or even qualify for skilled migration. As always, you are encouraged to consult with a migration agent or migration lawyer about potential opportunities after graduating with a trade qualification.

There are no apprentices offered in Australia only 4 courses are available in Australia but if you have trade qualifications from Vietnam you can apply through Trades Skills Australia for assessment.

Like many English-speaking countries in the world at the moment, Australia has a housing shortage. We offer advice on finding somewhere to live as a student in these difficult times.

Most international students live on a tight budget. Australia is an expensive place to live, so we share some information & tips on budgeting and how finances operation in Australia.