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Chef
Aged care
Mechanical
Telecommunications Engineer

Introduction

Tourism and hospitality have long been cornerstone industries in Australia. As a result, roles such as cooks, chefs, and pastry chefs—who contribute to Australia’s rich culinary culture—are recognised as being in demand, with these professions listed on the country’s skilled occupation shortage list.

Chefs in Australia not only enjoy competitive salaries but also have excellent career prospects, with significant opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Courses

Course	Entry Requirements	Course Length	Skilled occupation list
Certificate III of commercial cookery Management	A minimum IELTS score of 5.5 overall, or equivalent level of proficiency. Completion of secondary education or an equivalent qualification.	65 weeks	Yes
Certificate IV in commercial cookery	A minimum IELTS score of 5.5 overall, or equivalent level of proficiency. Completion of secondary education or an equivalent qualification.	83 weeks	Yes
Diploma of Hospitality Management	A minimum IELTS score of 5.5 overall, or equivalent level of proficiency. Completion of secondary education or an equivalent qualification.	78 weeks	Yes

Industry prospects

After graduating from a chef course, you can choose to work as a cook, chef, or pastry cook.

Let’s take a chef as an example, the median salary in Australia is $64,217 per year, and the average working hours is 41 hours per week.

Average Salary	Salary Range
$67,928/year	$70,000 - $75,000

Immigration prospects

Skill Assessment:

Get an Immigration Skill Assessment through TRA after completing a 2-year Commercial Cookery course in Australia.

Assessed occupations include:

Chef
Cook

Patisserie can be assessed pastry cook/chef.

Introduction

With the global aging population on the rise, aged care is an emerging profession that is expected to experience a greater demand than supply in the future. This will require more highly skilled care professionals to contribute to the development of the sector.

Aged care positions in Australia are in high demand, offering competitive salaries and strong social standing.

Courses

Courses	Entry Requirements	Course Length	Skilled occupation list
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)	1.IELTS score of at least 5.5 or equivalent. 2.Completed Year12 or equivalent	1 year	Yes
Certificate IV in Ageing Support	1.IELTS score of at least 5.5 or equivalent. 2.Completed Year12 or equivalent	1 year	Yes
Diploma of Community Services	1.IELTS score of at least 5.5 or equivalent. 2.Completed Year12 or equivalent	2 years	Yes

Industry prospects

Salary Range	Position
$75,000-$95,000 per year	Currently 10,432 positions in Australia and will rise by 21.8% over the next 5 years

Immigration prospects

ANZSCO Occupation Code: 423111

*ANZSCO is the common occupational standard for Australia and New Zealand, and most occupations have their own codes.

Australian occupational certification body: Trades Recognition Australia (TRA).

The requirements for applying under the Migration Technical Assessment Category are as follows: academic qualifications and work experience.

In June 2023, the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multiculturalism announced plans to collaborate with businesses and unions to develop the Aged Care Labour Agreement.

This agreement will introduce a new pathway for Permanent Residency (PR) applications. Under this new pathway, graduates with a domestic qualification will not be required to have work experience, and the application will not be subject to the new Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT).

Additionally, some applicants may benefit from lower English language requirements, priority nomination processing, and quicker hearing times, providing a streamlined route to permanent residency.

Introduction

When people think of “tradies,” many still associate the term with tough working conditions, dirty faces, and the perception of lower-income jobs.

However, in Australia, blue-collar workers—traditionally known for their hands-on trades—often earn higher wages than their white-collar counterparts. Moreover, they tend to report a higher level of job satisfaction and overall happiness compared to white-collar workers who spend their days sitting at a desk and working on computers.

Course

Course	Entry Requirement	Course Length	Skilled occupation list
Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology + Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis	1. IELTS with a minimum overall score of 6.0 or equivalent 2. Completed Year11	2 years	Yes

Industruy Prospects

The news of “Australia’s blue-collar workers earn 80,000 Australian dollars a year” was once a hot circle of friends, let’s take a look at how Australia’s blue-collar income level.

Immigration Prospects

Occupations	Weekly Salary	Industry Prospects	Skilled Level
Carpenter	$1,358	Great	Intermediate
Bricklyer	$1,436	Intermediate	Intermediate
Mechanic	$2,070	Intermediate	Intermeidate

Duration required for migration: 2 years full-time study + 1.5 years work;

Funding budget: tuition fees of approximately AUD$30,000 (you can also work during your studies to earn tuition fees and living expenses);

Low immigration requirements: low English language requirements, equivalent to 4 IELTS 6 points;

Widespread demand: almost all states offer state sponsorship, especially in remote areas, which is highly advantageous.

Introduction

With the advancement of science and technology, the field of telecommunications engineering has emerged as one of the most vital and autonomous industries today.

It plays a crucial role in ensuring communication and access to information, while also being a key factor in maintaining societal stability and fostering harmonious development.

Telecommunications engineers are responsible for designing and developing communication systems, equipment, and products, while telecommunications network engineers oversee the planning, design, and monitoring of complex telecommunication networks and associated broadcasting equipment.

Courses

* Graduated from a two-year advanced specialist program that meets the qualification standards for vocational accreditation in Australia.

Courses	Entry Requirements	Course Length
Bachelor of Networking and Telecommunications	IELTS 6.0, high school graduate	3 years

Industry Prospects

The Telecommunications Engineering program produces talents mainly for the telecommunications industry, various enterprises, institutions and management
Weekly Salary: $1656
Working hours: 38 hours per week

Occupation	Annual Salary	Industry Prospects	Skill Level
Telecommunications Engineer	$95,000-$11,500	Oonly 511 jobs in Australia at the moment, but will rise by 17.6% over the next five years	Intermediate