Study-to-Migrate · Trade & Vocational

Trades: hands-on skills, always in demand.

Electricians, plumbers and chefs are consistently short in supply across Australia, with TAFE pathways offering a faster, more affordable route to skilled work and PR.

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TAFE

Vocational training pathway

1–2 yrs

Typical diploma/certificate duration

Lower Cost

More affordable than a university degree

MLTSSL

Trades on the medium/long-term list

Why Trades

Skilled hands, steady demand

Chronic trade shortages

Electricians, plumbers and carpenters remain in short supply nationwide.

Faster, cheaper route

TAFE courses cost less and take less time than a university degree.

Strong earning potential

Qualified tradespeople in Australia can earn well above minimum wage.

Course & PR Pathway

From apprenticeship to trade qualification

TAFE diploma / certificate

Vocational training in your chosen trade.

Trade licensing

Obtain your state trade licence to work legally.

Graduate / employer visa

Work under a graduate or employer-sponsored visa.

Skilled migration / PR

Apply through points-tested or sponsored PR pathways.

★★★★★

"My counsellor stayed with me from day one to visa grant. No handoffs, no confusion -just one person who knew my whole story."

Rohan Iyer

Trade Apprentice, RMIT TAFE

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