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Trade Courses that has PR pathway in Australia

  • Tradie is the popular term for tradesman or tradesperson in Australia. Tradies are skilled workers who are experts in their field. They are considered professionals. Tradies are one of the top earners in terms of salaries and wages. ​

International students who see themselves as good in trade works and are eyeing to stay permanently in Australia may consider taking trade courses. Choosing the right trade course can hone your skills and can ready your credentials towards permanent residency. ​

This article will talk about the popular trade skills that are on the skills migration list in Australia 2021. This article will also tackle the courses students can take to become the needed tradie. ​

Be a Chippy – Carpenter and Joiner​

Carpenters are called Chippy in Australia. Carpenters and joiners are needed skilled workers in the country. They construct, renovate and repair structures and fixtures made of wood, plywood, wallboard and other materials. They cut, shape and fit timber parts to form structures of fittings.​

The courses students can take for these skills are: Cert III in Carpentry or Cert III in Carpentry and Joinery or Cert III in Joinery. These courses can be finished in 2-3 years.​

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Wall and Floor Tiler​

This worker has the skill to lay ceramic, clay, slate, marble and glass tiles on external and internal walls and floors to provide protective and decorative finishes. This has been listed in the skilled occupation list as needed workers in Australia. The course that can be taken to have the skill is Cert III in Wall and Floor Tiling. The duration of this course is usually 2 years.​

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Cool Sparky – Automotive Electrician and Electricians ​

Australians call their electricians Sparky. They are the skilled workers who design, assemble, install, test, commission, diagnose, maintain and repair electrical networks, systems, circuits, equipment, components, appliances and facilities for industrial, commercial and domestic purposes. They are also the ones who service and repair lifts, escalators and related equipment. ​

Automotive electricians, on the other hand, are the ones who install, maintain and repair electrical wiring and other electronic components in motor vehicles. Sparkys are in demand skills and is listed in the skills migration list of 2021.​

The courses that prepare you for these skills are: Cert III in Electrotechnology Electrician and Cert III in Automotive Electrical Technology. The course may take 2-3 years to finish.​

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Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic and Air-conditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber​

The air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanic assembles, installs, maintains and repairs the industrial, commercial and domestic air-conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment. The Air-conditioning and mechanical services plumber, on the other hand, is the one who assembles, installs, maintains and repairs industrial, commercial and domestic air-conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment. Both of these skilled occupations are listed on the skills migration list for 2021.​

The courses that prepare students for such skills are Cert III in Air-conditioning and refrigeration, Cert IV in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Servicing and Diploma of Air-conditioning and refrigeration engineering. The course can be finished in 1.5 years to 4 years.​

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Be a Tradie​

There are lots of advantages in choosing a career in a trade. Being a chippy, sparky, – a traddie is in demand and one of the most sought after jobs in Australia. It also doesn’t need a university degree (which costs a lot!). All you have to do is to choose wisely the trade course to enrol in, and see to it that the course taken has a pathway for staying in Australia.​

It is always wise to talk to experienced education counsellors to be guided on what trade course is suitable for you to take.​

AMES Group is an education, migration, accounting and taxation group. It has been in the education services industry for a long time. The expert education counsellors are the pride of the Company.​

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