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Next Steps After Graduation for International Students - PR Strategy and Second Pathways

Note that there are only hand picked few institutes in Australia, wherein upon study completion, For students passionate about making a difference, the community services sector offers both meaningful work and a strong migration outlook. Roles in aged care, mental health, youth work, and case management are consistently on Australia's priority skills list. This course can also complement a partner’s migration plan by opening up an independent or dependent PR pathway.

Whether you’re:

  • Awaiting a positive skills assessment,

  • Hoping for state sponsorship, or

  • Considering options for your spouse to strengthen your overall chances

It’s wise to stay informed about current trends, policy shifts, and what future updates may bring.

If you’re seeking to keep an additional door open, here are four practical secondary pathways worth exploring:

 

  1. Diploma of Community Services

  2. 1 Year Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education or, Teaching (Secondary)

  3. Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Civil Construction Design

  4. 1 Year Trade course

Diploma of Community Services
For students who are keen about making a difference, the community services sector offers both meaningful work and a strong migration outlook. Roles in aged care, mental health, youth work, and case management are consistently on Australia's priority skills list. This could be a possible option for applicants, who are not concentrated to a specific sector like, IT, construction, Teaching or Engineering and looking to explore option through seemingly generic pathways. Do note that, not all courses and providers within this sector is accredited for skills assessment and may require post study work experience upon course completion, but if you do complete a course in a accredited institute, you will not require to have post study experience for to attain a positive migration skills assessment.

  • Duration: 1.5 - 2 years

  • Fee: starting from $18,000 (full course fee)

  • No post study work experience required for skills assessment

  • Installment payment option available

Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education / Teaching (Secondary)
Teaching remains one of Australia’s high-demand sectors, particularly in early childhood secondary subjects. A graduate diploma provides a fast-track route for those with a bachelor’s or, Master's degree, often leading to registration eligibility and skilled migration options.​


Early Childhood 

Huge demand across all Australian states with recent PR invitations issued with only 65 -70 points. The demand is likely to remain but with a more applicants in queue, the minimum cut-off points may increase in the future. It is recommended to study in regional area outside of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to have an increased chance of receiving a PR invitation.

  • Duration: 1 year (Online study option; with 2 guaranteed 1 month placements at a Childcare centre)

  • Fee: starting from $19,500 (full course fee)

  • No post study work experience required for skills assessment

  • No minimum English Test score required for skills assessment

  • Monthly installment payment option available

Teaching (Secondary)

Huge demand across all Australian states with recent PR invitations issued with only 65-70 points. The demand is likely to remain and cut-off points for invitation is also likely to remain low unlike the points for applicants with Early Childhood Teaching skills assessment. 

  • Duration: 1 year

  • Fee: starting from $25,000 (full course fee)

  • No post study work experience required for skills assessment

  • Must have an IELTS (Academic) test score of 7-7-8-8 (Reading-Writing-Listening-Speaking) (This requirement is waived for applicants who have a total of 4 years study in Australia in Bachelor or, higher Level including this course)

  • Installment payment option available

Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design

For those with a technical or engineering background or, even factory and ground work background, this qualification provides practical skills in structural design, project planning, and drafting. It aligns with several trade and engineering associate occupations often invited through regional or state nomination streams.

  • Duration: 1.5 - 2 years (In certain cases, you may also possibly complete your course within 16 months)

  • Fee: starting from $21,000 (full course fee)

  • No post study work experience required for skills assessment

  • Installment payment option available

Trade Course

Trades continue to be a cornerstone of Australia’s skilled workforce. With consistent demand across states; you can consider trade certifications that offer a strong balance of employability and migration value upon completing a 1 year trade course. In-demand trade courses include Painting, Wall and Floor Tiling, Plastering etc.

  • Duration: 1 - 2 years

  • Fee: starting from $10,000 (full course fee for 1 year)

  • You'll also need to have a relevant 1 year post study work experience after course completion

  • Installment payment option available
     

Other options

You may also have other options such as Social Work, Nursing, Diploma in Information Technology with migration pathway etc.
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