Early Childhood Teacher
Early Childhood Teachers teach the basics of numeracy, literacy, music, art and literature to early childhood (pre-primary) students and promote students' social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.
You'd need to complete an Australian Bachelor/Graduate Diploma or a Master course in Early Childhood, to be eligible to apply for a Migration Skills Assessment.
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Job Scope: Nurture and educate children aged 0–5 through play-based learning in childcare and preschool settings.
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Migration Skills Assessment: Assessed by ACECQA; IELTS requirement is 7.0 in Reading/Writing and 8.0 in Speaking/Listening, but may be waived with 1 year of study in Australia in Bachelor or, higher level.
FAQ
Do I need to meet a minimum English Test score (IELTS/PTE) to apply for a Migration Skills Assessment?
Answer: No
Do I need to have post-study work experience to apply for a Migration Skills Assessment?
Answer: No
Can I study the 1 Year Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood course online?
Answer: Online study option is available to applicants who can study without a COE such as: Temporary Graduate Visa (TR 485). There are also multiple other visa holders who can study online but, Online study mode is not an option for Student visa holders
Do I need an English Test score to apply for the Graduate Diploma course?
Answer: Recent (within the last 2 years) Australian Bachelor/Master graduates do not need to meet the English test score requirement for course enrolment.
Can my spouse/dependent study the Graduate Diploma course?
Answer: Yes; only if the visa condition allows and the dependent has a Australian standard Bachelor AND, meets the minimum English Test requipment for course enrolment.
Are Early Childhood Teachers in-demand across Australia?
Answer: Yes; with massive continuous investment in federal, state and territory level, Early Childhood Teachers remain to be in demand across Australia with a forecast of 6000+ vacancies in the next 3 years. Albeit, the occupation is in-demand, there more than 1000 applicants currently in the PR pool who lodged an Expression of Interest and 6000 more students currently enrolled to the course. Certain states however is still in very high demand and continuously issuing Permanent Residency invitations with very less points. Learn the latest trend and all that you need to know about Early Childhood sector, it's study and migration pathway:
Secondary School Teacher
Secondary School Teachers teach one or more subjects within a prescribed curriculum to secondary school students and promote students' social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development.
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Job Scope: Teach subject-specific curriculum to students aged 12–18 in high schools, preparing them for exams or further education.
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Migration Skills Assessment: IELTS requirement is 7.0 in Reading/Writing and 8.0 in Speaking/Listening, unless waived with 4 years of higher education in English.
Childcare Worker & Child Care Centre Manager
Child care workers provide care and supervision for children in residential homes and non-residential childcare centres.
Child care centre managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the activities of childcare centres and services including physical and human resources.
Child Care Worker (ANZSCO 421111) - Subclass 482 Sponsorship Pathway
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Not eligible under the General Skilled Migration (GSM) points-tested visa streams (e.g., 189, 190, 491).
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Eligible for Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage) visa through employer sponsorship, specifically under the Short-Term stream or Skills in Demand (SID) list.
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Minimum 1 year of full-time (or equivalent part-time) post-qualification work experience required in the nominated occupation.
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The applicant must be nominated by an eligible employer approved as a standard business sponsor.
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The opportunity depends on employer willingness and eligibility - this pathway is not entirely within the applicant’s control.
Child Care Centre Manager (ANZSCO 134111) - Skills Assessment Requirements
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Must demonstrate a minimum of 3 years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) post-qualification employment experience specifically as a Child Care Centre Manager.
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This experience requirement poses challenges for international students who:
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Typically complete a 2-year qualification in Australia.
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Are only eligible for an 18-month Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485).
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The 3-year experience requirement exceeds the 485 visa length, making it difficult for graduates to meet the criteria within visa constraints.
Study option: Certificate III + Diploma in Early Childhood Education Care
There are multiple study options across Australia with 2-year course fee starting from only AU$ 17,000 with an initial deposit of AU$2,000 and installment payment option.
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