PR Pathway Courses

What course should I study to get PR?

Many international students want to settle in Australia for good and fruitful career. Some students find it difficult to get PR because their education and occupation is not appropriate to be eligible for PR. This can be very costly mistake as it is known that Australian education is expensive for international students. Therefore international students, who want to qualify for PR after their studies, must have required qualifications and employable in the occupations which are in high demands at Australia. Australian government releases list of high demand occupations each year. International students who have completed their course, in any of the high demand occupation areas, have a good chance of getting PR.

The new Occupations List (STSOL & MLTSSL) has a combined lists feature over 400 eligible occupations. For those with a skill or qualification who wish to migrate to Australia choosing the correct occupation, with the correct visa, is the first important step to migration.

In order to qualify for skilled migration to Australia, you must nominate an occupation from the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). However, if you are applying for skilled migration via nomination by a State or Territory Government; you have the option of nominating an occupation from the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL).

If you apply for a General Skilled Migration visa and you are NOT nominated by a State or Territory Government, you must nominate an occupation from this Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).

If you apply for a General Skilled Migration visa and you ARE nominated by a State or Territory Government, you must nominate an occupation from either this Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) OR the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL).

Some Points About Courses That May Lead To Pr Opportunities:

• Meet the Australian Study Requirements: Generally, the criteria for is to study in Australia for a minimum of 2 years (closely related) but this may vary depending on your course of study or level (vocational or higher ed).

• The occupation you choose must ANZSCO Job Descriptions: If you google ‘anzco position descriptions’ you will see certain jobs have required fields of study at either higher education or vocational levels. To qualify for these jobs you must meet these educational requirements.

• Apply for a visa within 6 months: You should apply for PSWV 485 visa within 6 months of completion of your studies.

• CRICOS approved study program: Your course of the study should be on the CRICOS list of courses.

COURSES TOP THE LIST;

• Computer and Information Technology (IT)

•  Education and teaching

•  Nursing and medical courses

•  Engineering

•  Social Work

•  Building and Construction

•  Automotive

•  Cookery, patisserie, and hospitality

•  Painting and Decoration

• Hairdressing

• Agriculture and horticulture

• Electrotechnology and telecommunications 

Occupation in the List

ENGINEERING

Engineers

AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE OCCUPATION

agricultural consultant/scientist

arborist

AUTOMOTIVE

automotive electrician

motor mechanic

panelbeater

vehicle painter

BUILDING PROFESSIONS, AND ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING TECHNICIANS

architect

architectural draftsperson

building associate

construction project manager

surveyor

urban and regional planner

CHILD CARE OCCUPATIONS

child care centre manager

child care worker

CONSTRUCTION TRADES

bricklayer and stonemason

cabinetmaker

carpenter and joiner

fibrous plasterer

glazier

painting trade worker

plumber

roof tiler

solid plasterer

wall and floor tiler

ELECTROTECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIANS AND TRADES

airconditioning and refrigeration mechanic

electrical linesworker

electrician (general)

electronic instrument trades worker

telecommunications trades worker

ENGINEERING PROFESSIONS

civil engineering professionals

civil engineering draftsperson and technician

electrical engineer

mechanical engineer

ENGINEERING TRADES

aircraft maintenance engineer

locksmith

metal fitter and machinist

sheetmetal trades worker

structural steel and welding trades worker

FOOD TRADES

baker

butcher or smallgoods maker

chef

pastrycook

HEALTH AND SOCIAL ASSISTANCE OCCUPATIONS

audiologist

dentist

hospital/retail pharmacist

medical diagnostic radiographer

medical laboratory scientist

medical radiation therapist

occupational therapist

optometrist

physiotherapist

sonographer

NURSING

enrolled nurse

midwife

registered nurse

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONS

A research report which provides a national overview of the labour market is available for information technology professions.

RESOURCES RELATED OCCUPATIONS

A research report which provides a national overview of the labour market is available for resources sector professions.

TEACHERS

Reports are available which provide information for the teachers cluster.

early childhood teacher

primary school teacher

secondary school teacher

special education teachers

OTHER OCCUPATIONS

Individual reports are also available for the following occupations:

ambulance officers and paramedics

hairdresser

solicitor

veterinarian